Dog Friendly — Pubs in Birmingham

Black Eagle

16 Factory Road, Birmingham B18 5JU

This Victorian pub retains many original features including Minton tiles on the bar. The pub consists of two small bars which can get crowded and a larger restaurant serving home cooked meals with daily specials. Licencee recently changed (April/May 2017). Quizzes held every other Monday.

Bull

1 Price Street, Birmingham B4 6JU

Country pub in the city centre located near Aston University, this friendly staffed popular back street local is one of the oldest pubs in Birmingham and has a snug, comfortable and homely feel. Two distinct drinking areas surround a U-shaped bar with smaller back room for more privacy. Large collection of jugs abounds with a number of old pictures and memorabilia. Small garden area at rear. Traditional, hearty pub food served. Guest beers change regularly. Eleven en-suite letting bedrooms are available at affordable rates.

Shakespeare

31 Summer Row, Birmingham B3 1JJ

Victorian red-brick small city centre local, part of the Nicolson's brand. Its near the Jewellery Quarter. The traditional bar has a small hatch to serve the rear snug which has a wonderful 'old fashioned' feel. Regularly changing guest ales feature with a good selection of traditional pub food.

Queens Arms

150 Newhall Street, Birmingham B3 1RY

A recently refurbished, classic Victorian corner pub, with exceptional outside tiled sign. Traditional food with a modern twist, sourced from local quality suppliers makes The Queens Arms a great place to eat. A quiz is held every Tuesday from 8.30pm. The pub is situated just outside the city centre, on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter. Will close early if quiet.

Prince of Wales

118 Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8EE

Traditional Victorian pub that is a very lively place in the heart of Moseley village. At the front of the pub is a bar area with ten hanpumps, a real fire and a TV showing sports. At the rear is a snug area and cigar emporium. There is a large heated partial tent area, ideal to use any time of the year. A cocktail bar is also outside selling numerous foreign beers and various wines.

Prince Of Wales

84 Cambridge Street, Birmingham B1 2NP

Black Country Ales have taken over the pub, and have reopened as planned before xmas 2021. Further, extensive, renovation work is due to take place in the new year, from mid Jan for approx 6 weeks. A tastefully restored Victorian back street local. The interior is a quirky blend of modern and traditional, with an L-shaped bar.

Junction

212 High Street, Birmingham B17 9PT

This distinctive Victorian building dominates the High Street. Constantly changing beer range of up to six ales and quality food is served from an open plan kitchen. Secluded beer garden at the rear. Quiz nights every Monday. The pubs original tiles can be viewed in the corridor leading to the toilets.

Craven Arms

47 Upper Gough Street, Birmingham B1 1JG

This early 19th-century former Holder's outlet, restored by Black Country Ales, sports an attractive blue-tiled exterior and a cosy one room interior. Handpulls take prominence on the bar and in addition to three permanent Black Country beers, between six and eight changing guest casks come from breweries often new to Birmingham. Lunchtime meals Mon-Sat with various cobs, cheese boards and snacks are available at all times.

Hop Garden

19 Metchley Lane, Birmingham B17 0HT

Small and just off the main High Street, the pub is serious about craft beer – even to the point of not stocking many mainstream products. it serves five real ales from small and local breweries, seven craft beers and five craft ciders as well as real cider. There is also an interesting selection of bottled beers. The décor is original and eclectic. And it really does grow hops in the garden.

Canalside Cafe

35 Worcester Bar, Gas Street, Birmingham B1 2JU

The smallest pub in Birmingham, adjacent to Gas Street Basin, a major mooring point for canal boats. The pub is full of history and was the fictional home of the character Stan Harvey of Crossroads fame. It is a nice, cosy, intimate pub that usually stocks guest beers from micro breweries. There are also a range of bottled beers and cider for sale. The food is of particular note having an extensive range and a large selection of vegetarian options.

White Horse

2 York Street, Birmingham B17 0HG

Traditional community pub just off the High Street, it is a former Festival Alehouse with a long history of real ale. It brews as Ostlers Ales on the premises. There are also 4 rotating craft beers on key keg. Check what’s on in real time via the website Beerboard. Live music at the weekend, quizzes Tuesday & Thursday and SKY/BT sport shown.

Sacks Of Potatoes

10 Gosta Green, Birmingham B4 7ER

The Sacks of Potatoes is a traditional pub, with leaded windows and wooden floors, complemented by pictures depicting the history of Birmingham.Based on the Aston University campus, The Sacks offers a warm welcome to all who frequent it, whether an aspiring student or a local resident/business person in the area.We have a wide cask ale range with 6 real ales and 3 ciders available on the handpulls, 2 craft ales and a selection of wines, spirits and cocktails as well as our usual favourites.We also have a varied selection of food deals offered every day which are not only delicious but great value for money. The Sacks offers a great place to eat, drink and enjoy!

Bear & Staff

861 Bristol Road, Birmingham B29 6ND

Large roadhouse pub on the edge of the student area: Selly Oak. The pub is traditional and comfortable and the locals friendly. Beers are from the Marston's range and typical pub grub including roast dinners & puddings on offer.

Flapper

Cambrian Wharf, Birmingham B1 2NU

Reopened on 21/07/21, after planning appeal by developer owners failed. Less than a minute from The Barclaycard Arena, The Flapper is Birmingham's leading independent live music venue and canalside pub. The spacious bar has 2 rotating guest ales, a permanent house ale (Robinsons' Trooper) and a permanent house scrumpy (Westons' Old Rosie). With one of the largest beer gardens in Birmingham and a balcony overlooking the longboats in Cambrian Wharf, any season is a good season to sit outside and admire the serenity surrounding The Flapper's hidden-away location. Quiz Nights on Thursdays. Closed Sunday & Monday.

Gosta Green

Holt Street, Birmingham B7 4BG

'Social Squirrel' brand pub right next to Aston University meaning the prices are good and it is a pub that does simply pub fayre and has various drinks available. For a wonderful red bricked exterior the interior is one that is dark and bare. The beer range can vary with many from the Marstons brand yet sometimes after busy nights there may be no ale available.

Gunmakers Arms

93 Bath Street, Birmingham B4 6HG

The tap house of Two Towers Brewery. The pub is a Regency period, Grade II listed building which was tastefully refurbished in 2017. There is always five Two Towers brewery ales available & often three more special or guests ales. It is a small, pleasant, back street pub just off the City’s inner ring road and a five minute walk from Snow Hill Station. There is one large bar at the front with snug seating areas and a smaller separate room at the rear. There is a courtyard area at the rear of the pub, where the Two Towers Brewery can be accessed and also viewed from. Pies are available Tuesday 19:00-21:00, cobs the rest of the time. The pub hosts various events, details of which can be found on their website, Twitter or Facebook. Regular events include a History-based talk series held towards the end of the month, Stand-Up 1st Wed of month from 7pm, Open-Mic 1st & 3rd Wed of the month from 8pm. BBQ every Fri & Sat from 5.30pm. Please check the website, Twitter or Facebook for details of events. Rooms available, £35 single, £50 double.

Jewellers Arms

23 Hockley Street, Birmingham B18 6BW

Refurbished and re-opened by Black Country Ales about November 2017. It has 10 real ales and two ciders. Gets busy in evenings. Food limited to cobs. No separate bar as the pub is now all open plan. Electronics limited to a fruit machine. Parking available at the side of the pub. There is a function room available upstairs. Real fire at one end of the pub - lit daily in winter.

Vine

Ruston Street, Birmingham B16 8BB

Traditional corner pub with real ales and an all-day menu. Has TV sport and a pool table.

Tap & Spile

10-16 Gas Street, Birmingham B1 2JT

The Tap & Spile is situated by the canal and dates back to 1821. There is the main entrance on Gas Street and another one on the canalside. The interior is one that is simple and wooden. The beer range tends to be from large regional breweries.

Lickey Banker

Ormond Road, Birmingham B45 0JD

Woodman

New Canal Street, Birmingham B5 5LG

Lovingly restored Victorian-era pub with original features preserved, including a gilded and etched mirror at the centre of the bar, period tiles and the old smoke room with (now discontinued) bell pushes in the wall for table service. Hearty pub food served between 12-7 every day. Roof terrace overlooks Eastside Park, popular with local students and skateboarders. Regular live music showcases varied talent form the adjacent Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the well-appointed function room. Student groups sit cheek by jowl with older pub regulars to create a lively and vibrant atmosphere.

Sheldon Marlborough Cricket Club

Foliot Fields, Birmingham B25 8RF

Spacious Safe Family and pet friendly environment focused on the development and playing of Cricket with five senior teams and three junior teams playing at weekends and midweek. The club has a fun atmosphere and runs events for fundraising including Quiz nights, occasional Beer Festivals, and fun days.

Rosey Mac's

294 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham B23 5SG

Crane

77 Cranes Park Road, Birmingham B26 3SN

A very large Hungry Horse family dinning pub.

Kings Oak

133 Vardon Way, Birmingham B38 8XH

Kingfisher

Heathland Avenue, Birmingham B34 6LS

Clock

96 Edward Road, Birmingham B12 9LR

Physician

Harborne Road, Birmingham B15 3DH

Large historic former BMI building used to house the vast Sampson Gangee Library for the History of Medicine recently converted into a pub. It is an upmarket establishment with several drinking and dining areas. A range of ales is available, often featuring a lot of local brews, and they are proud of their food, wine and gin and whisky lists as well.

Wolf

2-10 Constitution Hill, Birmingham B19 3LY

Craft beer bar with 14 taps for keg & keykeg beers & ciders. Ever changing selection of Bottles & Cans available from the fridges.

Paper Duck

115 High Street, Birmingham B17 9NP

Small bar with taps for up to 18 craft beers. Bottle & cans also available from the fridge.

Head of Steam

Somerset House, 36 Temple Street, Birmingham B2 5DP

The Birmingham addition to the Camerons' Head of Steam chain. It features a large and spacious interior decorated in a steampunk style, with plenty of seating and booths for people to enjoy a wide variety of food and drinks. Ten handpulls showcase Camerons' own beers and offerings from local breweries. Keg lines include international beers such as Delirium and La Chouffe. Tends to close early if quiet.

Colmore

116 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3BD

Thornbridge Brewery has joined forces with Pivovar to convert & refurbish the former Lloyds Bank on Colmore Row as a bar. The Colmore incorporates a combination of Thornbridge beers on handpump, in draught & in bottle, with additional craft beers from Pivovar. The pub is welcoming to all, family friendly and serves bar snacks and pizza (including gluten-free & vegan options) made with Green Mountain IPA to complement the range of Craft Beers, wines and spirits including no less than twenty gins. There is a pool table downstairs.

Attic Brew Co

29B Mary Vale Road, Birmingham B30 2DA

Large industrial unit with basic bar installed alongside the brewery. Nine keg taps serve Attic beer along with occasional guests. Usually a Popup Street Food Vendor in the Yard.

Birmingham Brewing Company Taproom

Unit 15 Stirchley Trading Estate, Hazelwell Road, Birmingham B30 2PF

Craft beer brewery based on Stirchley Trading Estate, just off the Pershore Road in Stirchley. Tap room is open alternate Fridays 4-8 and Saturdays 12-5, opening dates are on the brewery website, www.birminghambrewingcompany.co.uk/tap-room. Bar has 4 cask lines, 4 keg lines and also serves locally brewed cider, wine and soft drinks. There are 5 regular beers, Pale Brummie, Bitter Brummie, Gold Brummie, Stout Brummie & Stirchley Lager Food is available through a rotating streetfood vendor on site. There is a large outdoor seating area for the summer months.

Hop & Scotch

9 Institute Rd, Birmingham, Birmingham B14 7EG

Friendly and welcoming micro bar just off High Street. 3-4 cask beers often from local producers Infinity, Green Duck and Kinver. Interesting range of key keg products which again may be from local breweries and some further afield and are vegan friendly. Also sells bottled and canned ales. Beers available displayed on a chalk board to the left of the bar. Various seating areas and styles available. Can get busy in the evenings with a varied age range. Food is crisps and nuts. Dog friendly and dog snacks available. Opening hours can vary, so see their website for current times.

Sorrento Lounge

91a Alcester Rd, Birmingham B13 8DD

Moseley edition of the small 'Loungers' chain.

Good Intent

32-33 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham B2 5HU

An up-market refurbishment of a shop unit in the Great Western Arcade opposite Snow Hill station, the Good Intent is a "not-for-profit" pub operated by Craddocks Brewery. The management tell us "The aim of Craddock's Good Intent is to establish a bar in the heart of Birmingham and to donate all of its profits to charities and good causes. It would be amongst the first of its kind in the UK and we're excited by the prospect of being able to raise a glass and help good causes at the same time!" The pub has a ground floor bar with 6 hand pumps serving rotating Craddocks Ales and Guest Ales from the Midlands Area alongside Keg products, Wines, Spirits and Continental/Craft Beers. From there part of the upstairs cellar can be seen (they also have a cellar downstairs) Additional seating is available upstairs, and there is a function room available for hire. Do not be alarmed by the frequent rumbling and slight vibration from below, it is only the trains going through Snow Hill Tunnel below the pub! Opening Hours may vary dependant on the week and surrounding Events.

Sommar Brew Co

Unit 3b, Utilita Arena, Canal side, Birmingham B1 2AA

Brewpub and tap for the Sommar brewery, with the brewkit on display within the premises. Beer is kegged, about 50/50 between Sommar & other breweries from around the country. Food available some evenings from guest caterers. Newly opened post lockdown. Live beer menu available on Untappd, also shown on a large screen by the bar.

Zumhof Biergarten

29 Heath Mill Lane, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4AL

Bier & Cocktail Bar with rotating Food Stalls. Dress code: No spikey shoes, workwear or sportswear.