Following months of anticipation, a new restaurant has officially opened at Birmingham New Street Station, marking the first UK railway station location for the popular chain. Signs for the city centre's first branch of Taco Bell went up in an empty unit back in April, and now fans can finally sample the Mexican-inspired quick-service menu.
Location and Opening Hours
The new Taco Bell is situated at the station's main entrance, directly opposite the Bull Ring shopping centre. It will be open daily from 11am to 11pm, with extended hours until midnight from Thursday to Saturday.
A UK First
This venue is Taco Bell's first railway station location in the UK and the first branch in Birmingham city centre. Andy Jones, Managing Director of One Retail, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating: "We are really excited to announce this partnership to launch the iconic Taco Bell brand within Birmingham New Street station. This further widens the trusted brand partners we work with and expands our presence in the travel market."
Keyur Patel, Market Leader for Taco Bell UK & Ireland, added: "Taco Bell's opening in Birmingham New Street marks another exciting step forward in our rapid expansion across the UK and Ireland. We're proud to expand Taco Bell's footprint and bring our bold flavours and iconic products to new consumers."
Hamish Kiernan, Commercial Property Director at Network Rail, commented: "As Taco Bell opens its first railway station restaurant with us, it's a great moment to reflect on how far we have come with our food and beverage offering. Our stations offer customers convenience, speed and quality, while our brands gain great footfall and fantastic growth prospects. Flagship brands like Taco Bell are seizing this opportunity and they join an already impressive line-up at Birmingham New Street."
Opening Celebration and Offers
To celebrate the grand opening, Taco Bell is offering a free Crunchy Taco to the first 100 customers, plus a chance to spin the prize wheel for exclusive merchandise. Guests can sign up for Taco Bell Rewards through the app, where new members receive a complimentary Crunchy Taco. Members earn points redeemable for free menu items and rewards, along with exclusive access to offers and early releases. Fans can also skip the queue by ordering via the app before arriving.
About Taco Bell
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Taco Bell operates more than 8,700 restaurants worldwide. Known for its bold, Mexican-inspired flavours, the menu features favourites such as the Crunchy Taco, Burritos, Quesadillas, Nachos, and the iconic Crunchwrap Supreme.
Birmingham New Street is the UK's busiest station outside London, welcoming over 54 million passengers annually and serving as a major national rail hub connecting destinations across England, Wales, and Scotland.
