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 magnificently restored Victorian pub in a former bank building. Soaring ceilings, grand island bar, and oak paneling throughout create an impressive atmosphere. Popular with the business district crowd, offering quality ales and a small cabaret theatre upstairs for entertainment.

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.

Prime canal-side real estate with outdoor seating on two levels - grab the ground floor terrace or perch on the first-floor balcony for better views. Friday happy hour is legendary with £20 prosecco bottles, and their gourmet menu pairs perfectly with fruity cocktails. The waterfront setting makes this a go-to for sunny afternoon sessions and romantic evening drinks alike. Brindleyplace's most reliable crowd-pleaser for good reason.

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.

Birmingham's first gin distillery turned cool split-level bar with an expansive canal-side terrace. The rustic venue pairs craft gins with creative cocktails, and the outdoor space is perfect for sinking into on warm days. Bottomless brunch options available, pub food menu covers the basics, and the waterfront location near Brindleyplace makes it a reliable spot for afternoon sessions. Happy hour deals sweeten the pot. Gin lovers, this is your spiritual home.

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.

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.

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.