The spring weather is finally warming up with summer only a few weeks away.
And with the end of May Bank Holiday to look forward to, what better time to get out and explore some of the stunning countryside around Birmingham?
Birmingham’s blessed with some beautiful countryside surrounding the city. The region is full of nice towns and villages that are on the outskirts of Birmingham and are also home to some of the region’s best pubs.
Any country walk is improved if there’s a drink and some good food waiting for you at the end. That’s why we’ve decided to take a look at some of the very best country pubs near Birmingham.
Here are the top 14. We have also ranked them according to customer ratings on Google.
1. The Malt Shovel, Barston, Solihull
The Malt Shovel in Barston is one of the best pubs in the region. It's been crowned the regional and national gastropub of the year at the England Food Awards 2023. The charming countryside pub is open seven days a week. The garden is stunning and they also have a barn that is available for private hire. The pub serves delicious dishes including Chicken Fajita, Pizzas and burgers, as well as a range of real ale, beers, wines and cocktails. The venue has a 4.6 rating on Google reviews from 685 ratings | Google
2. The Plough Inn, Shustoke, Warwickshire
This family run country pub restaurant was built in 1790 and the building retains much of the original charm, its low ceilings and nooks and crannies give this pub a lot of character. The pub's at the heart of Shustoke village, an area of beauty with lot’s of well rambled walks. The pub serves delightful grilled steaks with a plethora of red wine and ale options. It has a 4.5 Google rating from 1.7k reviews | Google
3. The Warwickshire Lad, Wood End, Earlswood, Solihull
Just south of Earlswood in Solihull, The Warwickshire Lad in Wood End is a lovely countryside venue near Tanworth-in-Arden. It's a smashing country pub with bags of atmosphere, that serves real ales, interesting wines and great home-cooked food. The venue has a 4.5 Google rating from 633 reviews. | Google
4. The Red Lion, Baddesley Ensor, Warwickshire
The Red Lion is a bit of a hidden gem in the small North Warwickshire village of Baddesley Ensor. The charming pub is is both homely but spacious despite its small appearing size. If you just fancy a pint or two in the area, this is the place to go. It has a 4.5 Google rating from 99 reviews. | Google