Kickstart Spring In Style With Stunning Menu Options At Fairways Restaurant
With the new year out of the way and 2013 well underway, spring is almost upon us – it might not feel like it, with sub-zero temperatures and snow outstaying its welcome well into March, but we promise the warmer weather is nearly here.
With that in mind, the Fairways Restaurant is the perfect place for springtime dining. With a quiet and luxurious restaurant located between Birmingham and Coventry, and stunning views of the
1. Light Starters
We Recommend: Smoked Duck Salad
Served with an orange, pomegranate and honey dressing, our smoked duck salad is the perfect ‘light bite’ starter for the warmer weather with plenty of flavour and superbly prepared cuts of meat. A gourmet twist on a classic, our duck salad is bursting with loads of fresh flavours perfect for spring.
2. Fresh Main Courses
We Recommend: Thai Sea Bass
Our menu features loads of great roast classics, and some superb vegetarian options too, but our Thai sea bass is fresh, exciting and a great alternative choice to keep your taste buds on your toes. Served with a crab and ginger doughnut, parmentier potatoes and an amazing cucumber salsa, this dish is the perfect way to welcome in spring.
3. Delicious Desserts
We Recommend: Eton Mess
Ok, so it’s not quite summer but we Brits have a tendency to get extremely excited if the temperatures go anywhere near double figures, so why not indulge early and try our stunningly decadent Eton mess? Topped with a rich berry compote, sweet meringue and thick cream, it’s the perfect way to round off a meal – if you feel you can squeeze it in!
4. Refreshing Wines & Drinks
We Recommend: Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie
No good meal is complete without a great wine, and spring deserves its own special treatment when it comes to choosing one. Our Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie is a light, refreshing and universally complementary – a great choice for any virtually meal here at Fairways.
If we’ve whet your appetite sufficiently, and you want to enjoy our exquisitely prepared menu this spring then booking a table with us here at the Fairways Restaurant couldn’t be any easier – just call us on 02476 404040 to speak to one of our team and make your reservation.
How Choosing The Right Venue Can Make Or Break Any Business Event
Business conferences and events are all about creating the right impression – whether it’s to your fellow colleagues and employees, or to outside investors and business partners. While presentations, speeches and events are all really important, if the wrong impression is created or the atmosphere is not quite right, then no-one will be engaged – and the conference won’t be much of a success.
People often overlook just how important a venue can be to creating the perfect business event, but careful consideration needs to be taken to ensure the venue you choose suits all of your needs perfectly. Here are some venue aspects to consider before booking:
1. Where Is The Venue Located?
Location is incredibly key to any successful business conference or event – if anyone has difficulty getting to the venue, has to travel too far a distance or would simply be unable to get there then you’re not off to a good start. It’s best to choose a venue which has strong links to main roads and motorways, as well as airports for anyone who might be coming in from overseas.
With great M6, A45, NEC, train station and Birmingham International Airport connections our conferencing facilities here at the Windmill Village Hotel are ideally situated so that no matter where people might be travelling from and how they’re getting there, they’ll find access to our site incredibly simple.
2. How Big Are The Rooms & Suites?
This is also really vital – some hotels and venues that offer conferencing facilities have a strictly limited selection of rooms and suites available, leaving you having to either make compromises on your event or cut back on who will be able to attend to fit into smaller rooms.
Similarly, there’s no point in having to make do with a suite or room that’s simply far too large for the kind of conference or event you’re looking to put on – it creates entirely the wrong atmosphere and will blow a significant portion of your budget completely unnecessarily.
Choosing a venue, like the Windmill Village, with a variety of different rooms and suits from small conferencing rooms to large and extravagant event suites will give you the ideal level of choice so you can hold your event in a room that suites it perfectly and will be in line with your budget.
3. What Facilities Are Available On Site?
If a conference is scheduled to take several hours, or an event that perhaps runs over several days, then impeccable facilities are an absolute necessity. With everything from small refreshments, and buffets to banquets and hotel accommodation, we’ve got everything to ensure a flawless business event as well as positive impressions all round; conferences and events are not just about presentation, they’re about hospitality too.
To make an enquiry, just visit our conference & events page or call us direct on 02476 404040 to speak to one of our friendly and experienced team members.
Get Ready For Spring At The Cellar Bar With Light Bites & Classics
Spring is here! Well, almost. Temperatures have been hovering around the double figure mark, and the sunshine has definitely been making something of a more regular appearance in recent weeks. With the weather changing, so does your food choices for eating out – instead of needing hot, heart-warming home classics to stop you from freezing in the winter weather, the sunshine and warmth tends to lighter, fresher and cooler menu choices.
Here at the Cellar Bar, we have a great selection of simple, great, tasty food that’ll really help you get in the mood for spring – and if the weather takes a turn for the worse, then don’t worry as our selection of tasty bar classics will have you covered.
Great Light Menu Options
Our menu features a great selection of small starters, light bites and salads to keep your dining options nice and light for the warmer spring weather. Perfect for grabbing something quick before heading back outside to enjoy the warmth of spring, our range of classic, simple sandwiches include tuna mayo, home cooked home, our classic Windmill club, and a sumptuous mature cheddar cheese.
Fancy a salad? Why not try our classic Caesar salad, or our traditional Greek salad for a taste of the Mediterranean to go with the warmer weather.
Tasty Classics & Favourites
If light bites aren’t your thing, and you want something bigger and meatier to get your teeth stuck into this spring then our range of bar and grill classics will keep you satisfied with familiar food that you know you’ll love.
We have a range of burgers including our thick 6oz beef burger and chicken breast burger, all served with chunky chips and salad with the option to add mature cheddar cheese or bacon if you’re feeling particularly famished. Feeling extra hungry? Why not tackle our homemade fish and chips, 8 and 10oz steaks or honey roast ham for some bar classics with a bit more extra substance to them.
However you like your food in the spring, whether it’s light and fresh or big and substantial, you’ll love our menu options here at the Cellar Bar. We’re ideally located close to the NEC, between Birmingham and Coventry so finding us is easy. Booking a table is equally simple – just call us today on 02476 404 040 to make your reservation.
Celebrate In Luxury: The Ideal Choice For Your Special Occasion
If you’re planning celebrations for a special occasion, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or any event that’s special to you and you need a truly superb restaurant to make it perfect, then look no further than the Fairways Restaurant.
Our stunning menu, meticulously crafted by head chef Mick Lennon, boasts a fantastic variety of high-end cuisine with a wine list that complements our menu perfectly. Topped off with our restaurant’s picturesque location, we can help create the perfect setting for your celebrations as well as creating some memories in the process.
Perfectly Crafted Menu Options
Our menu boasts two key qualities that are vital for important events – impeccable quality and varied choice. With sumptuous starters including everything from smoked duck salad to butternut squash & chilli ravioli, your celebratory meal will get off to an impressive start. Mains include a stunning variety of exotic and classic dishes alike from the Thai sea bass to traditional rib-eye and sirloin steaks cooked to perfection.
You can then end your special meal with one of our delicious desserts with everything from Eton mess and strawberry & champagne jelly to a selection of cheeses and chutneys on offer.
Our superb menu, combined with our impeccable levels of service, idyllic location and stunning countryside views make us the ideal choice for any kind of celebration, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or engagement meal.
The Fairways Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in the West Midlands, and the perfect choice if you’re looking for a restaurant in Solihull to really make your celebrations special. To book a table, simply call us on 02476 404040 and one of our welcoming staff will help make all your arrangements.
Enjoy A Relaxing Spa Weekend At The Windmill Village Hotel
The stubborn winter weather is not budging one bit, and is outrageously ignoring the fact that Christmas, New Year and even Valentine’s Day are now out of the picture. Continuing to cloud our day to day lives with a grey, dreary undertone it’s no wonder that the gloominess of winter us sticking around that bit longer this year.
But thanks to our fantastic range of luxurious spa treatments and weekend getaways here at The Windmill Village Hotel, we can offer you the perfect way to beat the unwelcome winter blues once and for all.
Health Club Facilities
No good spa weekend would be complete without access to a state-of-the-art gym, swimming pool, sauna and other leisure club facilities. We are able to offer the latest in high end exercise equipment, including some cutting edge technology from MATRIX, as well as a 20-metre heated swimming pool to help you get the most out of your spa getaway. As with all good gyms, there’s relaxing reward at the end of your hard work with a sauna, steam room and sun beds so you can unwind after an intense workout.
Luxurious Spa Treatments
If ultimate relaxation and pampering is what you’re after with your weekend away, then our fantastic range of treatments are the perfect way to help you unwind. Our selection of fantastic treatments include luxury facials for both men and women, full body massages, luxury manicures and pedicures, eyebrow treatments and a range waxing treatments too.
All of our treatments are luxurious, relaxing and, best of all, affordable allowing you to experience a high quality weekend of pampering for less.
Great Range Of Packages
Whether you’re looking to come to the Windmill Village Hotel for a full day of pampering, a spa weekend getaway or a great deal for a hen party then we’ve got you covered. We have a superb range of packages to suit any kind of spa break that you might be planning – from a few hours to a full, indulgent weekend.
With luxurious spa facilities and a stunning choice of rooms, the Windmill Village is one of the most perfect hotels in Solihull for a relaxing weekend getaway. For more information on our facilities and packages, check out our spa page or call us on 02476 404040 to make a reservation.
Experience A Sumptuous British Classic This Weekend At The Cellar Bar
There’s no more perfect a way to end a long hard week at work, and to round of a relaxing weekend, than with some classic home comforts. Whether it’s your favourite meal, or just a simple cup of tea, it’s the ideal way to get rid of your stress and unwind.
But what if you could enjoy all of these luxuries with the only effort to make being picking up your knife and fork? With our superb range of Sunday lunch and bar grill menu options here at the Cellar Bar, we can offer you the best food and the most relaxing atmosphere to round off your weekend.
Fantastic Sunday Lunch Menu
At the end of a stressful week, using your last day of relaxation before you head off back to work to slave away in a hot, stuffy kitchen might not exactly sounds like your ideal day off. But of course, what is Sunday without the classic British Sunday roast?
Thanks to our fantastic Sunday lunch menu here at the Cellar Bar, you can have the best of both worlds – complete relaxation and your ideal delicious Sunday roast dinner cooked to perfection. We offer a range of superbly cooked meats, and a number of vegetarian options, as well as all the classic trimmings so you can well and truly indulge.
Variety Of Relaxing Dining Options
Perhaps Sunday roasts aren’t you thing – that doesn’t mean you should be excluded from the welcoming and relaxing atmosphere that we offer here at the Cellar Bar. We have a number of tasty options for those looking for a great weekend meal out, but who don’t quite fancy a full roast.
From steak and grill classics to burgers, as well as a great range of salads and sides for those after a lighter bite to eat, if you’re not a fan of the British classic then you’ll still find delicious food to enjoy in our relaxing atmosphere.
No matter what you’re Sunday dining preference might be, whether you prefer a sumptuous classic roast cooked to perfection or a delicious selection of classic grills and bar options, you’ll find the Cellar Bar a perfect choice for eating out in Coventry and the surrounding area. Check out our menu and give us a call on 02476 404 040 to book a table.
Beat The Winter Blues With Stunning Meals At Cellar Bar
Look out your window – it’s not a pretty sight, is it? Trees stripped bare, icy winds, dark clouds threatening rain and perhaps a bit of snow still carpeting your lawn. Weatherwise it’s a rather miserable affair, and it can have an effect on your mood too.
With the Christmas and new year period well and truly over, but the cold winter weather still firmly in full force it can be easy to settle for staying in, watching movie repeats on the TV and turning in for an early night.
Put down that remote, take off your Snuggie and get your coat because here at The Cellar Bar our warm, welcoming atmosphere will take you out of the cold and get you enjoying great food and drink that’s well worth braving the harsh weather for.
Relaxed Atmosphere
Whether you’re just popping in for a hot cup of coffee with some friends, or you’re in our dining area to try out our fantastic range of meals you’ll feel welcome here at The Cellar Bar.
Located close to the Windmill Village golf course and hotel, just between Birmingham and Coventry, you can enjoy a real home-from-home atmosphere. Our friendly staff are on hand to make you feel welcome as you watch some good TV on our plasma television screens or relish the idyllic countryside views of the golf course and surrounding area.
Mouth-Watering Menu
If there’s one thing that’s sure to give cold weather the boot it’s a tasty hot meal. Our fantastic bar menu includes some really classic snacks like our homemade chunky chips and sumptuous gourmet burgers, prime steaks and fresh salads.
Visiting us on a Sunday? Enjoy a real homely treat with our delicious Sunday dinner menu. There’s no need to brave the cold to hit the supermarket, before slaving away in the kitchen for hours – just pop on down to The Cellar Bar, stick your feet up and let us take care of the rest.
Whether you want a quick cup of tea or a full three course meal, you’re more than welcome here at The Cellar Bar. Why not check out our menu, and pay us a visit? You can book a table with us by calling 02476 404 040.
Put Your Feet Up This Weekend With The Fairways Restaurant
After a long hard week we all, in our own way, turn to our home comforts. Whether it’s a simple cup of tea and a digestive biscuit by the fire, or slaving away in the kitchen to create a perfect home cooked Sunday roast, we all love the classics.
But after a week at work, spending your last day off before the week starts again confined to the kitchen isn’t exactly a way to relax. Thanks to our fantastic Sunday lunch and carvery options here at Fairways, you can well and truly enjoy your weekend with nothing to do but sit back and enjoy the hard work of our superb team of chefs.
Delicious Sunday Lunch Carvery
Choice is vital to Sunday lunch – whether you want the classic beef roast, want to try something a bit different with some roast pork or want to sample our fantastic vegetarian options, then our varied menu can offer you your ideal Sunday lunch.
From fantastic set menu options to delicious hot and fresh carveries, you’ll find everything you could want for that ‘home from home’ perfection. Our experienced and well-travelled chef, Mick Lennon, has worked across the globe and has even been personal chef to King Hussein of Jordan – your Sunday roast is in safe hands at the Fairways Restaurant.
Perfect Location
Located close to Solihull and between Birmingham and Coventry, Fairways is in the perfect location for local residents and passing visitors alike to enjoy our high quality cuisine and Sunday roast classics.
We are ideally situated if you’ve visited an event at the NEC in Birmingham or have spent the day shopping at Touchwood in Solihull, and want some exceptional food to round off your day; don’t settle for cold sausage rolls or greasy chips, enjoy a quality meal and a great dining experience.
If you fancy truly relaxing this Sunday, and only worrying about eating our outstanding food rather than having to prepare and serve it as well, then check out our online menu. Booking a table could not be simpler – just call 02476 404040 to speak to our friendly team.
Need To Get Away This New Year? Enjoy A Relaxing Getaway At The Windmill Village
With the manic furore of the Christmas and new year period firmly out of the way, these next couple of months are the perfect opportunity to catch your breath and really relax. Treat yourself to a perfect getaway or long weekend break here at the Windmill Village, and well and truly unwind.
Idyllic Location
Situated perfectly between Coventry and Birmingham, and close to Solihull, the Windmill Village Hotel boasts stunning views of our 18-hole golf course and the surrounding countryside. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby cities, the hotel is well and truly a hidden gem of the West Midlands.
No matter if you’re local to the area or are just passing through to visit nearby cities and attractions, you’ll be able to find our luxurious hotel with ease.
Relaxing Leisure Spa
In addition to our 105 lavish and newly refurbished bedrooms, the Windmill also boasts a full 18-hole golf course, stunning leisure club and luxurious health & beauty spa.
Packed with state of the art gym equipment, a 20m heated indoor swimming pool, integrated spa, sauna, steam room and sun beds, this is the perfect place to relax and take away that new year stress.
Fantastic Dining Options
When you’re done relaxing at the spa or taking to the fairway for a game of golf, then the Windmill Village has a great range of dining options to suit a variety of tastes and preferences. If high end cuisine is your idea of heaven, then take a seat in the Fairways Restaurant. Boasting truly exquisite food with a rich and varied menu, it’s the definition of fine dining.
Or, for something a little more informal, try our delicious salads and grill menu options at the Cellar Bar. Choose from thick, tasty steaks and gourmet burgers if you’ve worked up an appetite or salads and sandwiches for something a bit lighter.
No matter what your idea of relaxation is, you’ll find the perfect way to unwind at the Windmill Village hotel. To book a luxurious room just call 024 76 40 40 today.
Three Reasons to Spend an Evening at the Cellar Bar
One good thing to come out of us all tightening our belts in recent years, has been a renewed appreciation for what there is to enjoy on our own doorsteps. We’ve come to appreciate that we can enjoy a weekend away without flying a million miles.
Nestled in the heart of the country, couched by Coventry and Birmingham, the Windmill Village hotel provides such a Launchpad to a weekend away that’s closer to home. The hotel is perfectly placed for visits to any of the surrounding attractions including the myriad shows and events to be found at the NEC throughout the year.
It’s not just about going out and about though. If you’re staying at the Windmill Village Hotel, or are just looking for a classy place to enjoy some good company: there are plenty of good reasons to spend an evening relaxing at their own Cellar Bar.
Here are just three of them:
Quality
The Cellar Bar has been newly refurbished as the restaurant for the Windmill Village. It offers a relaxed environment in which to enjoy high quality food and drinks. The newly refurbished interior offers a pleasing mix of traditional and contemporary details, offering an air of class without feeling old-fashioned or fussy.
Choice
The Cellar Bar offers a wide range of mouth-watering food prepared to the highest standards of quality. Not only that, there is a full cellar keeping the bar stocked with an assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The talented staff will be happy to serve you any range of wines or cocktails: there will always be something to complement your meal and your mood.
Location
Situated within the Windmill Village hotel, the Cellar Bar shares the hotel’s prime location as place to visit as part of a larger trip. After a hectic day at a big NEC show, why not head to the cellar bar for a relaxing drink and meal, and admire the view of the golf course in the warm, friendly atmosphere of the bar?
Whatever your plans, the Cellar Bar provides an ideal place to visit for a nice relaxing evening of good food, good drink and a good time.