The Birdcage

The Birdcage sits on Bedford Street and combines a proper restaurant meal with the sort of drinks-led night you’d expect from one of the bars around this part of Middlesbrough. Food is a genuine part of the business rather than an afterthought, with cocktails and other drinks alongside the kitchen. It’s a good option when you want somewhere that can carry on beyond the meal itself, particularly for date nights, birthdays or a meal before staying out in town. Bedford Street also puts it right amongst several of Middlesbrough’s independent food and drink places, so it works well if you’re making more of an evening of it. Recent 2026 activity continues to show both food and drinks as part of the operation.