Birmingham is a foodies paradise - it has so much good quality and variety to offer. Whether you want pub food or fine dining - there are many amazing restaurants in and around Birmingham that are ready to meet your desires.
And, locals aren’t the only ones who want to try out the dining scene. Some of these restaurants, pubs, and cafes have been applauded by food critics from some of teh countries most renowned London based food critics.
The Observer food critic Jay Rayner, cookbook author and Royal stepson Tom Parker Bowles, the Guardian food writer Marina O’Loughlin and Grace Dent, The Times food critic Giles Coren and food critic and former host of the BBC’s The Late Show Tracey McLeod have visited Birmingham with varying regularity to taste the amazing food that we have to offer.
Not all of their visits are to Michelin-starred restaurants either. The eateries they have reviewed and visited will fit a range of budgets and moods.
So, here are the 13 restaurants in and around Birmingham recommended by London food critics:
13. The Sportsman, West Bromwich - Jay Rayner
The Sportsman in West Bromwich was the latest West Midlands restaurant reviewed by Jay Rayner. He said he couldn’t keep his hands off the food. The critic says that their Desi bakra lamb curry on the bone is not to be missed and was delighted by a boneless chicken tikka made with thigh meat. Of the lamb curry, he writes: “It’s a wonder of thick, spiced ghee-rich gravy and bone marrow suckage, topped with fresh coriander and onion. The meat just tumbles off into the heavily spiced depths.” (Photo - Google Maps) | google maps