RestaurantsStaffordshireLichfieldWS13

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Tom Shepherd, most recently seen at Adam’s in Birmingham, opened the much-anticipated first restaurant under his own name in October 2021, above his father’s Lichfield jewellery shop.

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Summary

£147
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5
Exceptional
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Smart, flawless cooking with personality” (“the skill in elevating the ingredients is something I hadn’t experienced in a long time”) means it’s “hard to get a reservation” at this 28-cover space, which Tom Shepherd opened above his father’s jewellery shop three years ago. “Casual and relaxed, but with a genuine buzz about the place” – all reports are full of enthusiasm (“having made our reservation about nine months in advance, we were eagerly anticipating our first visit here, and the whole experience was well worth the wait!”). “Throughout the various courses the food is of a consistently high standard: the canapés are outstanding and everything that follows offers wonderful flavour combinations as well as being beautifully presented”. “Service is warm and knowledgeable, from people who clearly love what they do”. “We’ve already booked our next visit, which unfortunately is not for another 12 months!”

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£99
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5
Exceptional
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Getting a booking is no mean feat” at Tom Shepherd’s “absolutely brilliant” operation – a “bright and crisp” 28-cover space “above his father’s jewellery shop” which in two short years has established itself as one of the Midlands’ most celebrated culinary destinations. “If you do, you will be rewarded with exciting and original cooking” with dishes that are “thoughtful in their concept, prepared meticulously and served beautifully”. BREAKING NEWS – In September 2023, Tom announced a second, more informal venture in the city (‘we’re going to open up with the mindset of small plates, drinks orientated, and the small plates will develop so you can almost have your own tasting menu’).

Summary

£99
 ££££
5
Exceptional
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Already outstanding”, this 2021 debut from a well-qualified chef hit the ground running, nabbing rave reviews within months of opening. The accolades are “thoroughly deserved”“food and service are brilliantly executed” and there’s a “nice relaxed vibe” in the 28-cover restaurant with a chef’s table and roof terrace. Previously head chef at Adam’s in Birmingham and development chef for Sat Bains, Tom Shepherd opened quite literally upstairs from his father’s jewellery shop.

Summary

Located on the first-floor of his father’s jewellery shop, this October 2021 newcomer has 28 covers and incorporates a chef’s table, bar and roof terrace. The eponymous chef has a CV incorporating Adam’s in Birmingham and working as development chef for St Bains, and he will present a five-course tasting menu (£62) and a seven-course version (£77), as well as a three-course lunch menu.

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25 Bore Street, Lichfield, WS13 6NA

Upstairs by Tom Shepherd Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Upstairs by Tom Shepherd Restaurant in WS13, Lichfield by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Upstairs by Tom Shepherd restaurant.
Hazel R
This gem, above a Jewellery shop in the cen...
Reviewed 6 months, 13 days ago

"This gem, above a Jewellery shop in the centre of Lichfield has a stylish albeit relaxed atmosphere with friendly and faultless service. The 7 course tasting menu is for the most part impressive with decent portion sizes for a hungry diner . However, despite the hype ,the banana dessert from Great British Menu 2023 ( No Ordinary Schoolboy) was far too sweet and underwhelming . The banana mousse and ice cream were virtually the same flavour. Handbags get their own little stool, complete with zig-zag logo, which is a nice touch. Plan at least 6 months ahead and relish the anticipation ."

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Simon M
This is a small restaurant with a great atm...
Reviewed 9 months, 25 days ago

"This is a small restaurant with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was generally very good, just a shame the monkfish and the deer were a touch over cooked. Definitely worth a visit"

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Prices

  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 108.00 Always available 3
Menu2 68.00 Lunch only  
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £40.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 12.50%
25 Bore Street, Lichfield, WS13 6NA
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday6:30 am‑9 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm
Friday12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm
SundayCLOSED

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