Gastro Pub Tours with The Restaurant Touring Company
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires light walking between pubs on mostly flat terrain.
Overview
Discover the culinary heart of the West Midlands on The Restaurant Touring Company’s gastro pub tour, featuring tasting treats at top independent pubs served with luxury transport and no dining hassles.
The Best Independent Gastro Pub Tour
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About This Adventure
Embark on a unique Gastro Pub Tour through the West Midlands, where you'll savor exquisite tasting treats at independent pubs renowned for their restaurant-quality food. Enjoy a delightful journey in luxury transport, eliminating the usual dining hassles, while exploring charming country and suburban settings. Experience the best of local cuisine in style!
Restaurants are not the only establishments within our region that have great food offerings.
Duration
Approximately 4h
About
There are a plethora of Independent public houses scattered around the West Midlands that serve restaurant quality food in great country and suburban settings.
Many pubs in the region have really upped their game in the past decade regarding their food offerings, realising that good locations alone are not enough to attract the more discerning customers back to their establishments.
Itinerary
The Gastro Pub Tour format will be exactly the same as the restaurant one where normal menu offerings will be scaled down into tasting treats for our travelling tourists and you will be able to enjoy a drink at each of the venues visited.
Our tours are designed eliminate many of the negativities that you can usually associate with your eating out experiences, first there is the trying to book a table, then there is not knowing what the food will be like when you arrive, and the drink and drive laws that usually dissuade people from driving out to certain locations in the first place.
We organise our food tours so that the journey is as enjoyable as the venues themselves.
All the pubs and restaurants on our tours are pre-visited by the team to make sure that the standards we set are always kept.
Our Gastro Pub Tour will be delivered in one of two formats, walk and talk touring (in the city) or drive, walk and talk touring (around the region)
All travel will be by executive mini bus or luxury mini coach
Adventure Tips
Arrive Hungry but Ready to Share
Portions are tasting-sized to sample multiple venues, so come ready to enjoy several stops rather than a full meal at each.
Dress Comfortably for Mixed Terrain
Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking short distances between pubs in suburban and rural settings.
Pace Alcohol Consumption Wisely
With drinks included, balance your intake to stay comfortable throughout the four-hour luxury coach tour.
Book Early to Secure Your Spot
These tours are limited in capacity and popular among locals and visitors alike, so reserve well ahead of time.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Red kites soaring over countryside
- Common European hedgehogs near wooded areas
History
The West Midlands’ public houses often occupy buildings dating back centuries, reflecting the area’s industrial and rural heritage balancing community and craftsmanship.
Conservation
The Restaurant Touring Company supports sustainable practices by partnering with pubs that prioritize locally sourced ingredients and waste reduction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for short walks on varied suburban and country paths.
Weather-appropriate coat
Layering protects against rain and chills common in these seasons.
spring|fall|winter specific
Sunglasses
Helpful for bright, sunny days during outdoor portions of the tour.
summer specific
Water bottle
Staying hydrated is key, especially with alcohol tastings included.