Nice country pub We stopped here for lunch after doing a…read morewalk along the River Soar. The menu was extensive but we thought that the meals (fish pie) we ordered were a little on the bland side. The staff were really friendly though and the prices were reasonable.

Located in a great spot on the Hagley Road leading into town, The Kings Head is a fairly modern…read moretake on some other less inviting pubs in Bearwood and definitely worth a visit. Following a £1million + renovation, The Kings Head has been transformed into a ultra modern pub/dining experience that has attracted a large number of people from around the area. With its classy lower level pub atmosphere on the bottoms floor, The Kings Head also boasts an upstairs, known as 'The Attic' offering a more club like vibe as opposed to downstairs. This is known to get relatively busy on the weekends, so be warned. Overall, the drink prices are what you would expect of a pub in this area, with the food being fairly reasonably priced as well, offering 2 for 1 on all mains. Definitely worth a visit, if not of an evening, then perhaps in the day for a spot to eat and a seat in the fantastic beer garden.

Tried this restaurant for the first time with family. Very delicious food, freshly made. The…read moreservice is great. Not a lot of space for large groups but for the location it is perfect, right opposite the new Asda in Shirley. Glad to see no YOBS hanging around here, perhaps due to the fact that it's a newly opened restaurant at Parkgate, Shirley. The setup is grunge, metallic and futuristic and vintage at the same time. Beautiful place to have a good food. I am glad to discover this new restaurant. Just another information for specific group of people, this restaurant serves halal meat, which is good move to get in wide range of people. Food ording style is same as Nando's, you go and sit at numbered table, choose your food and go to the counter and order. Drinks are limitless fills. Would love to see ice cream in the future. Great staff. Definitely recommend to all.

Hall Green is limited in bars and pubs that offer good food, music and a classy place to socialise…read morewith friends. This is why Horseshoe is so popular. It offers all of the above with outdoor seating, ample parking and a vast bar. The restaurant area is separate to the bar, which I appreciate so you can enjoy a meal with the family or in private without the interference of punters. The food is freshly prepared and finger-licking good. The dance area is to one end of the pub, so you can avoid the noise if you just fancy a quiet catch-up with friends. The staff is generally witty and sociable. The owner tends to mingle and make himself known, although I find him eager to expose his own achievements than learn more about his customers. There is also an impressive function room, which has been converted from the old Wacky Warehouse, where in-house catering is provided.

This is probably one of the best pubs in Hall Green. I wouldn't go as far as saying it's amazing…read morebut less than £10 you can get fed and have a couple of drinks, what more could you want? My friend lived there for a few months and I think we must have ended up in here nearly every Sunday afternoon during that time. I love nothing more than going to a pub to relax after a hard weeks work (and even harder partying on a Saturday night!). It offers a great selection of food and drink and is very much a family friendly venue.

The Plough really has to be up there as one of the best pubs in Birmingham. I went recently for a…read moremeal on the 2-4-1 Pizza Monday and it was fantastic. Even though it was a Monday, the place was packed so I would recommend booking if you're going for a meal - we very nearly didn't get a table. The decor in The Plough is a stylish mix of traditional and urban, and has some great feature points. There's also an outside beer garden which looked great. The staff were very friendly and helpful, even though they were clearly run off their feet. There is a huge selection of drinks as you'd expect, and the food menu was also vast. The food also caters well to different dietry requirements such as vegetarian and gluten free, which is always great to see from a pub. The pizza options were creative and offered something a little different. My tuna, anchovi, watercress and olive pizza was perfect, and everyone in my group really enjoyed their choice. They are also extremely big, but they're happy to give you a take-out box at the end for any left-overs. The 2-4-1 pizza deal made it really good value for money, and they also do a 2-4-1 burger deal on a Tuesday. My whole group was really impressed with The Plough - it seems to be one of those rare pubs that has hit the nail on the head with what makes a 'posh pub' work - down to earth service, laid back environment but absolutely fantastic food.

The Plough made such a good impression on me I just had to go back. I love the area, the pub, and…read morethe menu. Apparently I'm not the only one who feels this way. Shortly after finding a table in the late morning the crowds came in. If you plan on coming with a large group I recommend calling ahead to get reservations. They were serving the breakfast/brunch menu during our seating. I opted for the bacon pancakes. The food is presented just beautifully like the perfect instagram photo. And it tastes just as good. If you are a tea drinker you must order a pot just for the cute factor. All teapots come out dressed in little tea cozys. I wonder if they sell them as they all look homemade. My only complaint is that the food came old on the cold side. Perhaps it was due to how crowded it was, but it was like the food had been sitting out for a while. Regardless it still tasted amazing. I think prices for the Plough are affordable. If you have an Independent Birmingham card you receive a discount so keep that in mind. They have a beer garden out back that must be wonderful on sunny days..if we ever get any. I really want to get back there for lunch or dinner. And maybe try a cocktail if they have any. If you're ever in Harborne try it out.

Chick Chickens in Selly Oak is a great cure to soak up your alcohol after a night out up Selly…read moreOak's student nightlife. It stays open till very early in the morning so you can pop in any time for a look at the menu or just to sit down. I wouldn't say that the staff members here are friendly but I wouldn't say that they are not either. I think they just keep themselves to themselves when busy crowds of drunken teens and students roll in and you are guaranteed that they won't bother you if you just pop inside without actually purchasing anything. I wouldn't take this for granted though as they do provide service with a smile. Their menus is generously priced, especially when you're left with unwanted change from a night out. I definitely wouldn't recommend their ribs though!!

Stopped here to get some lunch and we were immediately seated in a comfy booth. Took advantage of…read morethe 2 for 1 cocktails and ordered a watermelon margarita. Strangely, it was served in martini glasses? But I digress... Our party was 3 adults and 1 child. We ordered the chili con carne nachos to share as a starter. This was an excellent dish to share and would be fine as an entree for one. I ordered the chicken burrito bowl as my main. This dish was just okay. Chicken wasn't really seasoned but with some S&P and hot sauce, it was acceptable. Other dishes ordered were the chicken enchilada, 1/2 chicken peri peri style, and the kids' chicken crispers w/ curly fries. Everything was okay. Some dishes a little better than others. But otherwise a very pleasant dining experience. Ruth was our server and she was very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend the nachos and cocktails!

Very nice and well decorated staff was superb plus the all you can drink for 2hr with a meal was…read morethe cherry on top. The manager (female young lady) I forgot her name was super friendly and helpful. Recommend highly

Wrong McMuffin...cold coffee and later on discovered I was short changed....about the worse one…read moreI've been in!

This has got to be the worst mcdonalds ive ever went to, they get the order wrong near enough every…read moretime. Youre most likely to have to wait for your food. And the staff have the worst attitutude ever.

This place is a great new addition to the Birmingham bar scene. I have gone in here twice this week…read moresince it opened and I can already see it becoming a favourite place for me in the area. The whole place is very open and spacious with a central bar separating half the veue used for dining and the other more casual bar area. The whole place looks brand new and is immaculately clean throughout....lets hope it stays that way as with this kind of look I think it almost has to! The drink prices here are what you would expect to pay in this area so no shockers there, but the food does look a little on the pricey side. I was seeing main meals for £13-14 which to me read like pub classics. However i'm sure if they are putting as much time and energy into the menu this will be far from 'pub grub' and more of a fine dining experience. I went for a Meantime Ale which is on draft by the way.....I would recommend it! I have never seen that on draft before and its something I will definately be haing again :)

Searching for a quality steakhouse in Birmingham can be quite tough. Unless you have a…read morerecommendation that you can rely on then you won't come across many by chance. So here is a recommendation! Bar and Block is a newish edition to Birmingham's thriving dining scene. Although part of the beefeater chain, that shouldn't be a reason to turn your nose up. Bar and Block is a modern and 'cool' scene perfect for drinks after work and if your willing to dip in your pocket for fine steak then you should take the hit on the wallet. The steak is of great quality and cooked perfectly the way you ask. I also ordered the 6 dips which were amazing. Too much to get through for 2 so just order your favourites if your dining for 2. Also highly recommend the ploughmans block for starter sharing. Strong 4/5 for me!