Local sources in Birmingham

“I've been driving for over 35 years and I've used many places to have my car MOT'd, tyres changed/ repaired - I've used tyre & puncture repairs for the past 3 to 4 years and I can honestly say they've been the best!! The service is brilliant! It goes above & beyond any garage I've used before, the prices are excellent too! I suggest in future you use this garage for all your cars needs you'll see for yourself how good, honest and friendly they can be. Just in case you think I work for them or have a family member who does - I don't - I just appreciate good service, I know my Jaguar is in safe hands Tyre & puncture repairs can be found on the Coventry road (A45) B26 between Yardley job centre & petrol station - just past Tesco at the Swan”

“Fantastic pharmacy and staff always polite helpful and knowledgeable. I had an issue today tho I could not get to collect my meds and now I am without until Monday. Not thier fault cus they dont open Saturdays. Wish I could get in touch out of hours. Brilliant otherwise.”

“We have been here for several times already, very good dinning experience! Tasty foods, excellent "stir-fried Chow Mein" and "fried rice". Traditional Hong Kong milk tea, Cappuccino with cream.....all with high standard. Last but not least, the restaurant staffs are polite, we appreciate and thanks for their hospitality!”

“A group of 9 of us went here for dinner this evening. It was the first time I had ever been here but it certainly will not be my last. The staff were all lovely and the service was excellent. The menu had a good choice of menu for lighter bites also. All of the food was cooked to perfection. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and lots of nice nooks and crannies in if you wanted a nice meal out as a couple. Well done to all the staff of The Barns xx”

“We stopped by this lovely family-run pub on our way to the Pumpkin Patch, and it turned out to be a wonderful find. Even though the place was quite busy and we didn’t have a booking, the owner kindly arranged a table for the two of us, our child, and the pram, making sure we were comfortable. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming—truly a family-oriented pub. A friendly lady, who seemed to be part of the family, served our food and made us feel right at home with her cheerful conversation and sense of humor. We had driven all the way from Birmingham, and pubs like this are hard to come by in our area. The food was absolutely delicious; my lamb shank was cooked to perfection, tender and full of flavor, and my husband really enjoyed his lamb dish as well. The portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable for such high-quality food and service. We’ll definitely be coming back, especially during the festive season. Highly recommended!”

“A fantastic place to spend the evening dining. For sushi lovers and those who haven’t tried it yet, there’s a lot to love about Sushido. Catering to Vegans and meat eaters; the menu is huge and you won’t leave hungry!”

“Great pub with great food and excellent service. Lovely ambience and atmosphere here. The food was outstanding. Lovely flavours and texture. The dessert was a standout. Absolutely lovely cheesecake. All homemade fresh food and you can taste the difference. Will be back soon.”

“First time coming here tonight and what an experience. The staff was so welcoming and lovely. Was seated and asked for drinks and recommendations were made. I asked for suggestions for food as there was so much choice I was struggling to pick and the waitress Mariam was so helpful and friendly. The food arrived and what can I say wow. The food was so tasty and full of flavours. They checked back on food and asked for desserts. They accommodated my dessert to a cold brownie with extra strawberries. The best dessert I’ve had anywhere. Thank you to all the team for making my dad’s Father’s Day meal so lovely. Thank you mariam.”

“What an amazing restaurant. It is a visual treat. The interiors are just too good... Food is amazing. One of the best thai food in the UK. Enjoyed tasty meal”

“Myself and my wife have just returned from a stay at the Courtyard, it was fantastic in every way, the room was overlooking the river, very comfortable bed and it was lovely and clean, the food was really nice and the breakfast was superb, all the staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us. Well done Courtyard it was a great experience.”

“One of the best pies ive had. Just an incredible place to go to, i make it a point to go regularly in winter, you cannot beat sitting by a fire eating a homemade pie with a great pint of ale. Apple crumble (pictured) for dessert helps too”

“Got a takeaway vegetarian pasty. Don't normally like pasties but thought I'd give it a go. Was really nice. I bought 2 and had one next day and microwaved it and it tasted even better on second date, so totally recommend it. Very cheap as well ideal to eat on the go or for a picnic.”

“Vietnamese Spring Roll, Seafood Tom Yum broth and a Jasmine tea all for £21:00. Absolutely delicious. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.”

“Amazing place food was excellent staff were very welcoming we stayed here for 2 nights we ate here for the 2 nights and everything we had was delicious just about to go and try the Sunday lunch would highly recommend”

“As soon as we walked in on Saturday early evening, we were greeted with a friendly smile and a very polite gentleman. We had not booked, but were seating immediately. The service was exceptional and the food was amazing. Definitely 9/10, it would have been 10/10 but they did not serve alcohol (I did check the website before I went). We will DEFINITELY be going back ... soon :)”

“Just amazing we come all the way from london to try this delicious food the best burgers I ever try. I could feel that the pizza dough was fresh. I really recommend to go and try it the price affordable to all the public and the service is was just incredible I highly recommend if you around”

“Lovely warm welcome into an absolutely beautiful historical building. We came for an afternoon tea, portions were very generous with plans in place to expand the offer and make more of it in house in the future. The fire was alight and cosy. The table next to us was eating the main food on offer which also looked delicious and they also asked for takeaway boxes because of the generous portion sizes. Lisa was so welcoming and friendly and let us have a look upstairs at the amazing original tiles and stained glass window, events space and room where Laurel and Hardy stayed. The playlist was also great. So much history in a pub like this - so good to see it back open!”

“I honestly can’t understand the negative reviews for this restaurant — they must be thinking of somewhere else! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with friendly smiles and a cosy, welcoming atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at home. The staff are always lovely and attentive, often recommending fresh specials or dishes that aren’t even on the menu. The food isn’t complicated — it’s simply prepared with care and skill, which makes all the difference. And the chicken… oh, the chicken! It’s cooked to perfection, tender and full of flavour, the kind that makes your mouth water the moment it arrives at the table. I’ve been eating here for as long as I can remember, and I have never had a bad meal. Consistently excellent food, warm service, and a homely atmosphere — it’s one of those rare places that you want to return to regularly, even after 20 years”

“Very nice treat for a Friday night. Really nice food and very nice and friendly staff and manager. Nice and clean and a pleasant experience for the family. Wasn't expecting the 4 FREE desserts as we spent on average £10 per person.”

“Very good Italian restaurant. Price is not cheap but won't let you down with food. Portion is big for pasta. It is fun to have the pasta in three which is fun that you won't know what you get. We are too full and need a walk after. It surprise me there is complimentary beard which is not common at UK.”

“Absolutely banging! We loved everything we tried, especially the Birria Tacos. The beef and the sauce that came with it was 10/10! We will definitely be back. Customer service was also exceptionally good.”

“First visit to the venue. Saw Maruja. A great gig, lovely venue with friendly staff, reasonably priced drinks & a fantastic atmosphere. Arrived early, parked in a nearby side street & enjoyed a fab meal at Bayt Al-Yemeni (highly recommended) beforehand. All in all a great night. Look forward to returning soon.”

“Great atmosphere, The historical atmosphere is quite successful. Saturday evenings can be crowded and stuffy, also finding a table can be relatively difficult. On the other hands a very authentic place for other days”

“Livi Hibs Real Society (West Brom Division) visited this lovely boozer on a Friday evening. Welcoming locals & staff and great selection of well kept beers made for a barry evening in this traditional pub.”

“Was passing through waiting for a train. Lovely atmosphere and great quality Ales. Reasonably priced. Will be finding an excuse to come again!”

“One of our favourite spot in Birmingham! Great atmosphere, fantastic staff, great food, one of the best bar and talented bartenders. Manager Lisa is a Superstar! Wine & Dine here is such a joy ♥️”

“Visited at the weekend during a busy period. We've eaten here many times before and its always been lovely, so the visit was disappointing. My daughter and I both ordered well-done sirloin steak, but both were extremely tough, chewy, and hard to cut, making them unenjoyable. The dish was also missing the tomato garnish. While the waitress was polite, the explanation given didn't really address the issue. However, the manager was amazing - very understanding and professional. Service overall was good, and the deserts were absolutely first class. We hope this was just a one-off, as previous visits have been excellent.”

“Our whole experience was fabulous. Food was absolutely delicious. It wasn’t busy when we attended on this particular Saturday afternoon so that was a bonus for us. Our waitress Emma was fantastic. She has excellent customer service skills.”

“Staff were very kind. Service was fast. Louie and Hemelata were absolutely amazing and attentive. I'd give the Mac and cheese 5 stars but minus 2 for the main course. I had the brown stew chicken and did not like it.”

“Went for Sunday lunch yesterday for my husbands birthday . The food was cooked perfectly & piping hot , it was delicious , a lovely atmosphere , decorated lovely for Christmas . The staff were very friendly & attentive .”