Barnt Green Inn, The

It is a welcome surprise to find a pub that has firmly grasped the gastro nettle in and around the Midlands, with pretty sensational results that include demonstrably freshly cooked food and a high zing factor, all sited in an imposing Tudor building of great character and true heritage.

• Address: 22 Kendal End Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8PZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, Gastropub, Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £28.00

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Beeches Bar & Grill, The

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The Beeches Bar and Grill with its warm relaxing colours, comfy sofas and fine views, is a sought-after place to eat and drink in the Solihull area. Located on the hill in the picturesque village of Hampton In Arden, it has an excellent name for serving an eclectic mix of fresh food, with a tapas-style starters menu, and main dishes that depend upon simplicity and good presentation.

• Address: Marsh Lane, Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull, B92 0AH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European, Gastropub, Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £28.00

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Cock Inn at Wishaw, The

The Cock Inn has recently had a major facelift and those who knew it before will find considerable changes, all for the better. Such features as an open kitchen, stone fired ovens and log burning fires all combine inside to make this a friendly local that draws people in from a wide area.

• Address: Bulls Lane, Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9QL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, Gastropub, Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £28.00

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Crown, The

Behind the traditional façade of The Crown lies a surprisingly modern interior with people coming in to enjoy the pub's peaceful atmosphere and tasty cooking. The dining area is smartly attired with comfy sofas, artistic lampshades and spot lighting, and there's al fresco seating for those who'd like a breath of fresh air.

• Address: 83 Wergs Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 9BP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Gastropub, Mediterranean
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £28.00

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Lyttelton Arms

It is a wonderful surprise to find a pub that has firmly grasped the gastro nettle in and around the Midlands, with pretty sensational results that include demonstrably freshly cooked food and a high zing factor.

• Address: Bromsgrove Road, Hagley, nr Stourbridge, DY9 9LJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Gastropub, International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £28.00

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Plough & Harrow, The

The Plough and Harrow served as an old coaching inn in the past and was recently restored to become a spacious country pub and eating house, with large open areas and numerous alcoves. It retains its old world charm with stone floors, exposed beams, leaded windows and roaring log fires.

• Address: 770 Chester Road, Walsall, WS9 0LR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, Gastropub, Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £28.00

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San Carlo - Birmingham

When one of the country's most respected and leading critics says that this restaurant is "the best Italian Restaurant outside London" it is time to take them seriously. Britain's love affair with Italian food is a cause célèbre of long standing and shows no signs of waning, so it is always welcome news when somewhere like San Carlo sets out to reach for the skies.

• Address: 4 Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5BN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £40.00

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White Swan, The

The leafy glades of Edgbaston have long been crying out for a place like The White Swan. A prosperous area full of people who know what they like and have a keen eye for value, The Swan offers exactly what they appreciate.

• Address: Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, Gastropub, Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £28.00

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