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.

Been here a few times now and always impressed by polite and speedy service. Last week they freshly…read morecooked a piece of battered fish for me and it was excellent. Crisp and light but still tasty. Good selection of chip shop regulars and always freshly cooked. Would recommend you try here if you are in the Quinton area of Birmingham.

I popped in here a few lunchtimes ago, as I seem to have taken a liking to having chips for lunch…read more It seemed like a quiet place if I am honest and there was no one else in there, although I am not sure if many people tend to have fish and chips for lunch! I ordered a small portion of chips which was cheap and a can of coke. The staff were pleasant and chatty, which was nice and I did not have to wait long at all to get my chips. It was fairly big inside too and so if you had to queue there would be enough room inside. Overall, I think this is a pretty standard chippy, which is worth a visit if you live in the local area.

* first time using here tonight * good portion sizes…read more * food is hot * reasonably priced * polite customer service

I shall entitle this review: 'The rude ass bitch who stole my chicken satay'. I'm laughing to…read moremyself writing this review as I think back because I'm over it now but I am serious about one thing... DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS PLACE. Seriously, take my advice, I don't normally write reviews for anything that I go to, but the manager is so disgustingly rude to the point that gave me no choice but to announce it here on the Internet and leave reviews to warn you people NOT to even give this place a second glimpse because I don't want anyone else to experience the verbal abuse I received on the phone from that woman as I did- (BTW you're Chicken Chow Mein was LIMP). Worst customer service ever! One of my orders was missing- my Chicken Satay- so I called right after the takeaway delivery man bought us the food earlier saying one of my food is missing and the MANAGER out of all people fully cussed me out calling me a liar and just hung up the phone! I still didn't have my chicken satay so after that, I called Just- Eat to place a complaint (because this is where I ordered from) and when they got back to me they said the manager cussed him out aswell and understood where my complaint came from because you know- bitches be crazy right?! Anyway he said that the takeaway offered to deliver my Satay in a few minutes but I figured that woman might do all kinds of Chinese voodoo shit or whatever to my food so as much as I love me my chicken satay- I said I'd rather have a refund because no thank you to food poisoning am I right?! So what have you learnt from my review? 1) You will be Satay- less. 2) You will be bruised, battered and Ninja fly kicked in the face with the managers epic Chinese cuss words. And 3) Bitches be crazy! Never order from this hellhole guys, it's not worth it. Lol I'm over it now but never have I experienced this type of customer service in my life, so never again. However I did realise one thing after I decided to set down my chopsticks- I will never know what that Chicken Satay will taste like. Was it savoury enough? Was it crunchy enough? I will never know. xoxo Gossip Girl

This place is superb and a hugely welcome addition to Harborne. The cakes are amazing, and now they…read moredo (albeit limited) lunch it makes it even better. But the best aspect is the downstairs bar area. Still smells a bit of paint as it's so new, but this is easy to get past. Stripped back and exposed brick, it's very cool. Obviously not somewhere to go on a sunny summers day, as there's no natural light! Decent selection of craft beer and spirits. Tuesdays are at the time of writing flatbread and 2 halves of beer for £10 which is great value. This will become a very regular haunt of mine, right on the doorstep. And it can definitely be included as part of the Harborne Run, if that's your jam...

We decided on the spur of the moment to go out for dinner and were craving Shawarma after a long…read moreday. We hadn't had it for years and decided to Google the area, we found Cafe Reem's website and drove over. The place looked so beautiful and inviting from the car, it's warm lights tempting us from the cold. We ordered and I tried to say thank you very much in arabic to show how appreciative we were - this sparked a most welcome conversation about the history of the place and the owner's passion for good food and great hospitality. I can tell you now, and with honesty, that we have not had Shawarma properly until today. We tried the fatera, (the spinach flavour paired with the pickle was delightful) the traditional kibbeh, (I could eat these every day) and both lamb and chicken shawarma (we shared half each and could not pick between the two, both were cooked beautifully)... before taking chai karak tea and some baklava home with us. Reem - My wife would not share the flapjack brownie she warmed up at home, and who could blame her?! Thank you so much for your kindness, warmth and the wealth of hospitality that was shown to myself and Nic. We were lucky to find this place by chance, and we will not stay away long.

From the owner: Coffee and Dessert. Mediterranean food, Tapas, Falafel, hummus, thyme flat bread, Focaccia,…read moreshawerma and lots more

Heron Foods is a cross between a freezer store and a local corner shop. There are two aisles of…read morefreezers and shelves of general shopping. This particular store is my preference when shopping for frozen goods, and is great when you're following a low-carb diet as they have tons of high protein meals, frozen meats and frozen vegetables at low prices - certainly cheaper than the high street supermarkets. If you're feeling less healthy then they've always got offers on biscuits, chocolate and some very nice frozen desserts! The staff are friendly and they open all the tells very quickly during busy periods - something the big supermarkets might learn from!

Not being the biggest fan of kebabs, after a friend suggested that we head to Neelam's on the…read moreBearwood high street, you can imagine by dismay. But upon arriving, I was pleasantly surprised to see that Neelam's actually serve an array of food, all coming in huge portions. After having had a couple of beers, we were more than ready for a feast, so whilst my friend ordered a kebab I decided to order a burger. Both came with a side of chips and we proceeded to sit down and devour our meals in a matter of seconds. Fairly priced and combined with a really friendly and welcoming atmosphere, the staff were as helpful as ever, so much so that I've been back, tried a kebab and can safely say, it was delicious!

I was in the UK this summer, during those riots or whatever, so after 4pm everything in Birmingham…read morecity was closed...excepttt Neelam's. :) VERY friendly staff who couldn't understand my americano accent lol. The dahl was sooo good!! Nice and spicy! Portions were huge. Naan was fresh! I stuck with the dahl usually and we got chicken kabobs too once I think. They have a TV too and they play the bollywood music channel! haha, I will return when I head across the pond next :)

Food was very varied and experimental. 11 courses was a bit too much for us but we still loved…read moreeveryone. The experience was thoroughly enjoyable. The chef came and explained some of the dishes. Staff were generally nice. The place looks and feels very understated. Probably too understand for the price. That's our only down side.

The food and drinks were amazing, we had the taster menu. The only thing that nearly spoiled it was…read morethe guidance to come slightly early and then being told to come back. The owner caught us on the way out and allowed us to stay but it was a sad start to an expensive lunch.

Fantastic hotel / come lodge beautiful exterior, friendly proprietor fantastically comfortable bed…read more Ideal for a trip to Birmingham.