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    Purecraft Bar and Kitchen

    4.1 (50 reviews)
    ModerateBars, British, Gastropubs
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Super tasty and fresh ...
    Dave C.

    I'd had a wander and was ready for lunch, but at 3.00pm there was nowhere serving nearby or the places that were just didn't tickle me. I was almost ready to get the 101 bus back to the JQ when I remembered down Waterloo Street, opposite where I used to work, was Purecraft. About time I popped in and I could also check out my old office building ... the place that first brought me kicking and screaming to Brum. On that, I'm amazed that Adam's is taking the ground floor. So, I wander in to the bar and immediately like it. It has a great integrity about it. It just works really well. Everything feels the right quality and it's spacious and feels quite light. The bar is lovely and wide, great for the staff to work behind. Only bar food by this time I'm told, but am feeling at home so I choose a ham sandwich on sour-dough with (I think) home-made piccalilli. A mega garish award winning beers tap stared me in the face, so I asked if I could sample. No problem says the very nice barman. Yum. Dude, that's good. Serve me a pint of that I say. No problem finding somewhere to sit this time of day, tho there are several folks in, and it's a window seat for me looking onto Waterloo Street and away from everyone else. I'm thinking the service here is exceptional. The hipster style dude is A1. This is maybe the only time I've had decent service off a beardie. I sip my truly excellent, super-clear pint. I unfurl the paper and before I know he's there with my Sarnie. Friendly, discrete, nothing too much fuss. It's a great sarnie too. Decent ham of good quality, great bread, nice smudge of good butter, truly awesome Piccalilli on the plate and a small (slightly over-salted on the dressing) side salad. Happy as Larry for around £10. Ok, not a cheap sarnie by any means but it was made with love and care and the ingredients where fresh. All in I was very impressed with every aspect of this place and will definitely pop by again when next over that way.

    Unfiltered dark lager... Nom
    Dan G.

    I expected Pure Bar & Kitchen to have something of an air of superiority about it, not that I wasn't excited about a joint venture between Purity brewery and Simpson's restaurant but I was worried it could have a bit of a snobbish vibe to it. I couldn't have been more wrong. Both times I've been in the staff have been nothing more than downright cheery and welcoming. The selection of beers is very solid with something for everyone from German weissbier to American IPAs and everything in between (and of course several from Purity themselves). The stark wood and steel interior is perfectly balanced with the vibrant atmosphere and although the toilets are a bit confusing and the beer isn't cheap it seems to rapidly be becoming a hotspot among Birmingham's growing number of great bars. As of yet I haven't eaten there but I plan to rectify that as I haven't heard anything but praise for the food - and don't worry, my review will surely be updated when I do. Way to go Pure Bar - keep it up!

    Half a pint of Mad Goose....lurverly
    Lydia B.

    Having visited this venue for a Yelp event I knew what was in store and decided to pop here on a Saturday night before having a meal. The atmosphere was great - buzzing and busy and if you are a single lady on the prowl this may just be the place to come as there are plenty of men around! We almost had to push our way to the bar but was served fairly swiftly and made a beeline for a table upstairs so that we could perch and people watch. I must admit if I was coming here for a meal I would come during off peak times, as some tables are quite close to the bar area and if you are sitting down people are standing up close by - a bit too close for comfort and not a place for a romantic meal! In all in all a great bar with plenty of real ales on tap and 75+ bottled beers in modern industrial surroundings. I like it!

    Pinot Noir £9 a glass but very tasty
    Alex N.

    Don't make the mistake of JUST drinking here. It had been an after work drinks place of choice for me for a while but it so much more than that! The food is as good as the buzzing atmosphere in the bar. Try the scotch eggs or the mac cheese or the duck. All delicious. Can't always get a table for drinks so not ideal if you want to sit down and matter with a friend you haven't seen in a while, but otherwise, a great venue with quite a chic warehouse look.

    Jeanette M.

    Good craft beer + cheese = happy me. The interior is very spacious, modern and unassuming, and suggests an atmosphere that's more 'cocktail bar' than pub... but Purecraft Bar And Kitchen is definitely a place for the beer lover. It has a fantastic selection of draught beers (about 1/4 are Purity ales but the rest are a constantly changing selection of craft beers from all over the place). Via a Yelp event I was finally able to try the 'Kitchen' part of Purecraft Bar And Kitchen, and it did not disappoint. The best scotch egg I've had in Birmingham, a delightful cheese board, addictive BBQ chipolatas, and just generally fantastic snackage go with your beer of choice. The staff are incredibly accommodating and friendly. Basically a great place to grab a few pints and split a cheese board (or you know, just eat the cheese board yourself because who wants to share that goodness?).

    Friday night-seats but everyone stands!;)
    Caroline C.

    Take care some beers are stronger than you think;) - Clearly some people last Thursday night didn't realise this as they were falling all over the place. Unfortunately the bar resembled something like a student Union on Sport night!:( Nevertheless, the bar staff were efficient and friendly. I have tended to go for Purity Gold, as this is only 3.8% and £3.50, so ' safer';) The food also looks great but I haven't yet sampled this. The bar is decorated in quite a simple style and infact seems to be a bar of two halves. The front is more like a cosy café, with the small side room for dining and the bike seats on the wall (for coats?!), but the main bar itself has large long tables, great for big groups who want to eat, or those who are lucky enough to go later for a drink and just want somewhere to perch.

    Edward D.

    Probably more of the kitchen than the bar here, they do serve a very extensive (around 15 - 20) range of beers but they lack a really good bar atmosphere and don't have enough seating for people who are just drinking. That's a shame really because it's a nice, industrial style place which would be a good place to go and chat (and never drink the same thing twice). When you add the food into the equation though it's an entirely different matter, the food here is top notch. Okay the food menu isn't extensive but they seem to have taken a focused approach, doing what is on there to the best quality. Food type is very much "elevated pub" you'll get burgers, scotch eggs and fish and chips etc but it's all done to the highest standard. Don't forget to check the specials board either, it's a little hidden away by the kitchen but they sometimes have some real gems on it, the pig burger was a real winner. Staff are friendly and they are happy to let you have tasters of the beer and talk you through what might match well with the food, judging from the staff entry during the beer round of a quiz they really know their stuff. If you are eating you'll get full table service. Well worth a visit, but go there to eat so you can enjoy the place to its full potential. Shout out to the Sunday roast as well, truly awesome (as long as you like beef or fish) and, at £14 including a pint, an incredible bargain. Secondary shout outs to the scotch eggs, they are some of the best you can get, and speed quiz nights on a Monday in the basement, which is the best way to quiz.

    Mini fish & chips! Yummy!
    Oliver M.

    Pure Bar is an excellent addition to Birmingham's fast-growing craft beer and posh nosh scene. A collaboration between Purity Ales and chef's from the Michelin-starred Simpson's restaurant, it offers delicious beers and food. The bar itself is stylish - light and airy, with an unstuffy minimalist feel. There are industrial touches, including the light fittings and long benches, which complement the historic building well. The walls are decorated with stripped back bicycle saddles and interesting artwork, which I believe is for sale. As you might expect, there is an impressive array of craft beers on offer. I try to have something new each time, and have tried several different beers - from the light and hoppy (my personal favourite) to rich and dark. Most drinks are moderately priced and you can get some strong stuff! The bar staff are all very friendly and helpful - they can offer you tasters and advice if you fancy trying something new! Having boozed at Pure Bar many a time, I finally got my chops around some of their food on a recent visit. I went with Adam S. for a spot of Sunday lunch and we both ordered from the Brunch menu, which offers a range of slightly smaller (although still filling) dishes for around £6/7. Bargain! We were served very posh pork scratchings to nibble on while we waited - a nice twist on the bar snack. I had the mini (not so mini) fish of the day, with chips and mushy peas. The fish was absolutely beautiful and flaky. Adam went for a delicious omelette. For afters (I'm greedy, and felt it would be only right to have a dessert in the interests of culinary exploration) I had apple crumble. This was served in a metal pot. Juicy hot apples covered in a layer of cinnamon sprinkled oats and topped off with a slowly melting sphere of berry sorbet. Delicious! I would definitely recommend Pure Bar to anyone out and about in Birmingham. I'll definitely be heading back to try more beers, as well as the larger plates on the menu and the bar snacks (including now-famous scotch eggs).

    Daniel G.

    Purecraft Bar & Kitchen is a nice enough addition to the city centre bar scene. I think its door have been open for around a year and it seems to have settled in well, especially with the afterwork drinkers from the offices and workplaces that take over this part of town from 5pm onwards. The bar itself is exactly what you would expect from a brewery opening up their own venue, a large selection of larger's and ales are on offer with all of the available drinks being displayed on a chalk board above the bar. We went for an IPA that to my surprise had a great flavour of almost citrus, it was a fantastic drink but at £6 a glass it was a pretty expensive! I think for complete transparency the prices of the drinks should be displayed on the menu board, its is currently only when the drinks have been poured you find out the heavy price tags. The other negative for me is that I always feel this place lacks atmosphere. It feels a little bit sterile and lacking the buzz you get at other city centre drinking spots. Over all I like this place....i sadly don't love it, I have however heard that the food here is excellent so I will be back at some point to give it a go.

    Michael B.

    We really liked Pure - it has an industrial yet cosmopolitan interior which was quite unexpected given how pristine and Georgian (?) it looks from the outside. Long wooden tables, steel furnishings, exposed brickwork and pipes on the bar. As Natalie W says, it could be described as a more elegant BrewDog. There's a good separation of the drinkers from the diners, it's primarily an eatery but the bar is large enough for a casual drink and there's plenty of communal seating. Their offering of craft beer is pretty good (recommend Mad Goose) and they have a range of specialist lagers if ale isn't your thing. A great informal spot for popping into for a pint or two.

    Beer menu on opening night, good selection!
    Dave P.

    So we thought we'd swing by on opening night to see if pure bar would live up to the ideals we had, unfortunately in the afternoon they a private function so we were left to return in the evening. Upon entry it did strike you that there was a limited amount of perches for drinkers with a few more available for diners. The bar was spotless, staff very pleased to help and actually tried to match your drink to you from the draught menu (tasters allowed!), though they did fail to mention to overstocked fridge of bottled ales at the end of the bar we later spotted but this wasn't a great problem with our wide appreciation of all things ale, the taps infact covered from light IPAs through overstrength ruby ales down to full body porters. We glanced at the food menu which had a couple of interesting ideas although being full from eating earlier we did pass on this occasion (may venture back for the choc cake and kirsch beer icecream though) Would give this a five star but we are yet to try the food and whilst fairly minimalist I can see the lack of furniture being a logistical nightmare on a Friday or Saturday night, saying that though there is a massive vacant space downstairs (could be an entire other bar down there if needed) yet to be used giving access to the toilets and what appeared to be a private function room with personal bar Will post an updated review once food has been sampled but all in all one to keep an eye on!

    Yelp event.. Fab spread
    Harvey T.

    Visited with a group of yelp newbies on a Wednesday evening. It was fairly busy and somewhat basic in style 90's new york loft style and decor inside didn't match the exterior. As i walked up to the building i was expecting fine dining and expensive drinks, but when you enter its a whole different story. They need to make a better connection of their image on the exterior of the building because for me personally it was misleading. Food was good - small plates Average price around £5-6.50 and larger main meals at £11.50 for fish and chips and upwards. The Scotch eggs are lovely and also the cheese board is great too, we also had cocktail sausages. For me i'm not so much a beer/ale drinker, but great if you like a wide choice of beers and I guess most going here do, I wouldn't go again for the drinks but for the food i certainly would do. For anyone who is super passionate about ales and craft beers they have a small tasting room downstairs where they can hold tasting events for 4-10 people. Different packages are available and can be tailored to suit the client. They also offer a public tasting on sundays from 6.00pm. 6 different ales to try for £20.00 a head. The venue was open plan and spacious and they also have downstairs seating area. good seating areas, but no outside seating. The toilets are clean and fresh. Parking is available on the side streets after 7.30pm its free. Over all an enjoyable evening the drinks are just not for me but the food i can't fault.

    getting packed!
    Simone R.

    What an exciting new adding to Brum! I was counting the days to visit it and I am glad I have been there this weekend. As I would expect, the place was quite packed for a Saturday afternoon. I have a thing for restaurants and bars that use industrial theme as decor. This was exactly what caught my eyes as soon as I stepped into Pure Bar. Even the pure cemented floor is something that matches with the rest of the place. I don`t know if the idea is to looks like "unfinished" but i know it worked well for me. Okay that i could go with more furniture because the idea of big canteen kind of tables sounds perfect to make people interact, but it will be always a problem if you want to spend more time in the bar. There is always someone else waiting for take your seat. Still impressive decor and I kind of like the idea of keeping an eye on the kitchen and the bar. We can check all working done by the very enthusiastic staff, wherever you are. What about the 22 types of draught beers? They sound attractive. I went for the suggestion of my friend Melissa and got the SaddleBlack, a the black craft made by Purity itself. I am very keen on black beers and this 5.1% got my heart. Love the half pint glasses which it is served and I just wonder if Purity wouldn't sell them on website or bars. Another thing that really interested me was the bar snacks. There is something about beers and snacks that reminds me the bars in Brazil. We do love our snacks and light bites and Pure just got this excellent idea very well. They are perfect between a beer or two and they pretty much summarize the idea of a proper bar. A menu with the background of a Simpson Chef explains itself. Everything sounds delicious and the prices are not that bad. It`s still between a fiver and a tenner. Next to the toilets there is a big empty area that i believe in some point is going to be part of the bar, so I believe there are more to explore about Pure Bar in a couple of weeks. But for a "one week years old" establishment , Pure is doing a great job so far. I was lucky enough o bump into a really nice well-known yelp couple, Vicky and Dan, during my visit. It made teh afternoon more special. A real sign that Pure has brought a great vibe to the Colmore District.

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    Review Highlights - Purecraft Bar and Kitchen

    Having boozed at Pure Bar many a time, I finally got my chops around some of their food on a recent visit.

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    The Jekyll & Hyde

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    0.4 miCity Core
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    This is a incredibly Bijoux bar with a good vibe. It feels a bit more upmarket when compared to the…read morerest of the chain, but I feel this could be due to the Victorian Gin theme. The staff in here are excellent. I asked them to make me a non-alcoholic cocktail last night and was whipped up a gem for the eyes and tastebuds. However, again, if you don't get here in Happy Hour and want a cocktail - you're paying from £6.00+ - so not a cheap option for a night out. Last time I ate here (Booking is a must by the way, if you want to eat!), I had the Sea bass with Sanphire - which was fabulous. The Ginger cake dessert was lovely too. The lunch menu is quite reasonable (and there is a loyalty card scheme - meaning you can earn a free lunch if you eat out regularly). A MUST for Gin fans. Good for a night out with the girls or the start of a big night out. Aim for Happy Hour and keep in mind Thursday/Friday/Saturday is VERY busy (but - top tip - you can reserve tables in advance).

    Jekyll & Hyde was one of the very first places we visited when we moved to Birmingham and I must…read moresay it continues to be a favorite. I have yet to try the food, so this review is reflective of the cocktails. The bar staff here are expert craftsmen. Every cocktail is made to perfection. The menu rotates seasonally, so enjoy a favorite until you pick a new favorite. If you like gin, this is the place for you. There is more gin on offer than I've ever seen in one place before. The upstairs even boasts a gin lounge with yet more selection. The deliciousness is in the details. Jekyll & Hyde made use of fun flavored alcohols, syrups, juices, herbs and spices. Each cocktail is shaken, stirred or muddled to be an explosion of flavor in your mouth and served up in a perfectly paired glass to suit. My first favorite drink here was called the Puss Puss Meow Meow. Served in a delicate tea cup, this drink was sweetie cute and oh so yummy. A fruity, fragrant concoction with floral gin notes. On the new menu I'm smitten with Strawberry Laces - served up with little twizzles of strawberry laces. Absolutely delicious. Also check out the French Connection - a warming drink which makes use of saffron gin and cinnamon. It tastes like a Sunday afternoon drifting through the warm countryside. The decor is well thought out and the tables and stools are adjustable for a pair or large group. It looks like a typical pub outside and is anything but inside.

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    Peaky Blinder - pages from ceefax doll

    Peaky Blinder

    2.5(4 reviews)
    0.3 miCity 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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    Old Joint Stock - Fish!

    Old Joint Stock

    4.0(47 reviews)
    0.1 miCity Core
    ££

    The place is beautiful! An old bank? Several levels....the food? Incredible! I got a meat pie and…read moreside of sausages and my girl got fish and we both said it was the best meal we have had on our trip through UK! The English mustard was spicy and incredible too! You gotta order and pay in advance like most places (all?) in the UK...great selection of beers too! Incredible service! Friendly and even found out for me what brand of mustard they use!

    I've walked past old Joint Stock time and again since moving to Birmingham and finally decided to…read moretry it out with Seth S. Friday evening. Old Joint Stock is well known for their pie and ale combos, including a cute 3 and 3 tray sampler of each. The pie flavors available Friday just didn't stand out for me, so I tried their gnocchi and a glass of tempranillo (full-bodied red from Spain) instead. The food was a solid 4 stars. The ambiance and drink were 5 stars. The gnocchi had good subtle potato flavor and the texture was a standard slightly chewy pasta that I've come to expect outside of Italy and the Italian enclaves of New York. I'm always searching for more melt in your mouth pillowy gnocchi, but this was a solid representation of standard gnocchi. The gnocchi was served in a creamy tomato vodka sauce and topped with fresh local mozzarella and a garnish of greens. The portion was very filling and well worth the price. The tempranillo was wonderfully full-bodied with a lovely balance of fruitiness and spice. I like that Old Joint Stock offers wine in small and large glasses or by the bottle. I chose the large glass, which is plenty to accompany dinner and dessert, if you somehow have room for dessert. The dessert menu looked amazing - I'm definitely going back to try something. Old Joint Stock offers a luxurious old-world charm that just beckons you to come spend an evening enjoying good food and drink. The church library, turned bank, turned pub has kept it's original splendor in tact, with heavy brocaded draperies, faux marble walls, high painted ceilings, and antique seating arrangements. The management have chosen gorgeous lighting to accent the walls and glass dome over the bar, which is central to the restaurant. I entered feeling like a glitzy party guest and left warm and full.

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    The table near us got the pie taster!

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    Purecraft Bar and Kitchen - bars - Updated May 2026

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