Latest reviews from Birmingham Digbeth

“Hmmm. I felt this was more a party place, than a beer place Still a nice place with many rooms Music stage, and a fine patio at the back “

Cunningham 172 days ago

“Lovely brewery tap room under the railway arches Central location in Digbeth Quite good tap selection Friendly and helpful staff Also clean toilets “

Cunningham 172 days ago

“Lovely traditional British pub Nice tap and bottle selection. Also some cider Not very hard to find in the heart of Digbeth Also an outdoor seating at the back “

Cunningham 172 days ago

“An Irish sports bar. Its loud and garrish and i guess a bit chainy, and there's nothing but macro here. But... if you want the best pint of Guinness you've had in years, make room in your pub crawl for a quick stop.“

jjsint 179 days ago

“Well-worn and well-loved Irish pub. I've never been here before because a) it had the wrong location on Google Maps for ages and b) it's got limited opening hours. Now this place won't be for everybody, it's not exactly a beer pub (although I got a tick). A pub carpet worthy of winning a world championship and bric-a-brac behind the bar. Three reasonable choices for cask, including a Burning Soul, plus some cask such as Greene King and Beavertown. I could spend hours here.“

jjsint 179 days ago

“Ruin is right. It's pretty BoHo in here to the point of almost being a bit run down. But it's got a great feel to it, with 70s soul blaring out the speakers and a gloriously faux fire across from me. And the beer selection, while far from great, isn't impossible. No cask but three keg that I'd call craft (Twisted Barrel and New Invention). Plus a good smattering of cans behind the bar including a handful of Wilde Child. Digbeth has lost some heavy hitters of late bar-wise so it's great to discover this place.“

jjsint 179 days ago

“Small bar in the Custard Factory, Digbeth. Its a self-service bar, which means you can try any amount of the draught beers on a pre-paid card. There isn't a lot of choice, although they do have two of their own beers (didn't try them though). They do have a well-sticked beer fridge incase there's no draught you fancy. I did pretty much the same as gillhalfpint by putting £5 on my card and trying about 0.4 pints of two beers. Its not a bad little place and I honestly don't mind pouring my own beer if it means I can choose the amount. Some board games to play if you want. Didn't blow me out of the water but I'd definitely come here again.“

jjsint 179 days ago

“Pleasant and popular board gaming cafe where you can also get craft beer. If you're a gamer you will love this place, if you're not then I urge you to give it a go. The beer list is small but full of good vraft breweries such as Polly's and LHG, the prices are fair and the coffee is out of this world. You may wish to book, or come outside of peak times.“

jjsint 179 days ago

“Visited February 2023. Located under some arches. 15 taps and some bottles available. Friendly service. Saturday night. Young ambiance, Tinder dates...etc. Worth a stop if you in the area. Next one please!“

Taboada 356 days ago

“I struggled to find this place despite the fact I've been into Birmingham for years. It was close and to the back of Moor Street Station but strangely never really ventured down that way much as I normally take a different path to Digbeth. Located in some arches overlooking a small parking area strewn with rubbish. Once inside the contrast is stark as it has a clean clinical chic feel. So much so that there is a lit fridge with cured meats but displayed in a way that makes it look like its for medical purposes. Thinking about it, with the Patty Men venue next door, this is the perfect place for a Sweeney Todd adaptation. There were 15 taps available (14 beers and 1 cider) and a list of 4 other ciders listed on the wall (bag in a box maybe?). My order was served clinically with frequent checks on the consistency and level of liquid being poured. Time passed. Nervously I glanced below but thankfully no trap doors were detectable. I took a short stool by the window overlooking the car park and was surprised to find quite a a lot of people passing this way on a Sunday afternoon, maybe to venture to other less curious establishments but Kilder must pick up some passing trade. Beer wise there are some excellent options although a bit on the pricey side. Also make sure you go when its fairly busy because you never know.“

dragnet101 435 days ago

“Under-the-bow. 15 taps. Most of them interesting. Good food options next door.“

Finn 453 days ago

“A bit hidden. 8 taps. Mostly local beers. A few table inside. More outside. «Get a card-pay-pour-enjoy».“

Finn 453 days ago

“Lovely historic pubs with a lot of bars/rooms. A handful of ok treated casks.“

Finn 453 days ago

“Stopped here a few times with Cloin, Fergus and Wingeman. They have a pretty vast selection of rotating taps. Very spacious and helpful staff.“

SHIG 471 days ago

“Have you ever had a donor & meat burger? I have and it was amazing! Beer selection was okay, but Kilder is next door too. Perfect place to sit outside and enjoy both places.“

SHIG 471 days ago

“Stopped here will Cloin, RTV and James during a weekend in Bingohame for cricket. Vast selection on tap with plenty of new ticks. We sat outside as still lots of COVID restrictions back then. Was nice to get a burger from next door and service to the table.“

SHIG 471 days ago

“There's literally nothing of interest here. Macro shite abounds on the bar. It's noisy (DJ etc). The hotel attached to the pub isn't great either but this place isn't about that.“

Cheeseboard 581 days ago

“In a railway arch close to Moor Street station. A fairly young vibe inside during the evening, moderately noisy musik. The beer list was OK, maybe 15-18 taps from memory. I'd maybe return during the day, might feel less old.“

Cheeseboard 581 days ago

“I love this pub. A proper Irish pub with a smaller front bar and A bigger hall out back with a music stage. Okay, it isn’t a tickers pub, although you’ll find a few surprises (they has one from Somerset’s Pitchfork) among the few cask and more numerous keg. Occasional music festivals. An amazing place. Put your ticking notebook away and get stuck in.“

jjsint 604 days ago

“An archetypal craft beer taproom, with warehouse feel, retro music and massive tap list. Halton Turner offer 2 cask and 12 keg of their own beers, plus a few guests and a few more outside. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom on a big screen for some reason but it works. The beer by and large is okay but never hits the heady heights of the best craft in the area. So maybe quantity slightly outstrips quality but still a good place, with a variety of styles and ABV. A recommended stop in Digbeth.“

jjsint 604 days ago

“Pretty close to B'ham Moor Street and really not far from New Street station, this is a cool place tucked away off the beaten path but still actually central. They have 15 taps, plus another 4 ciders, with 1/3 pints of anything for reasonable prices. For all those taps of craft, the list wasn't very interesting when I visited. It's a nice spot, but the list just wasn't interesting -- maybe it's usually more exciting? Worth a look if you've exhausted other spots, but my experience was a bit underwhelming.“

mcberko 626 days ago

“Brewery & taproom under a railway arch in Digbeth, but not too far from the city centre. Perhaps 10 of the brewery's beers on keg plus one on cask. There's a smattering of guest beers too. Typical taproom bench seating inside.“

Cheeseboard 678 days ago

“If they did one have the occasional tick that doesn't really seem to be the case anymore. I did get one buy it was Strongbow. Corporate style sports bar. Although it was the busiest place in Digbeth.“

BeardedAvenger 679 days ago

“Funny place. Going for a modern corporate sports bar out front. Clientel seemed to either be middle aged couples or pissheads. But if you go to the loo you go through a side door and find yourself in a very large live venue/nightclub type space. Beer was better than I expected in that I got a new brewery tick (Birmingham) and a mild from Dig Brew. Would drip in if passing.“

BeardedAvenger 679 days ago

“Nice old school pub. Based on previous reviews it's been done-up but that wasn't immediately obvious to me. A good array of local brews on cask and tap. The one issue for me was that the range of beers was not immediately evident. It was only after I ordered a pint that I spotted a beer board around the corner. Would have happily stayed for a few more ticks but my colleagues were off to the next pub after one round. Not particularly busy on a Thursday at 4:30. The other 5 or so customers were obviously locals known to the barman.“

BeardedAvenger 679 days ago

“Very spacious taproom in the arse end of Digbeth but only 10-15 minutes from the centre of town. Nice clear list of beer options on a board behind the bar, mostly their own but some guests and a few cask. Food options but didn't really look. Some nice outdoor seating which worked for me with the sun shining. As this is situated by the railway arches the location can act as either a wind tunnel or a shelter depending on direction. Very quiet at 12:30 on a Saturday even with a grand national event coming up later. Much busier at Dig Brew close by but I liked the place and will be returning.“

dragnet101 762 days ago

“Found this bar opposite the Custard Factory courtyard entrance on Saturday 29.1.22 tucked off to the side with a lot of seating tables outside the bar itself. Very busy with a good buzz and friendly chap at the bar. There are no real ales, but 8 taps for self service. The barman loads a card with however much you wish to spend so I put £5 on the card. Choose a glass and select your beer, put card in the slot beside the beer and dispense. A counter reduces the value on the card as you pour. No specific quantity poured. I put £2.54 worth in one glass and took it to zero in the second glass. Both were local breweries, Attic Brew Co and Birmingham Brewing Co. Interesting and will have another go. Can't rate a lot on service as I served it and it was very frothy.....Need more practice!!“

gillhalfpint 831 days ago

“Discovered this bar in the Custard Factory courtyard area of Digbeth on 25th Jan when exploring the area and saw the word Beer. No real ale but 10 craft and cider lines, and we found and enjoyed 3 new beers here. Verdant 10 Watt Moon 4.5, Deya No Way Mirror 4.5 and Merakai One Day 12% which was fantastic. We went again on 29th Jan but couldn't get in. Advised best to book in advance for evenings and weekends. It is a gaming cafe/bar with over 100 seats and over 500 games for indoor and outdoor drinking and gaming and serves food. Dog friendly.“

gillhalfpint 831 days ago

“Update: This place has a tendency to close early without notification or even an apology when things are quiet. I stopped coming here a while ago and probably won't return for this reason. There are more welcoming places in the city centre that deserve your business. ..... Original Review: One of the premium craft beer bars in Birmingham. Located in the railway arches close to Moor Street station, next door to and part of the Original Patty Men empire. They have 15 quality beers on tap and four ciders, along with a stellar collection of cans and bottles. It has a rustic, modern looking interior with lots of wood and concrete. Great service. This is probably the first stop on any Birmingham beer tour. Awesome. “

jmgreenuk 886 days ago

“They say to come for the beer but stay for the craic but in all honesty the beer was a major disappointment. On my most recent visit there were no cask ales and the keg beers hadn’t rotated in months. They often have beers from Dig Brew which is perhaps the only reason to come here. That said, it’s popular with party goers, particularly during the summer with their outdoor terrace area.“

jmgreenuk 886 days ago

“A rather large, modern looking taproom in the brewery with seating for around 50 people. A great selection of mainly their own keg beers and a small number of guests. There are also three rotating cask ales too. Food is available. Friendly staff and WiFi. It’s about 10 minutes to walk here from the Bull Ring, so a taxi isn’t necessary. There are plenty of other bars close by too. Tasters are available. Beers are sold in pint and half pint glasses. No flights.“

jmgreenuk 892 days ago

“Visit January 2008, 2010.“

fonefan 1111 days ago

“Patty is attached to Kilder next door and they both share a central covered outdoor space under the railway arches. This is a single room cheap eats style restaurant where a sign asks you to wait to be seated, which could be on a table or a bench space looking out through its large window in the arch. There’s is a bar area but there’s no service here and when I said I only wanted to drink I was ushered out into Kilder next door. I assume the beer selection will be the same between both sides of this restaurant and bar.“

ManVsBeer 1588 days ago

“Kilder is attached to Patty next door, and this I was told was the bar of the two. The share a central covered outdoor space under the railway arches so it makes sense. This is a single room space with the bar against the back wall and all the seating in front with a large window at the front. This is a keg ale bar associated with Siren Brewery and as such half of the dozen or so options are from them, with crafted keg guest options coming from up and down the country. There’s a few real cider options here too that some might want to explore.“

ManVsBeer 1588 days ago

“We had a 45min stop at the coach station, and this seemed like the only vaguely serviceable beer place nearby. Pleasant enough cafe vibe, and coffee is indeed available in industrial quantities (we wanted to warm up, shut up!). Beer selection pretty limited, mostly crafty kegs and macro bottles, but I found a tick, so not too terrible. Staff served with a smile.“

FatPhil 1599 days ago

“Large traditional urban boozer in a lovely red-brick corner building outside of the city centre, but walkable from. The large front room utilises both front walls with its large windows on both with seating against, and the bar is against the inner wall in an 'L' shape, sporting a decent row of rotating and local cask ales. Visited in 2017.“

ManVsBeer 1642 days ago

“Back street Irish bar, not far from the city centre and walkable, but the change of landscape to urban industrial is quick and quite stark here. It's well kept inside, a little chain-like, it's beers are ultimately disappointing as you've probably seen all of them many times before, although I did find one craft keg I had still to sample when I visited.“

ManVsBeer 1643 days ago

“Visited on Saturday 5th October 2019 around 13.00. Located in the railway arches at the south end of Moor St station, ideal for my train home (allow at least 5 minutes … 10 to be safe) and next to the Original Patty Man. The arch itself is clean, modern and nicely done out … Wi-Fi is the free and open one from next doors Patty Man. 16 taps of keg dispense with a good range of UK brewers and styles allied to 50 or so bottles cans with a 20% discount on take away. Third pints available. Service prompt and friendly … when we arrived there were only 2 other drinkers but within half an hour or so there were a good 20 present. I took down the Cheese toastie with Nduja … a god tier sandwich for sure and whilst I picked up a couple of ticks only … I'd head back here for the sandwich alone! Overall a decent pit stop … not one to head out of your way for if your time in Brum is limited but I'm sure most folks will find a tick or two here.“

Theydon_Bois 1681 days ago

“I had been meaning to get here since it opened,it's very handy for Birmingham Moor Street Station being under one of the Railway Arches just round the back, about 3 mins walk. It's trendy, cool in demeanour and enough out of the way for it to be visited by those who really want to try something different. Lots of key keg lines, there had been a Lervig Tap Take over just before our visit, so most taps were from them. Really worth a trip.“

imdownthepub 1926 days ago

“Kilder has a strange vibe about it: feels like a dessert restaurant or cafe, but the tap list is excellent. 12 operational on my Thursday afternoon visit, 9 of which were dedicated to Lervig. Excellent bottle/can selection as well, but the pricing is a bit inconsistent: some bottles are great value, some average, and somr extraordinarily dear for what they are. Nonetheless there's brilliant stuff to be sampled here. Recommended wholeheartedly.“

jjsint 1929 days ago

“If you're craving craft beer with your meat (or vice versa) then this is the place for you. The food is good, reasonably priced (not cheap though) and you have a choice of four Siren beers on tap with which to wash down your tasty burger. If you're up on your Siren ticks you'll struggle to tick from the draft (although I bagged a new APA from their 'Suspended' series) but there are a few bottles and cans available. Music a bit loud, WiFi is iffy, but all in all a solid place.“

jjsint 1929 days ago

“15 lines of direct draw beer served/stored at 4 degrees; this is what Birmingham city centre has been screaming out for. Its fast becoming one of my essential stops on a day out!“

CitizenCained 1937 days ago

“Visited on Sunday 26th Aug 2018 with minutemat, RichThe Villan and three other beery mates. No cask lines, 15 keg ones, mostly sour puss stuff. Green tiles, a lit wall fridge showing specimen jars and what were lumps of cheese (but looked like fat) it reminded me of a morgue. Modern and slick, not my scene at all.“

BlackHaddock 2085 days ago

“New-ish bar next door to (and run by) Original Patty Men under an adjacent converted railway arch. Nice modern interior with comfortable seating. Long table across the centre of the room that was occupied by a large group during our visit. 15 keg lines covering a full array of styles, almost all brand new releases with a few interesting high strength rarities. A small yet decent selection of choice modern ciders in the fridge. Nice chilled music. Clipboard menus with full bottle list on the tables, 20% discount for take-outs. Appears to serve charcuterie and cheese boards which look decent from the refrigerated wall display. Great addition to the Birmingham craft beer scene.“

minutemat 2086 days ago

“Returning to this , after several years away, and I’m afraid I’m slightly disappointed. It used to house a great selection of cask ales, from local micro breweries. Apart from the beer, it had a spit and sawdust charm, with a great variety of rooms to drink in. It’s now been improved internally , so looks quite clean and plush, if that is your think. The range of beers has been reduced.“

Mjp12 2519 days ago

“Genuine Irish pub in the industrial heart of town, just off Digbeth High Street. Multi roomed boozer, nothing of much interest in the beer range, certainly on this visit, I hadn’t been here for many years. Quiet on my visit.“

imdownthepub 2699 days ago

“Decent burger joint, very busy on a sat night. Selection of draft and bottled beers available .“

Mjp12 2773 days ago

“A real old skool inner city boozer. This place has not changed so much in a long time. Love the decor and the leaded windows. A small cask ale selection. Friendly service and wifi. Interesting and occasionally loud clientele! A decent place and worth the walk from the city centre.“

jmgreenuk 2829 days ago

“Decent quality burgers, really the food is the main draw, but the beer choice is good as well - mainly Siren, but a few other options. A couple of bottles of Bells available during my visit. There are far better beer options close by, but this is cool.“

Scotty001 2851 days ago