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City of Birmingham Skyline
LOCAL PUBS
AND RESTAURANTS
[updated November 2007]
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Introduction:
BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE.
Tel: (0121) 622 4516. "The Anchor Inn" has been voted Pub of the Year three times by members of the Birmingham Branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. The Anchor Inn is an independently run pub in the heart of the historic Digbeth area of Birmingham. The pub is situated only minutes walk from the city centre and the new Bull Ring area. The new East Side development is also a short distance from the Anchor, centred on Millennium Point.
Food: Main Menu, Side Orders, Bar Snacks, Specials Board, served from Friday to Sunday 12mid. to 6pm. and Monday to Thursday 12mid. to 8pm. Click above for the Anchor Inn Web Site for more information about the menus or phone (0121) 622 4516. [And please don't forget to mention this web site!!]
Scoring Guide:
Phone: (0121) 248 1368. The oldest inn in Birmingham (c.1368) is an independently run establishment offering a delightful traditional bar, an intimate restaurant, truly unique accomodation and impressive facilities for both business conferences and special occasions.
Half a mile (0.8km) from the new BullRing shopping complex, next door to the cosmopolitan Custard Factory and in the heart of the historic Irish quarter, "The Old Crown" offers a unique and welcoming experience to guests and regulars alike.
Easily reached from The National Coach Station at Digbeth, Moor Street and New Street railway stations and Birmingham International Airport, The Old Crown is ideally situated for visitors to Birmingham who want something out of the ordinary, not just the usual anodine fare.
Scoring Guide: HALESOWEN, West Midlands. Scoring Guide: How to get there: From the City Centre go via Hagley Road, and Hagley Road West, along the A456, to Quinton Old Church, total 5 miles. A few yards on turn left at the "Ladbrokes" betting office and the "Classic Fryer" Chip Shop, just before the M6 bridge, and go down Spies Lane to the traffic island. The Royal Oak is just over that island, you can't miss it!! It's the big black and white half-timbered building. The boss will order you a taxi for your return. HARBORNE PUBS. Scoring Guide: Scoring Guide: Scoring Guide: Scoring Guide: Scoring Guide: Scoring Guide: Scoring Guide: Scoring Guide: Scoring Guide: Scoring Guide:Zero.
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If you want the high life with crowded pubs, night clubs, restaurants and cinemas then Broad Street, just past the International Convention Centre, is just the place for you.
However, if you want to sample some traditional English pubs and nice convivial atmospheres then just take a taxi to Harborne High Street, just about 2 miles from the City Centre and in an exclusive area of Birmingham, along with Edgbaston. There is a huge variety of very different Pubs and Restaurants within Harborne; and my guide to the Harborne Pubs, and Restaurants, will give you a very good range of choices depending on what you fancy, either English, Indian / Asian, French, Italian, Japanese, American, Chinese, or Thai Restaurants; or a variety of Pubs from the old, quaint and small to the large chain brand, that serve food, and all are there for your delictations. Car Parking is available off the High Street in St. John's Road Car Park or in the York Street Car Park. Parking along the busy High Street is at a premium!!
My Scoring Guide:
Not worth a visit!
Nothing Special, visit if you want!
Average, should be worth a visit.
Very Good, definately worth a visit.
Excellent, Highly Recommended.
If you do visit any of the pubs, or restaurants, below then
PLEASE DO MENTION THIS INTERNET SITE!! Thank you.
But first, take a look at these two pubs........
"THE ANCHOR INN", Bradford Street, Digbeth.
They often have beer festivals, themed beer weekends or other such events. "The Anchor Inn" has become justifiably famous for its constantly changing range of real ales, mostly from small, independent breweries. There is a designated no-smoking area for those who prefer these surroundings. This is adjacent to the public bar.
Excellent, Highly Recommended.
"THE OLD CROWN", 188 High Street, Deritend.
Excellent, Highly Recommended.
[Only 5 miles from Birmingham City Centre!!]
"THE ROYAL OAK", Manor Lane/Spies Lane.
"Ember Inns Group." This is my favourite pub at the moment. If you don't mind a short drive then you will experience a pub with an extensive [restaurant] menu until 9pm, and Sunday Lunches, in very pleasant homely surroundings. Open all day till 11pm, and to 12midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Quiz night on Tuesdays. Good selection of draught beers, bottled beers, cask ales, guest beers, and wines. "Double-up" on spirits for only £3.09. Large covered smoking area outside. Bar snacks after 8pm. Flame-effect log fires. Bowling Green at the rear. Beer Garden at the rear and side. If you are a foreign tourist / business person and show your passport to the boss, Gary, he might even buy you a drink if you order a meal and mention this web site!!!!!
Excellent, Highly Recommended.
[Approx. 2 miles from City Centre]
"The Bell", Old Church Road, off St. Peters Road, Harborne.
The oldest pub in Harborne and the only pub to have been built on church premises!! St. Peter's Church is next door and it dates back to the twelfth century. Very quaint small pub with character, Bowling Green and Beer Garden at the rear. Food served Monday to Friday 12mid. to 2.30pm. and from 5.30pm. to 8.00pm., also Saturday and Sunday from 12mid. to 3pm.
Average, should be worth a visit.
"The Green Man", High Street / Metchley Lane.
An M & B pub, with some beers on handpumps (M&B Bass etc. and cask ales). A wide variety of bar food is available at reasonable prices. Quiz night on Tuesdays.
Average, should be worth a visit.
"The Plough", High Street.
Another M & B pub, recently renovated and enlarged for the younger clientelle. Opposite the "Green Man" pub.
Average, should be worth a visit.
"The White Horse", York Street, off the High Street.
This is a small friendly pub. Food 12 till 2pm. Monday to Saturday. Cask Ales, Sky Sports on TV.
Very Good, definately worth a visit.
"The Harborne Stores", High Street / Station Road.
M & B. pub. No food, but Pool table. Local pub for locals!!
Scoring Guide: Not worth a visit!
"The Varsity", High Street.
Part of the "Varsity" group of 'student' pubs. Large wine bar / cafe style pub. Food from 11am. to 9pm. 2 meals for £5. from 3pm. to 9pm. and 25% off drinks on presentation of the "Varsity" card. Coffee, jugs of beer, wines, Kareoki on Bank Holiday Mondays, HEATED Beer Garden Patio at rear, no-smoking area, private functions catered for with free buffet for more than ten people. There are not many students in Harborne so clientelle is the local mixed populace!! Click "Varsity" above for their web site and more information.
Average, should be worth a visit.
"The Junction", [previously "O'Neill's"] High Street / Vivian Road.
After refurbishment it is now back to it's original name!!! I haven't visited yet but will report back soon.
Part of "The Junction" on the left with the "Zizzi" restaurant across the road..
Average, should be worth a visit.
"The Vine", High Street.
Rebuilt some years ago. Large, modern and can get noisy at evenings and weekends. Food 12 to 10pm every day. Sky Sports on TV. Kareoki on Thursdays. DJ on Fridays. Entertainment on Saturdays as advertised.
Nothing Special, visit if you want, but not during the evenings!!
"The Kings Arms", High Street / Harborne Park Road, at Princes Corner.
Changes its name and owners quite often. Never seems to be very busy!! Presently closed - lease is up for sale. (August 2007) Now Closed. (November 2007)
"The Duke of York", Lordswood Road / High Street.
Demolished 2005, now expensive private apartments.
"The New Inn", Greenfield Road / Vivian Road.
Banks's beers. Food 12. till 2pm. Monday to Saturday. Quiz on Thursdays. Bowling Green and Beer Garden at rear.
Average, should be worth a visit.
"The Old House at Home", Lordswood Road.
Two large Lounge Bars. Now it has a "Whacky Warehouse" for the kids but it really is a very large Restaurant and car park. Good for a huge steak meal. "Two-Meals-for-One" on offer frequently.
Excellent, Highly Recommended.
"The Kings Head", Lordswood Road/Hagley Road corner.
Previously The "Quantum", Now Closed Down.
"The Sportsman", Metchley Lane.
Just round the corner at the rear of "The Green Man". Not quite as small as the White Horse. M & B, serves Bass on handpumps. Quiz on Thursdays. Beer Garden at the rear. Nice little pub with character.
Very Good, definately worth a visit.
"The Golden Cross", Harborne Park Road / Metchley Lane.
Changed names frequently: originally "The Golden Cross", then "The Lazy Fox", then "The Florence and Firkin", and then back to "The Golden Cross" and refurbished a few times. NOW CLOSED DOWN FOR REDEVELOPMENT (August 2007)
"The Court Oak", Court Oak Road.
Recently refurbished. Good food but pricey! A locals pub!!
Scoring Guide Nothing Special, visit if you want!
"The Scarlet Pimpernell", Tennal Road / Northfield Road.
(At the botton of War Lane.) Food served every day: English from 12mid. to 5pm., Indian from 5pm. to 10.30pm. Small dining area at rear. Sometimes shows football matches on TV. A locals pub!!
Scoring Guide:A good reputation, worth a visit.
"The Hillyfields", Quinton Road, near "The Golden Cross".
Food served every day from 12mid. to 8pm., Sunday Roast Dinner, Function Room, Beer Garden. A locals pub!!
Scoring Guide:Worth a visit!!
[Approx. 2 miles from City Centre]
"The White Swan", aka The Dirty Duck!!!, Harborne Road. Opposite Chad Square.
"Toby" Carvery and Inns Restaurant. Carvery with unlimited vegetables 12midday to 10pm. Monday to Saturday, Sundays from 11.30am. Also Lunch and Early Extra Value Two-Course carvery on Monday to Saturday until 7pm. Good full menu, including "Carvery alternatives", and children's menu. Good reputation. Extensive restaurant and good car parking. Good bar and drinks menu.
Excellent, Highly Recommended.
"The Bay Tree Restaurant", Chad Square, Hawthorn Road.
Opposite "The White Swan" above. A medium / large Italian Restaurant. Sunday Lunch 12mid. to 2pm. Monday - closed. Tuesday to Friday: 12mid. to 2pm. and 6.30pm. to 10pm. Saturday 7pm. to 10.30pm.
Scoring Guide: Average, should be worth a visit.
"Pinocchio" Restaurant, Chad Square, Hawthorn Road.
Opposite "The White Swan" above. Italian Restaurant. Lunches 12mid. to 2pm. from Monday to Friday. Evenenings 6.30pm. to 10pm. Phone (0121) 454 8672.
Scoring Guide: Average, should be worth a visit.
"Etcetera", Restaurant / Cafe Bar, 42 High Street. Opposite North Road.
English. Small but cosy bar. Wine Bar open till 12midnight on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Brunch 12mid. to 2pm. Sunday Brunch 10am. to 5pm. Lunches Monday to Saturday 12mid. to 2.30pm. and Dinners from 6.30pm. to 10.00pm.
Scoring Guide:Zero. Closed down now!!
"La Brasserie", Restaurant / Cafe, The Precinct, High Street.
French. Traditional French Home-cooked Food. Lunches from 12mid. to 2pm. Evening meals from 6.00pm. to 10pm.
Scoring Guide: Average, should be worth a visit.
"Valentinos 2", Restaurant, The Precinct, High Street.
Italian Restaurant with a good reputation. Light lunches 12mid. to 2.30pm. Monday to Saturday, Evening Menu 6pm. to 10.30pm. Air-conditioned. Phone (0121) 427 2560.
Scoring Guide: Very Good, definately worth a visit.
Looking down Harborne High Street towards the Precinct.
"Philppe du Bois", Cafe, The Precinct, 93 High Street.
Small French Cafe, Open from 8.30am. to 4.30pm. Monday to Friday. Saturday 8.00am. to 4.30pm. Sunday - closed.
Scoring Guide: Very Good, definately worth a visit.
"Macdonalds", High Street. Opposite Station Road.
CLOSED DOWN - MARCH 2006.
Scoring Guide: Average, should be worth a visit.
"Mai Thai", Restaurant, 152 High Street.
Small Traditional Thai Restaurant. Monday to Saturday 6pm. to 10.30pm. Closed on Sundays. Phone (0121) 427 1435.
Scoring Guide: Average, should be worth a visit.
"Bangla", Lounge Restaurant, 152A High Street.
Indian: Pan Asian Cuisine. Entrance at the side of the above "Mai Thai". "Bangla" is at the rear. Open 5pm. every evening till 12midnight except Friday and Saturday close at 1am. Need to book on Fridays and Saturdays...phone (0121) 426 4321.
Scoring Guide: Very Good, definately worth a visit.
"Imagine", Cafe / Restaurant, High Street, Opposite Bull Street.
English Cafe by day, 8.30am. to 4pm., Japanese Restaurant at night 7pm. to 10pm.
Scoring Guide: Average, should be worth a visit.
"Caffe Nero", High Street, Opposite South Street.
Large Italian Cafe serving Coffee and Snacks. Monday to Friday 7.30am. to 6.30pm. Saturday 8am. to 7pm. Sunday 9am. to 5pm.
Scoring Guide: Very Good, definately worth a visit.
"Pizza Express" next door to "Cafe Nero".
"Pizza Express", Restaurant, High Street.
Large Italian Licensed Pizza Restaurant. Open from 10am. to 11pm.
Scoring Guide:
Very Good, definately worth a visit.
"Subway", Cafe/Restaurant, High Street.
More information coming soon. (Just another cafe!!)
Scoring Guide: Nothing Special, visit if you want!
"Zizzi", Restaurant, 183 High Street / corner Albany Road.
New Italian Restaurant. Open every day from 12mid. to 10.30pm. Sundays till 10pm. Phone 428 4228. Click name above for web site and more information.
"Zizzi" with "The Junction" previously O'Neills" on the left.
Very Good, definately worth a visit.
"Buomissimo", Restaurant, Albany Road / off High Street.
Italian Restaurant: NEW Menu Di Stagione. A NEW Menu for each Season, Mediterranean flair. Open every day from 10.15am. to 2.15pm. for Morning Coffee. Lunches from 12mid. to 2.15pm. Dinner from 6pm. to 10.15pm. Phone 426 2444.
Excellent, Highly Recommended.
"Henry Wong", Restaurant, High Street, opposite Royalty Bingo House.
Excellent Chinese Restaurant, very good food but pricey!! Open every day from 6pm. to 11pm. Fridays and Saturday closes at 11.30pm. Phone (0121) 427 7666.
Excellent, Highly Recommended.
"Cardamon" Restaurant, High Street, two doors away from "The Kings Arms" Pub.
Indian Restaurant.
Scoring Guide: Worth a visit!
"Tasty Bite" Cafe, High Street, inbetween the "The Kings Arms" Pub and the "Cardamon" Restaurant.
Just an ordinary cafe!!
Scoring Guide: Worth a visit!
"The Old House at Home", Lordswood Road, corner Gillhurst Road.
Now it has a "Whacky Warehouse" for the kids but it really is a very large Restaurant and car park. Good for a huge steak meal. "Two-Meals-for-One" on offer frequently. Two large Lounge Bars.
Excellent, Highly Recommended.
The Anchor Inn, Digbeth, voted CAMRA Best Pub in Birmingham!
Guide to the Irish Pubs in Birmingham.
Pubs, Bars and Restaurants in Birmingham.
This is a good guide to Birmingham's Real Ale Pubs.
Campaign For Real Ale [CAMRA] Official Web Site.
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