The High Field — Restaurant in Birmingham

We visited The High Field Pub today for a belated Mothers Day meal.

When searching for somewhere, we wanted somewhere that looked nice and wasn't a Chain Restaurant, and this seemed to tick the boxes.

I'm so pleased we did find it.

On arriving, we were a little confused about which bit was the Restaurant as the hotel is next door, but as soon as we spotted the sign in the very spacious carpark, we knew where we were heading.

The service was excellent from the moment we arrived. The table was ready for us and we were shown to it immediately, we were then offered water for the table followed by Drinks Orders.

The staff were extremely attentive.

For starters I had a Baked Camembert which proved so much of a hit for the rest of the table, I didn't get much of a chance to have it!

Main courses, all the adults had Sunday Roasts.

The beef could be literally pulled apart with a fork, it was cooked perfectly and clearly of exceptional quality. The Yorkshire Puddings were very generous, and extra potatoes and Yorkshire Puddings were offered around 5 minutes into the meal. It was one of the best Roasts I've had in a very long time, if not the best Roast I've ever had.

The menu is very varied, there really is something for everybody, from Fish (which they have a Fish Night on wednesdays which I'm hoping to try), to Roasts, to Curries.

We had both children with us who were made very welcome, and the childrens menu catered to them very well. It's varied and very good quality. Not a Turkey Dinosaur in sight!

Our desserts were excellent, one of our party described the Chocolate Brownie as "the best they've ever tried".

I opted for Raspberry Sorbet for dessert, I was asked how many scoops I would like, not told how many, which I think was a lovely touch.

We were offered drinks on a couple of occasions during the main meal, but never intrusively. The drinks menu is also excellent, from excellent wines by the glass or bottle, to beers, soft drinks and a very varied Cocktail Menu!

Then the bill time! I was dreading it, but I was pleasantly surprised, there is a 10% service charge included (which was more than justified), and without this our meal totalled around £24.00 a head, for the quality of the food and the excellence of the service, it was a bargain.

An amazing restaurant, we'll certainly be...

Came here for my birthday. We had gone elsewhere originally, but foolishly didn’t check the menu online, and it wasn’t really to our liking.

So we ended up taking a short walk here.

We haven’t been for a few months, as a guy here (possibly the manager) has been rude and snappy with us a few times. Tonight was anything but that. It was a great experience and really restored my confidence in this place.

The bad (if I have to say it) Two staff. And one of them - Will, I think? - pulled from the bar. Absolutely wonderful lads, who managed to look after the entire main area of the restaurant, but clearly needed help. It would have been a lot more efficient with just one more person. But they did their best. They were warm and welcoming, offering wonderful advice, remembering it was my birthday, and just having fun with us. This counts for SO much, and it’s a big reminder of how awesome this place can be.

The good? Again, the two guys on waiter duty. Much respect for managing to look after the place. You were excellent. The gent who made me a whisky sour. My favourite cocktail, and I just haven’t managed to get one in Birmingham since I came back from abroad. And he made it to perfection. Even including the egg white. What. A. Legend. The chicken wings. I know, I know. They’re chicken wings. But that glaze…

Honestly, the food is always good here. My burger was decent, but I wish I had had my wife’s summer aubergine salad. That was absolutely amazing.

Excellent wine choices. I appreciate they are triple retail price, but they’ve clearly gone through work to source, as Highfield has never let me down with a good wine. So I’m happy to pay. And one of the best things? We didn’t even have to pay much as they gave me £25 off with it being my birthday…

Food, ambience, cleanliness, decor - all great.

But it’s the people that will keep me coming back. And the staff on tonight… Will and the other gent. And the legendary bartender (Steve? Apologies if I have that wrong).

Just a really good birthday meal, folks. Not too pricey, and the most fun my wife and I have had out in...

My wife and I don't live locally and on 25th January 2018, I got a phone call that I had been waiting for, for over 2 years from the QE hospital. A donor liver had been found which would safe my life. We jumped in the car in a total daze and made the 3 hour journey in time. It was late at night and my wife needed somewhere to rest whilst I had the 8 hour operation as was too tired and emotional to safely make the journey home. I called Adrian just before I went to the operating theatre and he sorted absolutely everything out for my wife! In her words:-

It was a delightful room, the decor was amazing, the bed very comfortable, the bathroom and complimentary items (essential as I had nothing with me) were exceptional. The coffee and tea within the room was like home, not out of little sachets, but nice pots. Homemade shortbread was a welcome snack. The room was super quiet, it was warm and the heating was easily controlled.

I sat in the lovely kingsize bed with huge headboard and in the blissful silence was able to email via the free wifi throughout the early hours, it was the most perfect place to be when I was so alone and so far from home with only my fears to know if I would ever see my husband again.

One wonderful touch was in the foyer, I couldn't sleep and in the foyer found a fridge stocked with chilled wine and prosecco, a counter with snacks and other alcoholic and soft drinks, fresh milk - just perfect! But how do I pay for it???? AN HONESTY BOX! Well that small bottle of Prosecco was worth x 100!

I got the phone call from the transplant co-ordinator to say he was out of surgery and in intensive care, I made the most of the amazing bathroom and left before breakfast so can only imagine that breakfast would have been as good as the first class bedroom and ensuite.

If I ever have to stay overnight in or close to the area again, I quite simply would not look anywhere else! Please book this accommodation with total confidence. It is worth every single...