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    Tilt

    4.2 (41 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea, Bars, Arcades
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Hipster
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    Iron Man
    Brittany A.

    After hearing all the buzz about Tilt opening, Seth S. and I decided to check it out. I totally dig this cute little place! The decor is modern, sleek and bright. Pinball board art is hung on bright white walls, with minimalist tile, modern lights, and clean lines. The seating is reminiscent of school chairs and stools, which are not the most comfortable but fit well with the design aesthetic. Seth S. ordered a grape sour beer, which was delightfully balanced, bright, and fruity. I ordered the chocolate tea. Wow! I've never heard of chocolate tea before, but it's my new favorite hot beverage. The bar keep takes time to make an excellent cup of tea - loose leaf - steeped to aromatic perfection. The milk is served in a beaker, which I think is a cute touch. The pinball game selection is great. I was so happy they have the Addams Family game - it was one I played all the time as a kid. What a fun fusion of nostalgia and delicious drinks!

    Pinballs...
    Amy B.

    My first visit to Tilt was on the eve of Yelps Big Night Out. I'd heard about it, bookmarked it but never quite made it there before. It's quite a different and almost special place... You walk in and it looks like a coffee shop (well it is also a coffee shop) but there's also a wide selection of beers on draught and other ciders in bottles. I really like its location, its almost hidden away in an alleyway but it still has enough footfall to keep the place lively but not overcrowded. I am not particularly intrested in the pinball and the interior can appear a little cold and i think could benefit from some softer touches - maybe some sofas or armchairs? It isn't cheap, but usually craft beers aren't so what do you expect? It's a place I will be going back to again and i'm looking forward to it.

    Fun fun
    Elaine ..

    Childhood memories in a capsule how perfect. I love tilt! This café has two levels, also houses a range of craft beers and beautiful loose leaf teas served in dainty glass tea pots, We went for: -Jasmine pearl tea -choco tea Both beautiful to taste, the choco tea is blended with cacoa nibs to give a choclately taste, so yum and guilt free. The place also offers FREE wifi The fresh sweet cakes are provided by 'Birmingham bakes' Feeling bored and want a break from studying, have a play on the arcade machines, but warning as they can be quite addictive haha ! Overall, Great independent coffee shop in the middle of town I love the simple and clean décor, great gem to have in Brum.

    Laura C.

    Oddly placed in an arcade that is hidden around the back of Primark, is a lovely small bar called Tilt. It is small, it has about 10 tables. It also has about five pinball machines which is a really fun touch. It has a bar of beers which you can try before you buy and also does coffee and a few cakes. No other food unfortunately. Very cool, new place :)

    A lovely latte and a pot of red berry tea.
    Jeanette M.

    What a great place! Even though it's full of pinball machines, it manages to be a really chill space, which was sorely needed in Birmingham. Fantastic selection of teas, some of the best coffee I've had in town, and really unique craft beers on tap. And, of course, pinball! Great fun! Tilt occupies a very minimalist but quirky space, with tables by the windows that are good for working and having a cuppa, and high tables at the back that are great for enjoying a pint later on by the pinball machines. There is also a basement seating area good for large groups. I believe they are still developing a food menu, but this evening they had carrot cake available, and man, it was some of the most delicious carrot cake I've ever had! Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks. Highly recommended.

    Fun Pin Ball Machines!!!
    Kristin M.

    I visited Tilt with a large group of friends on a weekday. We were able to snag a good area of the shop easily near the pin ball machines. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves. I opted for an on tap beer, but some others enjoyed the tea and coffee selections. There was one cake, carrot I think, which probably was completely eaten by the time our group left! Haha. The over all idea of the place is really good. But I don't think it hits it on the head quite yet. I feel this place is in its early stages and has room for growth, which is a good thing! The shop itself was pretty bare, which made the pin ball machines seem out of place. A shop interior designer needs to come through and have a good go at it! An idea for the machines I came up with is a "buy in" rate, and then an ongoing leadership board... linking all the machines together. I'm from America where a pinball machine is only 25 cents. So a pound for a game seemed a bit much. But I understand it is a novelty. And getting a leadership board makes things fun and people more likely to play more than once! The staff were awesome and on point. The place was clean and tidy, and if I find myself wanting to go to a place in B'ham again that is a bit off the radar, I will visit Tilt again. :)

    Peppermint tea, £2. Value!
    Simon H.

    Great tea, coffee, fabulous beers and pin ball! They now sometimes have two cakes! Last time I counted four different types of hot chocolate also. It is situated in an odd place, there are lots of 'a' boards on Corporation St and New St so it is east to find if you see the signs. They open late, which is fantastic I can only Starbucks that are open past 6pm. It gets busy at night, so do not expect to go there for a litle evening quiet time. Staff are more than welcoming to customers brining their own dogs and food.

    Pinball at Tilt! Also a guy's head!
    Brandon A.

    I met a group of friends at Tilt for a weekday night out. I got red berry tea and shared a slice of carrot cake with my wife. Both the tea and cake were excellent and a single slice was enough for the both of us to share (they cut the slices fairly big). In terms of alcohol, they had a selection of drought and bottle beers, as well as some cocktails to choose from. There wasn't any cider on the menu, but the droughts change regularly, so they may have it sometimes. I enjoyed playing pinball, but the only reason this place isn't getting 5 stars is because the pinball was so expensive. It costs 1 pound to for one game or 2 pounds for three games. I would have preferred to pay a small upfront charge (3-4 pounds) to get unlimited access for the evening or for some time limit. Since because pinball isn't a particularly common activity, it's easy to not be especially good so the games that I and some of my friends played ended fairly quickly. That being said, overall, the food and drink was good and the atmosphere was fun. I probably won't come back for the pinball, but I will come back for the drinks.

    Cookies and creme cake.
    Seth S.

    With time, Tilt has matured well, with the formerly nascent concept now a leader in this niche market segment. Since my previous review earlier in the year, Tilt has added additional pinball machines while switching out some of the older machines for a constantly rotating selection of the best cabinets you can find. Beyond pinball, my primary reason for visiting Tilt almost weekly is for the increasingly superb beer selection. Simply put, they are tapping kegs of beers that are not too easy to find elsewhere in greater Birmingham. On top of that, they are sometimes the first to get beers in, indicative of several I've tried not even being rated on Untapped at that point! A slight weakness of their taps is that they've been limited to about six at any time, and on many visits at least one or two have kicked. The issue of choice was recently solved with a game-changing addition of a beer refrigerator. Patrons can choose a can or bottle of their favourite brew, and choose to drink it at Tilt or take it home with them. There are several other places in City Centre that offer this, but not with the same craft selection at really, really good prices. On a recent trip I snagged a berlinerweisse can for only £3.10, cheaper than what some supermarkets charge for craft beers. Tilt has also expanded the baked goods selection, with two choices available at all times from Edgbaston-based BAKE. Some of their cakes are amongst the best bundts you'll find in the city, and my favourite part is that a discount applies with an Independent Birmingham card. As long as Tilt can continue with such a well executed vision, it will remain my city centre go-to hang out venue.

    Jodie H.

    What a cute little place. Me and a friend popped in after doing some shopping and having a sober weekend both had green teas. The selection was brilliant and I've been told their selection on beers is good too. This place is tucked away and in a nice little location. It's basic but basic in a good way with a nice chilled vibe. I shall deffinately be returning.

    Outside Tilt in the Arcade
    Dave M.

    Tilt was on my 2016 list of places to go! And It was worth waiting the 8 weeks for. A stripped out tea and craft beer bar that takes advantage of its quirky shape. Down one wall is a set of pinball machines which I'm sure has a draw for the board game/gamer market. Tables are a mixture of high tables with stools and retro school type wooden chairs. The staff are friendly and excited about their venue. OH and they have several plug sockets dotted around for the mobile office person (ME!) I'll be back when the food menu is ready.

    Gary C.

    Little independent cafe at a back alley. This is a really nice calming place as it's secluded away from the busy high streets. Inside is a simple interior with a twist of retro pac-man arcade machines, which were turned off when I attended however I can gather it makes a great evening event. I will certainly visit this place again as it serves my favourite dragon well/long jing tea, which provides great fragrance and taste. Definitely worth a visit.

    Harvey T.

    So This week i was invited to a social gathering at Tilt and i'm very surprised to what i found lurking being the bin of mothercare. A Really cool bar/ cafe concept with pinball machines. Bit of an odd location especially at night the alley way is dimly lit but once inside your in a safe haven. The quirky little loose tea pots are great and the fresh coffee selection is one of the best i've seen. They have a good selection of craft beers bottled and some on tap, which changes on a daily basis so you will have a lot to look forward to each time you visit. The beers can be hit and miss depending on personal tastes so i recommend you always ask for a taster. To put the cherry on top... they also do cake but by the time I got there it was gone.. This place has a very relaxed chilled out vibe which i liked very much but it did feel clod and isolated. It was a shame to say this place is very much a blank canvas. the pinballs machines add character to the place but this is where it stops. I'd like to see much more colour on the walls and some of the creativity they have used downstairs to be used on the main floor too. I haven't been during the day but i can imagine it to have similar chilled vibe.. just go in for a coffee and do some work, read a book, chat with friends. They have plug sockets on the walls so you can charge your personal devices. Pinball machines range from Game of thrones, ironman, AC/DC, and many many more. for a pound a play it gets very addictive... make sure you take lots of spare change! They also have free wifi - Password is hopsandbeans

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    Beyond pinball, my primary reason for visiting Tilt almost weekly is for the increasingly superb beer selection.

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