Glynn Purnell, one of Birmingham’s most celebrated chefs, has announced the opening date for his new restaurant, Trillium.
Created in partnership with wine specialist Phil Innes, the 48-cover venue will launch on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in the city’s Snow Hill business district.
It marks marking a new chapter for the chef known as the ‘Yummy Brummie’, who a year ago closed his eponymous Michelin-starred Purnell’s after 17 years.
Set to offer a relaxed yet refined dining experience, Trillium will focus on flexibility and flavour, combining bold, seasonal cooking with a dynamic, rotating wine list curated by Phil.
The pair describe the concept as “a fresh take on fine dining,” where guests are encouraged to eat “on their own terms”.
“At Trillium, choice is at the heart of the experience,” said Glynn.
“We want our guests to enjoy the menu however they like – whether that’s a traditional three-course meal or a personalised selection of sharing plates.
“It’s all about dining on your own terms, having as much or as little as you like, spending what you want, with no rules.”
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The kitchen team
Glynn will lead the kitchen as chef patron, joined by head chef Rob Palmer and sous chef Andrew Kay.
Rob earned his reputation at Peel’s at Hampton Manor, where he achieved a Michelin star in 2016 before opening his own restaurant, Toffs by Rob Palmer, in Solihull. He later served as executive chef at Ansty Hall in Coventry.
Together, the team aims to deliver a seasonal, ever-evolving menu designed around shared dining. Guests can expect a variety of small and large plates celebrating local produce and global inspiration – a style that encourages conversation and exploration at the table.
“I’ve assembled a team with experience in some of the region’s finest kitchens,” Glynn added.
“Our primary goal is to deliver