Coventry, a historic city in the West Midlands, offers a good halal food scene. With a significant South Asian community and proximity to Birmingham, the city provides solid halal options. For more UK guides, see our halal food in UK hub.
Halal Food Overview in Coventry
Coventry provides good halal accessibility, with strong options in community areas.
| Aspect | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Halal Restaurants | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 50+ options |
| Variety | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good diversity |
| Foleshill | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Excellent hub |
| City Centre | ⭐⭐⭐ | Growing scene |
| Overall | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good city |
Best Areas for Halal Food
Foleshill Road
Coventry’s primary halal hub:
- Restaurant concentration: Many options
- Pakistani/Indian: Traditional curry houses
- Halal butchers: Multiple shops
- Asian grocery stores: Full range
- Sweet shops: Mithai available
- Affordable: Good value
Hillfields
Community area with halal:
- South Asian restaurants: Authentic cuisine
- African options: Somali, Ethiopian
- Halal shops: Fresh meat
- Student-friendly: Near university
City Centre
West Orchards/Lower Precinct:
- Shopping centre dining
- German Doner Kebab
- Some chain options
- Quick service
Far Gosford Street:
- Growing food scene
- Some halal options
- Near university
Cheylesmore
Residential area:
- Local options: Some restaurants
- Mix of cuisines: Various
- Near train station: Convenient
Types of Halal Food Available
South Asian Cuisine
Coventry’s strength:
- Pakistani: Karahi, biryani, BBQ
- Indian: Various regional cuisines
- Bangladeshi: Traditional dishes
- Punjabi: Hearty options
Middle Eastern
- Turkish: Kebabs, grills
- Lebanese: Shawarma, mezze
- Kurdish: Some options
- Arabic: Various
African Cuisine
- Somali: East African
- Ethiopian: Limited options
- North African: Some influences
Halal Fast Food
- German Doner Kebab: City centre
- Chicken shops: Throughout city
- Kebab houses: Foleshill, city centre
- Pizza places: Halal toppings
Popular Halal Restaurants
Foleshill Road
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Various curry houses | Pakistani/Indian | £-££ |
| BBQ restaurants | South Asian | ££ |
| Sweet centres | Desserts | £ |
Hillfields
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Somali restaurants | East African | £ |
| Traditional eateries | South Asian | £ |
City Centre
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| German Doner Kebab | Turkish | £ |
| Chain restaurants | Mixed | ££ |
| Independent options | Various | ££ |
Halal Shopping
Halal Butchers
Foleshill Road:
- Multiple halal butchers
- Fresh meat daily
- Competitive prices
- Wide selection
Hillfields:
- Community butchers
- Good quality
Supermarkets
- Tesco: Halal sections
- Asda: Various locations
- Morrisons: Some halal
- Asian supermarkets: Foleshill
Specialty Stores
- Foleshill shops: South Asian products
- African grocery: Hillfields area
- Spice shops: Extensive selection
Coventry for Muslim Visitors
Tourist Attractions & Food
Coventry Cathedral:
- Historic site
- Old and new cathedrals
- City centre food nearby
Transport Museum:
- Free entry
- City history
- Food options around
Herbert Art Gallery:
- Free entry
- City centre
- Nearby restaurants
Coventry City FC:
- Coventry Building Society Arena
- Check stadium options
- Foleshill accessible for food
Universities
Coventry University:
- City centre campus
- Islamic Society active
- Food options around
- Prayer facilities
University of Warwick:
- Edge of city (technically in Coventry)
- Campus facilities
- Leamington Spa nearby too
Shopping
West Orchards:
- City centre shopping
- Food court
- Some halal options
Lower Precinct:
- Shopping area
- Food options
- German Doner Kebab
Prayer Facilities
Coventry has 15+ mosques:
- Coventry Central Mosque: Main mosque
- Jamia Masjid: Foleshill
- Various local mosques: Throughout city
Day Trips from Coventry
Birmingham (30 min)
- UK’s halal capital
- Exceptional scene
- See our Birmingham guide
Leicester (30 min)
- Golden Mile famous
- Excellent halal
- See our Leicester guide
Stratford-upon-Avon (25 min)
- Shakespeare’s birthplace
- Very limited halal
- Eat in Coventry before/after
Practical Tips
- Foleshill essential: Best halal concentration
- Hillfields diverse: African options
- City centre reliable: Chain options
- Birmingham nearby: For more variety
- Student deals: Good discounts
- Halal butchers: Foleshill best selection
- Sweet shops: Don’t miss mithai
- Leicester alternative: Easy day trip
- University areas: Budget-friendly
- Ask about halal: Most places display certificates