"You Choose" — BA-HA

Venue: BA-HA at Churchills, Mailbox, B1 1RL; Facebook
Choice: Nott wings (£6) Chooser: Frankie, Founder

After a year of pop-ups and kitchen takeovers, Frankie and Becky, the ever so smiley team behind BA-HA, have got themselves some permanent digs. Just the second fully vegan hangout in the city centre, their new des res is Churchills — the wine-slash-gin-slash-bubbly bar at the Mailbox — and BA-HA's intro into the canalside spot feels like a Big Foot sort of step for Brum bringing veganism into the mainstream. But is the food any good? Get three small plates for £15, including dishes like the team's moreish take on meatballs, and our pick, BA-HA's Nott wings. Crispy, battered cauliflower is smothered in Frank's Hot Sauce and topped off with black sesame seeds and spring onions  — a seriously satisfying, flavour-filled plate of food. Oh, and for dipping purposes, it's all about the homemade garlic and chive mayo. The bish and chips (£13) is a popular main, made with banana blossom and served up with pea puree and tartare sauce. Though full of texture, a bit more seasoning and punch in the tartare would have elevated this dish for us. And full disclosure — we had basically just smashed a bottle of Frank's finest (see Nott wings above), so our palates were somewhat compromised. Either way, whether you're a hardened meat eater, favour fish or have been plant-based waaaaaay before it became fashionable, give Frankie and Becky's passion project a thorough trying. In addition to the small and large plates, they do brunch until 3pm and you can make it a bubbly bottomless one any day you like. How very civilised. Book by emailing bahavegan@outlook.com. Menu