Back in 1905, Tom Robinson opened T.J. Robinson Butchers in Wolverhampton. While Seats at Robinsons remains in the hands of the family, it offers a modern butchery-led take on dining.
In 2018, the family had the idea to add a few seats to their butchers shop so that they could cook and serve guests the meat they were already selling. A few years and a refurbishment later, Seats at Robinsons is a cosy, intimate bistro-style restaurant. The small, independent neighbourhood spot has gained national recognition, including by Good Food Guide for their Sunday roasts.
With meat being the star of the show here, the evening menu is dedicated to dry aged steaks, burgers and seasonal specials. Starters include 'nduja arancini with truffle mayo and aged parmesan; homemade pork scratchings with apple sauce and English mustard mayo; and pressed ham hock terrine with pickled courgettes and grilled sourdough. For mains, roast pork belly ragu is served with crispy Parmesan polenta and buttered kale; Shropshire lamb takes form as a mezze plate with tahini yogurt, feta and mint zhoung; and a spring vegetable pie is served with mustard mash and buttered cabbage.
The restaurant also serves breakfast, including a build-your-own breakfast sandwich, eggs benedict, brioche french toast and harissa sweet potato fritters. For lunch, larger plates include beef chilli tacos, turkish lamb flatbread, roast pork sandwich and bacon cheeseburger. Seats at Robinsons are well-known for their Sunday roasts which feature locally-sourced meat butchered in-house and served with yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, buttered green, braised red cabbage, chef’s gratin and gravy. The portions are generous and should you need more veggies or gravy, the staff will happily refill your plate for you.
For a hearty, comforting meal in a restaurant that feels like home, visit Seats at Robinsons.