Buffet Island Menu with Prices (2026)
Buffet Island menu prices at its Tyburn Road restaurant in Erdington, Birmingham, start at £14.99 per adult and £9.99 per child for Saturday lunch. Dinner costs £20.99 per adult and £11.99 per child from Tuesday to Friday and all day on Sunday, while Saturday dinner is £21.99 per adult. These are all-you-can-eat prices from the official Buffet Island website, and the child rate applies to ages 9 and under.
Tyburn Road is the only Buffet Island restaurant that is currently open. The Great Barr branch is listed as closed on the official site, and the old Newcastle-under-Lyme branch has also shut.
Buffet Island quick facts
- Open restaurant: 475 Tyburn Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 8DX
- Cheapest adult price: £14.99 (Saturday lunch)
- Highest adult price: £22.99 (Mother’s Day), or £21.99 on a normal Saturday evening
- Child rate: £9.99 to £11.99 for ages 9 and under
- What you get: Unlimited buffet with almost 100 dishes, sushi in the evening, desserts included
- Drinks: Charged separately, according to diner reviews
- Booking: Online through the official website
- Phone: 0121 382 8382
Buffet Island menu prices per person
Buffet Island does not price dishes one by one. You pay one fixed price per person and eat as much as you like during your session. The table below shows the current prices published on the official Tyburn Road page.
| Session | Adult | Child (9 and under) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday to Thursday dinner | £20.99 | £11.99 |
| Friday dinner | £20.99 | £11.99 |
| Saturday lunch | £14.99 | £9.99 |
| Saturday dinner | £21.99 | £11.99 |
| Sunday all day | £20.99 | £11.99 |
| Mother’s Day all day | £22.99 | £11.99 |
Saturday lunch is the best value slot. It saves £7.00 per adult compared with Saturday dinner (about 32%) and £6.00 compared with a weekday dinner (about 29%).
Mother’s Day adds £2.00 per adult on top of the normal Sunday price. The child price does not change. In the UK, Mother’s Day in 2027 falls on 7 March.
The official site shows no lunch session from Tuesday to Friday. Lunch is only offered on Saturday and, as an all-day session, on Sunday.
Buffet Island opening times
The times below come from the official Tyburn Road page. The restaurant also states that it has reopened and takes online bookings.
| Day | Session | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday to Thursday | Dinner | 6:00 to 10:00 pm |
| Friday | Dinner | 5:30 to 10:30 pm |
| Saturday | Lunch | 12:00 to 3:00 pm |
| Saturday | Dinner | 5:30 to 10:30 pm |
| Sunday | All day | 12:00 to 9:00 pm |
Monday is not listed on the official page. The Tripadvisor listing shows the restaurant as closed on Mondays, so call before planning a Monday visit.
Special days such as Mother’s Day, Christmas and Easter can change the hours and prices, so check the official page before you travel.
Buffet Island price calculator for families and groups
Use this table to estimate your bill before you book. It uses the current official prices and does not include drinks.
| Group | Standard session | Saturday lunch | Saturday dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 adult | £20.99 | £14.99 | £21.99 |
| 2 adults | £41.98 | £29.98 | £43.98 |
| 2 adults + 2 children | £65.96 | £49.96 | £67.96 |
| 4 adults | £83.96 | £59.96 | £87.96 |
| 6 adults | £125.94 | £89.94 | £131.94 |
Standard session means Tuesday to Friday dinner or Sunday all day, all of which are priced at £20.99 per adult and £11.99 per child.
A family of four saves £18.00 by choosing Saturday lunch over Saturday dinner, and £16.00 compared with a standard session.
Buffet Island menu: what is on the buffet
The official menu page is published as a single image. It states that the menu is subject to change and that a reduced menu is available at lunchtime. The dishes below combine what Buffet Island says on its About page with dishes that diners and listings regularly mention.
Dishes confirmed by Buffet Island
The official About page says guests can choose from almost 100 dishes. It names these favourites:
- Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Beef in Black Bean Sauce
- Crispy Shredded Duck Pancakes
- Spring Rolls
- Barbecue Spare Ribs
Dishes diners often mention
- Hot and Sour Soup, marked vegetarian on listings
- Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup
- Vegetable Yuk Sung and Pork Yuk Sung
- Crispy Aromatic Pork
- Crispy Chilli Beef
- Chicken Balls and Prawn Toast
- Duck in Plum Sauce
- Salt and pepper style dishes
- Vegetable chow mein, rice and noodle dishes
- Chips
Live cooking and grill
Diners describe a live cooking station where you choose noodles, chicken, prawns and mushrooms to be stir fried. A grill section is also reported in the evening, and a May 2026 review says it had already closed by 9:27 pm on a Friday.
Sushi and seafood
The official site says in-house sushi chefs prepare sushi through the evening, served with soy sauce and wasabi. Seafood and crisp salad are available next to the sushi bar, along with fruit. Some lunch diners report that sushi is not available at lunchtime.
English alternatives
For guests who prefer English food, Buffet Island says it provides alternatives such as a carvery, pizza and chips.
Desserts
All desserts are included in the buffet price. Diners mention a chocolate fountain with marshmallows and sweets, cakes, cheesecake, profiteroles, banana toffee and self-serve ice cream.
Buffet Island lunch menu vs dinner menu
The official site confirms the lunch menu is smaller than the evening menu. Diners say the evening offers more seafood, such as king prawns, and more grilled and live cooking options.
A February 2026 Saturday lunch review reports a 1.5 hour dining time and says only about a quarter to a third of the full menu was available. If variety matters most to you, dinner is the safer choice. If price matters most, Saturday lunch is hard to beat.
Drinks at Buffet Island
The buffet price covers food only, according to diner reviews. Tripadvisor lists the restaurant as a full bar that serves alcohol, and the About page mentions a rich drinks menu.
Some reviewers have quoted £3.10 for a cola, £3.20 for an apple juice and £9 for a jug of squash. These reviews are undated, so treat the figures as a guide and confirm current drink prices when you arrive.
Buffet Island child prices and age rules
The official page defines the child rate as ages 9 and under. That means guests aged 10 and over are charged the adult price, which several reviewers have complained about.
Children under 9 pay £11.99 in the evening and on Sunday, or £9.99 at Saturday lunch. The official page does not list a free age for toddlers, so ask when you book if you are bringing a very young child.
Buffet Island locations
Buffet Island started with a single converted pub and grew to three restaurants. Today only one is open.
| Branch | Area | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tyburn Road | Erdington, Birmingham | Open |
| Great Barr | Queslett Road, Birmingham | Closed |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | Cross Heath, Staffordshire | Closed |
The official site lists Great Barr as currently closed. Local news reports say it closed in 2020 during Covid and never reopened. A plan to replace the building with a McDonald’s was refused, and McDonald’s withdrew its appeal in April 2025.
The Newcastle-under-Lyme restaurant in Cross Heath closed and the building was later boarded up. It is no longer listed on the official website.
If you see a Buffet Island Great Barr or Newcastle price on another website, it is out of date.
How Buffet Island prices have changed since 2022
Many menu-price websites still publish the old Buffet Island prices. One site carries a 2026 update stamp and still lists adult dinner at £12.99. The table compares those older figures with the current official Tyburn Road prices.
| Adult session | Older guides | Official now |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday dinner | £12.99 | £20.99 |
| Saturday dinner | £13.99 | £21.99 |
| Saturday lunch | £6.99 | £14.99 |
The adult rise is £8.00 in each case. That is about 62% for weekday dinner, about 57% for Saturday dinner and more than double for Saturday lunch.
Child prices have risen too. Weekday dinner went from £4.99 in the older guides to £11.99 now, a rise of £7.00.
I only have the older and current prices, not each step in between, so the rises are a comparison of the two ends.
How to book Buffet Island, private rooms and gift vouchers
The official site takes online bookings for Tyburn Road, and you can also call 0121 382 8382. Diners report that Saturday and Sunday are busy, and some say tables were limited to one hour or 1.5 hours. Ask about the time limit when you book.
Buffet Island has large function rooms that can host up to 130 guests. You can bring your own birthday cake, candles, balloons and decorations, and staff will prepare the room before guests arrive.
Gift vouchers are sold through the official voucher page at buffetisland.giftpro.co.uk. They suit birthdays and family gifts because guests can choose their own session.
Vegetarian, halal and allergy information
Vegetarian dishes are labelled on listings, such as Hot and Sour Soup and Vegetable Yuk Sung. Reviewers from earlier years say vegetarian choice was limited, and mostly rice, noodles and chips, so check with staff if you are fully vegetarian.
Halal status is not stated on the official site. A June 2024 Tripadvisor reviewer says a manager confirmed the restaurant is not halal, so Muslim guests should confirm directly by phone before booking.
The official menu page does not publish allergen details in text. If you have an allergy, speak to staff before you eat.
Buffet Island ratings and what diners say
Buffet Island has a 3.5 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor from 403 reviews. An aggregator listing that mirrors Google data shows about 4.2 from roughly 1.2K reviews, so opinions vary widely.
Positive reviews praise the variety, live cooking, desserts, friendly staff and the chocolate fountain. Negative reviews mention food running out late in the evening, limited lunch variety, noise, expensive drinks and the age 10 adult rule.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- One fixed price with no limit on food
- Saturday lunch is a low-cost option for adults and children
- Live stir fry station, sushi and a large dessert area
- Large private rooms for parties of up to 130
- Parking, highchairs and wheelchair access are listed on Tripadvisor
Cons
- Prices are much higher than older guides suggest
- Drinks cost extra
- Lunch menu is reduced
- Reviewers report some dishes running out late in the evening
- Not described as halal and limited vegetarian choice reported by some guests
Tips to get the best value from Buffet Island
- Pick Saturday lunch if you mostly want a cheap family meal
- Choose dinner if you want sushi, more seafood and the live cooking station
- Arrive earlier in the evening, because reviews report grill and dessert stations thinning out near closing
- Book ahead for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Drink water or bring your own plan for drinks, since soft drinks are charged separately
- Check the child age rule before you leave home, because 10 and over pay adult prices
Buffet Island contact details
- Address: 475 Tyburn Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 8DX
- Phone: 0121 382 8382
- Restaurant email: [email protected]
- Head office email: [email protected]
- Website: buffetisland.co.uk
- Instagram: @buffet.island
FAQs
How much does Buffet Island cost per person?
At Tyburn Road, adults pay £20.99 for dinner from Tuesday to Friday and all day Sunday, £21.99 for Saturday dinner and £14.99 for Saturday lunch. Children aged 9 and under pay £11.99, or £9.99 at Saturday lunch.
Is Buffet Island all you can eat?
Yes. Guests pay one price per person and can eat as much as they like during their session, with desserts included.
How many dishes does Buffet Island have?
The official About page says guests can choose from almost 100 dishes. The lunch menu is reduced, so fewer dishes are available at lunchtime.
Is Buffet Island open for lunch?
Lunch is available on Saturday from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, and Sunday is open all day from 12:00 to 9:00 pm. The official page shows lunch as closed from Tuesday to Friday.
Is Buffet Island open on Monday?
Monday is not listed on the official page, and Tripadvisor shows the restaurant as closed. Call 0121 382 8382 to confirm.
What age counts as a child at Buffet Island?
The child price applies to ages 9 and under. Guests aged 10 and over pay the adult price.
Are drinks included in the Buffet Island price?
Diner reviews say drinks are charged separately. Prices quoted in older reviews include £3.10 for a cola, so confirm current drink prices at the restaurant.
Is Buffet Island halal?
The official site does not state that it is halal. A June 2024 reviewer reported that a manager said it is not, so confirm with the restaurant before booking.
Does Buffet Island have vegetarian food?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are marked on listings and include items such as Hot and Sour Soup and Vegetable Yuk Sung. Some diners say the choice is limited, so ask staff what is available on the day.
Does Buffet Island serve sushi?
The official site says in-house sushi chefs prepare sushi throughout the evening. Some lunch diners report that sushi is not offered at lunchtime.
Does Buffet Island have a chocolate fountain?
Diners regularly mention a chocolate fountain with marshmallows and sweets, along with cakes and ice cream. It is a popular feature for children.
How many Buffet Island restaurants are open?
One. Tyburn Road in Erdington, Birmingham is the only open branch. Great Barr and Newcastle-under-Lyme are closed.
Is Buffet Island Great Barr still open?
No. The official site lists Great Barr as closed, and news reports say it shut in 2020 and never reopened.
Can I book Buffet Island online?
Yes. The official website links to an online booking page for Tyburn Road, and you can also call the restaurant.
Can I hold a birthday party at Buffet Island?
Yes. Function rooms can host up to 130 guests, and you can bring your own cake, candles, balloons and decorations.
Does Buffet Island sell gift vouchers?
Yes. Gift vouchers are available through the official voucher page linked from the Buffet Island website.
Why do other websites show lower Buffet Island prices?
Many price guides copy older figures from 2022 or earlier. The official Tyburn Road page shows the current prices, which are higher.
Does Buffet Island have parking?
Tripadvisor lists parking as available at Tyburn Road, and listings describe a free car park. Spaces can fill up at busy times.
Conclusion
Buffet Island is still an unlimited Chinese and pan-Asian buffet, but it is no longer the £12.99 evening deal that many old guides describe. At £20.99 for a standard adult session, the value depends on how hungry you are and which session you pick.
Saturday lunch at £14.99 per adult is the cheapest way to try it, while dinner gives you the full menu, sushi and live cooking. Always check the official page before you go, because prices and hours can change.
