Birmingham Branch Real Ale Pubs and Clubs that are Dog Friendly

• Birmingham
  • 1000 Trades ku.gro.sedart0001@ofni(0121) 233 6293 16 Frederick Street Birmingham B1 3HE

    Bare boards and brickwork bar with two distinct areas. The front and bar area offers a small number of tables around an open fire, while the raised rear section has booth style seating for eating and drinking. Up to four cask beers are served, generally from small local and regional breweries along with four keg lines for craft beers. The food is upmarket and from guest chefs and pop-ups. Recent offerings have included POSH hot sandwiches from local chef Dan Lee who was champion of Masterchef: The Professionals in 2021, Pan Asian street food, and Caribbean fusion. Sunday lunches are popular and booking is advised. The upstairs room hosts a variety of events including open mic, theatre and themed music nights. It is available to hire for functions. The pin badge wall downstairs honours this 19th century building's history. Card payment only.

  • Anchor moc.htebgidrohcnaeht@nailuj(0121) 622 4516 308 Bradford Street Birmingham B5 6ET

    A Grade II listed building, on CAMRA's national historic inventory. The multi-room pub serves up to four hand-pulled ales and one key-keg ale at any one time. Supports local breweries. Can get very busy when Birmingham City are playing at home. Dog-friendly with free treats. Halves marked up above pro-rata. Card-carrying CAMRA members receive 25p off a pint of cask.

  • Aston Tavern ku.oc.nrevatnotsa@ofni(0121) 328 0095 Aston Hall Road Birmingham B6 6LA

    Large Victorian styled pub, fully restored with various sofas, antique clocks and paintings on the wall. Victorian themed teas are served. Only open weekdays and when Aston Villa are playing at home. Door may be locked, in which case ring bell for entry. The pub dog doesn't like men. Not a pub on matchdays as entrance is £3 for adults, no charge for minors.

  • Attic Brew Co moc.ocwerbcitta@reeb(0121) 824 9900 29B Mary Vale Road Birmingham B30 2DA

    On-site taproom for Attic Brewery, founded in 2018. A large industrial unit with plenty of seating indoors and out, but can get busy at weekends. In 2023, they started brewing cask beer and up to three handpumps are available. This is complemented by a wall of keg fonts featuring their own and guest beers. Card payment only. Street food vendor changes weekly (usually only available Fri and Sat).

  • Bear & Staff (0121) 471 4207 861 Bristol Road Birmingham B29 6ND

    Large roadhouse pub on the edge of the student area: Selly Oak. The pub is traditional and comfortable and the locals friendly. Beers are from the Marston's range and typical pub grub including roast dinners & puddings on offer.

  • Birmingham Brewing Company Taproom (0121) 724 0399 Unit 17 Stirchley Trading Estate, Hazelwell Road Birmingham B30 2PF

    Craft beer brewery and tap on Stirchley Trading Estate. The tap is open Thursday to Sunday, serving up to four cask beers and four kegs, including one low/no option. Also serves locally made ciders, as well as wines, spirits and soft drinks. Food is available at weekends from a changing lineup of street food vendors. A large outdoor seating area is available during summer months. All cask beer £4 on Sundays.

  • British Oak moc.liamg@kaohsitirbsgnikoob(0121) 758 5855 1364 Pershore Road Birmingham B30 2XS

    This fine example of a roadside 1920s-style alehouse has an historic interior and is rated at three stars on CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. The front bar can be very boisterous at times, with large screen for sports, while the rear rooms are more peaceful. Notice the fine wood panelling and superb fireplace in the rear bar. There is a large smoking area and a garden for alfresco eating in the summer months. Food comes from permanent kitchen residents Original Patty Men. Guest beer from nearby Birmingham Brewing Co.

  • Bull ku.oc.mahgnimribllubeht@ofnI(0121) 333 6757 1 Price Street Birmingham B4 6JU

    A quirky country style pub in the centre of Birmingham, near Aston University. This friendly staffed popular backstreet local is one of the oldest pubs in Birmingham and has a snug, comfortable and homely feel. Two distinct drinking areas surround a U-shaped bar with smaller back room for more privacy. A collection of 300 jugs adorns the ceiling, along with a number of old pictures and memorabilia. Small garden area at rear. Traditional, hearty pub food served. Guest beers change regularly. Nine en-suite letting bedrooms are available.

  • Bull's Head (0121) 486 2810 77 The Green Birmingham B38 8RU

    Large Marston's pub on the edge of the village green. The pub is a listed building, with a large function room with separate bar. Car parking is free for customers. Live sports shown, see website for details.

  • Canalside Cafe (0121) 248 7979 35 Worcester Bar, Gas Street Birmingham B1 2JU

    Adjacent to Gas Street Basin towpath, a major mooring point for canal boats. The pub is full of history and was the fictional home of the character Stan Harvey of Crossroads fame. It is a cosy, intimate pub, long and thin inside with a snug room at one end. Seating outside on the towpath provides a view of the basin and there is level access to the bar at the end.

  • Church ku.oc.qjhcruhceht@olleh07878 843703 22 Great Hampton Street Birmingham B18 6AQ

    Two room street corner pub with separate restaurant area and suntrap roof garden. Extensively refurbished in 2022 and now described as a pub and dining room. The main building has two rooms with a main bar and the other a snug for more relaxed drinking. Handy base from which to explore the Jewellery Quarter. High quality food menu available throughout the day. Card payment only.

  • Colmore ku.oc.pateromloc@ofni(0121) 238 1041 116 Colmore Row Birmingham B3 3BD

    City centre bar converted from a former bank in a Grade II listed building. Previous winner of CAMRA's Pub Design Awards. The large main bar combines plenty of leather and wood, with booth seating available. Toilets are downstairs, as is a pool table. As a Thornbridge tap, most beers are from their range, but they also serve beers from notable breweries from across the UK. Bottled and canned beers also available. Milanese-style pizzas are made on-site(with gluten-free and vegetarian options), as well as the usual bar snacks available.

  • Crane ku.oc.gnikeneerg@1871(0121) 742 3256 77 Cranes Park Road Birmingham B26 3SN

    A very large Hungry Horse family dinning pub.

  • Craven Arms moc.oohay@smranevarceht(0121) 269 4113 47 Upper Gough Street Birmingham B1 1JG

    This Grade II-listed early 19th-century former Holder's outlet, restored and refurbished in 2022 by Black Country Ales, sports an attractive blue-tiled exterior and a cosy one room interior. Handpulls take prominence on the bar and, in addition to three permanent Black Country beers, seven changing guest casks come from breweries across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Three changing craft keg lines. Cider available. Cobs, pork pies and sausage rolls are available at most times and a real fire may await when cold.

  • Fighting Cocks ku.oc.yelesomskcocgnithgifeht@yriuqne(0121) 449 0811 1 Saint Mary's Row Birmingham B13 8HW

    Large, traditional suburban pub in Moseley. Retains many of its original features including glass, windows and tiles. Mostly open plan with a number of segregate seating areas. See the display on the wall for how the pub would have originally looked.

    Beers from local brewer Birmingham Brewing Co and from St Austell, as well as a range of craft bottles and cans in the fridge. Discount of 20% off cask and craft on Tuesdays. CAMRA members get 20p off cask beer at all times. Flights of thirds are available but cost a fair bit more than ordering a pint. An extensive food menu is available with vegetarian and vegan options.

    A large beer garden is at the rear, perfect for rare sunny evenings. The pub is a keen support of local events. Was joint winner of Moseley in Bloom in 2023. A selection of board games are available to play.

  • Flapper ku.oc.reppalfeht@ofni(0121) 236 2421 Cambrian Wharf Birmingham B1 2NU

    Popular, music-centred pub alongside the canal and close to the NIA (Utilita Arena). The pub is useful for those attending shows at the arena and often has pre and post show events. Built in the 1950s, The Flapper was previously under threat from developers who wanted to close the pub and build housing in its place. At one point it was even closed long-term in an effort to prove the pub was unviable. But, following a failed planning appeal by the developers, the pub was reopened by staff in July 2021.

    One permanent beer is served with two rotating guest ales. With one of the largest beer gardens in Birmingham and a balcony overlooking the longboats in Cambrian Wharf, it is the ideal location for sunny afternoons. Thursday night is Quiz Night, with a £1 entry cost.

    The venue is card-payment only.

  • Fletchers ku.oc.efacnedragnehctik@srehctelf(0121) 443 4725 7A York Road Birmingham B14 7SA

    A bar, rather than pub, linked to Kitchen Garden. Single room with wooden floorboards & a part covered outside smoking area. Can be very busy during live events, be it cult favourites, tribute acts or comedians.

  • Garden House (0121) 454 8315 160 Hagley Road Birmingham B16 9NX

    Large Chef and Brewer pub that could easily be missed from the Hagley Road. The interior is very interesting, as it has both original and mock-Tudor wooden beams, fireplaces and ornaments from stone jars to brasses. This 'old world' style adds to the relaxed ambience. However while the interior is attractive, the pub is regularly busy with locals, businesspeople and passers by.

  • Glasshouse Tap moc.kooltuo@reebesuohssalg Unit 6B - Waterside Business Park Birmingham B30 3DR

    Brewery and tap for Glasshouse Brewery. Situated in an industrial estate alongside the canal, access is either from Pershore Road (and snake your way through the industrial estate) or from the path alongside the canal. Street food is usually available from changing vendors. Cask beer usually available alongside half a dozen of keg taps.

  • Golden Hind (0121) 356 6847 Kingstanding Road Birmingham B44 8JR

    2 Roomed pub with a small bar and large lounge, Pub serves 1 real ale – Greene King IPA. Bar has a dartboard.

  • Good Intent ku.tnetnidoogeht@tcatnoc(0121) 572 5788 32-33 Great Western Arcade Birmingham B2 5HU

    An up-market refurbishment in 2019 in the Great Western Arcade opposite Snow Hill station, the Good Intent is a "not-for-profit" pub operated by Craddocks Brewery. The management tell us "The aim of Craddock's Good Intent is to establish a bar in the heart of Birmingham and to donate all of its profits to charities and good causes.

    The pub has a ground floor bar with 6 handpumps serving rotating Craddocks Ales and Guest Ales from the Midlands Area alongside keg, wines, spirits and continental/craft beers. Sandwiches from nearby Anderson & Hill, a cheese specialist, are available on the bar. From there part of the upstairs cellar can be seen (they also have a cellar downstairs). Additional seating is available upstairs. Do not be alarmed by the frequent rumbling and slight vibration from below, it is only the trains going through Snow Hill Tunnel below the pub!

    Note, Craddocks beers are currently brewed by Birmingham Brewing Company.

  • Goose at the OVT ku.oc.sbupetagenots@kaOylleS.esooG(0121) 472 3186 561 Bristol Road Birmingham B29 6AF

    A popular pub with locals and students alike. It has an interesting exterior showing its frontage as the old Bournbrook Hotel and there is some nice tiles inside. The bar occupies a large area to the right as you enter and there is plenty of seating to the left. The Goose retains a sense of being a community pub and also a popular loud and bust student haunt. The OVT means 'Old Varsity Tavern'. Ale CLUB EVERY TUESDAY 2.25 a pint.

  • Great Stone (0121) 478 1254 158 Church Street Birmingham B31 2LU

    The Great Stone is in a quiet residential area of Northfield, right opposite the parish church. You could be convinced you were in a village! As it has been here for hundreds of years, it is a traditional pub with a fantastic beer garden. The pub is of an intimate size and there is good pub grub on offer. Quiz night every Tues 9pm.

  • Green Man moc.clpbm@701620nub(0121) 428 3581 2 High Street Birmingham B17 9NE

    A busy Mitchells and Butlers community pub furnished like other Ember Inns, offering reasonably priced food. Beer is priced competitively from the Ember portfolio. Regular quizes held on Wednesdays and Sundays. It is considered by some to be ideally placed for the start of a pub crawl at the beginning of the High Street.

  • Gunmakers Arms moc.smrasrekamnug@ofni(0121) 236 8486 92 Bath Street Birmingham B4 6HG

    The pub is a Regency period, Grade II listed building in the historic Gun Quarter. The tap house of Two Towers Brewery, which is located at the rear, sharing a courtyard drinking area. Brewery tours available by arrangement. Range of Two Towers ales available with occasional guest ales. It is a small, pleasant, back street pub just off the City’s inner ring road and a five minute walk from Snow Hill Station. There is one large bar at the front with snug seating areas and a smaller separate room at the rear. Regular events include a Student Night on Monday with a quiz, Open Mic on Wednesday, Karaoke on Saturday and live music on a Sunday.

    Thai food, cooked in the on-site kitchen, provides an affordable and enjoyable option for eating.

  • Harborne Club ku.oc.bulcenrobraheht@yraterces(0121) 427 1638 39 Albany Road Birmingham B17 9JX

    A gem of a club if you can find it! The Harborne Club, a private members club welcomes CAMRA members by signing the attendance book. Two well kept ales are available. A snooker room is upstairs. Worth noting that the club does not open until 5.30 on the evenings. Can show major sporting events.

  • Hare & Hounds ku.oc.htaehsgniksdnuohdnaerah@ofni(0121) 444 2081 106 High Street Birmingham B14 7JZ

    A Grade II listed building, which dates back to 1907, on the corner of High Street & York Street. Art Nouveau tiles on the walls of the York Road entrance and stairs. An L shaped bar greets you as you come in, with original mirrors behind the bar and parts of the bar itself. The atmosphere is relaxed and staff are very friendly. Two upstairs venue spaces are available for hire. There are regular live music nights spanning a wide range of tastes. A wall plaque commemorates UB40's first gig in 1979.

  • Head of Steam ku.oc.maetsfodaeheht@mahgnimrib.selas(0121) 643 6824 Somerset House, 36 Temple Street Birmingham B2 5DP

    The Birmingham edition of the Camerons' Head of Steam chain. It features a large and spacious interior, split across three levels, decorated in a steampunk style. An island bar occupies the centre of the middle level. Plenty of seating and booths for people to enjoy a wide variety of food and drinks. Seven handpulls showcase Camerons' own beers and offerings from local and national breweries. Keg lines include international beers such as Delirium and La Chouffe. Wide range of beers from around the world in bottles and cans.

  • Highbury ku.oc.liamtoh@buPyrubhgiH(0121) 472 8630 Dads Lane Birmingham B13 8PQ

    Community pub named for the nearby Highbury Hall. Family friendly with food available and live sports shown. Live music on regularly.

  • Hop & Scotch moc.murbhctocspoh@ofni(0121) 679 8807 9 Institute Road Birmingham B14 7EG

    Single room micropub situated just off the High Street. Local Pub of the Year 2023 and 2024. Serves five cask beers on handpump (four during the summer). Alongside this are a mixture of local and national craft beers, a real cider and European beers from 10 taps. Bottled and canned beers are available from the well-stocked fridge. Can get busy in the evenings. Food is crisps and nuts. Dog friendly and dog snacks available. Sister venue is a European beer bar just two doors down.

  • Hop Garden (0121) 427 7904 19 Metchley Lane Birmingham B17 0HT

    Craft beer-focused pub not far from the High Street. Serves five cask-conditioned beers alongside a range of craft beer on tap and traditional ciders. There is also a well-stocked fridge for cans and bottles. While seating in the main pub is limited, there is a large purpose-built outdoor seating area in their large garden that is available all year-round. Food is from an on-site pizza kitchen in the garden. Describes itself as very dog-friendly.

  • Indian Brewery Snowhill (0121) 296 9000 Arch 16, Queensway Arches, 214 Livery Street Birmingham B3 1EU

    Taphouse and restaurant for the nearby brewery on Mary Ann Street. Under the railway arches of Snow Hill Station. Serving up to 15 beers on cask and keg. Menu consists mainly of Indian street food. They also specialise in loaded 'fat naans'. Walk-ins possible, but booking is recommended.

  • Jewellers Arms ku.oc.selayrtnuockcalb@smrasrellewej(0121) 269 4110 23 Hockley Street Birmingham B18 6BW

    Large, open plan pub in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter. Acquired and refurbished by Black Country Ales in 2017. A central bar has up to 12 cask beers available from the parent brewery and guests. There is a smoking area and garden to the rear, with bench seating at the front of the pub. An open fire is lit in winter. Quiz and cheese nights are held monthly. Upstairs function room is available to hire. Cobs and snacks are available from the bar.

  • Junction ku.oc.enrobrahnoitcnujeht@yriuqne(0121) 428 2635 212 High Street Birmingham B17 9PT

    This distinctive Victorian building from 1904 dominates the High Street. Constantly changing beer range of up to six ales and quality food is served from an open plan kitchen to a separate dining area. Secluded beer garden at the rear. Quiz nights every Monday. The pubs original tiles can be viewed in the corridor leading to the toilets. Burger deal Thursdays, Sandwich deal 12-5pm Mon-Fri.

  • Malt House (0121) 633 4171 75 King Edward's Road Birmingham B1 2NX

    A former maltings, located in a picturesque canal-side setting next to the NIA (Utility Arena) in Brindley Place. Therefore, it can be busy when concerts and other events are on. The pub is large open plan, with bright, tasteful decor, with plenty of seating, including an upstairs area both inside and on a balcony outside. The food is typical pub grub. Alongside CAMRA discount, the pub offers discount to Blue Light personnel and the AA. Outside seating area due to be upgraded summer 2022.

  • New Inn (0121) 792 6027 74 Vivian Road Birmingham B17 0DJ

    A former Marston's pub reopened by Joule's in May 2024. A traditional street corner pub just off the Harborne High Street dating back to 1845.

    The pub is long and narrow with two distinct drinking areas. The main bar is situated to the right as you enter, but a separate bar in the room on the left is sometimes open. The left-hand room is mainly for diners.

    Four handpulls dispense Joule's beers, with three permanent and one rotating - often the seasonal Joule's offering.

  • Old Contemptibles (0121) 200 3310 176 Edmund Street Birmingham B3 2HB

    A Nicholsons pub very popular with office workers in central Birmingham. Handily located close to Snow Hill Station. A large, single wood-paneled room is divided into distinct drinking areas, with a cosy snug at the rear. A changing range of beers are served from seven hand pulls on the bar. The pub name derives from the British Expeditionary Force who fought in France in the First World War. Hearty food is available.

    Note: management policy is to display all pump clips regardless of availability.

  • Old Crown moc.nworcdloeht@xela(0121) 248 1368 188 High Street Birmingham B12 0LD

    Large, multi-room, timber-clad Grade I listed building, The Old Crown is reportedly not only Birmingham's oldest pub, but also it's oldest secular building. There is a large outside area with covered seating. Food offering throughout the week includes pub classics and sometime food pop-ups. Sunday lunches served.

  • Old Hare & Hounds ku.oc.snnirebme@landersdnuohdnaerahdloeht(0121) 457 9743 426 Lickey Road Birmingham B45 8UU

    A large one roomed Ember Inn pub situated at the foot of the Lickey Hills. Near to buses from the city centre, Halesowen, Bromsgrove and Redditch. There is a discount on the price of real ales on Mondays. The pub also has open fires in the winter. Good quality food is served daily. The pub also has a beer garden and a covered smoking area. Music quiz is on Wednesday nights & a general quiz is held Sunday nights. No alcohol until 11:30 on Saturday.

  • Old Joint Stock ku.oc.srelluf@kcotstniojdlo(0121) 200 1892 4 Temple Row West Birmingham B2 5NY

    Large Fullers owned pub, formerly The Old Joint Stock Bank, it is a Victorian Grade 2 listed building. Large central island bar, with impressive bar back, surrounded by comfortable seating. Regular and seasonal Fullers, Gales & Dark Star beers, with occasional guests. The theatre hosts many performances throughout the year and also local comedians and live jazz. Good quality food is served, with a changing menu. Card payment only.

  • Old Moseley Arms moc.liamg@smrayelesomdlo(0121) 440 1954 53 Tindal Street Birmingham B12 9QU

    An oasis in an otherwise cask ale desert. Two-roomed traditional pub with a central bar. The left-hand room, as you enter, has an 80 inch screen for sport, with a smaller TV above the bar in the right-hand room. No screens in the rear seating area, popular with diners. Also boasts a large, covered patio for warmer weather. Function room upstairs. A superb tandoori menu is served evenings and all day Sunday. Conveniently located for Edgbaston cricket ground.

  • Patrick Kavanagh bup.yelesomvaktap@ofni(0121) 449 5176 142 Trafalgar Road Birmingham B13 8BX

    Large pub just off the high street in Moseley. There are several hand pumps serving real ale. Large screen show sports. There is a beer garden to the rear of the pub. Food can be ordered from the pizza shop across the road to be delivered to the pub, when open.

  • Plough ku.oc.enrobrahhguolpeht@eciffo(0121) 427 3678 21 High Street Birmingham B17 9NT

    A food-led pub in the heart of Harborne. 2-4-1 pizzas all day Monday (not Bank Holiday), 2-4-1 burgers all day Tuesday. Sunday night is Quiz Night, starting at 7:30pm. Beer can be expensive compared to other local watering holes. Card payment only.

  • Post Office Vaults ku.oc.stluaveciffotsop@netxis(0121) 643 7354 84 New Street Birmingham B2 4BA

    A subterranean pub, situated close to New Street Station and accessed by a single red door on New Street near Victoria Square or from the rear on Pinfold Street. They serve six real ales, a selection of ciders, a large selection of foreign bottled beers, and a range of cans and bottles. A destination pub for foreign beer enthusiasts. Food isn't served but customers are welcome to bring their own. Cutlery can be provided. There is free to play bar billiards.

  • Prince of Wales moc.liamg@selawfoecnirpstneve(0121) 449 5658 118 Alcester Road Birmingham B13 8EE

    Victorian pub that was sympathetically refurbished in April 2023. The pub is comprised of several drinking areas. The front entrance from the street opens to a main bar area with table seating, a mixture of wooden and tiled flooring, and (original?) leaded glass windows. There are two screens that show live sport. In the rear of the pub are two smaller drinking areas, both with leather seating around the length of each. All three rooms contain real fires for keeping warm in the winter.

    The rear passageway is decorated using traditional tiling and leads to an extensive beer garden, popular in the summer months and at weekends, complete with separate bar.

    Five handpumps serve cask beer, with Timothy Taylor's Landlord, Oakham Bishops Farewell and Wye Valley Butty Bach as regular beers.

  • Prince of Wales moc.liamg@acbselawfoecnirp07706 999113 84 Cambridge Street Birmingham B1 2NP

    A well-loved pub that continues to thrive after a sympathetic refurbishment by Black Country Ales in 2022. This single room pub is a welcome oasis for the community, close to Centenary Square, the ICC , NIA and the Rep Theatre. Expect the usual BCA beers plus up to seven guests and two real ciders. Freshly-made cobs and pasties are on offer. Bingo is every Monday and quiz night is Tuesday. There is an interesting display of old views of Birmingham plus a changing selection of artefacts from the museum.

  • Pure Craft Bar & Kitchen moc.srabtfarcerup@ofni(0121) 237 5666 30 Waterloo Street Birmingham B2 5TJ

    Purity Brewery's first outlet, set in a traditional building with an industrial interior in the centre of the Business District. The open and welcoming bar features Purity beers on cask and 14 keg lines, including some guests from smaller breweries. Basic seating in the main bar area and two smaller rooms downstairs. The latter two are available to book for functions. There is an emphasis on gourmet food and tables are available to book online. Can get busy with office crowd after work.

  • Queens Head ku.oc.mahgnimribdaehsneeuqeht@ofni(0121) 236 0345 28 Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6BJ

    Reopened as the Queens Head in 2022 (both in tribute to its former name and in honour of the Platinum Jubilee). Extensive work has been undertaken inside and out to give the pub the Davenport's feel. Cask ale not always available. Pump clips not turned around when beers unavailable.

    Food is served all day. An extensive menu has a good range of vegetarian options as well as pub classics. Afternoon Tea is availably by booking only.

  • Red Lion ku.oc.yelkcohnoildereht@ofnI(0121) 233 9144 95 Warstone Lane Birmingham B18 6NG

    Traditional two-roomed pub, bought by Joule's Brewery in 2024.

  • RedBeer'd reeb.dreebder@olleh 1891 Pershore Road Birmingham B30 3DJ

    Micropub in a converted shop, over two floors. Conveniently located for Kings Norton railway station. Serving two cask hand pulls and up to 8 keg taps. Beers are often from local breweries. They also serve up to four ciders or perries from Hogan's and Oliver's.

    Comfier seating is available on the ground floor, while upstairs are chairs and barrels. Toilet is located upstairs. Dogs welcome and encouraged. Third and half pints available. Card payment only. Drinkers can bring outside food.

  • Rock & Roll Brewhouse 07969 759649 19 Hall Street Birmingham B18 6BS

    A quirky brewery taproom well worth checking out on the first floor above the brewery, in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter. Three real ales are available, all brewed on-site and vegan. There is a focus on a love of music, with memorabilia adorning the walls, books available to read and live music at the weekends. When live music isn't being performed a set list of vinyls are played, often themed around music news that week. Check social media for details. Can get busy when bands are playing. Last orders are 30 minutes before closing time (which is strictly adhered to!).

  • Roebuck (0121) 233 3666 16 Church Street Birmingham B3 2NP

    Busy city centre Fullers bar, situated close to St Philip's cathedral, recently (2021) reverting to more of a pub feel. Usually stocking three real ales. Craft beer also on tap, in Bottle & cans. Largely open plan with various alcoves. Private parties for up to 150 catered for.

  • Ruin moc.htebgidniureht@ofni(0121) 643 5811 92 Floodgate Street Birmingham B5 5SR

    The Ruin - a quirky take on an old pub building. Inspired by the DIY approach of some of Europe’s cooler cities and with a wide selection of keg, cask and bottle. Menu includes goulash, koftas and plenty of vegan and gluten free options. Roast dinners on Sundays. Regular food pop-ups.

  • Sacks Of Potatoes (0121) 503 5811 10 Gosta Green Birmingham B4 7ER

    A traditional lively pub set in the heart of the Aston University campus. The pub is popular with students and local office staff.

  • Saint Paul's House moc.esuohsluaptnias@ofni(0121) 272 0999 15-20 Saint Paul's Square Birmingham B3 1QU

    This is a hotel bar and restaurant which has one large, welcoming room separated into several areas with quite background music playing. Lots of comfy seating was available and there were plenty staff. Most of the space seems to be set up for dining rather than drinking. The is an outside area/beer garden which has comfortable, plush seating and a retractable canopy. A cocktail/spirits bar can also be found in the outside area.

  • Saltley Inn (0121) 327 1042 37 Washwood Heath Road Birmingham B8 1RS

    Friendly pub where all are welcome including children & dogs. Caters for parties & functions. 22 En-suite accommodation available.

  • Selly Park Tavern (0121) 472 4392 592 Pershore Road Birmingham B29 7HQ

    An Ember Inns redbricked pub dating to 1901, run by the same manager for over ten years whose clientele is varied. Although it is only a large one roomed pub there are smaller areas so you can still get privacy. There is an active bowling club and a skittle alley at the rear. Less than one mile from Edgbaston Cricket Ground, it is handy for visiting fans.

  • Shakespeare moc.sbupsnoslohcin@worremmuseraepsekahS(0121) 236 8702 31 Summer Row Birmingham B3 1JJ

    Victorian red-brick small city centre local, part of the Nicolson's brand, near the Jewellery Quarter. The traditional bar has a small hatch to serve the rear snug which has a wonderful 'old fashioned' feel. Regularly changing guest ales feature with a good selection of traditional pub food. Recently refurbished (summer 2022)

  • Shakespeare Inn (0121) 616 2196 Lower Temple Street Birmingham B2 4JD

    Nicholsons pub in the city centre, close to New Street station and the Metro. Impressive bar back with wood and glass. More relaxed seating at the rear, though there is strong emphasis on food and preference is given over to diners. Can get busy during evening & weekends. Outside seating is popular in decent weather.

  • Sheldon Marlborough Cricket Club moc.loa@bewccms(0121) 784 9191 Foliot Fields Birmingham B25 8RF

    Spacious Safe Family and pet friendly environment focused on the development and playing of Cricket with five senior teams and three junior teams playing at weekends and midweek. The club has a fun atmosphere and runs events for fundraising including Quiz nights, occasional Beer Festivals, and fun days.

  • Silhill Brewery Taproom 44 Bracebridge Street Birmingham B6 4PE

    Situated in an industrial estate in the Aston/Newtown area of the city, Silhill relocated here in 2024 from Catherine-de-Barnes. The brewery and tap are in a basic industrial unit with the brewery separate from the one room bar area.

    Plenty of seating is available, including outdoor seating when the weather allows. There are eight handpulls, though only four in use at the moment serving a range of Silhill beers.

    Food is available from various pop-up retailers at weekends. Live music and DJ sets at weekends on the first floor, separate from ground floor drinking area.

    Note: During winter the tap is only open for Aston Villa home games and pre-arranged brewery tours. See their social media for details.

  • Tap & Spile (0121) 272 5278 10-16 Gas Street Birmingham B1 2JT

    Relaunched in 2022 as a craft beer and ale pub. The Tap & Spile is situated by the canal and dates back to 1821. There is the main entrance on Gas Street and another one on the canal side. The interior is one that is simple and wooden with some original fixtures and fittings. Can be up to eight cask ales available.

  • Tennis Court moc.sbupetagenots@rrabyrrep.truocsinnet(0121) 356 8124 Walsall Road Birmingham B42 1TY

    Large, open plan pub serving good food. Two real ales served, Pedigree and one guest ale. Main meals are served from noon until just before 9pm. Pub has a beer garden at the rear. Car park is pay and display.

  • Victoria ku.oc.mahgnimribairotciveht@olleh(0121) 633 9439 48 John Bright Street Birmingham B1 1BN

    The proximity of this pub to a theatre gives it a thespian air and is popular with patrons of the nearby Alexandra Theatre. The bar is in the centre of the pub and is surrounded by drinking areas with quirky Art work on the walls. There is a music and film quiz on a Wednesday night @ 7:30, live music on a Thursday, a DJ on a Friday and a club night on a Saturday. It has some benches for outside drinking.

  • Village (0121) 449 7664 179 Alcester Road Birmingham B13 8JR

    Large, open plan pub on the southern end of Moseley High Street. Emphasis is on food, with an extensive menu of good quality meals. Sunday lunches are popular. The garden offers both uncovered and covered drinking and dining thanks to their glass garden room. Toilets upstairs with disabled access WC available on the ground floor - ask at the bar. Car park is pay and display.

  • Vine moc.bupeniv@tcatnoc(0121) 454 7943 Ruston Street Birmingham B16 8BB

    Traditional corner pub with real ales and an all-day menu. Has TV sport and a pool table.

  • White Horse (0121) 608 7641 2 York Street Birmingham B17 0HG

    Small, friendly, traditional community pub just off Harborne High Street. Serves beers from Ostlers brewery, based at the back of the pub, as well as guests on up to six hand pulls. A two-room pub, the smaller room has four rotating craft beers on keykeg (occasionally keg) from Ostlers and other small breweries. Check what is available in real time via the beer board on their website. There is also a gig guide showing upcoming artists for Saturday night live music. There are TVs throughout the pub showing sport (Sky, TNT and Amazon).

  • Wildcat Tap ku.oc.tacdliwyelhcrits@ofni(0121) 213 2623 1381-1383 Pershore Road Birmingham B30 2JR

    The Wildcat Tap is an independent pub on the Pershore Road in Stirchley, Birmingham. This bar is much changed from the original Wildcat from just down the road and is spacious for a micro pub with adequate seating although does get busy at weekends with a mixed aged group clientele. Beer range of cask and keg is adventurous and interesting, with up to four cask beers on handpump and eight craft keg lines, complemented by a selection of bottled craft beers, gin, whisky and soft drinks. A vast array of tabletop games available to play.

    Convenient for buses 27, 45, and 47 and close to Bournville train station

  • Wolf ku.oc.mahgnimribfloweht@olleh(0121) 212 9555 2-10 Constitution Hill Birmingham B19 3LY

    Craft beer bar with 14 taps and over 40 bottles and cans. One rotating cask beer. Food includes pies, toasties and nachos - great for soaking up the beer. Roast dinner served on Sundays. Two main rooms, with an archway dividing the two. The bar is a popular destination for beer lovers and can get busy at weekends.

  • Woodman moc.snninoinu@nivag(0121) 572 9863 1 Curzon Street Birmingham B4 7XG

    Historic backstreet boozer located close to Millennium Point, Curzon Street Station and Birmingham City University. Originally opened in 1897, this Grade-II listed pub was reopened in 2024 following a sensitive refurbishment. This pub is rated three stars on CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors.

    This multi-room red brick and terracotta pub still retains many of its original features. On entering through the main corner door, visitors will be in an L-shaped bar. Large windows provide plenty of light, reflected in the traditional mirrors behind the bar and on the walls. To the right, visitors can enter a small corridor leading to the smoke room - perfect for a quiet drink. To the left is the library with real fire. Toilets can be accessed by exiting this area to the rear.

    The Woodman was originally an Ansell's Brewery pub but now proudly serves Draught Bass on one of two five-handpump beer engines that also serve up to nine cask beers. Lagers, stouts and cider are served from keg taps. Tea and coffees are also available. Food is available every day with a selection of cold snacks, cheese boards, pies, sandwiches and wraps, pizzas, and cakes.