Outskirts of Birmingham - Suggestions for Dinner

[The Moose]

I'm staying in a hotel this evening on the outskirts of Birmingham (postcode: B35 7AF) and was looking for a half way decent place for dinner tonight.

Not looking for anything overly expensive - I was thinking around a tenner for a main or similar and wanted some suggestions??

Don't fancy Indian, other than that fairly relaxed.

Any local knowledge??

We ate in the place next to the hotel last night, but I was wondering about going a bit further afield??

Cheers

The Moose

[Cara Van Man]

Somewhere nice on the outskirts of Birmingham?

London.

[tim2100]

What about chinese?

There is a wing wah restaurant in nechells. Not to far from you.

http://www.wingwah.net/nechells.htm

[The Moose]

tim2100 said:

What about chinese?

There is a wing wah restaurant in nechells. Not to far from you.

http://www.wingwah.net/nechells.htm

Are they any good?? Never heard of them?!?

Wasn't thinking Chinese, but defo an option!!

Cheers

The Moose

P.S. CVM - very helpful!!

[tim2100]

The Moose said:

tim2100 said:

What about chinese?

There is a wing wah restaurant in nechells. Not to far from you.

http://www.wingwah.net/nechells.htm

Are they any good?? Never heard of them?!?

Wasn't thinking Chinese, but defo an option!!

Cheers

The Moose

P.S. CVM - very helpful!!

They are a chinese buffett, all you can eat.

They are prettty good food, i tend to go to another of their restaurants in oldbury. They are good and a nice change. Chain is connected to Ken Hom.

Another option is a number of pubs in coleshill which is not far.

[GreatGranny]

Can't really help you but I've just looked at the postcode in Google maps,

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&a...

Fort Jester 2 for 1 next door! Bargain!

[GTCDI]

if your willing to travel to cannon hill park (about 20-30mins drive), They have got the taste of birmingham event on.

the top 20 eating places in birmingham in one area.

Well worth going to!

check out the website.

if all else fails there is a nandos down the road or evern if you make a trip to stab star city there within 5 mins of you.

Edited by GTCDI on Thursday 9th July 10:15

[Cactussed]

Anna-S might know some good spots. She's an admirable foodie...

[Babu 01]

Christ almighty what a location you've picked to stay at. Cosied uo the M6 and sandwiched between three of the choicest sink estates the city has to offer.

With that in mind you're best bet is to follow the A38 into the city and follow the signs for Brindley Place or if you want a drink then get a cab down to the Grimstock in Coleshill.

Failing that grab a quick twofer at the Jester and spend the rest of your evening inhaling paint fumes from the Jag works whilst pressed against the glass at the Lambo dealers round the corner.

[The Moose]

tim2100 said:

They are a chinese buffett, all you can eat.

They are prettty good food, i tend to go to another of their restaurants in oldbury. They are good and a nice change. Chain is connected to Ken Hom.

Another option is a number of pubs in coleshill which is not far.

Fair enough - will consider the Chinese.

Any **nice** pubs in Coleshill?? Drove near there yesterday and not far at all.

GreatGranny said:

Fort Jester 2 for 1 next door! Bargain!

Cheers for the suggestion GG - ate there last night (great rack of ribs!! ). Just didn't really fancy eating there again if I'm honest!! I like a bit of variety.

GTCDI said:

if your willing to travel to cannon hill park (about 20-30mins drive), They have got the taste of birmingham event on.

the top 20 eating places in birmingham in one area.

Good suggestion. If only it was closer!! I won't be able to leave here until around 7:45 at the earliest so will get there quite late. Have looked it up and I would like to get there early if I'm going. I may go (on my own!!) on Friday though!!

GTCDI said:

if all else fails there is a nandos down the road or evern if you make a trip to stab star city there within 5 mins of you.

Nandos - maybe a good idea - Will check out where they are. Stab/Star city?? (I don't know the area at all!! But you're not really selling it to me!! LOL)

Anna-S :: Any ideas/suggestions??

Cheers

The Moose

[The Moose]

Babu 01 said:

Christ almighty what a location you've picked to stay at. Cosied uo the M6 and sandwiched between three of the choicest sink estates the city has to offer.

With that in mind you're best bet is to follow the A38 into the city and follow the signs for Brindley Place or if you want a drink then get a cab down to the Grimstock in Coleshill.

Failing that grab a quick twofer at the Jester and spend the rest of your evening inhaling paint fumes from the Jag works whilst pressed against the glass at the Lambo dealers round the corner.

Tell me about it!! Nearest hotel to where we need to be though!! Drove past the Lambo and Bentley dealer(s) last night and they did look a tad out of place!!

I guess going into town is going to be the best bet, just take a while getting there/back.

Cheers

The Moose

[Goochie]

If you get bored you can always walk round the corner and press your nose against this window:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&a...


Dammit...... Took me so long to work out how to link a street view address that I've been beaten to it

Edited by Goochie on Thursday 9th July 10:35

[The Moose]

Goochie said:

If you get bored you can always walk round the corner and press your nose against this window:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&a...


Dammit...... Took me so long to work out how to link a street view address that I've been beaten to it

Edited by Goochie on Thursday 9th July 10:35

LOL - Nice garage!!

Cheers

The Moose

[Babu 01]

The Moose said:

Tell me about it!! Nearest hotel to where we need to be though!! Drove past the Lambo and Bentley dealer(s) last night and they did look a tad out of place!!

I guess going into town is going to be the best bet, just take a while getting there/back.

Cheers

The Moose

I suspected needs must

The only logic I can see in locating the dealerships there is cheap land leasing, or possibly the fact that the twisty d/c they're on has no gatsos and is quite often lightly trafficked...

[tim2100]

Babu 01 said:

The Moose said:

Tell me about it!! Nearest hotel to where we need to be though!! Drove past the Lambo and Bentley dealer(s) last night and they did look a tad out of place!!

I guess going into town is going to be the best bet, just take a while getting there/back.

Cheers

The Moose

I suspected needs must

The only logic I can see in locating the dealerships there is cheap land leasing, or possibly the fact that the twisty d/c they're on has no gatsos and is quite often lightly trafficked...

That area has undergone a lot of regeneration including the Dunlop building. This has taken many years. They wanted to the Dunlop building to be similar prestige as the mailbox so with prestigous car dealers nearby helps that image.

[NiceCupOfTea]

Half an hour down the M6/M42 is Solihull, not a bad place to go out for a bite, just wander round Touchcloth and see what grabs you.

Alternatively there are some nice restaurants in Knowle, there's a Thai place on the high st that's good, or some nice country pubs (Heron's Nest on the A4141 Warwick Road just past Knowle).

[GregE240]

tim2100 said:

What about chinese?

There is a wing wah restaurant in nechells. Not to far from you.

http://www.wingwah.net/nechells.htm

Seconded.

About a 5 minute drive from where you are.

If you fancy a bit of a drive, I was going to suggest Lapworth, but thats probably half an hour from the hotel.

[Martial Arts Man]

tim2100 said:

Babu 01 said:

The Moose said:

Tell me about it!! Nearest hotel to where we need to be though!! Drove past the Lambo and Bentley dealer(s) last night and they did look a tad out of place!!

I guess going into town is going to be the best bet, just take a while getting there/back.

Cheers

The Moose

I suspected needs must

The only logic I can see in locating the dealerships there is cheap land leasing, or possibly the fact that the twisty d/c they're on has no gatsos and is quite often lightly trafficked...

That area has undergone a lot of regeneration including the Dunlop building. This has taken many years. They wanted to the Dunlop building to be similar prestige as the mailbox so with prestigous car dealers nearby helps that image.

Shame it's in the middle of nowhere really

That Place has to be a white elephant...has to be. Apartments? Don't make me laugh!

The roads are the only plus point....nice sweeping high speed bends!


OP....if I were you, I'd just head into town. Not too far and preferable to the alternatives!

[bishbash]

NiceCupOfTea said:

Half an hour down the M6/M42 is Solihull, not a bad place to go out for a bite, just wander round Touchcloth and see what grabs you.

Alternatively there are some nice restaurants in Knowle, there's a Thai place on the high st that's good, or some nice country pubs (Heron's Nest on the A4141 Warwick Road just past Knowle).

Is the Malt Shovel round there somewhere? that's a cracking place.

[chris.mapey]

I had a great meal at New Hall Hotel (B76 1QX)

www.handpicked.co.uk

Doesn't look too far away from you - HTH

Other option is the very cheap Toby carvery in Coleshill - £2.50 for a main course, and it wasn't "too" bad