Nice location with beautiful gardens, friendly people and a delicious meal. I had the Chicken Schnitzel, lightly breaded and crispy. Yum.

Sundays mean one thing......FOOD. This weekend me, Emma M and a few friends decided we would try out the High Field. Overall I did enjoy it but it was a mixed bag. Let me explain..... This is a seriously beautiful setting in a converted building just on the outskirts on Birmingham city centre. You really get the vibe that you are out of the city centre with loads of light flooding into the beautifully designed dining space. The menu is pretty simple on Sundays with roasts and a few items from the main menu. I decided to go for the curried fish cakes (trying to not eat carbs) which was well presented but a little light on the spicing for me....still tasty but was missing a little bit of heat. My mates all went for a roast. It was a shame as the meat and potatoes came out cold and needed to be remade leaving a few of us waiting for them to eat. The food was decent when it was all eventually on the table but it kind of detracted from the overall experience for me. I would go back here as maybe they were just having a busy/tough day. The resturant is truly beautiful I would just like the service to match it. read more

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This is one of my favourite pubs in Birmingham. It has an upmarket feel and a great atmosphere, whatever time you go. The food is amazing every time I've been, last time I went I tried the Detox Salad and I can't recommend it enough! The risotto is always a great veggie option too. It's the perfect place to meet friends away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre! read more

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Wow. Just Wow. Now, this particular area in Edgbaston has seen a lot of great businesses move in recently (in addition to Simpsons which has been located here some time). Between posh cocktail venue and boutique hotel "The Edgbaston", the relatively new Swedish bar "Norjske" and now "The Highfield," this place has become a great spot to head to for a night out. That being said, it's not a cheap area to drink and dine, but it's more of a "date night" or "special occasion" location. The Highfield has now officially opened it's doors to the public as a dining venue and a bar. I was lucky enough to snap up one of the "Sneak preview" places (where diners got a free main course in return for feedback on their menu) and popped there last night with hubby in tow to try this cute new venue. It looks Fantastic! With it's clean, white exterior and design touches that hark back to the 1920's; it gives you a feel for the finer things in life. Inside the venue expect modern decor, a selection of small and large tables and a lounge style bar. I loved the open kitchen which showed how proud they are of their chef's and their food. They have a garden area out the back of the venue which will make it a great destination in the summer, but it's probably a bit late in the year to enjoy it to it's full potential now. Saying that; if you got some heaters and provided some blankets, it could make a lovely spot for a mulled wine as winter draws near. I had conversed with a friend on Twitter before my visit and mentioned that it was nearly mine and Dan's 2 month anniversary of being married. Cue 2 glasses of complimentary champagne on arrival! With the fantastic booking and great communication I received from the venue pre-visit, this is the kind of service I would imagine you can expect as a diner at the Highfield. Once we had been seated, presented with menus and were sipping on bubbly; it was time to make our choices. There were so many wonderful dishes to choose from! Me and Dan decided to go for a "Charcuterie Board" to start, which offered Venison Salami, Rare Roast Beef, Ibérico Chorizo & Tomato Stew, Free-range Ham Hock & Parsley Terrine, Celeriac Remoulade, Pickles and a lovely mini loaf of warm bread to go with it. At £14.50 - this presented excellent value. The other options on the starters sounded great too; with everything from pigeon kiev to a crab cocktail (a twist on the 70's prawn cocktail classic). Our mains were decided incredibly quickly when we spotted what we wanted. What kind of person would turn down lobster shepherds pie, buttered peas & lobster bisque?! Dan went for the duck cottage pie and we ordered some savoy cabbage (with bacon and hazelnuts) and a green salad on the side. Everything was divine. The lobster pie was bursting with meat (I reckon there was a whole tail in there) and Dan's serving of duck breast was just as generous. Now, as previously stated, we got our mains for free! My dish was supposed to be £20, but would be worth the price for the portion and the sheer amount of lobster that was in it. After we had demolished our mains, we were pretty full. However, who can turn down a hazelnut parfait and creme brulee when it's on the menu? These were delicious. Our only feedback was that the brulee could have been more "vanillery" as it tasted very much like a sweet egg custard. The consistency and caramelised sugar on top were perfect though. Our meal was a total steal at £37 with tips. However... We worked out that if you had, had what we opted for - you would be looking at a bill of around £90. There are cheaper options on the menu, but as we were celebrating; why not splash out? A meal at the Highfield comes highly recommended from me for a celebration. If you don't want to splash out on a meal, a visit to the bar would be lovely too (why not enjoy the conservatory with a nice pint of ale?). The service, decor and food... Fantastic. read more

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I have visited The High Field many times but this was the first time I had been there for brunch. We arrived at about 10.30 and were seated in an area to the side of the main dining area with a view over one of the lovely gardens. The breakfast / brunch menu is served between 7am and 11am on week days and has lots of tasty looking options (including a good range of veggie dishes). As we were off to the tennis we wanted something substantial to keep us going, so both opted for the full English breakfast. I am not a fan of black pudding so I opted to swap it for some veggie haggis instead. Our breakfast was delicious, the free range sausage and bacon are from Jimmy Butler's farm, the eggs are also free range and sourced locally. To drink we had coffees and fresh orange juice, both of which were very good. Our waitress was helpful when I asked to swap some of the ingredients. This isn't the cheapest breakfast in Brum, the bill came to £35 for two of us including a tip, but it was all very tasty and kept me going until late afternoon. Definitely recommended for a leisurely breakfast or brunch. read more

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Breakfast Review: Firstly, its a lovely building - you walk up the stairs to be greeted by the pig statue telling you when its sausage O'Clock, then you enter a beautiful building, with a bar and the restaurant behind it. The kitchen is open, immaculately clean, the tables spotless. My area of expertise(?) is the Full English. Theirs is outstanding. Perfectly poached eggs, (my choice), Juicy sausage, perfectly cooked, quality bacon, black pudding, decent toast, (not supermarket sliced stuff), mushrooms, tomatoes and beans, (I ask for them to be separate - personal choice). To date, I have visited over 30 restaurants and cafe's, testing their breakfasts. In my humble opinion, to date, this is the best that Birmingham currently has to offer. read more

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I have heard so much about The High Field that I couldn't resist popping in for breakfast last week. I immediately fell in love with the décor. It felt so warm and comfortable with lots of warm beige & brown shades, high ceilings, wing back chairs, solid wood tables etc. It was very homely. I chose the Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon and Spinach (Is this not Eggs Florentine???). I have an on-going fear of runny egg whites so I rarely choose poached eggs when out. However, the eggs at The High Field were cooked perfectly for me. The dish was served on a large sour dough roll, rather than the usual English muffin. It has lots of buttery spinach. There was quite a small amount of hollandaise but this worked as sometimes the dish can drown in it. The coffee was a little bitter for me but this did not detract from my overall enjoyment of the meal. I am looking forward to returning to The High Field for lunch or dinner in the near future. read more

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I have been wanting to go to this place ever since I saw it in Edgbaston; and I loved it! I loved the outside design and interior decor. It's a vet sophisticated place, but appeals to a very wide age range. I loved the ambience in there it was very nice to chill with friends or even for a date, either way I loved it. Service was ok, one waiter was brilliant, I hope he served our table but didn't... The other waitress that we had she was ok but I think because it was busy she never gave us the attention that we wanted. Also our food took ages to come out so we were a little annoyed at that. However, that being said the waiter( the brilliant one!) gave us a free bottle of presecco to make up for the wait. ... I told you he was ace! Overall I would recommend this place again. My only regret was that I only has a main, when I desired 3 courses. But The High Field you will DEFINATELY see me again! read more

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I made my visit to the High Field last week as a pre-graduation lunch, and it was the perfect option for a light lunch but for a special occassion! The decor and seating area inside is stunning. There is a definite branding throughout and the dining area is very light and airy. The service was very friendly, though maybe a tiny bit on the slow side, but that didn't bother us. There is an extensive wine list and a great looking G&T menu which unfortunately I didn't get chance to try - we were also offered water for the table which I always appreciate. I went for the veggie deli board and it was fantastic - there was plenty going on and each component was gorgeous, especially the falafel. The other members of my group were also very pleased with their meals and we were left only wishing we had time for dessert! I'd really recommend the High Field, and I can't wait to go back. As far as Gastro-pubs go, this is surely as good as it gets! read more

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Continuing my 3 days of gluttony, the wife dragged me here for Saturday brunch. She's clearly a feeder. Anyway I'd been here a few times before, once for Sunday lunch (excellent), once for dinner (I can't remember) and once for drinks (I definitely can't remember). First time for breakfast on said wife's recommendation, her having been on multiple occasions with her group of girls and their babies. (*side note, apparently this place is perfect for such a group as there's plenty of room for pushchairs) The High Field is a stunning location - the building itself is a big old converted Victorian townhouse, which has been modernised, tastefully decorated with all duck egg paint and brass deer finishes, and is full of natural light and space. The kind of place you'd love to take refuge in on a rainy day, and listen to the patter on the huge skylights above. Lovely. It's also on the Highfield Road, a perfect strip of Edgbaston which has some amazing restaurants and bars - opposite is the best cocktail bar in Birmingham, The Edgbaston, and Michelin starred Simpsons is a little further down, plus my own favourite tapas bar Comida has set up its new digs next door! The staff are great and very friendly. Service was excellent this morning, with our drinks coming out in minutes, and the food came out quickly (but not too quickly!) too. The breakfasts themselves were awesome - I went for eggs royale, wifey went for the full English (classy all the way). The muffin was toasted to perfection, quite sizeable and totally moreish. The salmon was tender and soft, egg perfectly poached, and the hollandaise was creamy and delicious. What I tried of the full English was good too - buttery scram, solid bacon and sausage. The prices are reasonable, the bar is fully stocked, including local (award winning!) gin Langleys and overall this is an excellent place to come, morning noon or night! read more

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Based on my first experience at The High Field, I will be back many times. Only ten minutes walk from Five Ways, this is a really gorgeous place. We went along for the Bonfire Night when they were selling hot cider and pulled pork baps, so I haven't yet had a sit down meal. It was good to have a chance to nosey round and spend some time in the lovely garden. The inside was buzzing with people drinking and eating and there was a live band playing. Outside, the wood burners were alight and we used them to light sparkers and toast the marshmllows they had provided! I had myself a pork bap and this was delicious. Really good quality pulled pork, and the beetroot coleslaw was amazing. I loved my hot mulled cider too! Will definitely be back for a meal based on the great experience I had on a November Wednesday evening. read more

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Wow, this little bit of Edgbaston is really starting to boom. Simpson's has been there for a while, as has Norsk (sp?) and the Deli at Edgbaston. But recently we've had The Edgbaston (uber swanky cocktail bar and hotel) and now The High Field - a high end gastropub which probably isn't for everyday eating but is most definitely affordable. The attention to detail throughout the whole establishment is apparent, nice and cosy yet still spacious and airy with a hybrid decor of rustic unfinished wood combined with modern steel light fittings and accessories. It's the food that you want to hear about though, not the quality of the lighting. The menu is, as you'd expect from a gastropub, a decent size but not overwhelmingly extensive with starters and sharing plates, a selection of salads that can be either served as a starter or a main, steaks and mains. I had massive difficulty choosing as everything sounded delicious. Eventually we went for the meat sharing platter to start which arrived with freshly baked bread, venison salami, rare roast beef, ham hock terrine, pickles and a beautifully cooked iberico chorizo and tomato stew. All of which were delicious but the stew, salami and the beef really stood out as outstanding. For my main course I gravitated towards the duck from the moment I saw the menu, a huge moist duck breast cooked to perfection served with a duck cottage pie, roasted carrot and topped with duck crackling! Duck crackling!!!! We decided to share a couple of side dishes of spring cabbage with bacon and hazelnuts, and a garden salad of beetroot and other delicious veggies. We weren't going to have dessert, honestly! But then we saw the menu and couldn't resist the creme brulee or the hazelnut parfait, so we shared. The parfait was beautifully creamy and amazingly nutty whilst the brulee could have done with a bit more vanilla - a comment we passed on which was received very gratefully, it's a new establishment and they are looking to improve in every way. The quality of food and service was exemplary, we'll be back soon! read more

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My Wife and I just returned from an early dinner. Overall a good experience but we felt the execution of the food wasn't as good as it should be for the type of establishment. The ambience of the place is great. The decor tasteful, well stocked bar and attentive staff. I'd rate it five for this part of the experience. The food was good but not great. We Had the duck (consisted of breast and a confit cottage pie), salmon fish cake, and savoy cabbage for mains. Both aspects of the duck dish were very good. However, the seasoning on the breast was almost non existent. At £20 for this dish I consider poor seasoning unacceptable. The salmon fish cake was good but again the seasoning was insufficient..... The cabbage dish..... we felt the cabbage was under cooked and it was swimming in water - not great really. We had the cheese for dessert. The cheddar and stilton were past their best. Both had the appearance of spending too much time under refrigerated conditions. The goats cheese was perfect as was the quince paste and biscuits. I would like to add that although I'm being critical of the cooking we did finish all of the food. I'm picking at fine details because this is a high quality establishment that markets itself likewise and I think they could execute to a higher standard for the price point. read more

Gastropub done right, nice cosy bustle from the bar and décor but with top class restaurant food and friendly service. The well appointed bar greets you as you enter with a decent amount of space dedicated for appreciating your tipple of choice which then opens up into the large comfortable dining area. Food is Modern British and everything we sampled was delicious, it has the sort of menu that demands another visit and it appears to be on a seasonal basis. Possibly pushing the pricing a bit but then again you're in Edgbaston and quality doesn't come cheap. We'll certainly be going again, perhaps when it's warmed up a bit and we can appreciate the garden at the back. read more

I was very excited by the opening if the Highfield particularly as it gave me an excuse to visit the Edgbaston after ( more on that on another review). The main thing that hit me was the amount of light and the cosy but cool decor - very much like the Village in Moseley. The Highfield appears to a wide age group - I could easily go there for a date, for a drink with friends or take my parents. There appears to be a focus on dining but I admit I ve not been there on an evening as yet so it may have a different vibe on a Saturday night. In the first visit, I grabbed myself a gin in a glass as large as a goldfish bowl. I winced at the £8 charged but then this was quality gin & mixer and it lasted me the same time it took my fiancé to drunk 2 pints. We sat on the outside decking area which was a but of a sun trap in late September. We returned in October to try the breakfast menu - my caveat here is that as it hadn't long opened feedback was still being sought. My breakfast arrived and my toast was saturated in thick butter. I asked the waiter if it could be changed as it was not to my liking & this happened at good speed. I feedback a little on the portion size which I felt was small for the money. I ve heard that the roast is fantastic so will definitely giving it another try! read more

This is really a super nice venue. Very well presented from top to bottom, with polite, efficient staff (on the whole) and excellent food. So why not 5*****? Well two things: first they offer a lunchtime specials menu on their web site that looks very nice and is well priced. I went there specially for the special! It was one of the days and between the times it's advertised as available. I wandered in, was politely greeted and told I could sit anywhere. It was surprisingly busy and felt pretty posh. Menu's arrived quickly. I had enough time to check through options ... but there's no specials! Maybe they had a lunch specials menu separate. I asked and was told sorry, they didn't do specials. Hmmm, that's a royal PITA as your web site says you do. Well I was there now so may as well order. My main course cost rather more than the two course special that was on the web site. Hey ho! So much for a bargain lunch. Second thing that irritated me was a waitress suddenly came over and just took the second chair from my table for another table to use. Didn't ask at all. How did she know I wasn't waiting for someone? I thought it was a bit ignorant and would expect better. The redeeming grace was the beardy dining room guy asking me if I wanted a paper to read and then bringing me an Independent (cool!) and a Times (rag!) He was polite and efficient throughout and deserved his decent tip. Food I have to say was spot on. Compliments to the chef as they say. But it's interesting how just a couple of slack things can really irritate. I would go back, but not at a lunchtime because I don't want to spend £17+ and tip for a normal working day lunch. I would be fairly regular if they provided the specials menu and pricing that they actually advertise! read more

Edgbaston has started morphing into a real food destination. With Michelin-starred Simpson's, The Deli at Edgbaston and the arrival earlier in the year of boutique hotel and cocktail lounge, The Edgbaston, it was already beginning to take shape. But with Peach Pub's first foray into Birmingham in the shape of gastropub The Highfield, it's knitted the place together. With a soft launch a week before the official launch party, I took the opportunity to head down and check it out. Sunday nights at 7pm aren't traditionally busy times for pubs, but word of The Highfield's doors opening had clearly spread and the pub was as full of people and had a great vibrancy to it. The pub is open plan; the first half of the venue's interior containing the well-stocked bar; the back half of the pub which is presided over by the kitchen has more of a dining area feel to it. Decor is subtle but effective and the inclusion of booths, tables and barstools means the transition between the two spaces is seamless. Choosing a booth beside the kitchen meant we were able to peak in. My friend Andrew, a food technologist who can spot a pre-prepared meal a mile off, enjoyed noting that everything that came out of the kitchen was made on site. Given it was a Sunday we each ordered a Sunday roast. I went for the organic roast pork, which was served with an enormous Yorkshire pudding, which kept two very salty pieces of crackling nice and crunchy and away from the gravy. The pork and pudding sat on a bed of carrot puree and roast potatoes with cabbages and broccoli being served in a side dish. Each component part was expertly cooked and whilst it doesn't look like a mountain of food it was a decent portion - plus extra potatoes were on offer. For pudding Andrew and I shared a Sunday Sundae and an Apple & Blackcurrant Tart with Coconut Crumble. The sundae was made with Chantilly cream which made it much more interesting than usual sundaes, although I'd have liked a little more brownie. The apple and blackcurrant tart was more of a bakewell tart which despite having a very tough base was delicious and not too heavy after a large roast. And where there is cake there ought to be tea, which is Yorkshire tea and served by the pot and arrives with proper mugs, which can be actually quite rare! With 16 other suburban pubs, Peach should certainly know what they're doing and with The Highfield, even in its infancy, they seem to be on to a good thing. Service was efficient and friendly, food was fresh and homemade and though I didn't try any of the drinks (pre-dinner drinks at The Edgbaston had sorted that side) the bar was well stocked with a good variety of spirits and wines. Whether it's post-drinks after Simpson's, a spot of lunch after shopping at the Deli, or heading there for the whole experience, The Highfield is well worth checking out - but book, it's already proving to be a popular destination! http://fulltothebrum.co.uk/ read more

Lovely venue that is light and bright inside with a centrally located bar area and seating around. Shame it was raining and we couldn't sit outside in the garden. Had a lovely hen party breakfast there this morning. Service was great and staff are pleasant. Food is good, although the toast was a little hard to chew. Located off the Hagley Road a minute walk from st George's church. read more

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The menu is an appealing mix of pub staples and the more adventurous. A salad starter saw some lovely Serrano ham paired with creamy goats curd and slightly under ripe figs. Unfortunately it was all a bit sweet, even more so with the addition of truffle honey. Still, it was a worthy attempt at offering a cut above the norm. The following slab of gammon was a mighty success. The meat still slightly pink and with the depth of flavour only obtained from a lengthy cure. The poached egg provided richness and the chips were proper things; crispy on the outside and fluffy in the centre. It's pub grub on steroids. The weekend roasts are a further example of how well they understand customers here. The plate contains the main element, a measly two roast potatoes, a Yorkshire pudding and a small jug of gravy. Alongside of this is large bowl of accurately cooked greens. Throughout the meal they visit the table to offer additional spuds and puddings for free, like a U2 album, only wanted. The roast this time being a hefty slice of a vegetarian Wellington, the filling of squash and blue cheese, with the pastry avoiding any sogginess. It was all very good, the spuds in particular excellent specimens. In comparison to the mains, desserts were a bit of let down. A hazelnut parfait lacked flavour and any real texture, whilst a chocolate tart, as tasty as it was, was dense and more of a brownie than anything else. Yet, despite the dip at the end, we left full and satisfied. The Highfield isn't going to rewrite any books, nor are people going to travel far and wide for its food. What it will do is slot into the area nicely and feed its patrons well, which is I assume is its intent. It brings a little more glamour and class to an area that already has it in abundance. The food is good and the service slick. What's not to like about that? read more

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No stars off me, first and last visit, went their 29 Jan, toilets stank and one of the bar staff stank of B.O body odur, not very nice when your working with food and drink, should have a hygiene lesson. Young lad also who works their looks about ten or eleven squeeze's limes into drinks with his fingers instead of using tongs, another one that has no hygiene manners. Also doesn't know how to pour drinks. No eye contact or thank you or smile, just plain rude. Any way won't be going their again. read more