Peel's Restaurant in Solihull

Friendly service, very well executed food without pretension in a nice atmosphere setting. Beef entrecôte was buttery soft and superb flavour, hope to go back when in area.

Unfortunately we have had to downgrade our review to 2 stars based on our last visit, which made us feel like we were in a very expensive karaoke restaurant/bar - and certainly not one we wanted to be in! We spent £350 on an intimate birthday meal for my partner but could not hear a word each other said due to a party of 14 other guests singing and dancing on a nearby table, which completely spoilt our evening, eventually we asked to move outside into the greenhouse so we could finish our final drinks and eat our dessert in peace. When we addressed this with Harry, the manager, he simply said he could not control the behaviour of other guests, and after we said we were extremely disappointed and would not be returning we were offered a complimentary drink, however this is in no way compensated for such a disappointing experience at Smoke, and unfortunately due to this experience we won't be returning and cannot recommend. I have uploaded 2 videos to show what we endured during our visit to Smoke, described as "relaxed conviviality at this charmingly rustic restaurant,"

Amazing meal last night. Lovely, relaxed evening with friendly, professional staff especially Harry who was very attentive and definitely knows his wines Food was beautifully presented and delicious. Stayed at Hampton Manor overnight. Couldn't fault anything from the moment we arrived to when we left Will definitely visit again for a special occasion

Fantastic food, lovely service, and in a beautiful location. Everything was beautifully cooked, exciting combinations of flavours and superbly presented. The service was very welcoming and I would like to especially complement the manager who dealt with a group of rather vulgar customers very professionally. Cannot recommend this place enough.

Sunday lunch, flawless! Lovely relaxed atmosphere, incredible food and service. The som was brilliant, passionate and very knowledgeable. He let us try some orange wine as we were curious! Stunning setting too. Highly recommend! (Crab ravioli with XO sauce, get it!)

Excellent tasting menu and brilliant Monastrel to wash it down.

Cute catch up with friends. Went for dinner. Very petite restaurant as it converts into a bakery/cafe during the day. Bustling atmosphere, not much snapper between the table etc. Table had the 5 course tasting menu £115, good value. Unfortunately they requested to push our table back an hour which was fine because we were staying at the hotel and as a nice gesture they offered an organic rosè, which wasn’t really that nice. We also shared a bottle of red. Food was great, service was also good.

Hidden away in the grounds of Hampton Manor, wonder thru the gap in the hedge you'll find smoke, a rustic, relaxed restaurant. From walking in the staff where friendly and polite, we decide to go for the taster menu, which we would highly recommend, the food was fabulous, plenty of flavours and well presented, the barbecued scallops are a standout dish. we decided not to pair wine so each of choosing drinks from the ample menu, service was great throughout the evening, great night Would certainly visit again.

Very nice food, decor, and service.

Really enjoyed our three-course lunch after a stay at the beautiful cottage in Hampton Manor! Possibly the best scallops I’ve ever had; the Thai green curry paste was beautiful. Every part of the lunch was wonderful. The baked Alaska was absolutely divine and a real ode to fire! Loved the cheese and tarte tatin. The non-alcoholic cocktails and the wine offerings were delicious and the service was smiley and efficient.

Sensational experience. Staff are first class in their attention to detail, in a modern, but rustic and relaxed environment. The food is everything you would expect of a concept led by a masterchef winner, but still exceeded expectation. A lovely lunch, every course was exciting visually interesting and tasty..... beautiful surroundings. Looking forward to our next visit!

Sunday lunch was incredible. Food was tasty and well prepared. Service was friendly and professional - everyone had a smile and the welcome was genuine. As the sun was out, we sat in the greenhouse which added to the ambience. A perfect lunch - recommended.

I took my fiance here yesterday for her birthday and we opted for the chefs table experience with wine pairing to go with every dish. All I can say was everything was perfection from the food to the service right the way to the atmosphere. Very welcoming and the knowledge both the chefs and the somilier had was amazing!!! Could not shout the praises high enough. Thank you for making our evening special and helping me celebrate my fiancés birthday!

Excellent food and service. The wine selection is fantastic and the sommelier is very knowledgeable. A lovely dining experience. The early morning bakery is amazing too!

Well it was all going so well. Great food, attentive service etc. Then the bill came with 15% service charge presumptively added, and there were only two of us. Left a sour taste in the mouth. We were going to buy a gift voucher for friends but we would be embarrassed to think they would have to pay to use our gift. Shame, thought we’d found something special.

Fantastic place, Harry is so passionate and knowledgeable it really makes this experience amazing especially considering how nice the setting is too. Couldn’t recommend highly enough and will certainly be back to try some more of the amazing selection of wines.

Finally got to visit this interesting restaurant. We have watched Stu Deeley's,progress following MasterChef.He was in the kitchen when we visited and popped out to say hi. Smoke's setting is quirky,with a friendly atmosphere. Staff were excellent.Good to see young staff being developed who were local. We sat at the chefs table,which added interest. We had the Sunday Roast,set price 65£. The food, of course delicious and beautifully prepared and presented. One slight negative,an extra,strip of mackerel and beef,would have been welcome. Veg's,etc are all delicious. Wine good selection. Desserts were delicious! Certainly worth a visit if you're visiting the area.

Smoke Sunday roast. Is a must. Complete mindblowing. The flavours, the smells, the experience. Wow Looks expensive, but you'll be left feeling you've robbed them. It is worth every penny. I have had the best experience. Highly recommend. Their bakery Thursday - Sunday 9 am - 12 pm is amazing to.

Me and my partner went to smoke this evening and had an absolutely lovely time, the food was absolutely incredible, as was the service. Thank you so much to the whole team

Our second visit to Smoke, and this return visit was a lovely experience. Still not quite as unique as when dinner was served at Hampton Manor, but excellent quality food is a relaxed environment with knowledgeable staff

Update Feb'2014. (Now!) Well established alternative menu and setting from the Hampton crew. Limited but innovative selection of dishes where the focus is on sustainability and provenance, supporting local seasonal produce. Beautifully prepared food, well presented with efficient and friendly service.

Was in the area and managed to snag a table on the day for 6.30pm on a weekday. Cheese puff and crab taco mini starters were sublime. Bread and butter was given before our courses started. We opted for the 3 course menu. The beef tartare was nice, quite zingy from the orange, but nothing life changing and quite salty. Smoked eel starter was cooked perfectly, so tender and buttery. Would recommend this dish. Went for the cod loin as main which was again cooked perfectly and so tender, but salty. My friend got the guinea hen which was also cooked perfectly but salty. These were all served with their specialty potatoes on the side. Desserts were the highlight (potentially due to lack of oversalting). The Eton mess was gorgeous. Tarte tartin serving was a bit strange with the slice of cheese just separate on the plate (perhaps for those who can’t decide if they want a sweet or savoury end?). Service was lovely throughout and they were very helpful in explaining the dishes. Overall wouldn’t highly recommend unless they can fix the heavy handed salting. A shame because everything was cooked perfectly!! It was £85 for 3 courses, which I felt was quite expensive.

Absolutely loved the atmosphere, food, drink and service. Emily(Scottish) was very welcoming and talked us through the menu, although we love our wine always great to hear from the sommelier who was very knowledgeable and a really pleasant guy. This is not a stuffy place, there’s an excellent vibe, we sat at a large table which could easily seat 4 separate couples and great if you like people watching. Reading the menu the food sounded quite simple but the execution is outstanding, with a real depth of flavours and the Smokey tastes just Devine! We could have easily stayed there all day. Recommend the smoked mackerel or scallops to start, Hereford beef with incredible boulangere potatoes! Dessert we had the blue cheese and apple. Incredible! The nibbles we could have enjoyed a plateful! I loved the cheese cup! This was a lovely birthday gift and I will definitely return. I’ve wanted to visit for a while and taste Stuart Deeley’s food after watching him on masterchef! Amazing talent and a great team offering something a little different. Thank you

We had been waiting to eat here for a while and it was exactly what we’d hoped for - complex flavours and delicious dishes based around simple ideas. Fabulous! Nothing pretentious, nothing too ambitious or silly, just good cooking and a feast for both your eyes and your tastebuds! They give you the option of the A La Carte (£85pp) or the Blind Five (£110pp) menus, which we opted for the later. The only sore point of the night is that we decided not to reveal the five dishes beforehand, meaning after being in anticipation of eating here for so so long, we did miss out on the famous Boulangère potatoes and ginger baked alaska that we’d been eyeing up. That being said, the food we did try was absolutely insane, and blew our socks off. The snacks were good, the bread even better (they serve it warm!!) and the first course better still, being trout and beetroot, so fresh and vibrant. Then the beef tartare. Wowee. Wowzas with trousers. There aren’t words in the dictionary to describe this, being a perfect combination of every type of sensation, sweet from the orange, spicy from the pepper, crunchy from the pine nuts and everything else in between. Superb! Scallops in a foamy butter sauce came next, followed by the main of Iberico pork, artichoke, and mushroom. The pork dish was outstanding, genuinely would eat it 5 times over. The pork practically melted when you looked at it, the sweet puree being so flavourful and with deep caramelised notes. Just wow. The pudding was fighting an uphill battle given the Alaska was not to be, but it did the job double, pleasantly surprising us both with the creaminess, combination of malted milk ice cream and chocolate delice. Chefs kiss <3 The snacks made for a fine end to a fine meal. Would highly recommend it to everyone, and would love to try more of Stu’s cooking after his Masterchef triumph. The service was good throughout, being attentive but not intrusive, and the atmosphere is vibrant, buzzing and exactly what you’d want it to be! Bravo

Lunch. Our first visit since their re-vamp. Located in the walled garden of the very impressive Hampton Manor. Smoke uses high-quality ingredients cooked over coals.Head Chef is none other than Masterchef: The Professionals 2019 winner Stu Deeley. You can either choose from the menu or The Blind Five chosen by the chef. No guesses for which we chose. We had the pleasure of being seated on the recently created chefs counter table. To start is a couple of tasty snacks. Then, freshly-baked sourdough with cultured butter. Dishes to follow were Aged striploin tartare, red pepper, orange, pine nut. Frazer's scallop, cocoa pod glaze, Jamón butter sauce, maitake. The main course was Iberico pressa, artichoke, king oyster mushroom served with their signature boulangère potatoes (which are insanely tasty!) Then Colston Bassett blue with tarte tatin. One of each desserts of baked alaska and chocolate delice. The food is incredible, set in a beautiful location with a relaxed atmosphere. Staff and service were excellent. Thank you, Stu, for looking after us and Vanessa, who kept us in check at the counter. Since our first visit, they have been listed in the Michelin Guide, and it won't be long before those tyres award something more.

Incredible dining experience, every detail carefully thought out. Dining room is beautiful, service attentive, friendly and not over bearing. Each course was superb, Chef coming out to tell us about each course was wonderful. Wines paired with the meal were perfect. This is a must visit place. Very envious that you have this wonderful restaurant on your doorstep! BTW.....the Negroni! Absolute perfection.

Just WOW! We took our seats at the pass prepared for a 5 course tasting menu. The sommelier greeted us with a delicious sparkling white wine which followed two amazing amuse-bouche. The next 5 courses were out of this world, made even better with the interaction with both chefs applying their skills to dishes while answering questions from the customers. I couldn't recommend the experience enough!!

Sunday lunch with a twist! I recently visited for Sunday lunch at Smoke, and was amazed at the quality of food, hospitality of the staff, and the cozy atmosphere in the venue. Set in a small building, Smoke looks very unassuming from the outside (but is set in very picturesque grounds). However, once inside it has an incredibly cozy feel. Think historic brick walls, oak beams, large glass windows, and mood lighting. There are traditional tables of 2-4 seats, a row of 6 along a chefs table, where the plating up of starters and desserts is completed (fascinating to watch!) and a large “party” table in the corner. We sat at the chefs table, and the theatre of the chefs working was just fantastic. The food was delicious, and we left feeling very satiated! A big shoutout to the sommelier, providing a great deal of information on the wines available, and a great recommendation of a Chilean red wine. Another big shoutout to one of the chefs, Josh, who took the time to talk to us and answer questions whilst plating up food. He also put on a great show when torching the top of a brûlée for dessert! He is a credit to the restaurant.

the most beautiful little greenhouse for coffee & sweet treats. would recommend to anyone in the area!

The food was delicious. Unfortunately the atmosphere was not at all welcoming. I was sat in the thoroughfare to the other room where staff were delivering food, it made me feel uncomfortable and “in the way” I asked if we could move but the member of staff said no other tables, so for the duration of the meal was very uncomfortable. It spoilt a very special occasion. The experience was underwhelming and unfortunate but I would not be going back, a pity as the food was good but for the price point it should be.

We booked Smoke for a group of 12, for my husband's 40th birthday. We were seated in the Vineyard which we had to ourselves which felt extremely special. From the moment we arrived to the time we left, we felt like we were looked after so wonderfully by the entire Smoke team. The food was fantastic and our celebratory dinner at Smoke will be remembered for years to come. A special shout out to Beth who was taking care of us all evening - you were excellent. Also, the music playlist was absolutely spot on. Loved it all. Can't wait to return!

What a unique experience. Set in a kitchen garden amongst beautiful original glass houses. This place is something else. We’d booked for the set lunch (three options on each of the starters mains and desserts). The attentive and super friendly staff showed us to our table, looking out towards the glasshouse (home to a central planting of peppers, herbs, tomatoes and other seasonal produce that turned up in our dishes). The meal kicked off with a beautiful sourdough, garlic and dill emulsion, delicious butter and cured meats. It was amazing. I had trout for the first course (note the elderflower soy which was outstanding) and my wife had the burrata which came with a tomato Bloody Mary, sweet and sour tomatoes. Also outstanding. Next was the cote de boeuf (£25pp supp) which was a dream. Lovely silky bernaise, gorgeous dressed leaf salad with crispy onions and fondant style potatoes with a marvellous onion jam. We finished with a panacotta (top drawer) and a lemon meringue pie. All dishes were served with the most enormous smile and a great explanation. When we asked again about the parts we’d loved the servers were able to answer with knowledge and enthusiasm. The decor is casual, in keeping with the spirit of the converted farm building. We loved it all. Oh and we’d been in for coffee and bakes that morning too. HasBean coffee and first rate assorted cakes, breads and pastries. Truly special.

Absolutely love this restaurant, not only is the food amazing, but the atmosphere is so cozy and relaxed. Beautiful restaurant for a date night.

Our second visit to Smoke, lovely food and great service. The black forest dessert was amazing

What a great evening! Smoke benefits from sharing staff with Hampton Manor - like Nikola, our Sommelier, who created the casual atmosphere we were looking for, and guided us through meals and his excellent choice of wines (like Pet Nat, Orange Wine) with warmth & confidence.

The location was quite unusual being within a barn/greenhouse! It really made the evening quite special. The food was delicious and the service was perfect. Will be back soon!

Mornings. Must arrive early for cakes etc. 1115 am is too late. Coffee/ tea drinks not freshly made, but okay Lovely to sit in picturesque & working greenhouse and enjoy a walk in the gardens.

Booked a table on a Friday night for a celebration and was shown to a very large table slightly off on its own which was perfect. We had the £80 set three course menu which was lovely. We started off with grazing food which we did not expect but was all very tasty and a perfect start to the rest of the food to come. We had sparkling South African wine which was a perfect bubble start to the evening. The further courses arrived which everyone loved all washed down with further bottles of both white and red wine which we was helped to choose by the staff who were excellent. This is a lovely restaurant located in the grounds of the main house and although it's on the more expensive end of the scale was perfect for a special celebration evening.

Fantastic experience great food and drinks along with amazing service and attention to detail highly recommended

If you don't get there before 10:00 on Sunday it can be quite busy but a lovely place to contemplate the oncoming week regardless and it feels like you are on holiday. ☕👍

We came here for a friend's birthday to do something special. Wow it was delicious. A rare boiling day in the UK we sat outside in the garden area which was lovely. We weren't sure of the dress code, but it is a relaxed vibe, the boys wore smart chino shorts which was more than acceptable Service is efficient with a laid back feel which we liked very much. It was a £60 set menu and the beauty of it is you can't pre Google Google decide what you want. The serving staff tool us through the menu so we could pick the best choices. The Scallops ARE worth the supplement , my god amazing!! Their freezer had broken but they gave us another option and compensated us which we really appreciated! Toilets are in the main dining hall and are clean and nice Parking is accessible It's Spenny but worth every penny!!

What an incredible experience at Smoke this past Friday. I opted for the taster menu whilst my wife went ala carte. Some of my favourites were the burata with the bloody Mary sauce, the Iberico Pork with black garlic main and the smoked Devon Eel in preserved lemon. Not to forget the amazing homemade sourdough we enjoyed once seated, complimented by salamis, kale and the most incredibly light cheese and onion tarte. We both had the rhubarb and custard baked alaska, which was one of, if not the the best desert I've ever eaten. Although due to the size it became quite sickly towards the end. Perhaps in a slightly smaller format or in a trio of deserts, although this may be hard considering the technique used to make it. Service was also excellent, so thank you.

Amazing food service and the staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Celebrated my 60th birthday that my daughter booked. Definitely worth another visit.

Beautiful restaurant in an beautiful garden! The food is just amazing! Good service!

Service was fantastic, the food choices weren’t the best, starters were average and desserts didn’t wow us. The Pork main was lovely! The price of the bill didn’t reflect the over all quality of the three courses.

Came as a party of 12 to celebrate my birthday. The food , staff and setting are brilliant. Absolutely faultless..

Absolutely phenomenal experience. From the welcome to the food and the stay. Its a must to experience! Words won't do this place justice.

Had lunch here and was pretty decent starters were amazing, mains ok and dessert average.

I popped in for a coffee whilst out walking, really nice relaxed atmosphere and staff were lovely and friendly.

Gorgeous food and wine pairing. We loved it here.

Was taken by my daughter for late mothers day breakfast treat , loved it ! The food was excellent. All local produce and baked on sight . Open mornings 9 till 12 and are dog friendly

Amazing food, locally sourced, seasonally chosen and expertly cooked. Blind menu was amazing and the adjoining wine selection pairing was superb. Small, intimate and all with a slight hint of smoke. Totally recommend but save some pennies for it. Its worth it.

Fantastic, food and service were excellent.

Absolutely superb Sunday lunch. Beautifully presented dishes, great atmosphere not stuffy very relaxed. Welcoming, friendly attentive staff. Delicious food. Will return.

Loved sitting down and noticing I was listening to Tenacious D. Instantly relaxed me as fine dining can be quite stale. The food was amazing and service was top notch. We have already made plans to return to try out the Sunday menu!

This could be one of the best meals in Birmingham. Service was fantastic, the restaurant manager was in a fantastic shirt and his knowledge was amazing. Stu even came out to see us after the meal, was great to chat to him! go for the Blind 5 and put your trust in the kitchen, they know what they are doing.

A pleasure to try novel flavours (lots of favourites, but beetroot and Berkswell cheese, was the biggest happy surprise) and dishes that I've not experienced before at other restaurants, showing the creativity of the chef/s and really living up to the Michelin Star. It can sometimes be a gamble with restaurants, but reading reviews about the quality of the food and changing menu, meant we were confident for a good evening out (the star of course helped too!) We had the set menu in the main restaurant (beautiful wallpaper), but deviated off the wine flight with expert advice from the sommelier. The Chefs (Monty and his team) were wonderful at explaining each dish and showing their expertise and excitement for the combinations - making the whole evening a very merry one! I can't wait to try a new menu set, always good when you find a beautiful location and trusted chef to come back to.

We celebrated my husbands 70th birthday last night with family. It was a wonderful experience in the private dining room! The staff were superb and the chefs showing us round the kitchen was a treat. The food was out of this world and the service second to none. Thank you for making the occasion so memorable!

The best food, the best customer service, amazing ambiance and highly highly recommended. I can’t fault anything and I’m fussy!

We had the tasting menu , 10 courses ( yes that's an awful lot of food ) but it was all so delicious. Someone in the kitchen has a real flare for tastes and combinations. ( which you would expect from a michelin star restaurant but sadly not all live up to that standard) The dining room is beautiful , the view from the window is so pretty and the staff were helpful and friendly ( the guy in the bar was particularly helpful and enthusiastic without being intrusive ) I can't wait to go again ( hopefully will be able to stay the night next time!

What a fabulous night.Lovely friendly knowledgeable staff, superb food-we spent most of the night in silent wonder!!

Ate here one evening as a part of the Staycation package. The tasting menu is well executed and well presented with a succinct summary of the dishes along with chef recommendations as to how to best enjoy. We supplemented with the wine pairings, always quite a bold move in my opinion if you have specific likes/dislikes yet a great way to sample wines you may not perhaps consider. Sommelier was good in describing each wine. I find with tasting menus that you fare well with some dishes and not with others but all in all a good experience and well recommended. For me three "sweet" dishes was one too many. Staff are lovely and friendly, not an air of stuffiness. Dress code is smart casual apparently but I felt it was much more on the casual side. Felt a little overdressed. Then again with good food and surrounding you cant really be overdressed.

We visited a few weeks back for our belated 50th birthday celebration. It was certainly a night worth waiting for. We used to visit quite often before we had kids so it was at least 8 years since we visited. We had drinks in the bar first which were great and then we went for the 7 course taster menu with wine. The dining room is nicely dark, very comfy seating and just a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Service throughout was very friendly and we never felt rushed. Each course was very tasty, the crab especially yummy as was the extra cheese course. Not a cheap night out by any means but very special and just really excellent all around. It is also very local to us so hopefully we will return in the near future.

The Staff were exceptional. We had booked for the tasting menu. Enjoyed most courses. Would not complain but have had better, but that could be down to taste. My main comment would be that you are being watched and it is obvious. At one point I had only put my cutlery down, I still had food in my mouth, when the waiter cleared the table, I do not think that is acceptable. They need to make it a little more relaxed. Would still give them another chance!

Utterly disgraceful behaviour I cancelled my booking back in Nov ( for our feb’22 reservation) I even have email to prove Was left a voicemail this evening saying I was being charged £200 for a no show which hit my credit card immediately They are now closed until Tuesday Hope you enjoy the pain of the chargeback claim and fee which will now follow Get your house in order rather than penalising and driving your potential customers away!!

We had dinner in Peel's as part of the hotel's 'midweek staycation' package, and decided to treat ourselves to the wine flight to accompany it. Service was attentive yet laid back throughout, in keeping with the decor and ambience. Fresh seasonal produce takes pride of place on this menu reflecting the sustainable ethos at the heart of the restaurant and hotel. Each course was well balanced and perfectly executed, with the pace of the menu just perfect, leaving you wanting more right up until dessert. Carrot and beetroot dishes were earthy and exciting, and truly celebrated the produce at the heart of them. The beef brisket dish was a stand out course for me, rich, deep and full of flavour yet balanced with the mushrooms. We felt that the wine flight offered a good balance of familiar and more adventurous/challenging wines. (We each gave 5/6 of the wines a thumbs up - not the same 5 though.... a solid reminder that personal preference is subjective!) The sommelier gave us a good amount of information and the chance to ask questions without being overbearing. The whole experience including the food, wine, service and atmosphere was right up our street - we hope to be back before too long. NB - I note some previous comments re drinks options in the bar - we found that when we asked there was a greater selection than appears on the bar menu and staff were all to happy to discuss the options with us.

Booked for a family Christmas experience and it was all we expected it to be. We booked the Tasting Room and added the wine flight. All the staff were extremely welcoming from booking to when we left. The food and wine were exceptional and although not cheap, as a total experience it was value for money.

Fantastic food and service in the restaurant. Not cheap but we knew that. Great descriptions of each course And wine waitress did very well, even though she had only been there for 2 weeks(my brother and I are both WSET level 3), so a stern test Main complaints : wanted a Sherry in the lounge but the waitress couldn’t provide a list, so l had a very expensive and mediocre cocktail. Got the wine list in the restaurant, including Sherry, so got my oloroso at last. But my wife wanted a gin and tonic so had to go back to the bar to get their list. Unprofessional, poor training and lack of coordination between bar and restaurant Other than that, a great evening.

4 of us visited Peels in anticipation of a Michelin standard experience. Our first visit and sadly, will be our last. I’m not given to writing reviews on this forum but I felt this time I would make an exception. This restaurant fell way below standard I’m afraid. There were some highlights , the ‘amuse bouch’ were lovely as was the carrot mousse. The beetroot dish ( frankly supermarket level) , the fatty grey slice of flavourless beef , the well below average cod with sliced grapes and the frankly almost rubbery tasteless monkfish were so far below Michelin standard it was so disappointing. The apple tart was not that flavoursome (although pretty)and the lukewarm coffee was just poor. The wine pairings were not at all to our taste sadly. Demonstrated by wine left in all our glasses. My side plate had a huge chip in that caught the skin. ( it was pointed out). The noise level in the dining room was so loud as to give a headache. The atmosphere just wasn’t there. It should be said that the staff were charming. We would not return to Peels but may try Smoke in the future.

Excellent and attentive service. Food was delicious - whole experience was a really interesting blend of classic food with quirky touches. Loved it. Not cheap - but we felt it was worth it.

Ahead of Peel’s re opening and being able to eat inside again we were lucky enough in June to experience Peel’s in the Garden , the setting was a duo of glass houses opposite Smoke restaurant on the way through to the walled garden where a lot of the produce for our dinner was grown. It was the first Dinner under the then new Chef of Peel’s Darren Meacham & what a debut ! The menu comprised of 7 dishes everyone of them using Spring produce either from the garden or locally sourced and everyone of them out of the top drawer . Highlights were wild garlic soup with pink fir potatoes and garden herbs , Wye valley asparagus , Duck pieces , Berkswell sauce . BBQ leek , XO & Shrimps , Sublime cooking matched by thoughtful wine pairings made for a great dinner in a unique setting that ended with all the guests toasting Peel’s style s’mores over fire pits.

We loved the variety of courses presented to us, each one carefully chosen so as to bring out the maximum taste. Some very interesting taste combinations, which we did wonder about, but they turned out to be great. We really appreciated the wine flight, and...

Our family is fortunate enough to have tried many Michelin-starred restaurants and have had many wonderful culinary experiences. Surprisingly, considering it is not a London or Birmingham restaurant, Hampton Manor (both Peel’s and Smoke) are among our absolute favourites. There is a purity of thought...

Incredible food is one thing , but when you experience such amazing attention detail on every single level, including service, creativity, attitude and kindness what more could you ever ask for. The holistic experience at Peels frames what was the most amazing night out my...

Our visit to Peel’s was memorable for all the wrong reasons. We were staying at Hampton Manor and enjoyed our first night and meal at Smoke (though even there, we had to ask for potatoes to be sent back as they were clearly covered in...

Firstly I must preface this review by saying that the staff throughout our visit were exceptional - very friendly yet professional and really seemed to care if you were enjoying the experience. The food was mixed. The beef brisket and the venison were stand out...

i had a voucher to use, which didnt really scratch the surface of the bill. Plenty of staff! Taster menu was excellent, . Had cloudy white wine which im told is the best, .... Very nice evening, just need a mortgage

Having met one of the main front of house staff and a pastry chef on a train out of Birmingham a random check showed a last minute table available for the first time since lockdown. An opportunity too good to miss. Funnily enough one of...

Location is very nice, but can’t figure how it has a mitchelin star. At £110 a head the taster menu isn’t cheap, so you expect it to come with an exceptional level of service, unfortunately this was lacking. The food was average and mostly forgettable,...

We had poor service, wine flights terrible and bland tasteless food. Shocked to understand how it’s is Michelin star. I would not recommend.

As we were starting to come out of the latest lockdown, we decided we needed some dining treats, in the form of Michelin starred restaurants. Not the places within an hour of home that we might go to now and again, but new places within...

Balmy evening Drinks on the terrace, dining, service Courses and wine pairings Rhythm, pause, reflect Just incredible

After trying every Michelin star restaurant in Birmingham and some great taster menu restaurant, this one was the last one our list. So I was looking forward to starving my self during the day to make sure I had enough room for the delicious food....

I've been going to Hampton Manor for many years and was excited when Peel's restaurant was awarded its Michelin star. Having waited for lockdown to end we went there for dinner. Arriving on time, to my surprise we were shown straight into the dining room,...

I have been to Peel’s a few times and it is one of my favorite restaurants so I was really looking forward to our post lockdown dinner...but I must say I was a little bit disappointed...no à la carte, only one tasting menu (declined in...

Came for a post lockdown celebratory meal in a party of 6. Seated in one of the greenhouses (heating provided) they offered a 6 course tasting menu. We opted for the wine flight (£55 a head extra), 5 wines to accompany 5 courses. The food...

Got this to have as a couple with one of our parents as a treat. Excellent value, really well put together and very easy to pull together on the night. The snack and bread were fantastic. The standout for us was the crab starter but only just as everything was wonderful. It is really nice this is done per person as alot are for two. We loved everything

Wonderful experience. Very lucky to have a high-end restaurant in Solihull. The staff were extremely welcoming and very knowledgable about the food especially the waiter who explained the wines if you choose wine pairing. Beautiful Manor House and beautiful food.

We ate an afternoon tea in the Summer House which was excellent. In terms of SD it was not great, especially for a venue so close to Solihull.On the positive, sanitiser was provided and tables well distanced.However, no colleagues were seen wearing face masks and service took place within two metres. Tables were served to and cleared when they could have been left once guests left. I think afternoon teas could be served on a trolley and customers allowed to serve themselves. This may be a different way of serving but surely safety comes first.

First of all, just in case anyone from Peels reads this... Thank you so much for an awesome evening!I love my food and during lockdown rather than going for a basic curry had a couple of the peels on wheels takeaways which really brightened my day.When the restaurant reopened i couldn't wait to try the meals from the masters.On entry we were promptly seated and drinks orders taken. The garden cocktail was light and refreshing. My wife and I opted for the 6 course taster menu as we wanted to experience the full range of flavours. I also opted for the wine course as my wife was driving.I will strongly recommend the wine course as the breadth of flavours you will try work perfectly with different dishes on offer. Our sommelier was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed a discussion on the merits and variations of the wines. It should be noted that due to covid they haven't been able to source all of their usual wines, however the pairings were very good!The food was divine. I would definitely recommend the turbot over the mutton as the flavor profile of the turbot just exploded in your mouth whereas the mutton was slightly grisly. I enjoyed the additional cheese on toast course, however it could really have done with a oakey port to refresh it.The deserts were heavenly, and the two desert wines worked really well to compliment the dishes.If you just think of the food and drink it would be quite expensive. However my wife and i were effectively entertained in a beautiful setting for close to four hours and pampered with beautiful presentation, flavours and an amazing atmosphere during this time (there was even a bunny outside :-)) . We cannot wait to go back!

A family outing so soon after the restaurants opened to show our support for the catering industry didn't disappoint. The service was very good, the staff professional and friendly. Best of all the other guests, either stopping over at Hampton Manor or like us out for the night were like us pleased to be there. Okay, the food is spartan and probably too much wine with the six courses...but lesson learned and yes I love the matching of tastes, wine and food. Looking forward to being back again

We had considered whether to delay our visit to Peel’s to allow them time to settle back in after the Covid 19 closure and after our recent Friday evening experience we all wished that we had! My wife and I arrived to a friendly welcome and opted to sit in the garden to await the arrival of our friends and to have a quick aperitif before the 8.00 pm sitting. We ordered a G&T and a V&T and after a few minutes decided that it was a bit windy to sit out and transferred to the lounge. Our friends arrived and we had now been waiting over 20 minutes for our drinks. A further 10 minutes went by before we had to ask where the drinks were and to order for our friends. When they eventually turned up we had a leisurely drink but it was now 8.45 pm and no one had approached us regarding our table booking so I enquired and the maitre’d eventually showed us to a long table with another party of four sat at the opposite end. So far we were starting to regret booking so soon after lockdown. The menu offerings were either a 4 course or 7 course tasting selection with the option of wine pairings on each. We decided on the 4 course menu For £80 per head and described each course as:1. Tomato2. Potato3. Choice of Lamb or Turbot4. Strawberries and creamWe could also have added Cheese on toast at £10 or Cheese plate at £20 supplement!Prior to the meal commencing we were given bread which was obviously home made but was badly burnt at the one end giving off a distinctly charred flavour to all of the crust. The tomato course arrived - heritage tomato and herbs with an intense and delicious tomato Consommé - nicely served and presented and the typical size of a fine dining restaurant portion. The next course (Potato) was really disappointing - it was literally one new potato in a dish with an “XO “ sauce! Our opinion (and that of others we spoke to) was that this was a bit of a p*ss take and did not by any stretch of the imagination constitute “a course“ - it certainly didn’t appear to have taken much skill from the chef. Three of us opted for the lamb (me included) and one chose the turbot. The turbot was adjudged to be excellent as was the quality of the lamb which was served as 2 noisettes each with a lovely lamb sauce. However, the chef should not have served 2 normal sized portions and one half size! It was obvious that they had run short on the lamb and had simply cut one noisette in half so that I ended up with a much smaller portion than the others. Also, to just serve it with half a small roasted onion with crispy bits on top was really disappointing - despite the negatives I would reiterate that the lamb was cooked beautifully. The dessert of Strawberries and cream with rhubarb sticks was nice if a little unremarkable and again not much skill required from the chef. We decided against the cheese on toast and cheese plate options and requested the bill which came in at a touch over £500 for four. Here too lay a small irritation with the champagne charged as £90 instead of the quoted £68 - this was immediately adjusted when we pointed it out but taken together with all of my other observations and comments we all concluded that such a fine establishment had seriously let itself down on both service and food and came nowhere near the standards of the likes of Adam’s and Simpson’s and other local quality restaurants. It might be argued that our disappointment should have been discussed with the management but we deliberately decided not to raise so many issues at the time as it could have created a difficult atmosphere which we were keen to avoid. I hope that my comments will be viewed as objective, constructive and meant with the best of intentions following the difficulties so soon after the Covid lockdown.

Peels has been producing weekly Peels on Wheels cook at home boxes, with pre-prepared meal components to heat and assemble. Usually these are delivery only but recently opened up to collection from Hampton Manor’s reception too. We booked a collection for 4 people as part of my birthday celebrations. Communication with the Peels team was very good and very friendly when I was arranging the collection and full order including paired wines. Collection went smoothly and was contactless in line with COVID requirements. Each of our 2 meal kits (as my best friend also had one, and we had a virtual cook along and dinner party) was very well packaged with recyclable materials wherever possible. We were given instructions and also a video to watch in advance to ensure we knew what we were doing. Each course was delicious and very easy to prepare and plate up. It had also been noted that it was my birthday and my won box included cookies and cookie dough to bake at home (OMG they were delicious!!) and a birthday card from the POW team, which was a lovely touch. We are looking forward to a meal in the restaurant once it opens again.

Recently had a lockdown covid-19 dinner party via Zoom for a family members birthday and we opted for the “Peels on Wheels” collection and cook yourself service. The presentation, instructions and ingredients that were provided made for a great cook along and tasting experience. Happy to recommended highly, we had a superb evening.

I’m lucky enough to have this wonderful restaurant on my door step , I have visited on three occasions and it’s a true delight. The food and the service is exceptional. The staff are extremely knowledgable and attentive. It’s not just a restaurant it’s an experience. One I will continue to repeat !

To go to peels isn’t a cheap night out, but, it’s not stupidly expensive either! what it most definitely delivers is a complete treat, somewhere beautiful to go to mark a special occasion or just to enjoy a lovely evening of fine dining and it always hits the mark! We Went on Friday night (7th March 2020) with another couple and we all love the decadence of the venue and the fact you go into the lounge/parlour for drinks before dinner, it just feels relaxed and sophisticated!The food and service is always very good, never rushed and we never come away hungry (quite the opposite, but in a good way)It’s a lovely, special, treat of a place to go for dinner and definitely a gorgeous and almost an untold beautiful secret Venue.it certainly rates with some of the best fine dining restaurants in my world

This isn’t just food it’s an experience to be savoured from start to finish. From the service to the food, everything was outstanding. We had the 7 course tasting menu and it was more like 11 courses with the chefs gifts that arrived in between. We were greeted upon arrival and shown to the parlour, where we relaxed by the fire and were offered an amusing take on the drinks menu with a cluedo theme. We both enjoyed a lovely cocktail when we were given some gifts from the chef which were delicious and got us excited for what was to come. We were escorted to the dining room, which was low lit and has a nice calming atmosphere. It wasn’t fussy, it didn’t have expectation making it the kind of place that would be accessible to all without be overwhelmed by with fine dining etiquette.The servers were attentive and slick, they explained each dish, added a little theatrical flair to the dishes and left you to enjoy. There was no rush, we were able to enjoy each dish in our own time which you’ll want to savour every flavour on offer.The food was phenomenal, perfectly balanced, locally sourced, some even direct from the kitchen garden. Everything was flavourful and delicious and there were no scary or overwhelming Concoctions being served here. It amazing what these talented chefs can do with flavours and textures. It’s lovely to see that the menu was seasonal, leaving me want to come back for more. I would return to this restaurant in a heartbeat and it’s perfect for a special occasion. I also have a number of intolerances and they were more than happy to cater for them. Nothing was too much trouble. After finishing our dinner we were offered a cheese course but sadly our bellies were full and satisfied. Maybe an excuse to visit again not that we need one. We retired to the bar, again another open fire and more chef’s treats whilst we relaxed until we were ready to leave. My one and only criticism would be regarding the benched seating in the restaurant. This was extremely uncomfortable In terms of the low height to table ratio and the angle of the seating didn’t aid digestion when eating 7 courses due to the seating position, as you were a little hunched forward. I think the normal chaired seating would have been better, will have to try that out next time.

We visited Peels for a special birthday as a private dining experience for my dads 65th and were looked after by Scott. We have done this before and loved it and expectations were high, well they didn’t disappoint. We had an amazing time!Chicken Liver Parfait for starters, lamb for main and the most amazing pear tarte tatin I’ve ever had. Lots of lovely touches like the warm indivual bread rolls, the petit fours and the birthday plate at the end.It’s not cheap by any means but you get what you pay for and I’d go back in a heart beat I loved it! To top it off Monty (masterchef the professionals contestant) came to say hello. Brilliant night well done Peels and thank you Scott for the great service.

A restaurant within a hotel means the AA are always more generous with their accolades and so it is here. However the food and service is good and the menu choice is quite varied. Most of the food we were served was enjoyable. The general service was formal and efficient except the Sommelier who added some extra nice touches to our evening. The wine list is quite inspired in its presentation and layout. Focusing on the characteristics of the wine rather than just naming them. My only criticism being the lack of mid to upmarket wines on offer as well as a few notable gaps. Overall we had a very good evening in this atmospheric and classy restaurant. Definitely one we would return too.

After watching t.v. Masterchef "The Professionals" series12 one of the chefs participating said when being interviewed that on a Thursday evening each week they do a tasting menu called "BLIND FIVE".This consists of 5 surprise courses together with crusty soda bread ,butter and pork dripping options presented with the standards required from Masterchef.The service,food and presentation was 5 star and could not be faulted.The price for this memorable experience was only £45 each. Thankyou Peel's restaurant for yet another fantastic evening.