UPDATE: Please take the time to read our announcement. Ristorante Café Arena is open as normal.
After 18 months, Jonathans in the Roundhouse – the restaurant and tea rooms at the Roundhouse – has closed.
Within this challenging economic climate, it’s sadly become impossible for Jonathans in the Roundhouse to continue to operate – despite their best efforts.
We’re sad to see Jonathans close and leave the Roundhouse. We know everyone has worked hard to keep the business going through challenging circumstances.
Everyone at Roundhouse Birmingham would like to wish the team good luck for the future and in their next business venture.
We appreciate anyone visiting us soon may have some questions – especially around where to get food and drink nearby. We’ve put together some FAQs below.
FAQs
Where can I get food from now?
We don’t have an on-site café and won’t for the foreseeable future. If you’re visiting us and would like to find somewhere to eat or drink, The Distillery is open from 12pm every day and is just next door. We also have picnic benches at the Roundhouse and you’re very welcome to bring your own food.
Who will replace Jonathans in the Roundhouse?
We hope to offer food and drink on site again. We’ll keep you updated with any changes on our website and social media channels.
Will the toilets be closed?
The Roundhouse is open as normal (Wednesday – Sunday, 9:30am – 4:30pm), so the toilets are still open for use.
If you have any questions that haven’t been answered above, please get in touch using Hello@roundhousebirmingham.org.uk. A member of the team will happily help with your query.
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Since 2021, the Roundhouse has also been a base for guided walks, kayak tours, boat trips and other activities. Whilst these have been well received, rising external costs mean this element of Roundhouse Birmingham is no longer providing the sustainable income we need to fund the ongoing care of this historic building. For this reason, we’ve made the difficult decision to close the leisure activity offer and visitor centre.
The office spaces will remain open as usual. Visitors can still access the site (see www.arenaltd.co.uk for opening hours) and Ristorante Caffe Arena will continue to welcome visitors.
We’re hugely proud of what the Roundhouse Birmingham team has achieved, and we’d also like to thank all of our visitors for their support. The trustees of Roundhouse Birmingham remain fully committed to caring for this important part of Birmingham’s heritage.
