Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill Birmingham

You're stepping into Marco Pierre White's Birmingham outpost, where the industrial bones of this canal-side warehouse meet the theatrics of celebrity dining. The exposed brick and steel beams of the old building create a suitably dramatic backdrop for what's essentially a well-oiled steak machine. The menu does exactly what it says on the tin – proper steaks cooked how you want them, decent seafood, and all the trimmings you'd expect from a chef who built his reputation on not suffering fools. Service has that slightly performative edge that comes with the MPW brand, but the kitchen knows its way around a piece of beef. At around £25-35 for a main, you're paying for the name and the Wharfside location, but the quality generally backs it up.