Midlands Restaurant Guide

It's no surprise that Boulters Restaurant & Bar has been called the 'Jewel of the Thames' with its glorious waterside location looking downstream towards Maidenhead bridge.

Boulters Lock Island, Maidenhead, Berkshire

Set in the delightful village of Kidmore End, just 5 miles to the north of Reading, The New Inn has recently undergone an extensive makeover by new owners, the forward looking pub company, 4c inns.

Chalkhouse Green Road, Reading, Berkshire

The Carnarvon Arms is a Grade II-listed building - The interior is decorated in fresh, neutral shades with rich leather upholstery and cartoons on the walls while the décor also pays homage to Highclere, with Egyptian-themed art in one of the dining areas.

Winchester Road, Newbury, Berkshire

Situated just a stroll from the Royal Shakespeare Company's headquarters in Stratford upon Avon, Russons, a family run restaurant is a favourite with fans of the bard, as well as tourists and locals.

8 Church Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire

Named after the Indian bean tree that flourishes in its walled courtyard, this stylish restaurant is head and shoulders above the local competition in Harpenden.

20a Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Redcoats Farmhouse Hotel provides guests with the sort of traditional homely English welcome that is rarely found nowadays. Set in a fifteenth century farmhouse, the restaurant has a rustic 'old-world' feel, and exudes an ambience of warmth and homeliness.

Redcoats Green, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

The Black Horse at Fulmer is the latest addition to a group of five enterprising Home Counties' gastro pubs which include The Alford Arms, Frithsden, The Swan Inn, Denham, The Royal Oak at Bovingdon Green and The Old Queens Head, Penn; this conservation village hostelry, hidden in a valley between Gerrards Cross and Slough, now follows the same flexible gastro pub path as its relatives.

Windmill Road, Fulmer, Buckinghamshire

In May 2007 Lino and Sarah Poli of Firenze set out to create a Pizzeria with real style - welcome to Boboli Restaurant.

88 Main Street, Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire

Beckett's Farm Restaurant is set in a lovely part of rural West Midlands just half a mile from Junction 3 of the M42 and here you will find a place that is passionate about a field to fork mentality sourcing most of their ingredients from within their own massive farm shop or within ten miles of the restaurant itself.

Heath Farm, Birmingham, West Midlands

The brand new Waterside Brasserie offers guests an exceptional dining experience in relaxed and stylish surroundings. Executive chef Simon Haigh, who holds a Michelin star at sister hotel Mallory Court, has designed a mouth-watering menu of delicious modern European dishes inspired by the best local seasonal ingredients.

, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire