In amongst the glitter and fast moving city that is Birmingham it is comforting to find a few relics of earlier times still offering tradition and stability whilst having quietly moved with the times sufficiently to absorb the best and discard the shallow. Of such is the Plough and Harrow, founded in the reign of Queen Anne, a wonderful neo-gothic confection less than a mile from the city centre. The restaurant offers a menu which features local specialities alongside traditional dishes from a wide spectrum served with decorum and charm. With plenty of parking at the hotel there could be few better places to start off your evening in the city.