Daytime Drinking in Birmingham

Birmingham's oldest secular building, dating back to 1368. This Grade II-listed Tudor gem features exposed timber beams and a charming beer garden. Queen Elizabeth I once stayed here in 1575. Now a beloved spot for craft ales, weekly themed quizzes, and a lively creative crowd near the Custard Factory.

A stalwart of Birmingham's real ale scene with an astonishing 27 hand pulls across two floors. This pioneering pub serves well-kept ales and three traditional ciders, plus a huge range of whiskies - Scotch on the ground floor, world whiskies upstairs. Feels like a community local in the heart of the city.

The Mailbox's go-to destination for bottomless brunch, where free-flowing prosecco meets hearty breakfast plates and creative brunch cocktails. Their all-day dining menu means you can rock up for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the stylish canal-side setting. Perfect for celebrating with friends, weekend catch-ups, or when you want proper brunch vibes without the pretension—just good food, flowing drinks, and a buzzing atmosphere.

Walls covered in ivy, huge plants everywhere, and a spectacular skylight flooding the space with natural light. This two-floor botanical wonderland has a ground floor beer garden overlooking the canal plus a first-floor outdoor terrace perfect for al fresco dining. Famous for hanging kebabs, botanical cocktails bursting with fresh fruits and herbs, and some of Brum's best Sunday roasts. Live music Friday and Saturday nights, happy hour 4-7pm weekdays, and bottomless brunch on weekends. Dog-friendly throughout.

Harborne's award-winning gastro pub with a villagey vibe that's been voted in the Top 20 UK Pubs. Famous for stone-baked pizzas and silky flat whites, The Plough pairs quirky vintage decor with proper pub grub. The fab beer garden out back becomes a sun-soaked sanctuary on lazy Sundays, with DJs spinning relaxed summer sounds. Monday pizza and Tuesday burger deals (2-for-1) make midweek visits a steal. Perfect for young families, ale enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates good food without the gastropub pretension.

Small pub, massive garden – that's the Hop Garden mantra. This craft beer haven just off Harborne High Street serves 5 rotating real ales and up to 8 craft beers alongside traditional ciders. Limited seating inside means everyone gravitates to the huge purpose-built outdoor area, complete with covered sections and wood-fired pizza oven. Quarterly beer festivals and meet-the-brewer events keep things interesting. Very dog-friendly throughout. Real ale purists and craft beer converts unite here for seriously well-kept pints.

This Grade II listed corner pub embraces its name with deliberately distressed decor – exposed wires, vintage computer parts, and shabby-chic furniture that somehow works. Multiple themed rooms include a cosy computer room and Victorian cocktail bar, but the real prize is the rooftop terrace overlooking Digbeth's industrial landscape. Specialises in craft beer, proper Guinness, and European-inspired food like goulash and loaded fries. DJ nights on weekends bring soul, funk, and RnB vibes. Quirky, independent, and completely Digbeth.

Peach Pubs' Edgbaston gem with a spacious garden and two sunny terraces that boom in the warmer months. This gastropub balances traditional pub charm with modern British brasserie dishes using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Famous Sunday roasts from 12-6pm, plus an all-day food menu that goes beyond standard pub fare. Quality draught beers and carefully curated wines complement the upscale-but-accessible vibe. Adjacent townhouse accommodation makes it perfect for out-of-towners. Village pub feel, just minutes from city centre.

Since 1861, this Victorian boozer has been a Moseley institution – but walk through the traditional front bar and prepare for surprises. The massive beer garden (seating 200) is a complex of different zones: Mo-Tiki beach bar with rum cocktails and sandy vibes, Shed du Vin wine bar, cigar lounge, and heated marquee. Ten real ales on tap rotate regularly, live music Fri-Sun, and fire pits create atmosphere year-round. This isn't your standard pub – it's an experience. Locals and students mix freely.

Historic maltings turned canalside pub opposite the Utilita Arena, with prime waterfront real estate at Old Turn Junction. The upstairs balcony draped in fairy lights offers enchanting canal views – grab a spot early on sunny days. Roaring fireplaces inside, hearty British pub classics, and rotating local ales keep the crowds happy. Bill Clinton visited once (true story). Perfect pre-arena pint location or lazy Sunday session overlooking narrowboats. Spacious enough for big groups, cosy enough to feel welcoming.