Review on The Bartons Arms

A palatial Birmingham landmark and one of the most spectacular examples of grandiose pub architecture in the land, the Bartons Arms was built in 1901 and for years had a strong association with the Aston Hippodrome (once the Midlands' prime variety venue). In its hey-day the pub was surrounded by Victorian terraces and barrel-stillaging areas; times have changed, but it still boasts many fine features notably its neo-Jacobean clock tower, stained glass windows, decorative fireplaces, snob screens and fabulous wall-to-wall Minton Hollins tiles.

Following a period in the doldrums, it was bought by Oakham Ales in 2002 and is now enjoying a real renaissance. Given the staunchly English setting, it may come as a surprise to find that Thai food is now the order of the day for anyone who wants to eat. One-dish meals are just the ticket at lunchtime, and the full 60-dish menu covers all the bases from soups, salads and stir-fries to curries and noodles. To finish try the deep-fried tempura ice cream in pastry with blueberry syrup. There are Oakham real ales and guest brews on tap, plus a mind-blowing line-up of bottled beers from around the globe and a decent choice of wines.

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Cuisine

Thai

Restaurant Opening Times

Lunch: 12.00 - 2.30pm
Dinner: 5.30 - 10.30pm (9.30pm Sun)

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card

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Facilities at The Bartons Arms

  • Private parties
  • Vegetarian menu
  • Family Friendly

Address

The Bartons Arms
144 High Street
Aston
Birmingham
West Midlands
B6 4UP

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The Bartons Arms Sample Menu

SAMPLE MENU

STARTERS

1. Bartons Arms Platter for 2 to share £12.30
Duck spring rolls, Honey spare ribs, Crispy chicken wings and Tempura king prawns, served with a selection of dips

2.Vegetarian platter for two to share £10.70
Sweetcorn croquettes, Sesame mushroom toast, Tempura vegetables and Spring rolls, served with a selection of dips

3. Prawn Crackers £2.85
Thai-style spicy crackers served with a sweet chilli dip

4. Thai Fries £3.75
Spicy potato wedges served with a sweet chilli dip

5. Crispy Chicken Wings £5.80
Served with a sweet chilli dip

6. Tempura King Prawns £6.50
Served with a sweet chilli dip

7. Honey Spare Ribs £6.20
Grilled pork ribs seasoned with Thai spices and honey

8. Spring Rolls £5.20
Served with a plum sauce

9. Chicken Satay £5.95
Marinated chicken on bamboo skewers, grilled,
served with a rich peanut sauce

10. Crispy Squid £6.40
Served with a sweet chilli dip

11. Sesame Mushroom Toast £5.40
Served with a sweet chilli dip

12. Tempura Vegetables £5.40
Served with a sweet chilli dip

13. Sweetcorn Croquettes £5.40
Spicy, seasoned, sweetcorn cakes, deep fried, served with a sweet chilli dip

14. Tod Mun Seafood £6.50
Spicy patties made with prawns, fish, red curry paste and kaffir lime leaves, served with a peanut and cucumber chilli dip

15. Duck spring rolls £6.20
Duck with vermicelli, carrot and mushrooms, wrapped in Thai pastry, deep-fried, served with a plum sauce

SOUPS & SALADS
16. Tom Kha with chicken or vegetables £5.95 or king prawns £6.95
Spicy galangal coconut milk soup with mushrooms, lemon grass and chillies

17. Tom yum with chicken or vegetables £5.95. or king prawns £6.95
Spicy lemon grass soup with mushrooms, galangal and chillies

18. Grilled Spicy Beef £9.95
Slices of grilled beef, tossed with chilli-lime dressing and cucumber

19. Seafood Salad £10.95
King prawns, squid and mussels tossed in lime juice, crushed chillies and fresh Thai herbs

20. Pla goong £10.95
Lightly cooked prawns tossed with Thai yum dressing, roasted chillies, lemon grass, lime juice and fresh herbs

21. Larb gai £9.95
Finely chopped chicken tossed in coriander, fresh herbs and chilli in spicy yum dressing, sprinkled with toasted ground rice

22. Papaya salad £9.50
A fresh and spicy salad of shredded papaya, peanuts, carrots, tomatoes and fine beans pounded with a pestle and mortar with lime, garlic, chilli and palm sugar

MAIN DISHES

23. Green Curry with chicken, beef, pork or vegetables £9.95 or king prawn £11.45 Green chilli curry, aubergine, sweet basil and bamboo shoots

24. Yellow curry with chicken, beef, pork or vegetables £9.95 or king prawns £11.45 Sun-dried chilli curry with turmeric, potatoes and onions

25. Panang curry with chicken, beef, pork or vegetables £10.95 or king prawns £12.45 A dry, spiced curry with kaffir lime leaves

26. Massaman curry with thick cuts of beef or lamb £10.95 A slow-cooked curry with tamarind, potatoes, onions and roasted peanuts

27. Roast duck curry £11.95 Red curry with pineapple and tomatoes

28. Red curry with chicken, beef, pork or vegetables £9.95 or king prawns £11.45 Coconut milk curry with red chillies, spices and bamboo shoots

Seafood

29. Sizzling seafood £13.90 king prawns, squid and mussels fried with lesser ginger, garlic, chillies and sweet basil, served sizzling on a hot plate

30. Tangy sea bass £14.50 Shallow-fried fillet of sea bass with tamarind, pineapple, peppers and onions

31. Black peppered salmon £13.90 Shallow-fried salmon flavoured with garlic, peppers, onions and black pepper sauce

32. Spicy king prawns £13.90 King prawns fried with fine beans, kaffir lime leaves and caramelised chillies

33. Scallops and king prawns £14.50 pan-fried with mushrooms and garlic

34. Chu-chi salmon £13.90 pan-fried fillet of salmon, basted with chu-chi curry sauce and kaffir lime leaves

35.Sea bass pad king £14.50
Shallow-fried fillet of sea bass basted with a flavourful jus, yellow bean sauce, ginger, fresh chillies, celery, onions and spring onions

WOK

36. Crispy chilli beef £9.95 wok-fried in an aromatic sun-dried chilli sauce and rice wine

37. Sweet and sour with chicken, beef, pork or vegetables £9.95 or king prawns £11.90 Stir-fried with cucumber and tomatoes in a tangy, fruity sauce

38. Chilli and Thai basil with chicken, beef, pork, vegetables £9.95 or King prawns £11.90 Fried with crushed chillies, garlic and holy basil

39. Sizzling beef £11.95 Beef marinated in soy bean sauce, stir-fired with onion, peppers, tomatoes and brady sauce, served sizzling on a hotplate

40. Spicy chicken £9.95 Chicken fried with garlic, chillies, green beans and sweet basil

41. Duck with crispy holy basil £14.50 Wok-fried duck in sauce, topped with crispy holy basil

42. Chicken cashew £9.95 Chicken slices fried in a flaming wok with cashew and spring onions

43. Tamarind duck £14.50 Crispy roast duck basted in tamarind sauce, topped with crispy-fried shallots

44. Black peppered duck £14.50 Shallow-fried duck flavoured with garlic, peppers, onions and black pepper sauce

GRILLS

45. Gai Yang £13.95 Chicken marinated with garlic and coriander, grilled and served with a sweet chilli sauce

46. Grilled Neck of Pork £12.95 Char-grilled tender cuts of marinated pork with tamarind and palm sugar sauce

47. Nua Yang £14.95 Char-grilled marinated sirloin steak with mixed vegetables and a spicy dip

Noodles and Rice – Complete Dishes

48. Keemao Noodles with chicken, beef, pork, or vegetables £9.95 or king prawns £11.20 Spicy noodles with crushed garlic, chillies and Thai holy basil

49. Pad Thai with chicken, beef, pork or vegetables £9.95 or king prawns £11.20 Rice noodles fried in a tamarind sauce with egg, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts

50. Pad Si Iew with chicken, beef, pork or vegetables £9.95 or king prawns £11.20 Rice noodles fried with a smoky soy sauce, egg and spring greens

51. Noodles with roast pork £9.95
Stir-fried noodles with slices of roast pork, egg, spring onions and bean sprouts tossed in sesame oil and soy sauce

52. Oaka fried rice with chicken, beef, pork or
vegetables £9.95 or king prawns £11.20 Thai-style fried rice with superior dark soy sauce, egg, fresh chillies, onions and tomatoes

53. Kra Prao Rice with chicken, beef, pork or vegetables £10.20 or king prawns £11.20 Spicy fried rice with crushed garlic and holy basil, topped with a crispy fried egg

Vegetables

54. Tofu and Pak Choi £7.95 Tofu fried with pak chooi in your choice of oyster sauce or sauce

55. Mixed Vegetables £7.95 Mixed vegetables fried with garlic in your choice of oyster sauce or vegetarian sauce

56. Broccoli and shiitake mushrooms £7.95 Stir-fried broccoli, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, onions and peppers in a choice of oyster sauce or vegetarian sauce

SIDE ORDERS

57. Steamed Rice £3.20 Steamed Thai jasmine fragrant rice

58. Egg Fried Rice £3.60 Thai jasmine fragrant rice fried with egg and light soy sauce

59. Coconut Rice £3.60 Thai jasmine fragrant rice steamed with coconut milk

60. Sticky Rice £3.60 Steamed glutinous rice

61. Pad Noodles £5.95 Fine noodles fried with spring onions and bean sprouts, tossed in sesame and soy sauce

DESSERTS

Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake £5.65
Two layered chocolate sponge filled & covered with chocolate fudge icing, served warm with vanilla ice cream

Banana Fritters £5.75
Served with vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream

Tempura Ice Cream £5.75
Deep-fried vanilla ice cream wrapped in pastry, warm on the outside and cold on the inside, served with blueberry sauce

Ice Cream £5.65
Vanilla or coconut ice cream topped with whipped cream

Vanilla Panna Cotta[dishtitle] £5.85
A smooth, luxurious dessert of sweetened cream with vanilla

[dishtitle]Baked Cheesecake £5.75
Three mini cheesecakes, lemon, strawberry and chocolate

Gluten-Free Vanilla Cheesecake £5.75
Baked vanilla flavoured cheesecake, in a hand-spun honey granola cookie crust case

Vegan & Gluten-Free Chocolate and Coconut Tart £5.75
A date and mixed nut case with a chocolate and coconut filling

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

The Bartons Arms Christmas Menu

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