I love the sound of the word ‘brasserie’, even the way the word rolls off the tongue feels magical.
Based in the cathedral city of Lichfield, Larder Brasserie & Grill is a Michelin rated eatery tucked away on Bore Street. As Lichfield was named one of the happiest places to live in the Midlands in a Rightmove study - it was only beaten into second place by Leamington Spa - I had high hopes of happy vibes from the restaurant.
We were walk-ins, meaning reservations are not required.
Dark wood including a floor-to-ceiling wine wall gives rise to a cosy, warm atmosphere perfect for a spot of autumnal dining.
Open since 2018, Larder underwent a refresh in the summer of 2025. Today it offers various dining options including à la carte and fixed price menu. The prices are excellent, it costs a very reasonable £24.50 for two courses or £27.50 for 3 courses if you’re in a demolishing mood.
Whenever I’m out for reviewing, my dining partner and I try to get different items from different menus, so we’re hitting a wider range of dishes to write about.
I dined from the set price menu and had a main of chicken schnitzel on a bed of confit garlic mash. I love garlic, the punchier the better and the garlic presence in this dish was on the right side of lip-smackingly good. It was comforting and filling, exactly what I needed ahead of a long walk around Lichfield. The sauerkraut was a nice touch while capers and pickled onions brought tang to the table.
Dining partner had pork ribeye which came with chimichurri. Pork was perfectly cooked and the dish presentation looked impressive, with a chunky cheese croquette cut on the diagonal. Perhaps the sweetcorn would have been better served as separate kernels, as the attached core was fibrous and a little difficult to chew through.
My final course was a cheeseboard filled with delicious cheeses.
Two of my favourites included Kidderton Ash, an unassuming goat cheese which doesn’t really taste like goat cheese. It was delectably creamy yet refreshing and the ash coating gave it a bit of ‘va-va-voom’.
For me, Buxton Blue was the star of the show. Think of it as a tanned (it is russet coloured) distant cousin to a regular Stilton, with savoury hints of onion and nuts humming in the background.
Also on the board was Tunworth, with distinct notes of mushroom and funk. Served with crackers and chutney, this cheeseboard from Larder is one of my favourite curations this year.
The service was great and the atmosphere buzzy without being loud. The restaurant, much like the city of Lichfield, certainly felt like a happy place to be, and I cannot wait to visit again.
What we ate at Larder Lichfield
Old Fashioned cocktail £11
Black Sheep ale (pint) £7
Fixed price 2 course £24.50
Pork Ribeye £24
Total £66.50 (not including service charge)
Location: Larder, 17 Bore Street, Lichfield WS13 6LZ
1. Larder Brasserie & Grill Lichfield
Wine fans will no doubt appreciate the curation of tasty tipples showcased on the ground floor of the restaurant. | Ria Ghei
2. Larder Brasserie & Grill Lichfield
My cheeseboard was a celebration of fabulous autumnal flavours, I loved the quince chutney. | Ria Ghei
3. Larder Brasserie & Grill Lichfield
Chicken schnitzel on a bed of confit garlic was hearty and flavoursome, the portion a really generous size. | Ria Ghei
