Fancy a gastro pub in Solihull?

Top rated gastro pubs in Solihull

One of the best rated is the Fox, Hampton Lane in Catherine de Barnes. It gets an impressive 4.8 on Google, out of 112 reviews. Their ethos is simple, seasonal and sustainable; and they offer coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menus change with the seasons, but choices may include treats such as roasted cod served with mash, buttered leeks, and mussel tartar sauce; or beef shin with caramelised onion pie, beef fat carrot, and mushroom duxelles.

A mile or so outside of Knowle lies the popular Malt Shovel in Barston – which was named the best gastro pub in the country at the England Food Awards in 2023. An impressive win indeed for the West Midlands. This gastro pub in Solihull focuses on modern British cuisine with a nod to the Mediterranean and is famous for their fish specials and Sunday lunches. Their fish dishes and homemade soups change daily but a sample of what delights you can expect to find on their menu include herb crusted rump of lamb, green vegetable and coconut laksa, and dark chocolate & coffee tart.

More gastro pubs in Solihull

• The Farm Inn, Monkspath, offers classic and modern global dishes for lunch and dinner. Their seasonal menus include daily market specials, classic prime cut steaks, Sunday roasts and fresh seafood. Starters include chalk stream trout gravadlax and crispy Normandy brie; mains feature dishes such as chilli beef wood fired pizza, pumpkin & sage tortelloni, Oklahoma smashed beef burger; and if you still have room, why not try their cherry & pistachio bakewell or their double chocolate brownie.
  
• The Kings Arms, Knowle offers indoor and outdoor drinking and dining, perfectly placed next to a picturesque canal. Choose from an all-day menu, a fixed price lunch menu, or their Sunday menu. Their all-day menu includes main dishes such as pea & asparagus risotto, crispy duck & pineapple salad, and pan-roasted Harissa-crusted lamb rump.
  
• The Beech House gastro pub in Solihull is conveniently located in the town centre and is perfect for a quick coffee, a leisurely lunch, or a family get together. They offer everything from full-English fry ups to salads, Neapolitan pizza to fillet steak, all prepared and cooked in front of your eyes.
  
• The Boat, Catherine de Barnes aims to combine tradition and innovation and to showcase the best of British farms. They focus on great social food, from brunch to sharing plates to artisan pizzas.
  
• The Boot Inn, Lapworth combines high quality food with the finest wines and beers, nestled amongst the beautiful Lapworth countryside. To give you a feel for their menu, mains include delights such as confit duck ragout served with trofie pasta, chestnut mushrooms, toasted duck skin crumb; and pork cutlet with a Manchego & chorizo croquette, romesco and crispy sprouts.
  
• As well as offering burgers and steaks, The Bull’s Head, Earlswood also serve main courses such as crispy fried pork belly, braised beef and Thwaites ale pie, and goats’ cheese and spinach risotto. If all that leaves you feeling stuffed but you’re in the mood for something sweet, why not end your meal with one of their mini desserts served with a tea or coffee of your choice.