Browns Birmingham

You'll find Browns tucked into St Martin's Square, doing that reliable all-day dining thing that's harder to get right than it looks. The space feels properly grown-up – think dark wood, brass fittings and the kind of booths that make you want to settle in for the afternoon with a proper drink. The menu covers all bases without spreading itself too thin. Their weekend brunch draws queues from the Bullring shoppers, but it's the evening service where they really hit their stride. The steaks are cooked properly, the fish arrives fresh, and they've clearly spent time getting their cocktail list right rather than just slapping together the usual suspects. Service runs smooth even when they're rammed, which around here counts for a lot.