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With spectacular views over the Abberley Hills, in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside, The Granary Restaurant has an idyllic setting, well worth a detour. The décor is a modern warm minimalist style with Lloyd Loom furniture and crisp table linen whilst the ambiance is of sheer calm and relaxation that makes diners linger on for a long while after the plates have been cleared. It should not be a surprise therefore that the AA has awarded them 2 rosettes.

The kitchen is truly passionate about food miles and uses the freshest ingredients of the season from their own market garden, combined with locally sourced meat, poultry and sea catches to create the likes of slow cooked belly pork, sautéed chicken supreme and salmon and smoked mackerel fish cakes. A separate fish menu, available from Monday to Saturday, is the result of Executive Chef Tom Court's specialised expertise in fresh fish.

A good selection of classic desserts completes the picture.

This welcoming pub and restaurant has the distinction of being owned and run by Roger Narbett and his wife Joanne. Roger cares for the culinary wellbeing of the England football team, and possibly finding this a touch less than fully demanding, also runs two inns of his own, of which this is one.

Set in a picturesque village near the Clent Hills, The Bell and Cross is well known for its good food, wine and beers, amongst which can be numbered Bank's Bitter and the ever popular Timothy Taylor's Landlord. There are four dining rooms from which to choose, The Bottle Room, The Snug, The Pink Room and The Old Smoke Room, all very traditional.

From amongst the starters look out for the house fish cakes with prawns, white wine and chive sauce, Peking duck rolls with oriental salad, or a chilli pear, blue cheese and pecan salad. Mains of escalope of veal Schnitzel carbonara, seared Scottish salmon with crispy Parma ham, or grilled calves liver with black pudding may or may not reveal something about the tastes of England's finest, but I wouldn't mind betting that the house treacle tart with Granny's thick custard is well up the list. White chocolate and red fruit truffle might bring thoughts of home to some team members.

A good wine list that draws heavily from the New World, has an excellent range by the glass.

The B & C is run with skill and flair; furthermore it's just the right distance from a sizeable chunk of the population to make it an attractive destination restaurant.

Frankie and Benny's combine classic American and Italian in both style and cuisine. They specialise in home style cooking 'just like Mamma used to make it'. This is a great place to take the entire family and represents excellent value for money. The restaurant and bar is suitable for any occasion, whether it's a leisurely lunch, a family meal or a fantastic evening with friends - they make sure you have a wonderful time.

Walking into the restaurant is like stepping back into 1950s New York, from the clatter and chatter of the open kitchen to the bottle lined bar. Walls with black and white family photographs showing life in Brooklyn's 'Little Italy' surround cosy booth seating and tables. Combined with the classic music of the fifties, a mix of American swing and beat, they definitely provide a fun and friendly atmosphere for all to enjoy.

Frankie and Benny's offers starters, main courses and delicious desserts, and favourites include char-grilled burgers, pizzas, pastas, steaks and house specialities such as chicken parmigiana, BBQ ribs, lamb shank and much more. The bar serves a wide range of beers, wines, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks.

Start with sticky wings, crispy coated chicken strips, tiger prawn skewer or Frankie's fried calamari and if you are dining in a group choose the giant sampler platter. The pastas, calzone and pizzas are all made freshly on order. An interesting dish on the menu is a the Boston 7 speciality pizza fully loaded with slices of pork meatballs, spicy pepperoni, ham, crispy bacon, chicken, peppers and red onion, served on a BBQ sauce base. They also serve a variety of sandwiches and burgers throughout the day.

A good value lunch menu is available on weekdays from 11am until 5pm offering a range of popular dishes from the main carte with one course at £5.95, two courses at £7.95 and three courses at £8.95.

For children up to the age of eleven, an all-inclusive menu features a selection of main courses, desserts and drinks starting at £3.95. As an added treat, they'll also receive an activity pack to entertain them whilst you eat.

Enjoy an American Italian meal at Frankie and Benny's with freshly prepared food and warm hospitality that makes you feel right at home.