Best Pub Lunches In Birmingham

Come rain or shine, we all know that the heart longs for a hearty pub lunch and that's why we've put together a list of the very best to be found in the UK's second-biggest city. From cosy, traditional pubs serving locally sourced meat to independent venues with a quirky take on an authentic boozer feast, there's plenty of great food to be devoured in our guide, so check out our recommendations for the most delicious pub lunches in Birmingham.

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Last updated on 18th October 2024



The Shakespeare Inn

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The Shakespeare Inn is a traditional pub found near New Street Railway Station. Its location makes it the perfect boozer to grab a spot of lunch before visiting Birmingham's local landmarks or taking a trip to the theatre. Enjoy a menu of classics like burgers and pies, plus cask ales to drink.

Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre

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The Old Joint Stock Theatre doesn't just offer the best pub food in Birmingham city centre (Marmite roast potatoes, anyone?) it also acts as your pre-meal to many of the amazing performances that take place within. Not only are there sticky toffee puddings and cheesecakes to get stuck into after your meal, but the Victorian building plays host to plays and live music as well. 

The Windsor

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With amazing deals like two for a tenner on mains all-day throughout Monday to Friday, it's no wonder The Windsor is up there with the best pub lunches in Birmingham city centre. The menu packs a punch with juicy gourmet burgers, stone-baked pizzas and sharing starters like nachos and calamari strips.

The Junction

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Brimming with character and super friendly staff, The Junction is coming in hot with a killer food offering. Tuck into classic Sunday roasts complete with slow-cooked pork belly or, opt for something a little different, like fried chicken with chilli honey.

The Shakespeare Summer Row

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If you're looking for the best pubs in Birmingham for food then The Shakespeare Summer Row is for you. The charming inn is a speciality pie house as well as dishes up classics like fish and chips, toad in the hole, and burgers. There are plenty of cask ales and wines to wash it down with too.

The Trocadero

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For cask ales and delicious food, check out The Trocadero on your hunt for the best pubs in Birmingham for lunch. The old boozer tucked away on Temple Street was originally a fire station and is now serving a range of top-notch nosh like gourmet burgers, nachos and fries.

The Roebuck

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The Roebuck is located in the heart of Birmingham's Business District and is a long-standing boozer offering good quality food and drink. Perfect for a post-work pint or spot of lunch, settle down on a sofa and enjoy cauliflower pakora, crispy squid and delicious roasts with all the trimmings.

Brasshouse, Birmingham

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Brasshouse on Broad Street is one of the many good lunch spots in Birmingham dishing up pub classics like fish and chips, alongside steak and ale pie and chicken tikka masala. Dine in a historic building, soak up the atmosphere and sip on tipples like beer and wine.

The Sun On The Hill

Found on Bennetts Hill in the city centre, The Sun On The Hill is an independent local that prides itself on a buzzing atmosphere and regular entertainment. At lunchtimes, you'll find five different kinds of burgers on the menu, ranging from 'dirty' pulled beef-topped patties to Moroccan-spiced lamb burgers with harissa feta, alongside subs and sarnies and 'box food' - the latter of which includes doner, balti and mac and cheese boxes.

The Church Inn

A traditional boozer just north of the Jewellery Quarter, The Church Inn tries to echo speakeasy vibes in its styling, while also boasting a roof terrace. On the pub lunch front though, enjoy the main menu Friday and Saturday and roasts menu on Sunday, as well as a toastie menu on lunchtimes throughout the week. Think Greek-inspired burgers with lamb patties, feta and tzatziki, classic pub grub like fish and chips, and even buckets of wings by the ½ kg.

The Plough

Hands down one of the best gastro pubs in Birmingham, The Plough is a true purveyor of the fine art of lunching, thanks to their cracking selection of dishes. From traditional roast dinners to beef croquettes or homemade chilli, the venue is high up on our lists.