Bistro du Vin Birmingham

You'll find yourself in one of Birmingham's grandest dining rooms the moment you step into this place on Church Street, just off the Bullring. The Victorian bones of the building give way to something properly sophisticated – think exposed brick, candlelit tables, and waiters who actually know their stuff. The kitchen takes French bistro seriously without the pretension; expect properly made classics done right, backed by a wine list that shows real thought. It's the sort of place you bring someone when you want to impress them, but without feeling like you're performing.