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    Cherry Reds

    3.7 (91 reviews)
    Closed • 7:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    This lady should be fired immediately. She should work where nobody can see a face like that. Maybe janitorial? Maybe zoo keeper? Something that doesn't involve other people because she's unfriendly and not very good at her job. Gave it a shot anyways but her horrible customer service coupled with the bad coffee and tasteless food. Couldn't give it 0 stars so I had to do 1

    Cherry Reds
    Steve S.

    Arriving quite early into Birmingham city centre on a wet Thursday morning, I needed something to eat to get me through the day. I asked some Twitter friends for recommendations and came away with three; York's Bakery, Urban Cafe and Cherry Reds. I had a quick look at the menus and locations and decided on Cherry Reds. I'd been before but it was a long time ago and I'd only had coffee the last time. I met my mom and one of my sisters outside the cafe. We went inside and were greeted by a loud and smiley young lady behind the counter. I had a quick look at the menu and went for a bacon sandwich and a latte. My sister also had a bacon sandwich and my mum had scrambled egg on toast. I have one gripe with bacon sandwiches when I eat out; they rarely have enough bacon. I think for a decent bacon sandwich you should have at least 3 rashers of bacon. Cherry Red's bacon was very tasty. It was thick and cooked just enough. The bread was thick cut and lightly toasted. There were only 2 rashers of bacon, though. I know it adds to the cost of things but for 3 quid you'd expect 3 rashers! That was my only problem with the experience. The coffee was very nice also. Probably the best part of the visit was the server. As mentioned she was loud and smiley, in a way only Brummies seem to manage. It was refreshingly personal for someone used to the detachment of a lot of London establishments.

    Jonny Q.

    I really enjoyed visiting this neighbourhood cafe when in Birmingham for the afternoon - words to describe it would probably have to be eclectic and cool with a European cafe culture aesthetic that makes it suitable for any time of the day. Myself and Dan G were catching up on some work so it was perfect to chat for a couple of hours and already by mid afternoon on a Friday it was getting full of people enjoying wine and beer and the weekend spirit. They do have a fantastic range of beers and also serve food - there's also a fairly decent sized bar upstairs which makes it much bigger than the smaller compact area downstairs. Overall a place for any time of the day, great fun.

    Cute amazing tea layout!
    Vicky O.

    Cherry Reds is one of Birmingham newest bar and coffee shop offerings in the City Centre. It marks the start of the rejuvenation of John Bright Street, a recently overlooked area round the corner from New Street Train Station. From it's almost tattoo inspired signage to it's shabby chic/mix and match interior, it's working really hard to create a trendy time warp atmosphere for it's clientele. I love what it's doing, as it's a great place to go from day to night with a cafe vibe in the day (with Wifi, food offerings and very reasonably priced tea and coffee) to a chilled out bar in the evenings. The menu offers brunch and breakfast, sandwiches to tasty favourites (including a multitude of vegetarian offerings) which all look really nice (I cannot confess to trying any yet). The Soft drink menu is really something to shout about, offering a massive range of adult nonalcoholic drinks perfectly suited to those driving or who just don't fancy another night on the booze. It's the second Cherry Red's in the City (the first being situated in bohemian Kings Heath), and it clearly is working hard to fill a gap in the market for Birmingham. The owners are currently still putting the finishing touches on the design of the bar (just yesterday they were putting up additional mirrors and quirky knick knacks around the place), but I think it'll become a very popular spot with the people of the City in no time at all.

    Daniel G.

    Relaxed and laid back with good food and friendly service. I am struggling to find fault in Cherry Reds. Myself and a friend went for a late breakfast before heading shopping earlier today. I love the vibe of this place and the no nonsense approach the menu and restaurant has. The food and coffee is all a decent price and all tastes and looks lovely. I had the full English that was served with a mountain of brown bread, runny eggs, good quality bacon and a great sausage. One final thing that needs a mention is the music being played...whoever is picking the playlist here needs to send me a link to their Spotify. Perfect background music selections that are upbeat but not overpowering. A city centre location packed full of personality with local charm and great food....YES to Cherry Reds.

    Vegetarian English Breakfast.
    Seth S.

    Part coffee shop, part eatery, and part brass taps, as most of Brum already knows, Cherry Reds is the city's cafe of cool. The city centre cafe is the second location for this most excellent coffee stop and bar. Cherry Reds is the type of place where you can start and end your day, opening at 8:30am and closing as late as 1am. The cafe offers breakfast all day as well as sandwiches and burgers, all served until 10pm. Alcohol is available starting at 10am, and a full bar is stocked with rotating draught, bottles, spirits, and wine. The cafe occupies a two story corner diagonally from Brewdog and is a good choice to start or end your Friday/Saturday night. Upstairs and downstairs feature comfortable couches or more traditional tables. When the place is especially packed they open up a bar upstairs for drinks. Fast and free WIFI is available for customers. Having recently moved to the UK and Birmingham, I decided on a recent visit to indulge in a full English breakfast, vegetarian style. That's the 'hearty veggie' for £6 with sausage from Linda McCartney Foods, grilled halloumi, a fried egg, beans, mushrooms, toast, and a hash brown. The portion was huge, and despite my best efforts (and having skipped a meal earlier), I could not finish the plate. The items were cooked perfectly, although I could have done with less of the halloumi, which was saltier than some varieties I've tried before. I also shared some 'American style' pancakes with my wife, which were some of the best I've had on the island. I washed it down with a cappuccino, prepared as expertly as one could hope. Since that first visit I've made it a point to try some of the fantastic brews on tap. Cherry Reds carries a standard list of draught beers and rotating guest taps and makes a point to balance traditional ales and lagers with some exceptional ciders. Cherry Reds also holds events upstairs regularly, so check fliers or the chalkboard for the latest happenings. With a substantial menu of food and drinks as well as amenities, Cherry Reds is the perfect city centre spot to grab a bite, meet up with some friends, or get work done.

    Toast made from really nice seeded bread!

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    Absolutely horrible and they are politically racist. No business should serve people based on their political views.

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    Terrible place . Got food poisoning. Also very dirty . Choose another place before coming here

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    Review Highlights - Cherry Reds

    “It marks the start of the rejuvenation of John Bright Street, a recently overlooked area round the corner from New Street Train Station.”

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    The Craven Arms - Quit staring at the architecture and grab yer beer money

    The Craven Arms

    4.5(15 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Westside
    •££

    What a little treat! When I lived in the city centre I think I must have ended up in here nearly…read moreonce a week during that time. I love nothing more than going to a classic, and most importantly, quiet pub to relax after a hard weeks work (and even harder partying on a Saturday night!). If you love venues that have lots of character then you should go and check out The Craven Arms. It offers a great selection of beers for the boys and wine for the girls and the food in delicious. You can't beat their house burger and a nice cold shandy.

    I've heard rave reviews about The Craven Arms since moving to Birmingham. Brittany A. and I finally…read morehad a chance to try it out recently on a fairly quiet afternoon, and I can easily say that it deserves all of the praise it garners. The Craven Arms was built for Holder's Brewery at the dawn of the twentieth century. Departing from the Victorian red brick and terra cotta style that is so prevalent in Brum, the exterior of The Craven Arms is adorned with lovely blue and gold tiles, making it one of the more colourful pubs in city centre. Inside, the tile and brick switches over to a traditional 'old man' pub style with wood, carpeting, and dark wood chairs and stools. From the outside, the pub belies the tight quarters inside. The pub makes great use of the space though, and the intimacy and cosiness creates a true neighbourhood feel. Once you grab a stool, be prepared for one of the best craft brew and real ale selections in the entirety of greater Birmingham. Black Country Ales is tied to the Craven Arms, and aside from their traditional golden, bitter, and brown, you'll find more real ales, some IPAs hopped to the max, and fun beers like a red hot chili beer. Hard to find bottled beers and cider in the fridge complete the impressive selections. The pub has no kitchen, but they serve up cheese baps (for £1) and allow you to bring in any outside food and will even provide a fork and knife for you. For the serious beer drinker, you can join their beer club and earn your way up toward the '100 club', tasting all kinds of brews along the way. If you are up for an old pub experience with the latest and greatest in new craft beers, the Crave Arms will suit you well.

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    Peaky Blinder - pages from ceefax doll

    Peaky Blinder

    2.5(4 reviews)
    0.4 mi•City Core

    Bless them for kind of trying, but I don't think that I have ever experienced so many ill fitting…read morewaistcoats! My friend is entirely obsessed with the Peaky Blinders series, so requested that we checked here out on our Birmingham jaunt. I didn't google or yelp it beforehand, and how I wish that I had! I had imagined a carefully researched themed bar, era appropriate, speak easy vibe, and maybe something special occurring with the final series imminent. However, what we got was cheaply dressed mannequins, t-shirts and waistcoats, oddly placed graffiti, a very run of the mill bar and the weirdest karaoke selection I think I've ever experienced (good on the woman singing Nightwish- 13 year old me would have been very happy, not perfectly executed though, shall we say). It all felt a bit *too* local, which I expect is amazing if you are, mind, and it seemed weird to me that the "speakeasy" behind the big bookshelf was closed on a Saturday night on a bank holiday weekend? It entirely feel like they've simply dibsed a name and tried to cash in on the popularity of the series, with the minimum effort that they could manage. I had themed parties as a skint student that I reckon had a greater budget and craft than this. It's a real shame as it almost stops an amazing one coming along and doing a better job. It's a laugh, but nothing more unfortunately.

    This is most likely going to be my last review in the UK for some time as I return to my native…read moreland later this week. I therefore had to give this place a try before I left - especially being a fan of The Peaky Blinders. I had passed by this place a few times when it was known as Confessions and it never really enticed me in. So, this time I was more hopeful! Stepping through the door your attention is drawn to the friendly looking bar tender dressed in (roughly) Peaky Blinder style hat. The next thing I noticed was a mannequin also dressed (roughly) Peaky Blinder style. Now for some the mannequins could be considered bizarre, I however am from a small town which considers one of its prime tourist attractions to be a shop decorated with very bizarre looking mannequins! There are a few more of these mannequins type things around the place adorned with a flat cap, and accompanied by instructions not to touch and that offenders will be instructed to leave! The bar area itself is one average size room, it was relatively clean and populated by older gentlemen of varying mental capacity. There was at least one sat alone having a full conversation with himself. The bar itself had nothing special to offer, just the usual bulk items, Carling, Strongbow (original and forest fruits) and Guinness. A simple selection of bottles were stocked in the fridges, the best of which seemed to be bottles of Magners. As for the "Peaky Blinder" theme. Well, I was pretty disappointed. This clearly just an attempt to cash in on the show, with very little actual connection. A few cap clad mannequin's and few pictures on the wall which seem to be screen grabs from the show. So much more could be made of the theme which would no doubt attract loyal fans. This place just doesn't cut it as a themed venue. Its an OK pub but that's about all it is.

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    Bacchus Bar - Went in here for the first time for a long time tonight - it hasn't changed!

    Bacchus Bar

    3.9(62 reviews)
    0.2 mi•City Core
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    Bacchus is decorated in an amusing fashion, with different historical zones- an Egyptian room,…read moreanother like a Victorian study, another with faux Greek paintings. It used to be a wine cellar, hence the name 'Bacchus'. I'm not sure whose idea it was to decorate it like this but it definitely works as it's always full in there. They get coach loads of tourists in-literally. Other than the decor, Bacchus is your standard pub. It's very difficult to get a seat, but when you do, you can be quite comfortable in here for an hour or so. Menus are on the table, just pick what you want and go up to the bar to order food and drinks. Both are more expensive than other pub chains but I would say the food is a bit better than those other chains. Drinks wise, they have decent ciders and beers on tap and in bottles. There's some great spirits too, including some of my favourite gins! Fish and chips, BBQ chicken, scampi etc all appear on the menu and are consistently good. I always find service very friendly and staff seem happy. I often find myself back at Bacchus as it's just such a relaxed way to spend time.

    A fun pub is a great area. This cool place is nestled right next to the Birmingham new street…read morestation. All the staff are super friendly and the place has a nice dark lighting. The food is classic pub food and has lots of choices. Includes burgers, sandwiches, PIES!, snacks, starters and all the drinks you need. A classic place.

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    Bacchus Bar - So true! #goodlucktweetingunderground

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    The Crown

    The Crown

    3.3(4 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Historical Quarter - Chinese Quarter, City Core
    •££

    Jack fell down (off a pool table in here) and broke The Crown (he actually just broke a chair), and…read moreJill came tumbling after (she fell over trying to pick him up). Just another typical drunk night at the crown. I was most recently in this pub in late 2014 when I was stuck in England for months. I wanted to go drinking (but not alcohol, lol) in the place where one of my fave bands got their start, to some degree. I spent a good hour in here with friends and we all enjoyed it. It's a little run down and dirty and sticky but it's a good old English pub. We didn't pay too much more than we should have for the drinks. My coke tasted pretty good, not watered down. This is a typical English pub, with average prices and a nice facade. It's underrated and it's also secretly legendary. Because a very long time ago, Duran Duran used to hang out here, before they met Simon LeBon of Watford, and before they became famous. And for that reason, it's my review #1980, since they were one of the best bands of the 1980s, and were recording their first album in 1980. If you're a fan of Duran (a Duranie, as they're sometimes known), then when in Birmingham, come and check out this underrated pub, which scores a 5 from me.

    I ended up in here completely by random and WOW what an experience!…read more I was out with a group of friends and we managed to get pretty drunk after a night at the Electric Theatre. We weren't ready to go home so we took a stroll and ended up in here. Before we entered the pub, there were a group of people outside, one of which being sick into a beer glass! We thought to ourselves, 'don't be put off, that will probably be one of us later'. So we trotted in and were quite surprised by how busy it was. It took us ages to get served but we kept ourselves amused by talking to a relatively old man who only had one shoe on! We only realised this afterwards and we didn't want to ask him where the other one was in case of another 30 minute drunken chat so it still remains one of lifes mysteries until this day. Overall, it's quite a small pub that gets packed on a Saturday night but I think that's because the drinks are cheap considering its location and there's plenty of characters to keep you amused even if you do have to wait for a long time to get served.

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    The Sun On the Hill - Sunday Supper

    The Sun On the Hill

    3.6(23 reviews)
    0.2 mi•City Core
    •£

    I was in town, and it was sunday, so the only thing to do was a Sunday Supper. I spent some time…read morelooking up restaurants and looking at menus. I wanted to find something that looked authentic at a decent price. After taking a bit of a walk I found The Sun On The Hill. it was quiet inside, not too many people, but the young lady at the bar was welcoming with a smile and helpful. I grabbed the table and after looking at the menu, I went to the bar and placed my order. Being new to Birmingham, i've quickly figured out that many of these places our pretty much self serve, and pay as you go. I'm okay with that once I figured it out. The choices were Beef, Chicken, Pork, or Vegan, and I chose the pork. The serving came with vegetables a pudding, and covered in a proper gravey. it was cooked well and there was more than enough. I did enjoy my first english sunday supper and would recommend this place for someone looking for a good meal at a reasonable price.

    I only have fond memories about previous visits to "The Sun On The Hill", but it's just not one of…read morethose places I visit very regularly. During a catch up over cocktails with Elite Adam S last night, he mentioned that this venue had received a bit of a makeover recently. As it was just over the road from Bodega (the chosen Cocktail venue for the evening), we decided to pay the cheque and wander on over to check it out. First thing to note, it's not that different. You're not going to wander in and be astonished in a "changing rooms" stylee, but it does look smarter. I love the renewed signage on the door and the little design touches in this smart City pub. It's been a while since I had visited, but I did notice that they seemed to have more cask ale on offer than I remembered them having. I went for a pint of "New World" whilst Adam had a glass of the ole faithful "Mad Goose" (with Purity being a fairly local brewery an' all). I do love the mixed seating here. We sat on a table with high stools, but there were comfy booths in the main bar, a sofa area near the door, bar stools and further tables up a level on the mezzanine. It would make a great venue as a "pre-club" stop, a drink with friends, a casual date or even just a swift afterwork pint! Now, I didn't try the food here but I noticed the menu has been updated (as per The Sun At The Station - http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/the-station-birmingham). They are also offering a "Half Price Food On Mondays" offer until the end of October, so I will try and pop in and catch that to give a more round review of the venue. This is a smart city pub, with a bit of a "younger" and "funkier" feel to it than many of it's nearest neighbours. It plays a good selection of music and has a welcoming and friendly vibe. If you haven't popped in before, make a date to grab a pint with a friend and check out this cool venue.

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    The Sun On the Hill - Sunday Supper Menu

    Sunday Supper Menu

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    Pork up close

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    The bar

    Cherry Reds - gourmet - Updated September 2026

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