The Plough

Reviews

• Shirley P.

  star star star star star 14 June 2026

  I'm very happy I found The Plough when I was looking for a comfortable, relaxing place to have dinner on my own in Birmingham. I didn't need a fancy dinner, but one that tasted good and in a welcoming environment. People were happy, and the staff were exceptionally friendly, generous, and welcoming. I had the fish and chips, which was just right. I came early on a Saturday evening, since I was alone, and I needed to be finished in time for the reservations. Be sure to make reservations if you don't go as early as I did. It was full and a happy place to be.

• Owen D.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 8 June 2026

  Don't sell Carling, grow up virgins
  Toilets are banging tho, is just disturbingly spenny tho sad hours

• Emily M.

  star star star star star 6 June 2026

  The Plough really has to be up there as one of the best pubs in Birmingham. I went recently for a meal on the 2-4-1 Pizza Monday and it was fantastic.
  
  Even though it was a Monday, the place was packed so I would recommend booking if you're going for a meal - we very nearly didn't get a table. The decor in The Plough is a stylish mix of traditional and urban, and has some great feature points. There's also an outside beer garden which looked great. The staff were very friendly and helpful, even though they were clearly run off their feet.
  
  There is a huge selection of drinks as you'd expect, and the food menu was also vast. The food also caters well to different dietry requirements such as vegetarian and gluten free, which is always great to see from a pub. The pizza options were creative and offered something a little different. My tuna, anchovi, watercress and olive pizza was perfect, and everyone in my group really enjoyed their choice. They are also extremely big, but they're happy to give you a take-out box at the end for any left-overs. The 2-4-1 pizza deal made it really good value for money, and they also do a 2-4-1 burger deal on a Tuesday.
  
  My whole group was really impressed with The Plough - it seems to be one of those rare pubs that has hit the nail on the head with what makes a 'posh pub' work - down to earth service, laid back environment but absolutely fantastic food.

• Erica O.

  star star star star star_border 1 June 2026

  The Plough made such a good impression on me I just had to go back.  I love the area, the pub, and the menu. Apparently I'm not the only one who feels this way.
  
  Shortly after finding a table in the late morning the crowds came in.  If you plan on coming with a large group I recommend calling ahead to get reservations. They were serving the breakfast/brunch menu during our seating. I opted for the bacon pancakes.
  
  The food is presented just beautifully like the perfect instagram photo. And it tastes just as good. If you are a tea drinker you must order a pot just for the cute factor. All teapots come out dressed in little tea cozys.  I wonder if they sell them as they all look homemade. My only complaint is that the food came old on the cold side. Perhaps it was due to how crowded it was, but it was like the food had been sitting out for a while. Regardless it still tasted amazing.  
  
  I think prices for the Plough are affordable. If you have an Independent  Birmingham card you receive a discount so keep that in mind.  They have a beer garden out back that must be wonderful on sunny days..if we ever get any.
  
  I really want to get back there for lunch or dinner.  And maybe try a cocktail if they have any. If you're ever in Harborne try it out.

• Natalie W.

  star star star star star_border 18 May 2026

  One time I had a perfect Bloody Mary at a pub in Cambridge and now I'm always chasing the rainbow. The Plough's version, which was lovingly prepared, certainly came close, involving as it did all sorts of fun ingredients such as coarsegrain mustard.
  
  Apparently though this is one of Birmingham's finest pubs and my hugely beer obsessed friends were drinking some sort of delicious obscure hops nonsense.
  
  The pub is huge and decorated in the fine line between attractive and yuppie way that basically means it's mega comfortable with loads of space to sit and eat. It was packed after work on a Thursday and, judging by the amount of reserved signs, going to be busy for dinner too. I started longingly at some guy's pizza until I realised it looked like I was actually staring longingly at him. A key Harborne destination!