Midlands - West Restaurant Guide

Aspen House

It does seem a trifle odd to travel into the depths of very rural Herefordshire for a taste of Polish cooking, but that's the way it is when you visit Aspen House. They also have very powerful and well-argued views on what we should and should not be eating, views that would certainly not be music to the ears of the supermarket chains.

• Address: Hoarwithy, nr Ross-on-Wye, HR2 6QP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, Polish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £28.00

Balharries Restaurant

Balharries Restaurant services good food, which is influenced from all corners of the world, in a bright restaurant, featuring lots of marble, which overlooks the hotel's championship golf course.

• Address: Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel and Golf Club, Puckrup, Tewkesbury, GL20 6EL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

Bank Birmingham

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Situated where three canals meet at Brindleyplace, Bank is coolly elegant in appearance from the outside, with a thoroughly modern interior. On warm days, you can sit outside under a covered terrace and watch the boats and people meander by.

• Address: 4 Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2JB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £44.00

Bar Epernay

Bar Epernay - Champagne, Piano Bar and Brasserie, which takes its name from one of the major towns in the champagne country, is situated in the exclusive development of The Mailbox, with scenic views of the canal.

• Address: The Mailbox, 171-172 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, Brasserie, Bar
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £35.00

Bar Med - Shrewsbury

You can recognise a Bar Med outlet from its characteristic symbol of the sun outside, but once inside, each branch has its own unique personality and style. This chain of seven bars provides a relaxed environment by day, but the pace quickens in the evening with pulsating music and a festive air fuelled by a range of drinks and cocktails.

• Address: Lower Claremont Bank, Victoria Quay, Shrewsbury, SY1 IRT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Mediterranean
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

Baraset Barn, The

The Baraset Barn is a unique venue, combining being a light, modern pub, influenced by continental style, while at the same time retaining a traditional air in its atmosphere and warm welcome. There is a continental style patio garden, an ideal spot for sipping summer drinks, and a luxurious lounge area where sumptuous sofas offer comfort for those enjoying morning coffee or a quiet drink.

• Address: Pimlico Lane, Alveston, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7RJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £40.00

Bards Restaurant

Opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and overlooking the River Avon, Bards Restaurant has a reputation for excellent food and service.

• Address: Thistle Stratford-upon-Avon, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £32.00

Barnt Green Inn, The

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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, Modern British, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £28.00

Bear and Ragged Staff

Bear and Ragged Staff is one of those cheerful refuges that help you completely disassociate from the cares of the world outside. It is situated in the shade of two oak trees at Bransford, near Malvern, in the glorious Worcestershire countryside.

• Address: Station Road, Bransford, Worcester, WR6 5JH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £35.00

Bear Inn

A timbered 16th century inn with a great history, renowned now for its excellent well-kept ales and good food. In saying this one should be aware that the prices are regarded by some as not always related to the food, but in general people are happy and the repeat trade is steady.

• Address: Spencer Lane, Berkswell, nr Coventry, CV7 7BB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00