amazing service from start to finish. Lady who greeted us was very pleasant. we were seated and…read moreMia came and cleaned our table, topped up our cutlery and checked about allergies ( we had a diner with a peanut allergy ) This was taken very seriously. she then took our order and I ordered poached eggs and she took the time to tell me when I needed to put my toast in so that I got warm toast and hot poached eggs. She was friendly and efficient and her customer service skills were excellent. The breakfast itself was also very nice and all well cooked. Great experience overall but the star of the show is little MIA !

The Duck is a well-established pub on the Hagley Road. It was my uncle's regular around 30 years…read moreago. Since then it's had a makeover and updated to the 21st Century. I came to know of it when my cousin began DJ'ing there. They usually have promotions on drinks so chipping in on a pitcher cocktail is a pretty cheap way to spend the evening with friends. The bar staff are welcoming and accommodating. It gets quite busy on Friday and Saturday nights but their customer service remains great. The ambience is laid back and targeted towards over 20's as opposed to students. So generally it's a chilled out, sleek atmosphere. It's also a Beefeater Grill where the food is freshly prepared and deliciously English!

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.

Very small and intimate. Had the all you can eat option which was a pleasant change as you ordered…read morethe food and then was presented at the table. The food was really nice, the spare Ribs were particularly nice and succulent. The spring rolls were fresh and the yuk sung was nice. Had rice and sweet and sour chicken and that was nice. Service was nice although one of the waitresses was a little rude when we requested a change to our order. But all the other waiters and waitresses were well mannered and friendly and happy to attend to us.

This Chinese restaurant, set a mere 5 minute drive away from the congested city centre, offers some…read moreof the best chinese food that Birmingham has to offer. The 'all you can eat' buffet menu, set at £12.95 per head is most recommended, as it is actually bought out to you in the same way as 'a-la-carte', avoiding the normal buffet downfalls. When visiting this restaurant, it is useful to note that there is ample car parking behind the restaurant, (off the Hagley road), as there is limited space available in front of the restaurant. The service is brilliant, and service charge is not included in the bill.

Visited this place today. Exceptional relaxing surroundings…read more Food was excellent. Portion size, taste and service was very good Highly recommended

What an unexpected good surprise in an unexpected location. Delicious and cheap food. The place is…read morea bit noisy though.

a rear rubbish pub no food at all, terrible real ale and £4 a pint toilets disgusting seats worn…read moreand dirty if you like that sort of thing its the place to go before it is bulldozed

I'm gonna go right ahead and write this review as I didn't traipse around Handsworth all day in the…read morerain and then sit in this pub soaked for two hours to come home and get my spot nicked. The Black Eagle is the kind of pub where there is always a regular perched at the bar and ready to chip in to your conversation. This happened when I entered the other day and I didn't mind at all, he was quite friendly and it made a change. The front bar is pretty small and everyone turned as we walked in, dripping from the rain. I half expected them to be a bit moody but then a guy sitting at the bar pointed us towards the ale menu and was quite eager to recommend drinks for us. We ordered a couple of pints from the very polite bar man then sat by the fire for a while, perusing the menu. We didn't eat on this occasion but the food looked good and I wouldn't mind popping back there on a sunny day for some fish and chips. Lots of people came in for dinner while we were sitting there. The portions looked big. I'll upload a photo of the menu so you can see what's on offer. The pub was traditionally decorated but quite homely and we were reluctant to leave. I know we'll be back there soon though, to take advantage of that beautiful garden or the open fire if it's cold.

Permanent closed，do not come here. Restaurant changed, now…read moreit's a bar only offer drink

A wonderful meal for my father's 80th birthday…read more Starters were; scallops and the fried cheese. Mains were; surf and turf, 18oz Fillet, mashed potatoes, onion rings, and mixed veg. Desserts were; white chocolate cheesecakes. Wine; Malbec and Chardoney Afternoon opening 12-3, nice underground setting - great artwork dotted about. Nice selection of wines and ales. Service was great. Knowledgable staff. The food was superb. Scallops were tasty, and accompanied with a delicious aoli. My steak was cooked to perfection - medium rare, my parents has medium and again it was exactly as you'd expect. Dessert was sweet without being too strong, and went perfectly with a double espresso. There's also a nice selection of spirits for the end of the meal, so a frangelico and a whiskey were also appreciated. I can't recommend it enough. Price was good. Plenty of other local bars around to nip to after. Happy customer!

Love love love this place, generous portions of food, and the Sunday roasts are great. The staff…read moreare also really helpful and friendly, just go and enjoy it.

The Red Lion, my trusty local. Sister venue to The Lord Clifden, part of the UAB (Urban Art Bar)…read moregroup. This is a proper pub minus the sticking to the carpets, serving anaemic food and the best pint on offer being a Carling. The Red Lion does it right, with local ales, international bottles and some great guest drafts. They also have Goose Island as a regular draft, which at 5.6%, a few of those at lunch or after work certainly leaves you needing a bag of pork scratchings or two. Fear not however, they do serve fantastic food. Their portions are HUGE though the prices aren't cheap, however well worth it, at around £11 for a main. There is outside space to sit, drink and eat. In the summer it's a great place to chill in the sun, though limited as a lot of it is covered, however it's perfect for when the good old British weather inevitably trikes.... In the winter, there is a real log fire and cosy inside to warm you up and escape the elements. Sport will play sometimes, so do be aware of that. There's also a great quiz upstairs in the big seating room. Give this Brummie independent a try!

This place is a very basic and serviceable pub. I had a beer and it met the criteria of being cold…read moreand wet. I was also hungry and was told that the only food options were a couple of sandwiches. But I was assured that the sandwiches were quite good. I was told by the bartender that the cheese and onion was the best. Fast forward to a couple of seconds later as I stared in horror at this abomination before me. Perhaps they were just ribbing this yank. I will include a photo. It was a dry roll with the hardest block of cheese know to man and four gigantic rings of raw onion. And that is it! I could barely smell it much less eat it. I love the UK for so many reasons--their sandwiches are not one of them. Perhaps caramelize the onions, or pickle the onions, add some mayo or mustard, anything would have improved this thing. I should have know better as I am still trying to figure out the breakfast ham roll that is ham on a roll (no egg, no cheese, no condiment, no thanks). Love the UK but you could level up the Sammy game.

A terrific experience in all aspects…read more Great service, beer choice, and food. What more can you ask for? I'll be back...

Having walked past this cafe many times on the way into Oldbury, this morning I finally got round…read moreto going and sampling their sandwiches. With it being my girlfriend's day off and with us both having slight hangovers, we thought two sausage and egg sarnies would sort us right out. The cafe is situated just in the shadow of the M5 in amongst a lot of garages, scrapyards and factories. It always seems busy with vans and lorries parked up outside. This morning was no exception, with some people eating in and others waiting around for orders. My order was made quickly and the woman behind the counter, although rushed off her feet, was friendly and polite (sausage and egg costs £2.05) As for the food, once I'd rushed the sandwiches home, I'm sorry to say I was a little disappointed. The egg was fresh and cooked to perfection, but the bread was very thin which led to it dissolving and making eating a bit messy. I also forgot to ask for any sauce and wasn't asked if I wanted any, so it was lucky we had some ketchup in the fridge. If they had thicker bread (they serve baguettes, so maybe that's the way forward?) then it would probably have got 4 stars.

Good clean cafe with basic food menu, upmarket version of the greasy spoon, slightly more expensive…read morethan the Green Olive up the road but food not as good. In all, good enough to eat in but not my first choice, would rather take an extra two minutes walk.expensive cag