Savour the flavours and the tastes of Tamworth
Tamworth isn't just steeped in Anglo-Saxon history and crowned by a famous castle - it also boasts a vibrant food and drink scene. Riverside pub gardens, quirky coffee houses, artisan bakeries, award-winning real ale, and other delicious surprises are just waiting to be discovered.
Food in Tamworth starts in the fields, orchards, and dairies that dot the landscape. The region is proud of its local produce and is surrounded by an abundance of farm shops selling everything from just-laid eggs and grass-fed meats to artisan cheeses and jams bursting with flavour.
Restaurants
From Indian and Thai to Mediterranean and classic British, Tamworth’s restaurants reflect its cultural variety and love for good food, with varied types of cuisine on offer.
Elegant yet relaxed, Christopher’s is one of Tamworth’s best-loved restaurants. Expect beautifully presented dishes, seasonal ingredients, and a menu that balances creativity with comfort.
Bringing a slice of Italy to Tamworth, Portobello offers authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. It’s a go-to for pasta lovers, pizza fans, and romantics alike.
For those craving something bold and hearty, The Woodshed Burger Co delivers towering burgers, loaded fries, and a cool, laid-back vibe.
Pubs
Tamworth’s pubs & real ale scene lie at the heart of its hospitality, with cosy locals and CAMRA award-winning brews around every corner.
The Tamworth Tap is a regular CAMRA award winner and 2026 is no different, it is a real ale lover’s dream, with its warm welcome, superb beer garden and ever-changing line-up of real ales.
2026 also sees a further three Tamworth Pubs in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, The Old Bank House, The King’s Ditch and The Sir Robert Peel.
The Moat House, the perfect period location for those looking for a great pub experience with a river setting.
For pubs with great ambience and superb food, look no further than The Globe Inn a friendly, bustling pub with great atmosphere, and live sports events or The Tamworth Arms offering an Indian fusion mix to its menu in relaxed surroundings.
Clubs & Activity Bars
Tamworth also has a variety of late-night venues which appeal particularly to the under 25 crowd, energetic, social and trend-conscious wanting to socialise, dance, be entertained and create memories.
Castle Sports Lounge offers a great vibe for those seeking an interactive experience if you like pool, snooker and darts.
Cafés and tearooms
Need a midday pick-me-up, a cosy place to chat, an indulgent afternoon tea or a wholesome start to your day the Tamworth way, treat yourself at one of the many cafés, tea rooms, and coffee shops. There is no shortage of classic fry-ups, eggs any way, pancakes, veggie options, delicate sandwiches, homemade scones with clotted cream, or locally baked cakes.
Tudor House offers a warm welcome and hearty portions, all freshly cooked in a period setting.
Roasters, a firm favourite with the locals, well known for its full English and freshly cooked pork served in delicious rolls with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce.
Sticky Fingers serves up indulgent, comfort food in a cosy setting. Famed for its home-made indulgent flavours of ice-cream/gelato, perfect on a warm, summers day.
Bake180 Coffee Shop is a haven for coffee lovers and sweet treat fans. Their cupcakes and brownies are the stuff of local legend.
Sandwiches and takeaways
Packed itinerary and no time to stop? Tamworth has plenty of options for quick, delicious food when you’re on the move. Sandwich shops, bakeries & takeaways serve up crusty rolls, sausage baps, filled baguettes,
There is a plethora of food on the go at Bird’s Bakery and Greggs, the latest in fresh daily take outs, is Baguette offering imaginative filled baguettes and you won’t find better value.
For takeaways and fast food, when the sun goes down, the air is thick with the aromas hanging in the air from a cornucopia of diverse and tempting food choices in Tamworth from fish and chips, curry, Chinese, flame-grilled kebabs, pizza, burgers and so much more, the abundance and variety is plentiful.
