Adam's

Birmingham


Michelin-starred Adam's wows with intricately prepared and presented flavour combinations, such as lamb sweetbreads with goats curd, mint and radish, monkfish with wild mussels, champagne and caviar, and pear, toasted hay, caramel and praline. English vintages are represented on its excellent wine list, which has extensive by-the-glass options. Book well ahead.


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