Upstairs by Tom Shepherd Prices: Tasting Menu, Lunch and Wine

Q: How much does the Upstairs by Tom Shepherd menu cost?

The signature seven-course tasting menu at Upstairs by Tom Shepherd costs £135 (about US$180) per person, or £225 with the wine pairing. Lunch is £120 (£210 with wine), the cheaper way in. Prices are before service; with about 7.5% for service, dinner for two with wine comes to roughly £480.

Menus and prices

How much does the Upstairs by Tom Shepherd menu cost?

From £120 for the signature seven-course tasting menu at lunch to £135 for the signature seven-course tasting menu, per person in GBP, before service. The table adds the 7.5% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.

	Per person	With 7.5% service	For two	For two, with service
signature seven-course tasting menu7 courses	£135	£145	£270	£290
signature seven-course tasting menu with wine pairing	£225	£242	£450	£484
signature seven-course tasting menu at lunch7 courses	£120	£129	£240	£258
signature seven-course tasting menu at lunch with wine pairing	£210	£226	£420	£452

Every figure is for one guest and excludes service charge, which most UK restaurants add at 10–15% (12.5–15% in London). Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.

Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with Upstairs by Tom Shepherd before you book.

Spend less

What is the cheapest way to eat at Upstairs by Tom Shepherd?

The signature seven-course tasting menu at lunch, at £120 per person. That’s £15 less than the signature seven-course tasting menu.

signature seven-course tasting menu at lunch £120Lunch Wednesday to Saturday; same pairings as at dinner · £15 less than the signature seven-course tasting menu
The White Swan £69The cheapest one-star dinner menu in England, British

Booking

How to book at Upstairs by Tom Shepherd

Book online on OpenTable or by phone on +44 1543 268877, Tuesday to Friday 10am–3pm.

When tables are releasedOnline only, on OpenTable. The diary is open to the end of August 2027; after that each month opens on the 1st of the month eleven months before (September 2027 opens on 1 October).Going on a particular day? Pick it to see when bookings open for it.
Where to bookBook on OpenTable Or call +44 1543 268877, Tuesday to Friday 10am–3pm.
CancellationsA £35 deposit per person is taken when booking and comes off the bill. Cancel more than three days ahead for a refund (less a 75p fee per person); cancellations, fewer guests or no-shows within three days lose the deposit.
Groups and private eventsTables for up to six. The whole restaurant can be hired for up to 40 guests ([email protected]).

From Upstairs by Tom Shepherd’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.

Before you go

Dress code, children, how long it takes and opening hours at Upstairs by Tom Shepherd

What is the dress code at Upstairs by Tom Shepherd?

Smart casual is suggested, but jeans and a T-shirt are fine.

Can you take children to Upstairs by Tom Shepherd?

Children are welcome but have the tasting menu at full price. Babies and toddlers can't be accommodated.

How long does a meal at Upstairs by Tom Shepherd take?

About three hours.

When is Upstairs by Tom Shepherd open?

It's open Wednesday to Saturday, closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.

Mon–Tue closedWed–Sat 12:00–13:30, 18:30–20:30Sun closed

Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.

From Upstairs by Tom Shepherd’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.

At a glance

Upstairs by Tom Shepherd: stars, chef and address

How many Michelin stars does Upstairs by Tom Shepherd have?

One. Upstairs by Tom Shepherd holds one MICHELIN star, one of 165 one-star restaurants in the UK. It has held it every year since 2022.

Who is the chef at Upstairs by Tom Shepherd?

The head chef is Tom Shepherd.

Cuisine: Modern European
Where: Lichfield, Staffordshire · Lichfield · United Kingdom
Address: 25 Bore Street, Lichfield, WS13 6NAOpen in Google Maps
Dietary needs: Has a vegetarian tasting menu; Can cater for vegetarian dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Links: Restaurant’s website · MICHELIN Guide page

How it compares

Is Upstairs by Tom Shepherd expensive for a one-star restaurant?

Its £135 dinner menu is the 61st cheapest of the 123 one-star dinner menus in England with a published price. The middle price is £140, so it costs £5 less than a typical one.

Restaurant	Cuisine	Dinner	Lunch	Wine pairing
FIFTY TWOHarrogate, North Yorkshire	Modern European	£135	£75	£65
Lake Road KitchenAmbleside, Cumbria	Creative	£135	–	£100
QuilonWestminster	Indian	£135	£42	£72
SollipSouthwark	Creative	£135	£78	£87
Upstairs by Tom ShepherdLichfield, Staffordshire	Modern European	£135	£120	£90
Allium at Askham HallAskham, Cumbria	British	£140	–	£110
Evelyn's TableSoho	Modern European	£140	£95	£85
Forest SideGrasmere, Cumbria	British	£140	£65	–
JÖROSheffield	Modern European	£140	£75	–

All 172 starred restaurants in England, with prices

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