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Stratford-upon-Avon and the Heart of England Restaurants
Stratford has many reasonably priced bistros and unpretentious eateries offering a broad choice of international fare; Warwick and Kenilworth both have good restaurant options. Birmingham has good international restaurants but is probably most famous for its Indian and Pakistani "curry houses"; you'll find good choices both in t
Stratford has many reasonably priced bistros and unpretentious eateries offering a broad choice of international fare; Warwick and Kenilworth both have good restaurant options. Birmingham has good international restaurants but is probably most famous for its Indian and
Stratford has many reasonably priced bistros and unpretentious eateries offering a broad choice of international fare; W
Stratford has many reasonably priced bistros and unpretentious eateries offering a broad choice of international fare; Warwick and Kenilworth both have good restaurant options. Birmingham has good international restaurants but is probably most famous for its Indian and Pakistani "curry houses"; you'll find good choices both in the city center and out of town. The city hosts the annual Taste of Birmingham Festival in July. In the rest of the Midlands, casual spots dominate, although Ludlow has some exceptionally good restaurants.
This small restaurant has attracted quite a following thanks to its fresh, seasonal ingredients. This is British cooking at its best and includes...
This small restaurant has attracted quite a following thanks to its fresh, seasonal ingredients. This is British cooking at its best and includes good options for seafood, game, and vegetarian dishes. The menu changes with the seasons, but try the crab salad if it's available.
33a Greenhill St., Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6LE, England
The dark-wood paneling, antique furniture, and intimate lighting of this 16th-century hall make this a distinctive dining spot for modern British...
The dark-wood paneling, antique furniture, and intimate lighting of this 16th-century hall make this a distinctive dining spot for modern British cuisine. You might try the loin of Rhug Estate pheasant breast or loin of halibut. For dessert, the apple crumble soufflé and the plum and ginger “cobbler” are excellent. The restaurant also has six gorgeous guest bedrooms if you wish to stay the night.
10 St. Mary's Pl., Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1DZ, England
Visitors and locals alike head for the half-timber Hobsons Patisseries to indulge in the famous savory pies or scrumptious afternoon teas. Just...
Visitors and locals alike head for the half-timber Hobsons Patisseries to indulge in the famous savory pies or scrumptious afternoon teas. Just a couple of minutes walk from Shakespeare’s Birthplace, it’s an almost obligatory lunch stop.
1 Henley St., Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6PT, England
Chef Massimilliano Melis takes pride in serving up Italian dishes with a Sardinian emphasis in this slick, family-run restaurant. You could...
Chef Massimilliano Melis takes pride in serving up Italian dishes with a Sardinian emphasis in this slick, family-run restaurant. You could start with an aperitivo on the roof terrace (in summer), followed by fresh-pea-and-fregola (pasta made with semolina) soup, and then move on to pork with pecorino cheese, pancetta, and arugula salad. Try a Sardinian dessert wine or homemade truffles to round off the meal. It also offers pretheater set menus (for lunch or early evening).
27 Henley St., at Windsor St., Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6QY, England
Sit downstairs to appreciate the hardwood floors and oak beams of this local epicurean favorite; upstairs, the look is a bit more contemporary...
Sit downstairs to appreciate the hardwood floors and oak beams of this local epicurean favorite; upstairs, the look is a bit more contemporary. The updates of tried-and-true dishes include free-range pork belly with braised pig cheeks, and panfried calf's liver with creamed potato, wilted spinach, pancetta, and crisp shallot. Desserts are fantastic here, and daily specials keep the menu seasonal. The two- and three-course fixed-price menus (not available for Monday lunches) are good deals.
12 Sheep St., Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6EF, England
One of Malvern’s best restaurants, L’amuse Bouche specializes in French cuisine with a contemporary English edge. Start with the scallops with...
One of Malvern’s best restaurants, L’amuse Bouche specializes in French cuisine with a contemporary English edge. Start with the scallops with samphire and pancetta dust before sampling the seared Malvern Hills lamb's liver or the apple-cider-braised pork belly. It also does a very good afternoon tea for two for £40. The restaurant is part of the Cotford Hotel; if you feel like making a night of it, the pleasantly traditional rooms start at £140 for a double.
Cotford Hotel, 51 Graham Rd., Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2HU, England
This stylish, modern restaurant specializes in local, seasonal British flavors. Expect Aberdeen beef with duck-fat chips or perhaps some grilled...
This stylish, modern restaurant specializes in local, seasonal British flavors. Expect Aberdeen beef with duck-fat chips or perhaps some grilled sole with rich, brown shrimp butter. Meat is free-range and fish is freshly caught. Adventurous diners may want a seat at the chef’s table, right in the heart of the kitchen. After establishing how much interaction you’re comfortable with, the kitchen staff will either chat to you as they prepare the food, or just leave you to enjoy the special five-course meal (£45, or £80 with matching wines, available Friday and Saturday) while you observe the action.
54 Cornwall St., Birmingham, Birmingham, B3 2DE, England
Business moguls and sophisticated foodies alike can be found sampling an aperitif in a comfy armchair before moving to the sleek, slate-floor...
Business moguls and sophisticated foodies alike can be found sampling an aperitif in a comfy armchair before moving to the sleek, slate-floor dining room at this establishment run by a Michelin-starred chef. Located in a Victorian terracotta and redbrick building, this is where chef Glyn Purnell creates his adventurous modern British fare. In addition to a few à la carte options, you can choose from a couple of different, whole-table tasting menus, depending on how adventurous you’re feeling. The "Purnell’s Journey" option includes haddock and eggs served with cornflakes, alongside monkfish masala. Chef Purnell is also finally turning his hand to vegan cooking and he also runs a bistro and cocktail bar (Purnell’s Bistro and Ginger’s Bar) on Newhall Street, which is a good deal more affordable. Prices at lunchtime are half what they are in the evening.
55 Cornwall St., Birmingham, Birmingham, B3 2DH, England
A vogueish dining room is the perfect setting for the inventive Punjabi cuisine at this popular curry palace and cocktail bar on bustling Broad...
A vogueish dining room is the perfect setting for the inventive Punjabi cuisine at this popular curry palace and cocktail bar on bustling Broad Street. White linen tablecloths and accents of gold and amber create a plush dining setting, and the food doesn’t disappoint either. Try the spinach and prune cakes to start or the chef’s selection of five appetizers, the Pushkar Panorma, if you want to to try some unexpected flavors. Your server will guide you on the main, depending on how spicy you like things—the house specialty Tariwala Murgh is a good medium-spiced option and the buttered naan is heavenly. For dessert, try the Gajar Ka Halwa Tart, a bed of grated carrots with condensed milk and spices and a side of pistachio ice cream.
245 Broad St., Birmingham, Birmingham, B1 2HQ, England
Plain wood floorboards, comfy sofas, sturdy wooden tables, and solidly good food and drink set the tone at this contemporary gastro-pub with...
Plain wood floorboards, comfy sofas, sturdy wooden tables, and solidly good food and drink set the tone at this contemporary gastro-pub with rooms on the town’s main square. It’s popular with locals, and the owners take pride in offering seasonal food that mixes British and international influences with only the best ingredients. The butcher that supplies the meat holds a Royal Warrant and the pub was recently named Britain’s Best Brigade, as voted by British punters. Thirteen moderately priced bedrooms provide stylish lodging in the pub and across the lane.
30 Market Pl., Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4SH, England
This bright and modern restaurant with rooms housed in a gleaming Georgian villa is known for its French-influenced cuisine with resolutely...
This bright and modern restaurant with rooms housed in a gleaming Georgian villa is known for its French-influenced cuisine with resolutely British ingredients. The assured and welcoming service makes it easy to savor specialties such as Aberdeenshire beef bavette and cheek, or quail with elderberries and parsley. There are also three well-priced guest rooms for those who wish to stray no farther. It's a mile south of the city center.
20 Highfield Rd., Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 3DU, England
Theatergoers tucking into an early supper to the strains of the piano in the bar, grandmothers enjoying afternoon tea, and couples lingering...
Theatergoers tucking into an early supper to the strains of the piano in the bar, grandmothers enjoying afternoon tea, and couples lingering over candlelit suppers can all happily be found at this restaurant with rooms on Church Street, which is part of the Brakspear Brewery. Chefs source the best ingredients locally where possible, and serve up dishes such as oven-roasted duck breast and whole grilled plaice. There is also a good value pretheater menu, which even includes steak.
16 Church St., Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6HB, England
You feel as if you’re stepping back in time at this Victorian pub; the posters, advertisements, flags, and curios tell you the idiosyncratic...
You feel as if you’re stepping back in time at this Victorian pub; the posters, advertisements, flags, and curios tell you the idiosyncratic landlord keeps it as it would have been during World War I. The candlelit restaurant forms one of the three snug rooms and, unsurprisingly, serves up traditional fare such as lamb’s liver, corned beef hash, and gammon (thick-sliced ham) with pease pudding. You can stay overnight here as well.
Park St., Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 1RN, England
A good spot for lunch, this coffee bar and restaurant occupies the western end and gallery of All Saints Church in the heart of Hereford. The...
A good spot for lunch, this coffee bar and restaurant occupies the western end and gallery of All Saints Church in the heart of Hereford. The imaginative menu is cooked fresh each day, with Herefordshire wild venison and mushroom casserole frequently appearing on the menu. For something lighter, try the tasty sandwiches (maybe the roast tofu and crunchy Asian vegetables), salads, cakes, and local ice creams. Breakfasts are good here, too. From 3 pm until closing (4 pm), all food is half price.
High St., Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9AA, England
Once a fire station, this bustling bistro is now unashamedly French and rustic, with red-and-white-check tablecloths and a menu chalked up on...
Once a fire station, this bustling bistro is now unashamedly French and rustic, with red-and-white-check tablecloths and a menu chalked up on the blackboard. Start perhaps with some moules marinières (mussels cooked in a white-wine-and-onion sauce) or French onion soup, followed by grilled sea bass or a classic rib-eye steak with Café du Paris butter. The two-course, prix-fixe menu is a great value at £12.95.
71 Northgate St., Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 2HQ, England
A location close to Kenilworth Castle and some good hand-pulled ales helps make this pub a nice spot for lunch. You can order home-cooked food...
A location close to Kenilworth Castle and some good hand-pulled ales helps make this pub a nice spot for lunch. You can order home-cooked food, including steaks and grills from the bar or the ever-classic fish-and-chips. Another option is to sample more upmarket fare with an international slant at the next-door Harrington’s on the Hill restaurant, under the same management.
44 Castle Hill, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1NB, England
The luxuriant marigolds in the window might draw you in, but locals will tell you it's the Indian dishes that are the real appeal here. The...
The luxuriant marigolds in the window might draw you in, but locals will tell you it's the Indian dishes that are the real appeal here. The extensive menu lists plenty of balti and rogan josh choices; for a little less heat, try the tandoori chicken with mild spices, cream, ground almonds, and mixed fruits, or increase the heat a bit with jhinga bhuna (king-size prawns in a spicy tomato sauce with onions, green peppers, and coriander). Wash it all down with Cobra draft beer.
6A Chapel St., Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6EP, England
Birmingham has some of the country’s finest Indian restaurants, and this is one of the best in the city. The cooking concentrates on north Indian...
Birmingham has some of the country’s finest Indian restaurants, and this is one of the best in the city. The cooking concentrates on north Indian dishes like koila murgh (chicken marinated in yogurt and seared over charcoal) and hara bara gosth (a casserole of lamb cooked with garlic, chili, and spinach). The decor is traditional and colonial; potted palms and portraits rub shoulders with Raj-style antiques. The restaurant also has a second outlet in the food court at Selfridge’s.
18 Fleet St., Birmingham, Birmingham, B3 1JL, England
There's always a satisfied hum in the air at this large, modern, and bustling bistro, part of a small chain, that’s close to the river. It’s...
There's always a satisfied hum in the air at this large, modern, and bustling bistro, part of a small chain, that’s close to the river. It’s French and the menu makes that known; olives from Provence, sausage from the Beaujolais region, pâtés, mussels in a Roquefort sauce, beef bourguignon, and rustic French cheeses all appear. Croque monsieur (toasted ham and cheese sandwich) is a popular lunchtime dish. Vegetarians and kids are well catered for, and the service is amicable and attentive.
Swan's Nest La., Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7LT, England
Hearty, warming meals are offered at this informal, family-style restaurant in a 16th-century building on the main dining street near the theaters...
Hearty, warming meals are offered at this informal, family-style restaurant in a 16th-century building on the main dining street near the theaters. The English and international dishes—chicken roasted with banana in lime butter and served with curry sauce and basmati rice, for instance—win praise from the locals. There’s a good range of light and vegetarian options and fixed-price menus as well. Make reservations a month ahead in summer.
13 Sheep St., Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6EF, England
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