The choices locally are ever increasing for entertainment, eating out and partying.

Just look at what's on offer:

Chicago rocks at Christmas with buffets starting from £12.95, which include disco and dancing.

Bookings taken will attract free priority entry and dedicated service staff.

New Year's Eve party night is £40 including food and £15 for entry only to the party.

Lloyds No1 Bar is guaranteeing a white Christmas to Stourbridge with 'Instasnow'. With a rich menu with such offerings as venison casserole, roast chicken saddle and ice cream with honey and honeycomb form £12.50.

A True Joyeux Noel can be had at The French Connection, with three separate menus for lunch at £14.95, mid-week £19.95 or weekend dining at £25.00 all featuring the festive and truly Gaelic specialities this quaint restaurant is famed for.

With pheasant, trout, Scottish salmon and many other delicious choices, you know you are in for a gourmet treat.

Book now 01384 390940.

The Christmas fun at PizzaExpress is Italian Style with diners receiving a 'festive fun' party bag of party games which Italians traditionally play at the dinner table.

With a three course meal for £14.95 with Caesar salad, lasagne, classico diavolo pizza, crema di ameretto and festive glory, along with many great choices.

The Toad offers party feast, party fiesta, party carnival or party finale which are various buffets to share with such tasty nibbles as paninis, dippers, duck spring rolls starting from £5.95 with Christmas eve and New Year's Eve Party nights ticket only at £3.

Most Venues are taking bookings now and many need a deposit to secure your party call soon or miss out!

Reservations hotlines

Chicago 01384 444535

Lloyds No1 Bar - See Bookings Co-ordinator

PizzaExpress 01384 379358

The Toad 01384 378419

The French Connection 01384 390940.