Archie's - Birmingham

You'll find Archie's tucked away on Lower Temple Street, in that part of the city centre where things feel a bit more real than around the Bullring. It's the kind of place that's earned its steady reputation through doing the basics brilliantly—no pretension, just good food cooked well. Walk in and you get a genuinely welcoming vibe, the sort of spot where regulars have their usual tables and the staff actually remember your name. The menu changes with the seasons, which means there's always a reason to come back and see what's landed.