Great canalside location, large beer garden, interesting menu and good food…read more What's not to like?

This is a great new addition to Solihull. Cafe/bar vintage chic with lots of character. The…read moreatmosphere here is fresh friendly and so much options to choose from. The old coach house has been improved beyond recognition. If anyone is passing through Solihull I'd recommend this place highly.

When looking for somewhere that I can take my mother too for lunch a few weeks ago I decided to try…read moreEBB and Flow. This blend of cafe and bar is something that stands out in Solihull and manages to set it apart from many of the other restaurants and bars locally, they straddle the line between upmarket bar and vintage cage relatively well and have put together somewhere that is inviting without being too relaxed. One great thing to note is that they offer all day Brunch, which is great if you are late to rise and want a breakfast. This does make them busy on a weekend. They have a good selection of burgers. They also offer an afternoon tea at £10 per person which can be enhanced with Prosecco and offers a decent selection of both savoury and sweet items. I was impressed with the afternoon tea particularly as you didn't have to order ahead. My only complaint is that I didn't leave feeling full but the experience was very nice. I would deffinately recommend Ebb and Flow for a relaxed meal or a drink with friends.

CAMERAS Pub if the year 1992, 1993, 2003, 2006, 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2013…read more Just off the high street in Knowle. Nice friendly pub with 6 well chilled hand pulled Ales to chose from.

The Vaults is situated next to Loch Fyne and just off the High Street in Knowle. It is situated…read morenext to the two main shopping car parks, and it is easy to find a space there for an evening visit. This is a small and friendly pub, offering some real ales, along with the standard pub fare. It stocks real ales from Adnams, Deuchars, Tetley's and Ansells plus two guest beers from around the country. The Vaults won CAMRA's pub of the year award for Solihull in 2008 (having also won on four previous occasions).

The Black Boy is steeped in so much history. It was built in 1793 and has seen two world wars. You…read moreimmediately experience the heritage when entering. There's this countryside feel contained inside, so it doesn't really seem like you are in Birmingham at all. The canals at the back are great to gaze out over in summer time, especially if you just want to relax with a pint. Inside, there's this amazing warmth that's perfect during the winter. The wooden beams and old furniture are also really captivating, and I don't think there's anything better than eating a roast dinner here and feeling cosy next to the fire. As a child, I used to love looking around at all the little models and ornaments which clutter every shelf and wall. They kept me very entertained. I absolutely adore pubs like this, and I'm so glad that there are still so many like this out there.

The black boy is an incredibly old pub and you can feel the history from the moment you enter I…read morealso want to say it has a great selection of beers particular on draught and they do change. The food is good value particularly for a country pub and type view of the canal is very nice. Having visited recently as a group of 4 I found out how bust they can get with a sign up advising of a 45 minute wait for food, 45 minutes was closer to an hour with the staff doing little to assist customers. The quality varied depending on what you has my steak was fined fellow diners was cremated!

Went there for an evening - you deffo dont wanna go in ya best clothes - chairs are made in Africa…read more- good for the ppl who made em - but not for your best skirt - get caught on a nails. Car park wasnt good for your best shoes either - suggest jeans trainers and tee shirt. Reading the reviews - it seemed a great place to go - but they are dated 2012 - its now 2019. My friend googled their food cleanse things and was horrified to see zero rated. Summer 2019. ive just checked and its not changed. Go enjoy the garden centre - great plants and stuff.

I first went to Akamba in April this year. I'd found it online a few weeks earlier, whilst looking…read morefor tribute nights locally, and then a friend mentioned she had a voucher for a meal there, so we gave it a go. Let's be honest, eating dinner at a garden centre usually sounds like the sort of things your parents or grandparents (depending on your age!) would do, however, this little slice of African themed heaven is a far cry from what you'd normal expect of such a place! I've not made it to Africa, though have traveled widely in Asia, and the outside felt totally authentic, being similar to bars and restaurants I've eaten in abroad. Even outside, you are sheltered from the rain, and inside, where the buffet is served, it's warm and cosy, with live music of an evening, and the most amazing spread of food. I've been a number of times since that first dinner, having returned in the day with my dog, as it's dog friendly if you're happy to sit outside - they even bring a bowl of water for our four legged friends! I've had lunch there, and the most fabulous afternoon cream tea, and cake, whilst the choice is limited, what they offer is very tasty (and I'm a fan of cake!) I loved it that much the first night, that I've refused to go there for a meal again, as I'm going for my 40th, which happens to fall on a Thursday, and looking forward to sharing the experience with close friends. The service is always friendly. It's not always super fast, as it runs on Kenyan time, so this isn't the place to go in a rush. Indeed, why would you? It's such a delightful experience that it deserves to be cherished. Oh, and the shop is pretty fab too! So yes, dog friendly, fab food, great shop and friendly service!

Gorgeous converted barn, with huge grassy beer garden, outdoor decking dining and 2nd pub building…read more(all on same property). Best of British really... Incredible food menu that's a little on the pricey side, but delivers delicious, bold, modern pub food with great ingredients. Plenty of beers on tap, wines, and cocktails to choose from. No issues with parking, just be weary of the fact it gets very busy on the weekends - especially when the sun is out. The owners also own Morton's and The Boot -- two other outstanding pub/restaurant concepts.

Such a great place for food! We sat outside which had a large space for children to run around and…read moreeven play football. Food was delicious and portions were generous. With any main meal you get to utilise the salad bar which had a nice selection. I ordered the BBQ ribs, chilli wings, and pulled pork nachos with sweet potato fries and my oh my was it tasty! Prices were reasonable and would definitely come back!

This is a tough review for me to write because I am torn between two impressions. We came to this…read morepub after mooring our canal boat nearby with the plan to eat dinner and then watch the soccer World Cup final. The food was really nice, and so were the drinks (wine, beer, water, etc). Had the evening ended there this could have been a four star review. The problem started at the end of the dinner, after the game had gone on for a bit. I wasn't paying attention at first, because I could see the game at an awkward angle from our dinner table. Most of the rest of our fairly large group were sitting in the main room with the TV, which is also where the pub's manager was sitting. Apparently he got increasingly agitated about our group. Suddenly they were thrown out by the manager from the room with the TV, and even I noticed. I asked him what the problem was and he said they were taking up seats for the locals, and also not drinking enough. My message to him was that we had just racked up a 200+ pounds bill of food and drinks, but if he didn't want to have them sitting there without drinking more, we could certainly order some. The manager got visibly more and more agitated and started standing very close to me, almost chest bumping. His message was essentially that frankly he cared more for his locals than for outsiders like us. While I can sympathize with that, I think it's pretty clear to most pub owners and pub goers that he needs to cater to both. I can say with great confidence that we were great guests; aside from spending a lot of money in his pub, we were behaving well and not being very noisy. Pretty soon in our conversation the manager threatened to fetch the police, which was very odd, considering that I was being very polite and unthreatening. This is when we decided to pay the bill and leave, watching the remainder of the game on our boat. The manager followed us out and kept on talking, including various questions about where we're from. I thought that was odd but perhaps it was related to the racial comments I was only told later that several family members had heard the manager utter towards the only dark-skinned member of our group. I feel really sorry for the rest of the staff, who seemed as nice as any pub employees, and I cannot fault them for not interfering. Nevertheless I would prefer guests to avoid this pub until the owners have replaced the manager. I have never been treated more rudely anywhere, and the racial slur was unforgivable.

This is a lovely pub set in the countryside of Lapworth and is right by the canal…read more If you fancy eating there on a Sunday make sure you book as otherwise you will be disappointed! We were hoping to have a meal and were told they had stopped serving for the time being, until the rush had calmed down. We decided to stop and have a drink before setting off in search for food! The bar area is cosy and there is a open fire with an array of seating. The restaurant is situated on the other side of the bar, and appears to be cosy and light. The bar staff were friendly. Can't really comment much more as we only stopped for a swift half but would love to go back to sample the food and will update my review when we do.

We visited the Bulls Head for lunch last Sunday with our good friend Danny who had advised that…read morethis was by far the best pub in the locality. This was the second example of the "village pub and inn" offering from Mitchells and Butlers (massive pub and chain food operator in the UK) that I have visited recently and it was much more successful than its sibling in Sussex. The Bulls Head is a nice old building which has been restored with some care and retains plenty of period charm. There is a seating option to suit all tastes so it's good for couples, with plenty of intimate nooks to get romantic in, and it also works well for larger parties. There is a spacious terrace out back for when the weather is a little more pleasant than on our visit. There was a decent choice of beer on offer with Doom Bar, Bombardier and 6x on the hand pump; all in fine condition, crystal clear and served at a good temperature. B was drinking the house White which she said was ok if a little bland. With the "village pub and inn" brand it's obviously all about the food and they are trying to attract an older crowd who want to have a meal and a couple of drinks rather than the "wet" only punters. The menu was a bit war and peace which is always a warning sign but our choices were well executed and presented (although for many dishes this means it's, at the very least, part prepared and then reheated). The roast selection, you get a decent size portion of three meats, was pretty tasty although you could easily have shared this between two people. Service was fine although you need to keep on top of your servers; they are all quite young and seem well trained in avoiding eye contact if they are in a busy spell. All in all we had a very pleasant Sunday lunch here and we would not hesitate to return. A well-deserved, rather than a grudging, 3 stars.

Love this pub. Great selection of beers and an nice menu. In the summer the court yard is lovely to…read moresit in. In the winter it has a cozy open fire and friendly atmosphere.

First visit to The Pump House and I must say, I like the size of the space. Feels like I'm…read moresomewhere back home opposed to all the smaller and cramped restaurants I've seen in the UK. Prices are definitely reasonable, around £4.95 for a meal and a soft drink or a couple pound more for an alcoholic beverage. I was feeling like a hot dog so that's what I went for. Unfortunately our waitress didn't let me know they were out of hotdogs till after everyone else's food in my group arrived. They asked what I wanted instead and were able to have it brought out in a reasonable amount of time. Due to the convenience, I ended up asking if they could throw in a apple crumble at no cost. They said yes without hesitation and just wanted to make right their mistake. I'm always happy when a business goes above and beyond to fix a problem and show that they care about their patrons. If I'm in the area again shopping I will make sure to come back, I had wonderful service and food was great!

The Pump House opens on Park Gate, Shirley on Tuesday 9th December. I was invited along to a…read moretraining session today & found the pub to be very welcoming. The staff were lovely & so happy to help. The range of ales, lagers & gins are extensive and the bar area is attractive with some lovely bar stool areas. The decor is cool & interesting as well as being cosy & intimate. There's a choice of booths or you can combine tables for larger groups ( there were 11 of us). Children are welcome too and it had a nice feeling of people dining rather than being there just to drink which can be off putting if you have children with you. The food arrived quickly & was very hot due to the close proximity of the kitchen. We ordered a gourmet burger and I was asked if I d like an extra burger party or chicken - knowing my man the way I do, I said ' of course' and thought we d work out how we could manage all the good later! The burger was as tasty as some that cost twice as much! I loved the Stilton & spring onion sauce & the chicken breast was moist. Chips were hot & well cooked as were the accompanying onion rings. The picture doesn't do it justice as I was so excited to dig in that we d eaten all the onion rings before I took the photo. The staff were accommodating and on hand with a smile, whatever you asked! We were so impressed that we ll be there for the opening on Tuesday ( steak night!) So if you re ever in the area & fancy a spot if food or a coffee after your shopping I highly recommend the Pump House - and it seems like you can park for free in Asda for up to three hours...so easy to combine the two.