Upstairs by Tom Shepherd

For Restaurant of the Year, West Midlands 2026

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Upstairs by Tom Shepherd is an independently owned Michelin-starred restaurant in central Lichfield. Chef patron Tom Shepherd serves contemporary British tasting menus rooted in flavour, seasonality and exceptional produce. The restaurant became the first in Staffordshire to receive a Michelin star and has retained the award through 2026. Its intimate dining room has also received multiple AA Rosettes and national restaurant recognition.

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