Local sources in Birmingham

“The Dog Inn was recommended by another pub landlord as they were not offering food and the recommendation was on the nose. The food at the Dog Inn is exceptional. We went for a ate afternoon meal on a Friday so there were a number of patrons, however the service was quick and polite. They offer a standard menu as you would expect, with a specials board as well as a pasta of the week and soup of the day. We opted for the latter 2 options as they were Chicken and Chorizo bake and a mixed vegetable soup (which the waitress advised was very nice and the staff we all having it!). Both were absolutely exquisite. The soup was a large portion server with 3 slices of crusty bread and ample butter, which was more than enough for my fiance. Whilst the pasta was equal parts beautifully cooked pasta shells and protein, all loving topped with a thick layer of cheese and server with 3 pieces of homemade crusty garlic bread. All of this (2 meals) and 3 drink between us cost just under £30 total so it it also extremely good value for money. The pub itself is beautifully presented, with ample indoor seating spread across a number of rooms, outdoor seating to the left and rear of the premises, wrap around parking and guest rooms.”

“This is simply the best Mediterranean Cuisine in the Uk!!! Fresh and delicious dishes, outstanding customer service, so clean and hygienic, reasonable priced menu, serving exotic drinks with vibrant atmosphere.”

“An absolutely awesome night out. Amazing to see how far this place has come. The décor is fantastic, and it's super clean. If you're a bit of a rocker and you want a fun night out, highly recommend. They also play any song you want. Thanks Sasha and Liv! Will definitely be back”

“Ordered just a light bite a falafel wrap and jacket potato … wasn’t expecting what we got … wrap was well prepared and hot presentation was carefully done lots of beans on the jacket and coffee was piping hot … excellent restaurant style meals at the park”

“Always a friendly, pleasant atmosphere. Well prepared, good value and enjoyable pub food. The beers in particular are excellent. And dog friendly with water to hand. I’ve never had anything but a good experience here. Recommended.”

“Loved this place. Amazing fish & super crispy chips! Two pints of Butty Bach were also spot on. We waited very little time for ours, but the people at the next table seemed to have a long wait for their sandwiches. Will definitely go again. Thank you Vine Inn.”

“Not the usual Bathams establishment. Quite popular with all ages even on a Wednesday and Thursday night. Very pleasant to sit inside or out. Staff have always been chatty and friendly. Beer is always served well.”

“Great boozer its changed a lot they have a cellar bar too an live music events very comfertable pub give it a go parking is on the side road”

“By far one of the best experiences I’ve had with a fast food place! KELLY at merry hill was a fantastic help. With someone who has coeliac disease and find it hard to find places to eat. Kelly was very knowledgeable on what I can eat and she constantly changed her gloves when serving me. Thank you Kelly you made our day ☺️”

“Our 4th visit here in Sept 2025. Lovely spacious surroundings in a complex of garden centre, farm shop, art and crafts and restaurant with outside seating available in good weather Excellent food at reasonable prices. Friendly attentive service from all staff. My only slight criticism would be that the good and comprehensive wine list is a bit more costly than some. Looking forward to another visit.”

“Hidden gem in Tamworth, me and my wife popped in for a breakfast and a cuppa and we’re greet by a friendly smile, there wasn’t a long wait for the food and it came out piping hot, the quality of the sausages and bacon stand out and it was all cooked to perfection! How they serve a breakfast as this calibre for the price they charge I don’t know, well worth a visit!”

“Such an incredible place, we arrived just as they were decorating for Christmas and it was beautiful! The setting is stunning, the rooms are lovely, the food was absolutely incredible and the staff were all really friendly and helpful. We also visited the spa and had a treatment which was fantastic. It's expensive but worth it.”

“A really lovely pub with a great atmosphere. There are a few different rooms to choose where to sit and a huge garden with plenty of benches to sit at. It's a Bathams pub but they serve other beers, lagers and ciders too. They offer a range of cobs, pork pies, sausage rolls and pasties all of which are great. Definitely worth a visit.”

“First visit last night and I will be returning. The food was delicious and staff very friendly.”

“Lovely friendly atmosphere, great selection of beer including the best pint of mild I've had in decades and a top drawer cob. I will be going back.”

“lovely café, nice atmosphere, rich sandwiched, quick and fresh. really nice café. the garden centre is very much for gardeners lots of beautiful plants, not so much variety in gift shop...”

“Amazing food! Very quick and attentive service, we had kids and a vegetarian at the table and there was menus for both with lots of options! Lovely atmosphere and the staff are so lovely!”

“Terrific carvery and a good range of meals on the menu to suit everyone. We have eaten here for both lunchtimes and evening meals and the carvery is superb. Very friendly and helpful staff. There is a large car park on site, but evenings can get busy. They do accept reservations, and you will be safer to secure your reservation to guarantee a table.”

“Went here for the second time the other day and had a lovely experience. Staff are all really friendly and attentive, great atmosphere and a well run family business. There's a good variety on the menu and portion sizes are generous. Service was spot on, we didnt feel rushed and equally we weren't left waiting too long. We were a party of four and everyone really enjoyed their food. The pork belly starter was amazing and the steak skewers were also a real hit. I would definitely recommend this restaurant, and I'd rather spend money at small, one off businesses like this, rather than at big food chains. You're doing a great job and we'll be back!”

“Today, I met Sam, the owner of the restaurant of Sam"s Fish Bar. He is a very nice man he gave a can of coke and a samosa for free. His staff are very good and they client based. Their food is top notch from kebab to their chips to their chicken”

“Just called here on spec, what a lovely find. The Deli was very busy which is always a good sign and we saw why. The Latte was the best I've ever tasted, and the cakes we had were delicious. The staff were all so polite and attentive we would highly recommend this little gem.”

“Amazingly good value. Came here today as I was super hungry. I was not disappointed. The plate was huge. I don't think I have had a standard breakfast so big. The service was quick and friendly. Seemed to be full of repeat business from the locals. Lots of seating so there was no shortage of seats and tables when I got there”

“Excellent place for ale drinkers with a great selection of ales available to members. In total there are 18 ales available over a weekend period. There is the restaurant who serves food five days a week. Great selection available at a reasonable price. A large outdoor seating area with plenty of seating available. Upstairs function room with its own bar ideal for parties. There is also four full size snooker tables for members to use. Large car park available for members. Non members are welcomed to try these delights.”

“I've been following the Chef on the Gram for a while and finally had the opportunity to take my beasties to try it out. I did not like it.....I LOVED IT!! The food, service, and atmosphere were all amazing and I left there happy and full! I would definitely return!”

“Honestly I love this place. The food is always such good quality and it doesn’t cost the earth either. I just had a curry and chips for a change and expected nothing more than a microwave meal, but to my surprise I was met with an amazing home made curry that I would pay good money for in a proper curry house. I love how welcome we are all made to feel. This is always my go to place now. Pleasant people, environment and food ❤️”

“Was very impressed with the coffee. Had a flat white that was really tasty! Great place to work from if you want to work after 3pm. Plenty of plug sockets. The server was also really friendly.”

“Plaice Fish Bar is hands down the best local chippy. The fish is always fresh with perfectly crispy batter, and the chips are spot on – not greasy and full of flavour. staffd are brilliant – always friendly, welcoming, and hardworking. You can tell they really care about the food and the service. The place is clean, the prices are fair, and the portions are generous. If you're after proper fish and chips, this is the place to go.”

“The coco bread is wonderfully soft and so delicious, it’s perfect even without any fillings. The pulled lamb is tender and packed with flavor but the jerk chicken is just ok, as I was expecting a stronger and spicier punch.”

“Double smash burgers are lovely and the keema beef loaded fries are 10/10. Food is always nice, hot and well cooked. Service is great and always on time. Lovely restaurant only down fall is the price but so worth every penny”

“Had such a lovely time here for my Mum’s birthday. Food was amazing, authentic, tasty & I really loved the decor and aesthetic of the space. Was being run by 2 members of staff who were very calm and organised. Drinks were delicious, too. Was like visiting a friend’s place who had gone to a massive effort to make everyone comfy. Will be back! Thank you for a lovely evening!”