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
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.
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.
Located in Moseley Village is one of the cosiest pubs, One Trick Pony. Their grub features a variety of comfort eats and vegan alternatives such as their vegan chilli cheeseburger, messy nachos and delicious pizzas. In addition, you can nab two sides for £7 if you're still peckish.
For a pub lunch in Birmingham city centre, The Distillery is an excellent choice. Make your way over to the cosy pub for gin drinks, alongside a range of scrumptious nibbles and mains - we're talking vegan burgers and an array of pizza choices.
When it comes to fabulous watering holes in Edgbaston, The White Swan boasts swish interiors, a fancy cocktail menu and delish fare. For something a little lusher, stop here for panzanella salads, fresh seabass and rib-eye steaks.
Sometimes all it takes is a hearty traditional meal in a cosy pub and the troubles just seem to wash away. The Fighting Cocks in Moseley promise both thanks to their selection of seasonal dishes and cracking pub grub that make eating out in Birmingham a relaxed affair.
Home to pizzas, burgers, gyros and tacos across a menu that's 50% vegan, The Head Of Steam is a great shout for a crowd-pleasing pub lunch. Plus, you can swill all that down the hatch with local or international craft beers and cocktails.
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 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.
Nestled away in Selly Oak, Bristol Pear is a great student pub for lunch. Fronting a photobooth, kooky decor and colourful walls, the menu is filled with casual eats. We recommend trying a karaage chicken burger, or a Bombay Bird pizza, topped with mint mayonnaise.
If you're searching for a pub that's guaranteed to dish up good food along with a lively atmosphere, have your lunch at O'Neill's Broad Street. Sip on beers and wine, try your hand at pool and enjoy a menu full of favourites like nachos, stone-baked pizzas and pies.
One of the best gastro pubs in Birmingham city centre, Bacchus Bar has more to offer than just good drinks and quirky interiors. Along with themed rooms (including a cool Egyptian one) the venue slings out yummy lunch options - think sharing plates and buttermilk chicken or beef brisket burgers.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Known for their epic pub quizzes based on TV shows and film, The Old Crown also supplies all your dining needs. Start off with a delicious pint of beer or glass of wine, followed by a main from a seasonally changing menu - think hearty burgers and vegetable soups.
Did you know that this pub and music venue in Birmingham has a tasty surprise up its sleeve? While The Hare and Hounds does promise a great selection of fresh-brewed beer, it also delivers a cracking menu of triple-decker sandwiches and loaded fries. All for an affordable price.
