Larder Brasserie & Grill

The story

Larder Brasserie & Grill: Award-Winning Modern British Dining in Lichfield

The kitchen and its foundation

Larder Brasserie & Grill sits on Bore Street in Lichfield, where owner Luke James transformed a vacant photographic studio into a family-run Modern British restaurant in 2018. Head Chef Alex Wickham brings extensive fine dining progression to the brigade, blending familiar comfort food with contemporary plating techniques. He sources meat from trusted regional butchers and builds menus around seasonal availability rather than rigid tradition. A seven-course tasting menu runs alongside everyday grill favourites, showing how the kitchen balances ambition with approachable cooking.

Seasonal plates and grilled staples

The menu leans toward honest ingredients prepared over high heat, which explains why the kitchen remains a steady destination for steak lovers in the county. Regular offerings include a prime beef burger and small plates designed to pair easily with drinks. Seasonal highlights shift with the calendar, featuring dishes like sea bream with pickled fennel cauliflower or roasted turkey served with chestnut sprouts. Dessert rotations keep the finish light, often highlighting chocolate cremeux with golden raisin ice cream or apple blackberry crumble.

The dining room and local standing

Soft lighting and comfortable seating fill the main dining area, which faces the active kitchen floor. This layout suits the restaurant’s casual brasserie identity, drawing both locals and visitors from the nearby Garrick Theatre. Steady culinary standards secured the venue its first AA Rosette in 2019 and a Michelin Guide listing shortly after. Those recognitions validate the team’s commitment to straightforward service and dependable Modern British cooking.