Bistro @B31

Bistro @B31 is a friendly British bistro and cafe tucked away in Northfield, quietly earning a reputation as something of a local hidden gem. The kitchen leans into proper home-style cooking, serving up a hearty Bistro Full English, filled jacket potatoes, hot and cold sandwiches and a much-loved traditional roast dinner that regulars single out as the standout plate of the week. There is a tempting line in homemade cakes and desserts too, with the Layered Chocolate Fudge Cake and a loaded Biscoff cheesecake among the sweet treats waiting after your main.

The welcome here is part of the appeal, with owners and staff repeatedly described as warm and helpful, and the food praised as wholesome, tasty and fairly priced. That goodwill is reflected in an impressive Google rating of 4.9/5, alongside glowing recommendations on social media. As well as eat-in service it caters for private events and offers takeaway and delivery, making it an easy choice whether you want a relaxed lunch out or a comforting British meal brought to your door in Northfield.