Soho Cottage

You'll find yourself on a fairly ordinary stretch of Oldbury when you pull up to Soho Cottage, but step inside and there's a genuine warmth to the place. It's not trying to be Instagram-famous or trendy—it's just quietly brilliant at what it does. The kitchen takes real care with each plate, and at these prices, you're getting proper value. Word travels fast round here, and the fact that nearly 1,100 people have bothered to rate it speaks volumes. This is the kind of spot where locals have their regular table and staff remember what you drank last time.