Bad service, I waited over 30 minutes and no one came & it wasn't even busy. They were advertising a happy hour special but you have to sign up online ridiculous. They didn't want my money ended up leaving to another restaurant read more

Overall, I had a great experience at Pitcher & Piano! It is such a nice, cozy bar restaurant. There is really cool, chic decor with an awesome fireplace. It has a nice, relaxing ambience with great music. I received excellent service from my waitress. She recommended the P&P burger with beef, bacon, and all the fixings. It even had onion rings which added a nice sweetness and crunchiness to it. I was expecting more of an explosive or more distinct flavor but it was still pretty good and the meat (well-done) was very flavorful and moist. I ordered it with sweet potatoes which was delicious as well, very crispy and perfectly cooked. The coleslaw was good but a little too thick. I also had hot water with lemon which was very soothing and was great for my digestion. Overall this a nice place to relax and enjoy a good meal. Definitely will be back. :) read more

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Canal side location, good cocktails, great atmosphere and not too expensive....what is there not to like?! Me and a couple of mates decided this would be the location for a catch up over a couple of drinks this week. The whole place is very well designed, had some well selected background music and a lovely mix of people enjoying Monday evening to its fullest. The upstairs bar is where you will find the best atmosphere, but if you a re looking for a more quiet/intimate vibe try the downstairs bar area or beautifully lit outside space. A bar definitely worth a try and a firm favourite of mine in the Brindley Place area. read more

Pitcher & Piano - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, BIR

50% off Monday's and a seafood grill for £6 winning!! Food is colourful and tasty what more could you wish for? read more

Pitcher & Piano - Seafood grill £6 - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, BIR

Wow amazing ambiance, heated out door patio, nice indoor outdoor bar restaurant that has nice appeal overlooking the water. Had the salmon with green beans and stomped Potatoes, well balanced and delicious, friend had the fish and chips which is marinated in various beer then fried, best fish and chips I tired , which typically I'm not a fan of. Overall wonderful experience, a must try if in the area. Be prepared to relax and enjoy the experience, service is slow on purpose, nice to chill with friends have drinks and conversation... read more

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It's a handsome place, part of a revitalized canal-front that was one both the epicenter of the industrial revolution and also the poster child of late 20th century economic stagnation. This whole area has been gutted and modernized, but it still retains the brick and timber feel of yesteryear. The Sunday lunch offerings are nicely priced and hugely portioned. I simply found the food, while abundant, was overall bland. The beef was thick, but dry and leathery. The gravy was plentiful but didn't taste like it was made by a chef. I liked the Yorkshire pud, but there was nothing remarkable about the potatoes and veg. It seemed they were trying to impress with volume, but I would have preferred a smaller portion with a bit more uniqueness and punch. Service-wise, the staff were very friendly but not attentive or quick. I had to walk to the bar for refills of my drink, was never checked on, and had to flag down someone to pay. It wasn't bad... just not a well-oiled machine, which you'd expect in the city that invented them. read more

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A friend and I headed to Pitcher and Piano for a catch up yesterday. The sun was shining so we sat outside. It was still a little brisk out, being March, but it was perfect under the patio heaters. We shared calamari, chicken chorizo skewers and macaroni cheese. The calamari and skewers were lovely but unfortunately the macaroni was over cooked (soggy) and had little flavour. Luckily, I felt that they more than made up for thus with the cocktails. We chose long drinks (given that it was the middle of the day) and they were all tasty and refreshing, including the waitresses own recommendations. Staff were polite and helpful. read more

I loved the free WiFi and seats at the edge of the canal. Food was good. Felt a bit ignored by staff during the first visit; considering we were the only patrons when we arrived & they chatted with each other for 10-15 minutes before acknowledging us. read more

Pitcher & Piano - Canal view - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, BIR

A great night out. Great products and service, although this may take a while at peak times. Relaxing canal-side after work, meeting friends for lunch in or letting your hair down, it is ideal for all of these. Cocktail list from creamy cocktails to fruity. An extensive food and wine list, served all day including £5 Express Lunch Menu from 12-5 pm Monday to Friday. read more

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There are so many chain bars and restaurants in this area. It makes me sick. Homogeneous pap. However, I do sometimes like the consistency of a chain. You know what you are going to get. Therefore, you are far less likely to be disappointed. This place just made me chuckle a few times. When I mentioned to the bartender that the champagne glass he was about to pour my drink into was cracked, he threw it against the wall. Seriously. I returned here after dinner and the young lady behind the bar looked truly put out when I ordered 6 cocktails from her. I asked if she was OK. She said she was just tired. I asked if she was just tired or tired of being there. She said that sleeping was her favourite thing in the world and her job stopped her from doing her favourite thing. Genius. She had no answer to me asking if she were to sleep all of the time, how would she really know if she were happy or just dreaming she was... read more

In the shadow of the International Convention Centre is a selection of bars and places to eat. One such place is the Pitcher and Piano. I only seem to come here when my dad gets a cocktail or beer voucher and the staff are pretty nice at making my free drink for me. If I were visiting Birmingham and had time for lunch or an afternoon drink I'd probably come here. However it's not on my list of night time venues to visit. Nice for watching the world go by and the tables are great for groups. It's pretty easy to reserve at table for a few hours in an evening so great for having a birthday drink or two. The lower ground level is right on the canal with a small terrace to enjoy. read more

Visited the Pitcher & Piano on a sunny Saturday day time. A great location overlooking the canal. It was very busy due to the weather but we still got great waitress service. Had a cocktail, a glass of house white and some grazers. Food was lovely and well presented. Drinks were spot on but we did wait a while, can't complain too much as it was mega busy. If I were to go with a big group I would certainly book a table as it seems a lot of people did this and it was well organised by the staff. Definitely a classy place for a bite to eat and drinks with friends. read more

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This is a great bar that can get extremely busy at the weekends, so if you are meeting friends here I would advise getting here early if you would like to sit down. This appears to be a popular bar with all ages, and is a great meeting place to kick start the weekend or to meet for pre dinner drinks. The bar is spilt on two levels. The music can be loud but you can still have a conversation! There is also a seated area which would be great for a balmy Summers afternoon or evening. read more

Pitcher and Piano is an awesome bar in the heart of Birmingham's Brindley place, the bar itself has an upstairs and a downstairs with out door seating on both levels. I also usually forget to mention that there are bars both upstairs and downstairs. The atmosphere is very relaxed whilst being quite smart, it attracts your after work crowd so lots of suits and smart clothes after work and on a weekend it is reasonably smart with shirts and collard t-shirts being the normal level of dress. It can get busy but that is more a testiment to the quality of the bar and it's fantastic location, definately somewhere everyone should try out. read more

Pitcher and Piano Birmingham have great offers! Each month I seem to notice a free drink offer slip into my inbox. Usually you get the choice of a beer or a cocktail, for free(!), which is just fine by me. This means that Adam S. and I visit the Pitcher fairly regularly, often en route to the cinema or when passing through Brindleyplace (and don't usually spend anything). It is worth signing up for their mailing list! However, it isn't just the freebies that make the Pitcher a nice place to come for a drink. The bar is spacious but feels nice and cosy, particularly downstairs, with nice smart furnishings and open fireplaces. It has a loungey feel and is a comfortable place for a spot of weekend afternoon boozing. The bar's position right next to the canal also makes for some nice views, particularly in the summer when you can take advantage of the canalside outdoor area. The Pitcher offers a well stocked bar and a nice cocktail menu - the House Cocktails are worth a try. On a recent visit on a Sunday afternoon I went for a seasonal mulled wine, which was lovely. read more

I went here first with my boyfriend on our first date, we went round the Christmas markets and ended up going here for a late Sunday dinner on the day we sat upstairs at a large window overlooking the canal which was decorated for Christmas. It was really nice and quite romantic. We enjoyed our Sunday dinners and said we'd come back.. A year later we were back to relive are first date. We had cocktails and dinner then a few more drinks. We have both signed up for the newsletter and each month get sent an invitation to come back and have a free cocktail on the house which changes monthly. The decor of the restaurant is really nice, it is just off broad street and can get quite busy due to concerts etc happening close by buy it is really good and we've always enjoyed ourselves. read more

The view of the canal is amazing in the window seats here. We popped in for a sticky toffee pudding. The portion was very large. However, the inside was dry. It was served with vanilla ice cream. I got my husband's ice cream so a double portion of ice cream helped with the dryness! The latte was good. I can't review the food menu so I am giving it a A-OK....based on the dessert only I would give it a MEH...I've experienced better. read more

WOW what a great find! Such a nice bar what overlooks the canal and the barge boats going by, its in a lovely little square with a few others bars and restaurants and across the bridge is the ICC birmingham, there is two floors one at the bottom with seating outside if its a nice day and an upstairs bar which is large and also has an outdoor terrace, its a great bar and has some lovely views. they also do great drinks and if you sign up to pitcher and piano they sometimes give you a free drink. BONUS! It was a bit of a grey day when we went though but we will go back and sit outside next time. read more

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OK, I know its a chain and all, but you know you will get a fairly decent service here when presented with an array of drinking establishments in a big city centre. We got our drinks and nabbed our selves a table on a balcony over looking the canal. Nice! After that round, we nabbed an even nicer table right by the canal, on the same level as the canal. Even better. Here we whiled away an hour or two before heading to the NIA. Other points of note: I really like the glass tankards they serve their pints in here, a real throw back to the old days... or so I was told by one of our party. I don't really remember. Staff were great, very polite and friendly. A smile everytime. Hurrah! read more

I love this place, always have and always will. In the winter a seat by the fire and a bottle of wine In the summer a seat anywhere outside with a pitcher of beer or pimms The friday/saturday night atmosphere is good, chav free because the music is not loud enough but still a nice fun place BUT the bar does get awfully busy and i think they should and could invest in hiring more bar staff at the peak periods I have eaten here a few times and as always no complaints about the food from me. read more

Good view , good bear , nice environment . Worth of try. read more

Pitcher & Piano - Sunday Roast ( beef) - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, BIR

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My favourite bar in Birmingham! Without a doubt, a classy, fun, vibrant and modern bar. The cocktail menu is out of this world! With two floors and comfortable seating, Pitcher & Piano will make you welcome all night. Before 7.30pm you can also get great tasting food from just five pounds. The staff here are always smiling and eager to serve you. I know toilets aren't exciting to talk about, but this place has clean, spacious toilets on each floor. With every imaginable cocktail available, it is sure to please all. Another great point about this bar is that it offers a free area for private functions - provided you of course pre book this. Pricey drinks, but in my opinion - well worth it! read more

Very nice setting. Havnt been here during the day so I havnt tried the food. I came here near the end of a night out on Broad Street and it was by far the best place of the night! There was enough seating for me and my friends with lovely views over the canals (everything was lit up by fairy lights, all reflected in the water - beautiful!) People were dancing, drinking, standing around, chilling. It was a great atmosphere and I'd love to go back again soon! read more

With a great view of the canal, the Pitcher & Piano is one of the more upmarket pubs in Brindleyplace, competing directly with All Bar One and the Slug & Lettuce for thirsty folks on their way to or from the NIA and Symphony Hall. Inside, it's very well presented, with tonnes of comfortable seating on two levels. They serve food, but it's nothing special and like the drinks, it's very expensive. For reasons I am yet to fathom, the bar is a frequent destination of hen parties. It's also very popular in general, so if you're after a quiet drink, you might think about going elsewhere. If you don't mind spending a bit of money this makes a great venue for entertaining clients. If you're after food though, I'd recommend trying elsewhere. read more

This Pitcher and Piano is very large and often incredibly busy so as long as you are willing to wait a long time for drinks on a Saturday night then it is fine! The food is very good but somewhat overlyu priced. The views from the windows out on to the canal are really nice, especially if you go on an afternoon and have the time to see lazily with a bottle of wine! read more

Pitcher& Piano is a nicely decorated cafe restaurant right in the heart of the city, just off Broad Street. The terrace overlooking the canal is amazing. Fish Finger Buttie is crunchy and tasty. This place is definitely worth to try... #pitcherandpiano #bhameats #bham #birmingham #foodie #foodart #fishfingerbuttie read more

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This venue would appeal to the majority of people. It enjoys a prominent position just off Birmingham's Broad St and overlooking the canal. Everything here is geared towards creating a casual and relaxed ambience. The bar service is friendly and efficient, the interior is fresh and modern and the toilets are clean. Its a good place to consider if you want a private party, as they hire the downstairs level out for functions. Also try out their extensive cocktail menu... There really is something for everyone. read more

Lovely views and great food. Ideal at any time of day. Like the balcony over looking the canals :-) read more

Despite being something of a chain-o-phobe, this is one of my favourite places to get drinks in Birmingham. Especially in Summer. It's set just at the side of the chic and modern Brindley Place, overlooking the canal, orientated so that it catches the afternoon sun as it passes over the canal. So romantic! First things first. You come to a bar to drink, and by Jove are there a good selection of fine beverages on offer here. They have apple ciders, pear ciders, fruit ciders (including my favourites Rekorderlig & Kopparberg). They have lagers and ales on tap and bottled in the fridge. There is wine, there is champagne...even pink champagne. There are alcopops and a pleasingly large selection of spirits. But also dear Yelpers, there are cocktails. Yummy cocktails of which the 'house selection' are buy-one-get-one-free after 5pm, mmm divine. I'll eat my arm if anyone here can't find a drink that makes their mouth water. There are two floors, each with ample seating, and each with access to outdoor tables. However, there is only one bar on the top floor. Whilst I have never had to wait long to be served yet, I have never been during peak hours on a Friday or Saturday, which might yield a different story. In the Summer though, my favourite places to sit are outside, and there are three locations to choose from. My favourite is the balcony on the top floor overlooking the canal, there are only 4 tables here and it feels a bit more private, plus it just looks so jolly pretty. If these tables are full I'll shimmy down the stairs to the tables on canalside, a very peaceful alternative. Occasionally (if the canalside tables are in shadow) I'll seat myself in the outdoor area at the front of the bar. It is very pleasant here also, though it has the potential to be a bit busier as you find yourself alongside the other establishments of Brindley Place. If, like me, you find yourself spending all afternoon and evening basking in the sunshine whilst sipping your cider...you might suddenly realise you're quite hungry. But fear not, the food menu has ample choice to fill your belly with. My date and I were feeling rather Mediterranean and opted for sides of falafel and halloumi to match our sharing plate of parmesan, chorizo, olives and ciabatta tasties. It was absolutely scrumptious. But had we been otherwise inclined, there was a lot of variety on the menu that could have taken our fancy, including the intriguingly named 'Proper Cheese Sandwich'. Pricing is a wee bit extra than what I might normally pay, but I make an exception because it's always such a lovely experience. read more

Great location along the canal, outdoor seating available on the canal level as well as a few small tables above on the balcony. The dish I ordered was a little bland though and for a place with "pitcher" in the name there was a lack of variety in the beer on tap, mostly popular international brands. Service was a little slow to start with on a busy evening but the food came within 10 minutes after the order was placed. As a restaurant it's quite pleasant and worth a shot, a pitcher of local brew would not have gone amiss. read more

Pitcher & Piano - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, BIR

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Good atmosphere and location, 2 floors and large outdoor areas sitting alongside the canal. Great for a few drinks after work or for bar hopping. it can get very crowded and bar service can be quite slow in the evening but overall it's a nice place. read more

On the last night in town and wanted to visit Birmingham before catching an early flight in the morning. Visited most of the establishments nearby and this was the favorite by far. A good mix of ages in the place, a friendly wait staff and excellent bartenders. Had a great time making new friends! read more

I like that the place offers waiter service, which is unusual for a bar. The staff are always very attentive, even on a busy Saturday night. Food is good and so are the drinks offered. read more

Great location in Brindley Place with one side overlooking the canal. In the summer there is a decent area to sit outside, which is even better when they have a live band at the band stand. Not sure its quite as good as it's neighbour All Bar One, but with visiting to keep off broad street. read more

Yummy food and a classy set up! Pretty perfect for a first date

Based in the trendy canal area of Bridley place. The girls are pretty and the place is pretty upmarket generally and I would recommend. Food is average microwave / fried type fayre. Music is OK. read more

Great location and you can walk out onto the canal front which is nice in summer. The only let down is the sound system is shocking. Turned up way too loud for what it can handle and it just sounds a racket. Other than that nice crowd in there and good drink selection. read more

A really nice bar in the heart of broad street. Perfect for pre drinks before a night out or just a nice place to catch up with friends. The decor is gorgeous and it has a great vibe to the place. The cocktails there are amazing. I highly recommend ! read more

This is in a really good location looking out on the canal. It's very nice and trendy/modern inside. I haven't eaten there just had some cocktails but they were very nice. It's normally very busy especially on a Friday and Saturday night. I would recommend it for cocktails. read more

Nice bar situated on Brindley Place. Set by the canal, nice place to eat in the day as they have a good food menu. Usually always quite busy but food takes approx 20mins so not to long a wait. Bit pricey but worth it in my opinion. A lot of people from the canals stop here to eat so its more of an older relaxed crowd both day and night read more