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

We are pleased to introduce this restaurant as a new addition to The UK Restaurant Guide for 2010. A full review will be published shortly.

, Britwell Salome, Oxfordshire

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

With its roots dating back to at least 1423, the George is reckoned to be the oldest surviving building in Reading, and still retains many splendid original features from the time when it was a coaching inn on the main route from London to the west Country.

Mercure George Hotel, Reading, Berkshire

A recent addition to the Bluu stable, this ultra-chic venue is ideally sited on the edge of Birmingham's highly fashionable Jewellery Quarter, and borrows retro, industrial and lived-in design touches from its sister venues.

Islington Gates, Birmingham, West Midlands

An ideal base for anyone wishing to explore the natural glories of the Chilterns - and its many tourist attractions - the Fox Country Inn is just a short drive from High Wycombe, Marlow and the Dashwood Estate.

Ibstone, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Following the success of its restaurants in St Albans and Hertford, Lussmanns has taken its winning act to nearby Bishops Stortford.

4 Adderley Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire