Harborne and Edgbaston have always been two of Birmingham's most vibrant and affluent neighbourhoods.
And these days the south Birmingham districts has become an appealing place for socialising thanks to their thriving food and drink scenes.
Harborne has always been popular for a socialising with a host of pubs with many people enjoying the 'Harborne run'. Now Edgbaston has welcomed a range of excellent pubs and bars in recent years which we are today shining a light on.
We've decided to round up some of the very best pubs and bars in the affluent Birmingham suburbs to help you to decide where to go if you're a local or planning a visit to the areas soon. You may be surprised by some of the results.
We've taken a look on Google reviews to rank the pubs and bars in the neighbourhoods. Let's take a look which establishments came out on top in the rankings
1. Chapter, Edgbaston
Chapter is a fine dining bar and restaurant which opened its doors in 2021. The terrace venue based at Greenfield Crescent has a great bespoke drinks and cocktail selection. They bar currently has a 4.8 rating from 187 Google reviews. One review read: "Little hidden gem of edgbaston, lovely cocktails and the host Karina was fab, will be coming back to have food soon." | Clive Reeves PR
2. Harborne Kitchen
Harborne Kitchen has a 4.8 Google rating from 452 reviews. They serve modern British cuisine at affordable prices, and also have a great bar with brilliant wine and beer options. One reviewer said: "Amazing food, great atmosphere and a good place to bring all the family." | Square Meal
3. Loki Wine Bar & Shop, Edgbaston
Loki is a great little wine bar on Greenfield Crescent. They are Birmingham's most awarded wine merchant and also craft beer specialists. The bar has a 4.7 Google rating from 268 reviews | Google
4. Sommar Bar, Harborne
This craft beer bar & beer garden based in Harborne has a 4.7 Google rating from 37 reviews. One read: "Absolutely incredible bar, This place is so chilled out and an awesome vibe." | Google Maps