This place was absolutely a fabulous hidden gem that doesn't seem to be high on the Yelp radar…read more They won best gastropub in 2023 and we brought a party of 8 and the food was spectacular. Great drinks, great food, fantastic atmosphere, next time I fly across the world this direction we will be back!

What a Gem! so cosy, dog friendly, fantastic drinks and cocktail selection!…read more The food was absolutely beautiful, the staff were so friendly and it just felt like home. Thank you so much.

Great pub, has a very traditional, cozy and casual feel to it, as if I could get a warm beverage…read moreand sit next to a fireplace...no idea if they have one or not but this is the feel I get from Boat Inn! Place is great for families as well as probably dates too and serves pretty good food, typical British pub food plus more. I enjoyed a vegetarian ravioli (delicious) but hesitated between a few other options, including the bass with risotto (colleague ordered) and the veggie burger (other colleague ordered)--both of which they said were quite good as well. Appetizers and desserts both looked great too, but none of us were interested in having more than the main course. Service was a bit all over the place (gave one of us the wrong drink, took a while to get the correct one and the waitress also forgot what one of our orders was but hey, didn't matter too much as it wasn't what I'd consider to be bad either) Hope to go back again at some point to try the other meals they have!

This is a nice cosy pub in Solihull. They have some good dark ales, no blondes ales :-(…read more. Good selection of lagers and other drinks. All the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Good is great, make sure you check out the mushroom with pepper and Stilton sauce starter!

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!

We came here as it was near our hotel. We were extremely surprised by the quality of the food! It…read morehas so much variety, and everything we got was delicious. The price point was super reasonable. The staff were very pleasant and down to earth. The decor was that of a typical British county pub with a roaring fire to boot on super cold January day!

Nice little pub whereby there is a restaurant area and another area for the pub goers. I would like…read moreto see more comfy seating in the bar area, but this isn't possible due to its small size. There is a real log fire in the bar area, which provides a cosy and homely feel. On the weekends there is often a live band. The owners of the pub are friendly and are able to recommend wines. I am becoming a regular of this place, and will update my review when I try the food. There is also ample free car parking to the side of the pub.

Don't sell Carling, grow up virgins Toilets are banging…read moretho, is just disturbingly spenny tho sad hours

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.

Situated about 10 minutes drive from the M42 motorway, this beautiful National Trust property is a…read moredelight, both outside and in. When we arrived, prior to the house opening, we went for a hot drink, and were impressed with the set-up. Currently, their restaurant facilities are being refurbished, so they have an outdoor setup, with a heated marquee. The ladies serving were all really cheerful, despite being outside, and they still offered a full range of drinks, and hot and cold snacks, including hot soup. The marquee was impressively warm. The house itself doesn't take very long to go around, depending on how long you like to take looking at things, and there's plenty to see, and dressing up facilities for the kids, who can also go into the Priests hole (accompanied by an adult...looks like a bit of a tight squeeze, so not for the claustrophobic, I'm sure). The house has been beautifully restored and decorated and there's always a guide on hand to offer you information about the various rooms, They also had a second hand book stall set up in the courtyard where I happily parted with £6.50 for 4 great new books! Outdoors, there's a pleasant 1 3/4 mile walk that you can take from the car park, so plenty of variety to keep you occupied for a few hours!

This place is one of the reasons why we asked for National Trust membership as a Christmas present…read more Over the last 5 years I have seen a noticeable change towards including families with young children and making them feel welcome at the National Trust in general. When I first visited this property 5years ago my very little daughter was 'told off' for walking on the grass. I was outraged to say the least. However, now it couldn't be more different. There are games on the lawn like noughts and crosses, the ubiquitous Jenga, croquet and quoits. Plus, I think I spotted dominoes hiding in one of the wheel barrows holding down the gazebo. Speaking of which, as it was Father's day, they had outdoor activities so my daughter and husband got to make fire and go fishing with a home made rod. They managed to snare a duck (with bread), which was enough for my daughter. There are loads of places to explore, from woodland walks, and exciting bridges to a vegetable garden and parkland. I'm reliably informed by one of the very friendly and helpful garden guides that over the next few weeks there will be an army of scarecrows appearing all dressed in Olympic themes. My daughter can't wait to go back and neither can we. The whole space is clean too (apart from a few rabbit droppings) and my son had a ball covering himself in mud and I was never concerned for his safety. The cafe is well stocked, if a little busy and there's a lovely little second hand bookshop that we enjoyed browsing through. It's an eclectic stock as you might imagine, but has a children's section. We didn't bother with the house this time round, but have enjoyed going round it. Here too, they welcome children and I didn't feel paranoid about what little fingers might touch. If you thought that the National Trust was stuffy, think again and give Baddesley a try.

Recently visited this establishment for a family celebration,must say i was well impressed by the…read moremenu choices and as it was such a pleasant evening we dined outside in their most splendid secret garden,was well attended by attentive staff who were all very polite and all in all a good evening was had by all ,so much so that a week later my wife and i returned with a party of ten friends on a Saturday night another splendid occasion,even the the place was full the service was spot on,and we will certainly be returning to this establishment.

Absolute disgrace!! Rude staff members!! and manager. We had reserved a table and paid a £55…read moredeposit. Unfortunatly we couldnt make the reservation last minute due to 50% of the table being off ill.. All we wanted to do was move the booking to a date in the new year. This wasnt possible and was met with such negative comments. I have been here a few times over the year as we are local however never again if thats the way they treat customers. be warned they will NOT move or refund a booking....

Service was spot on. Posh pod was great experience. Servers and food were great. Family celebration…read morewent extremely well and everyone enjoyed their time.

What a great spot for lunch after a business meeting at the Jaguar-Land Rover vehicle Assembly…read morePlant in Solihull, England. The Olton Tavern is a cross between a restaurant and British pub and has great food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere. This was my one chance while in the U.K. to grab some real British Fish & Chips and the Olton serves "Line-Caught" Cod for their plate's centerpiece. It is served with lightly seasoned 'chips', really good mushy peas and a sea herb tartare sauce. Paired with a pint of Ember Pale Ale on draft, this dish was as near to perfect as one can get anywhere in the British Isles. I'm stingy with my '5-stars' ratings but the Olton Tavern honestly earned one today.

I used to go here quite often as it had a Wackey Warehouse around the back and was a great place to…read moretake the kids for a play for 2 hours then go and enjoy a family meal. I believe it changed hands a few years ago and closed the WW down. Since then I have only gone to the pub once for a carvery quite recently and it was a reasonable price £8 for adults and I think it was half price for kids (this was a Sunday). Food was a good quality and we were all pleased with our meals, however because of the closure of the indoor play centre it is not somewhere I would choose to go ahead of others nearby. Nonetheless it is a nice place for a family Sunday lunch and will probably go there again around Christmas.