Food/Drink Mid England

The Midlands has a very industrial heritage and the local delicacies reflect this. It was also the home of Isaac Newton, so its no wonder that apples are a popular snack in this part of the UK. Bramely apples originated in the East Midlands and are named after the owner of the original tree, the first recorded sale of a bramely apple was in 1862!

Everyone has seen an apple at least once in their lives though, so make sure you sample some of the regions traditional dishes, we can guarantee they’ll taste better! For instance, the Melton Mowbray pork pie, which features chopped rather than minced meat, it comes from the town of Melton Mowbray which is in Leicestershire. Pork pies are popular all over the Midlands, you’ll find them in cafes and supermarkets throughout the region.
Another pastry based treat you should try when in the midlands is the Bakewell tart, Mr Kipling has nothing on the home-made ones! Coventry God Cakes are another sweet pastry treat you’ll find in the midlands. They are filled with dried fruit and spices and the pastry is glazed with milk and sugar giving it a crunchy texture!

Red Leicester cheese is also made in the Midlands for all you cheese lovers so be sure to head to one of the local farmers’ markets to grab yourself some. Or perhaps you’d rather try some real Worcestershire Sauce?
In Staffordshire, try one of their Staffordshire oat cakes, they are savoury pancakes made from oatmeal, flour and yeast. If you spot them on sale, give them a try!

The Midlands has a strong Asian influence these days and the diversity spans into the cuisine, you’ll find independent and chain establishments throughout the region. Whether you’re looking for a quiet café, award-winning restaurants or a quick meal from a street food stall, you’ll find it all in the towns and cities of the Midlands. There are eateries offering a wide range of cuisine, from the traditional British fare to the international and there are speciality places offering vegan, vegetarian, halal, kosher and gluten free options. The various establishments across the region work hard to make sure they are as inclusive as they can be, you’ll find a whole host of them listed here, feel free to contact them with any additional questions. Many of the cafes and restaurants have facilities such as accessible toilets, ramps and tables with space for equipment including wheelchairs and speciality chairs. Many of them are welcoming of service animals and others offer everything from low lighting to large print menus.