From beautiful bars with original interiors that make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to old-school watering holes that haven’t changed in decades, Birmingham has some wonderful pubs.
Here are some recommendations for where to take out-of-towners.
Our list comes courtesy of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), reader favourites and Google reviews.
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1. The Old Joint Stock, Temple Row, city centre
The Old Joint Stock is a stunning and cosy venue that is also home to a theatre with an island bar below a glass-domed roof. The venue's hearty pies and lovely Sunday roasts make it the perfect city centre location for relaxing Christmas drinks and a warm meal | BirminghamWorld
2. The Fighting Cocks, Moseley
The Fighting Cocks is one of the best pubs in Moseley Village. The large 1800s-era corner pub serves a wide selection of beers and ciders, as well as lovely pub grub that's ideal for those winter evenings. | google
3. The Distillery, Sheepcote Street, city centre
The Distillery has one of Birmingham's best beer gardens, but the canal side pub is also the perfect little spot to sink into on a winter's day. It has traditional decor and lovely views of the canal from the inside Photo: Google
4. The Old Contemptibles, Edmund Street, city centre
The Spacious Edwardian corner pub has lofty ceiling and lots of woodwork. It has a great choice of real ales and enjoyable well priced food to warm you up this December | Google Maps