Old Contemptibles

Real ales on tap in grand Victorian street-corner boozer with high-ceilinged bar and oak panelling.

8 / 10
105
ratings
Address

176 Edmund St (Livery St.) Birmingham West Midlands B3 2HB United Kingdom

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Bar Snacks
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar

Comments / 26


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Bryan M

It's a nicholsons pub , so don't be put off by their own pale ale it's brewed by St Austel brewery in Cornwall and it's really nice

Iván Farías

Amazing pub and great food! Get the tasty fish and chips and a house ale for £10.

Richard Gregory

Recommended: If you're after something more traditional this Christmas , then why not choose this pub 's festive fayre? You can pick from an array of buffet options or a two/three course meal. Enjoy! Read more

Ray Wilkes

I was there on Tuesday this week,the barman said "what do you want Mate" Mate? I asked for the Rhubarb gin they hadn't got any, their special gin .

Paul Wheeler

Great atmosphere good customer service and fantastic food plus the Chip Buttys are the best

Carl Griffin

Nicholson's pub . Handy for Snow Hill station. Great real ale .

B

Fascinating interior design . A cool pub .

An Illustrated History Of Slavic Misery

Excellent bangers and mash , friendly service , lovely interior

Jules DeVillenerve

Nice food in a historic place. Busy and tight if busy.

Sara Holyoak

One of my favourites! The Nicholsons Pale Ale is fantastic

Stuart Millard

Free O2 WiFi (ropey). Good real ale selection (expensive ).

Andrew McKay

Excellent food and a wide range of drinks to suit all tastes.

David Wilkins

Beer selection and food

Flor

Free o2 wifi for everyone.

Heidi Blanton

The sausages here are amazing.

Alan C

Nicholsons Pale Ale , a good session beer

Brian Simpson

Great pint of Guinness !

Dek Hogan

Seems to have changed. Extensive sausage menu gone nd no draft Erdinger. Still a decent pub but diminished.

Julie Johnson

Lovely beer

TeaBelly

They have Sierra Nevada Pale Ale :)

Matt M

The Toad in the Hole is well worth it. Wash down with a pint of Landlord. Read more

Amanda D.

Oh em gee the cod fush n chups

James

Too crowded on a Friday Saturday night. Avoid possibly.

RealPubGuide

THE place for sausage action

Jane Russell

It has to be Ubu every time :o)

Stuart Davis

Decent pub but full of city boys and their gold cards in the week…

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