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.
5. Barnt Green Inn, Barnt Green, Worcestershire
The Barnt Green Inn is a stunning countryside pub in one of the most desirable locations to live in the West Midlands. Barnt Green is located near the Lickey Hills Country Park and other stunning countryside with stunning properties. It’s no wonder it attracts a wealth of affluent residents, including Jack Grealish and Ron Atkinson. The leafy village has a great range of restaurants and pubs too, such as the Barnt Green Inn. The traditional, half-timbered pub serving modern British cuisine with Mediterranean influences with a great range of ales and wines. It has a 4.4 rating on Google from 2k reviews. | Google
6. The Orange Tree, Chadwick End, Solihull
Another gem near Solihull, The Orange Tree is a smart country pub with rustic furniture, open kitchens, stone-fired ovens and log fires, plus garden dining. The wide-ranging menu features prime steaks as well as great drinks options such as cask ales, premium beers, fine wines, and vintage champagnes. The pub has a 4.4 Google rating from 1.3k reviews | Google
7. The Farm Inn, Shirley, Solihull
This lovely Shirley venue is a smart bar and dining room in an 18th-century dairy farm, serving classic and modern global dishes. The pub offers a wonderful social dining experience in a historic grade II listed farmhouse and barn. It has a 4.4 Google rating from 1.3k reviews | Google
8. The Victoria, Barnt Green
Another brilliant Barnt Green pub is The Victoria. The characterful country pub and restaurant serves British-Mediterranean dishes. Whether you choose a local classic, one of the more modern favourites or a vegan or vegetarian option, the pub uses quality fresh ingredients that are carefully prepared by an expert team of chefs. The pub also has its very own courtyard and garden. The venue has a 4.4 Google rating from 1.2k reviews. | Google