Address: 11 Old Church Rd, Birmingham, B17 0BB, United Kingdom
Phone: +441214284609
Rating: 4.5
based on 148 reviews.
Atmosphere & Location
Pros:
"A beautiful olde world pub tucked away in a very pretty corner of Harbourne."
"Has arguably the best outdoor section I’ve seen being placed next to a bowling green and a church."
"Location is a marvel it's like countryside pub in a city environment."
"Lovely old pub set in a beautiful position next to the church."
"Lovely place. Really relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful outside area featuring a bowling green and beautiful church."
"It felt like being in Surrey yet in the middle of Birmingham... Unique and very pleasant."
"Tucked away amongst a bendy road nestled between a church and school the perfect quaint hideaway 'village' pub."
Cons:
"It's not a pub you'd find unless you knew of it beforehand and for this reason it tends to only attract local people."
"Only one thing wrong with this place came here early for something to eat and all the tables were reserved the pub was empty but they would not release the tables so we left and went somewhere else."
"On arriving we were greeted by a rude and unhelpful woman."
"Not so Dog Friendly ... Rude staff member 'There not allowed inside you can only sit with the dog in the Shed' .... on a cold damp monday afternoon in November ... We won't be returning."
"Imagine my disappointment when I go to book for a few weeks time and they tell me there are no dog friendly tables available!"
"Shes is rude never smiles and after booking on sunday for roast was told at 2pm there was no meat left !"
"After visiting on a Saturday evening...were not allowed to in lounge as bowls presentation on ...so sat in Snug/Bar only to be ordered off as booked for a meal."
Food Quality
Pros:
"Solid pub grub."
"Food was amazing, as always, and the staff very friendly and helpful."
"The Sunday roasts were home cooked and good value."
"Great beer, polite and friendly service and tasty food (served in very reasonable portions!)."
"Eat here with the GF for Sunday roast and it was amazing."
"The food is excellent."
"All the food came out hot, tasty and delicious."
Cons:
"The starter prawn & calamari looked like it came from Iceland too much batter on it very sickly."
"£15 for a burger that was missing ingredients and presented in a half hearted way left us feeling underwhelmed."
"Carrots & broccoli green beans frozen veg in microwave, mash potato the same not much home cooking here."
"Food was not so good tonight."
"One meal seemingly had been totally forgotten about."
"The hunters chicken and chips filled the plate but the disappointment was the chicken that seemed to be reformed rubbery chicken."
"Based on todays experience of greasy processed seafood and a terrible cheese on toast passed off as mushroom bruschetta."
Service & Staff
Pros:
"Food was quick and well presented on stylish plates."
"The customer service was brilliant."
"Friendly helpful staff."
"Staff always go that extra mile to ensure you feel welcome."
"Regular locals are fantastic- Chris & Cherry!! Staff are VERY pleasant & interactive!!"
"Bar staff caring and efficient."
"Staff absolutely lovely."
Cons:
"Unfortunately the service let us down, as a group of 4 ordering separately we expected our food to come out at different times but not 25 mins apart."
"Rude staff. Dealt with 'Elle' who is apparently a manager (a joke if you ask me) who refused to refund my meal following poor service from server Alex."
"Poor service. Rude and unhelpful staff and the food isn't much to shout about either."
"Staff absolutely lovely but had the bizarre experience of having a packet of scratchings tipped on my meal!"
"No-one asked if the meal was OK."
"The Disabled parking space is always occupied with a vehicle parked with no disabled badge."
"It just seems that when they are busy the food is also rushed and sent out with no care."
Value & Pricing
Pros:
"£40 ... would have been better going to McDonald's."
"Great ales and delicious food. Book in early on a Sunday to avoid the disappointment of missing the wonderful Sunday lunch."
"Good food but not especially cheap with good sized portions."
"Drinks were reasonably priced."
"The drinks on offer were good with a glass of 175mm house red, white or rose at £2.50."
"Good beer and friendly people. Food is typical pub grub."
"Lovely secluded pub just outside Harborne, a short walk from the Main Street. Food was lovely, decent portions and great value for money."
Cons:
"Very basic food and not worth the price."
"No lamb or pork on menu. All the food had been kept warm or reheated."
"The prices are also very reasonable."
"Staff fantastic food excellent good price for carling."