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

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. read more

The Plough - How can you not love this tea set up?!? - British Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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I first visited the Plough on Harborne High St. a couple of weeks ago with some friends to celebrate a birthday. It made a fantastic first impression! When we arrived (table booked for 7:30, and I recommend booking) the place was packed out, with people drinking at the bar, dining, and hanging out in the garden. The bar had a real buzz about it and I enjoyed the lively atmosphere. After getting a pint of good old Purity Mad Goose I had a chance to look around. The Plough may look quaint from the outside, but within it has a great modern industrial feel to it. At the back of the, near to where we were sitting, the whole wall was virtually opened up onto the garden, which looked pretty fancy. Then on to the food! I could happily have ordered anything on the menu, it all sounded delish. Prior to visiting I'd heard great things about the pizza and there were several really interesting topping combos available on the menu (you can also take away anything you don't manage to finish in a pizza box). After much painful deliberation I chose to have a chilli beef burger - a burger in brioche bun, topped with chilli, jalapenos and all kinds of loveliness. The burger was served with fries and other accompaniments. It was all delicious and really filling - you get a lot for your money. Other dishes on our table included fancy fish and chips, beef brisket, both of which also looked delicious. All in all a great pub. I'll definitely be going back for more. read more

The Plough - A meaty fine pizza - British Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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! read more

It was a night of firsts. Not only was my visit last Friday the first time I had been to The Plough, it was the first time I'd actually gone to Harborne for food and drink. Friends of mine have not long bought a house in Harborne and so as residents of the area they inevitably want to try and show this city boy the local highlights. From the outside and when first walking in, it has a feel of a country pub. As it was a Friday is was bustling however the bar staff were pros and I didn't have to wait long at all to get my first drink, a nice pint of Mad Goose. My friends had booked a table for 7.30 and we waited a little for the staff to clear people off of ours. I also learnt that we had to buy food at the bar, which I don't mind as it hells eradicate that bill splitting fiasco at the end of the sitting. I ordered a beef brisket and others at the table ordered a burger and fish a chips. All looked very tasty and mine was lovely. With a side of doughy grilled bread and some chutney the beef was soft, tender and full of flavour. I had a chance to look around the place on my way to and from the loos, which BTW are very nice. The whole place has an industrial meets country farm mix with lashings of wood, practically everywhere. There is also a lovely garden and outside seating however it was raining for us so we stayed clear. My experience was very positive and would love to go back and soak some rays with a drink or three in the garden. Give it a go city peeps! read more

The Plough - Beef Brisket - Yummy! - British Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Very busy on the Friday we were there (we didn't booked ahead, which turned out to be not very smart) but we managed to get a table for an hour. The menu is a slightly more "sophisticated" pub menu. We opted for their famous burger and pizza. The wine menu was good value. some of the beers are expensive. The food did not impress, but was decent (too much cheese on the pizza, the burger could have been more flavourful). The burger was of poor quality, I've had better from stalls at the side of the road! It's not that hard to make a home-made burger and doesn't cost that much either - not when you're charging £12+ for them! The white pizza was bland and boring - I wonder has the chef actually tried the flavour combinations of this? The pub (nice, with a rather large restaurant part at the back of the pub"), has a fantastic outdoor space and beer garden which I am sure is very nice during summer Good atmosphere great for young professionals and families too. read more

Monday 2-4-1 Pizzas Went with my friend for major catch up. As soon as you step in there is a great atmosphere, especially for a Monday, had to have a look for a table as it was so busy. We ordered our drinks and pizza at the bar each having half pint of cider. The smell from the kitchen made our mouths water and in no time at all we had our pizzas. I was able to swap rocket for olives on my pizza really easily at the bar when I ordered. Pizza's were brilliant, very fresh ingrediant, probably one of the best I ever had. The style of the pub was slightly vintage and we kept on pointing out all the different features and finishes that we kept on spotting. The Plough had a big range of different people, one of the only places I've seen students and locals of equal amount. Would really recommend to anyone for drink, meal or lunch, another good reason to go Harbourne! :) read more

The Plough - Stilton and mushroom open sandwich - British Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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. read more

The Plough - 2-4-1 Pizza on Mondays - British Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

The Plough is one of mine and many other's favourite pubs, both in Birmingham and all time best ever lists. Firstly it's 100% independent! It's not pretending to be independent or part of a pubco chain, The Plough is a company with one pub. There's something about successful small independent businesses that makes one proud of their city. The décor is rather hip, with Star Wars toys in cabinets and candles in marmite tubs. They have their own 'flavour' of Pips hot sauce, which one can buy behind the bar. Also behind the bar are jars of traditional sweeties, perfect for kids or those with a sweet tooth. Think pseudo reclaimed chairs and tables but The food is fantastic! Not overly pricey at around £9 - £14 for a main. Although remarks have been made about their £5.25 garlic bread and £5.75 bacon butty. The later being on the brunch menu. The pizzas are talked about as some of the best in Brum. Topping many Italian restaurants. If you are price conscious, I would recommend their 2-for-1 pizzas on Monday's and 2-for-1 burgers on Tuesdays. Tuesday is also quiz night, which I believe a few local Yelpers totally failed at one evening. ;) The beer range isn't overly exciting, with standard beers that one can find across the city from Purity, Roosters and Wye Valley. I have a soft spot for Hoegaarden, which was a hip beer 10 years ago and the first wit style tried by many beer geeks. They have recently installed a Purity Longhorn keg tap. Expect to pay more for your drinks than elsewhere across the city, and indeed elsewhere in Harborne. Pints of ale/beer range from £3.70 to £4.70 per pint. What really makes The Plough special is their consistent ability to go the extra mile. In the summer they hand out free ice lollies and sun cream, so as you can soak up the sun in their fantastic beer garden all day. In the winter they hand out hot water bottles in woollen jackets to those that still wish to sit outside. And all year round (because we all know how temperamental the British weather can be) they have umbrellas for sheltering from the rain. This is a pub that recognises quality and is not afraid to try new things. As such it has become very popular, some might argue too popular. Even during the daytime it gets full with local parents choosing it as a child-friendly place to socialise over a coffee. I almost forgot to mention, it's been listed in the top 50 coffee venues in the UK for two years in a row! As it's get's so busy, if there are a few of you planning on going and you do plan on eating, it's always wise to book a table in advance. read more

The Plough is a trendy, kitsch pub in the middle of Harborne. We went to Harborne filled with trepidation to attempt the Mile Pub Crawl... This was a great place to start as the menu was varied (and includes lots of stomach lining dishes) and they take reservations for small or larger groups. The real "star of the show" of this venue is the Beer Garden. It could easily accommodate 100+ people and has a range of open and covered seated areas with a range of quirky and mismatched furniture. The interior design is quite "Chic Americana," with a lot of bare wood and porcelain in the toilets and big tables in the restaurant area. The food is pretty top gastropub grub, and as such, not a place to go for a cheap night out. They do have a range of deals on at different times of day and for different dishes, so worth doing your homework before you plan to give the Plough a go. The Pulled Pork was delicious and tasted spicy, fresh and interesting. I didn't hear any of my fellow diners (in a group of 10) complaining about their food choices either! The sides were great too and the chips were crispy and not too fatty tasting. I was a bit perplexed at why the price of a pint is so high, but, again with this kind of joint it's to be expected. They have a nice looking cocktail menu and wine selection too and sell sweets over the bar (which is a nice touch). They seem to do a very generous selection of loose leaf tea's, which I imagine would be nice if you were doing some work from here in the daytime. If you're down this neck of the woods, give it a go. If the food and drinks don't win you over, the interior design will! read more

This ia a really great pub in a nice part of town. It does not matter if you are drinking or fancy a bite to eat - the plough suits both. It is best sampled on a summers eveing when the back garden area is always lively. The food is good pub grub, excellent pizzas and there are always some good offers on. Plenty of home made items unlike many other public houses serving grub! They do movie nights on a sunday with free popcorn! And have a quiz night. More suited to clientel under 40yrs i would say. Well worth a visit! read more

The Plough - British Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

great place, nice food, awesome staff, will be returning again sometime in the near future

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. read more

The atmosphere is great. The food is great. A little bit pricy though. I like their pizzas.

Fantastic bar/restaurant that seamlessly blends an old pub building with a modern terrace/outdoor space. I took my mum here for a Saturday afternoon lunch and we were both very impressed. The meals are large and of a very high quality, I was happy to see a good selection of healthy options, my favourite being that you can have any burger from the menu 'skinny' (no bread and served with salad instead of chips) We washed our meals down with a very well made Pimms, each complete with fruit, cucumber and mint. I can't recommend this place enough, if you are in Harbourne, make a visit and be ready to be impressed. read more

The Plough is a beautifully decorated, family friendly, gastro pub located in Birmingham's affluent Harborne district. Trendy but not too trendy, it attracts all types - not least because of it's excellent food and large, sunny beer garden. They have an extensive wine list and menu and the atmosphere is very chilled with soulful background music at just the right level. Everything is expertly planned at The Plough from the Russian doll wallpaper to the quirky garden furniture and decorations (vintage barber shop chairs, neon signs and rustic shelving). There is even a barrel full of umbrellas in the garden, should you wish to smoke when it's raining or get to your table without ruining your hair. Don't worry, most seating in the garden is covered so this is just an extra precaution. The menu at The Plough is large and varied with daily specials available too. Today is Monday so it's 241 stone baked pizzas. Freshly prepared, seasonal ingredients are used to bring you hearty meals which are rich in flavour and lovingly presented. You have to order and pay first at the bar. Prices are moderate with a rump steak costing you £16.50 and the house soup at a costly £5.50. I don't doubt that it is the finest soup and the chunkiest, fresh bread though so the prices are most likely reflective of the quality. The Plough serves food from 11am on weekdays,10am weekends and has a very tempting brunch menu which ranges from £4.75 for a veggie sausage sarnie to £8.75 for the house cooked breakfast. If you prefer a lighter bite then pastries are also available from just £1.75. As I mentioned previously, today is 241 pizzas and they have a huge range; I can recommend the Chorizo and Roasted Peppers with Cajun Chicken and Black Olives for £12. Yes, it's expensive but they are very nice pizzas and if you come on a Monday you're quids in. There are plenty of food offers available in the menu and on the specials boards and even though prices are at the higher end of the pub food market, there is still something for all budgets. The Plough is the perfect summer pub but still cosy and homely enough inside to while away a winter afternoon. Why not hop on the bus from Birmingham? It only takes 20 mins and is a great escape from the city crowds. UPDATE. - I enquired on the way out and a children's menu is available; all meals are £5. They also have soya milk in stock if you take that in your coffee. read more

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A personal favourite of mine, The Plough is without doubt the top place to visit in Harborne. In a small town that offers various pubs that offer a combination of Gastro Dining alongside a standard full bar, The Plough stands head and shoulders above its rivals. The decor itself is a great feature, whilst remaining extremely stylish, The Plough has a quirky feel to the place, mismatching chairs and tables throughout the entire pub. Like many pubs in Harborne, The Plough offers an array of Gastro Dining, including various deals throughout the week. Mondays -Two For One on all homemade, stonebaked pizza. Tuesday - Two For One on all Burgers, served with chips & coleslaw/Homemade Quiz. Wednesday - Two For One on all Sausage & Mash dishes, with three varieties of sausages & mash. Thursday is the Live Lounge night, with various local talent bringing acoustic beats to all of Harborne. Sunday - Traditional roast. The relaxed environment is perfect for people of all ages. Definitely my favourite place of its kind in nearby Birmingham. read more

I love a good pub, The Plough is one of 'em. A cosy, trendy and well managed little pub at the end of Harborne High Street. The style of this pub makes it stand out from the rest of the pubs on the Harborne mile, with quirky pictures on the wall and unique ways of serving it's food (which is top). The beer garden is relaxed and inviting, one of the best in Brum! Plus they've just had a refurb according to their twitter @PloughHarborne which by all accounts makes they place even better. Good music, good food and a decent pint. There are a few downsides of the place though. One being the slightly ramped prices... There are cheaper pubs in the area which are equally as welcoming, they do however lack the charm that The Plough has. Another downside is just how crammed this place feels of a Friday and Saturday night, partly due to the awkwardly placed bar. Also, bouncers are sometimes come across as being on a bit power-trip. One great thing about The Plough is how it get's involved with local events and festivals with live bands often playing here during Birmingham's Artsfest. read more

Since moving to Harbourne a few months ago I've been to The Plough a handful of times, it would be more however, this place has a tendency to be packed full every time I visit. So if you're after food at the weekend or of an evening I recommend booking in advance. Really top place with an amazing menu, on my last visit it took me at least 15 minutes to decide what to have because the choice was so good - something I don't often experience as a vegetarian. Eventually I opted for a broccoli, ricotta and chilli pizza, interesting combination, HOT and absolutely divine. Theres a decent selection of booze too, even if it is a little pricer than other pubs in Harbourne. I also love the bar snacks. However, popping in after work with a few colleagues and we're the only women not dressed up to the nines with full faces of makeup (on a Thursday). So I guess for me it had a strange atmosphere for a pub. Its a bit over the top to pop in for a quiet pint, more of a starter for a girls night out. In general, this place is beautifully presented and the beer garden out back is wonderful. The attention to detail is staggering and clearly everyone here works hard to delivery a quality experience. read more

Wow, have I really not reviewed the Plough? Wildly popular, this pub seems to be always expanding, which means that there is plenty of seating around, although booking on Fridays and Saturdays in particular is probably a good idea. It can get very busy in the evening, but the clientele is on the whole very nice. It's an eclectic, fun place with great food - mostly huge, thin- based pizzas, a great burger selection and it does afternoon tea during the week. I've not had that because I'm usually at work, but it looks good. Food and drinks are on the pricey side, although you can catch a few deals during the week. It runs good events- most recently holding a barber's stand to get people shaving ready for Movember, plus a regular pub quiz, which is well attended (and usually combines with one of those 2for1 food deals. Plus, it has a good outdoor seating area, with plenty of shelter and plants in enormous pots. read more

Oh The Plough. Home of the Harborne hipster yummy mummy crowd - dont let that put you off!! I come here every couple of months as its a central meeting place for some friends - we keep coming back so that tells you something. Id always recommend booking a table as it gets rammed in here at weekends - friends who have been in the week for one of their famous 'specials' evenings (they do pizza evenings and the like) tell me that it gets busy then too. Good news is that you can book online. My favourite thing about The Plough is there tea. That's tea the beverage :) You get a teapot with a knitted wool tea cosy, a huge mug and a Jammy Dodger biscuit - i cant remember how much it costs but its certainly not exorbitant (if somewhat more expensive than an 8-p cuppa in a greasy spoon cafe). Their brunches are also amazing - my favourite is the Eggs Royale which comes in at £6.50 and is totally scrumptious. There is a really lovely area outside with lots of seating and loads of quirky little designs filling up the space bith inside and out. A really lovely place to meet but be aware that it IS very busy and bustling and if you dont like having kids around int he pub then a Saturday morning may not be for you (i have to say that im not a huge fan of kids in pubs but ive never had a problem here - obviously the children in Harborne are pretty well behaved!) read more

I've been going to The Plough for various reasons for many years now and I've always had a soft spot for the place. I hadn't actually been for quite a while until this morning when Yelp threw their first Bruch event and I was excited to see how their Brunch menu was. Breakfast items in places are simple but its always good to see how a place will execute this simplicity. I ordered what is a full english and my fiancee ordered Eggs Benedict. The teas we ordered came out in pots with very cute and attractive tea cosys on, the small milk urn that my other half received was also a lovely touch too. instantly these things brightened up my morning and I hadn't eaten yet. When the breakfasts came out they were excellent, every item on the plate was brilliantly selected and cooked. Sausages, bacon, hash brown, beans, toast... fantastic. My partners looked equally pleasing and she also commented on how great it was. Black pudding is something difficult to do well in my opinion but here it was amazing, they even given you the option to ditch that free of charge if its not something you are into. I know the other food is great I have eaten there before, albeit some time ago, if I eat soon, I will update the review. I felt that the breakfast alone was a testament to the pub. They have a fabulous selection of beers. There is a brilliant selection of snacks in jars behind the bar. The quiz they run is amazingly popular, which runs on Tuesday. The beer garden is lovely and huge making this venue a brilliant place to be in the summer too. I can't really think of anything bad to say about The Plough at all, its easily the friendliest and most pleasant place to be in Harborne right now. Maybe my only criticism is the price is perhaps a little high BUT considering the quality, I am happy to pay it. Well done Plough, you're good enough for me to venture all that way on a Sunday morning. read more

Such a cute hipster style bar, amazing interior and beautiful garden out the back! They do an amazing hot chocolate (comes with a biscuit too!) definitely going back! read more

The Plough - Inside the plough! - British Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

One of my favorite places to go in Birmingham. Nice atmosphere and extensive menu. Have been both on a Friday night and a midweek lunchtime and both times it has been great. The burger they do is one of the best I have had in Birmingham so would recommend going for that alone! read more

The Plough - One of the best burgers in Birmingham - British Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

The interior, atmosphere as well as the food was amazing. Me and my family enjoyed the time there. read more

There's a lot to like about the Plough, its a lovely venue, always bustling, really good food, good drinks. The bar itself is quite cramped, they've clearly tried to provide as much seating as possible, which is both good and bad as the place gets incredibly crowded during the weekends (more seats yay, less actual space nay). The courtyard at the rear is one of the best spots to sit and soak up the sun on a rare hot day too! Its a lovely spot with plenty of communal tables and covered areas. There clientèle is very Harbourne, young and trendy, matching the décor! The staff have always been great, friendly, accommodating and really quick! On the times I've eaten here the food has been really good, its standard burgers and Pizzas fare but done well with a quirky charm. My only real gripe about the place is the prices. Its a very expensive pub, there's no two ways about it. Hitting £5 a pint (Purity Longhorn) outside of a hotel or trendy wine bar in town is difficult to swallow but I guess real estate prices in Harbourne these days are equally ridiculous. Overall a great little place, that looses a star due to the slightly cheeky prices for a pub! read more

The Plough is a popular, atmospheric, and (almost always) busy pub. They have great coffee (top 50 in the UK, apparently) and a fantastic beer garden. Really great variety of beers and ciders on tap. The food is good, although I don't understand the hype around the burgers, which in my opinion are rather dry and disappointing considering they average around £10. The chips are decent, and the pizzas and calzones are fantastic- something about that dough, yum. It's always worth checking out the specials at the Plough-- I've never been disappointed with the pasta dishes and once they did a mango and crayfish salad that was really delicious. The Plough is really nice, but ultimately I just find it to be a bit overpriced and even on weeknights the crowds can be a bit frustrating. It is well worth the visit certain days of the week when they have 2 for 1 specials though- just make sure you book a table in advance! read more

I love the plough fir Sunday lunch, having visited here several times I has a really fantastic experience last weekend. I went with several file members who showed up without warning on Sunday. Not wanting to cook I suggested the plough with the warning we might not get a table. The staff were fantastic and a short wait (20 minutes) we were seated and being served by an incredibly pleasant member of staff. Food was amazing and served quickly with no problems. I can't recommend this place highly enough for Sunday lj read more

Visited here with a big party they where very busy as it was but found them to be very attentive and we did not have to wait too long for food considering how busy they where. Quality of food was very good maybe a little on the expensive side. But very nice pub with good character and a lot bigger than expected when walk through front door. Only issue that is an issue with most places in Harborne is parking, but there is a pay and display across the road in another pub. read more

I can't say enough how good this establishment is. The food, the decor and the service are second to none. I didn't book, as it was a Wednesday and just walked in for lunch. It was 12.15 and i did fancy a English Breakfast but as i looked at the menu it was stated that breakfasts were only available from 9am to 12. Just as i was looking through the menu, one of the staff walked past and asked if were were okay. I did just make a passing remark that i would have liked to have had a breakfast but he said don't worry he will ask the chef and make sure i could have the choice I wanted. At that point i had just noticed a reasonably priced Calzone but with my dietary restrictions i couldn't can't order it. I relayed this info to the pleasant member of staff and he remarked that he could make it with a white cheese based sauce instead of a red tomato base. I was totally sold. I added my 2 extra ingredient, prosciutto and rocket leaves and a extra portion of chips. The food arrived so quick which was a surprise as the staff had communicated that the dish would be 30mins or so due to the chef making it especially for me. The food tasted amazing! It really was. So filling and so tasty! I can't say enough how good this place is. Its great for lunch and great for dinner and drinks. The crowd are not pretentious at all and its a really easy go place. The clientele does change from time of day and of course if its week or weekend. While i was having lunch, it was full of young mums and ladies that lunch.. ;) I have heard that on the evening it s a happening place for pre drinks before you head into the centre of Birmingham for a restaurant or club. If your ever in Birmingham, you really need to head to this place, Harbone is a little place just outside Birmingham and has a little village type of feel. So head on over to the Plough and have a great dish of food and enjoy the friendly service and great decor. read more

I love this pub. I have visited on a weekday, Saturday evening and a Sunday and all have been great. The decor is quirky and fun and the staff and very friendly. The food is delicious and is always served quickly. It is great value for money. In the summer the beer garden is brilliant. The perfect place to go for a drink in the sunshine. read more

What a revelation ,as someone who remembers this as a scruffy little pub at the bottom of the High St. I knew it had been refurbed ,but only returned recently after being invited by friends.The pub is completely unrecognisable,very smart,has a great beer garden,a buzzing atmosphere,very good food and beer. The staff are young ,friendly and efficient ,has regular themed nights,good 2 for 1 deals on food in the week. I have returned many times since ,with family and friends,even take by mom in there for coffee and brunch or afternoon tea. A word of caution it can be rammed full on a Saturday night ,but i have found the atmosphere great,when i say rammed i mean queues outside to get in . read more

Recently refurbished similarly to its adjacent neighbour 'The Green Man', but to completely different affect, as they've actually managed to improve the pub. Not now in the cold, but i think the other review here justly advertises the beer garden, which during summer months is a great plus, with its expanisve decking and umbrella shaded tables. On Friday and Saturday nights, expect the Plough to be quite busy, attracting a young-professional clientele. The beer is slightly more expensive than its local rivals, about £2.60 a pint, but the atmosphere and decor make it worth that extra 30p. The bar staff are friendly and welcoming in my experience, and you're rarely waiting to be served either. All in all, no complaints from me, as it receives a stirdy 8/10 read more

The Plough is an impressively well-presented, family-orientated pub with a modestly-sized main bar area and a beer garden that is probably larger than the interior. This place has been heaving almost every time I've been, which makes navigating your way to the bar a bit tricky at times. The food they do is really nice, although like everything else there it's a little on the expensive side. The whole place seems to have something of a 'great hunt' theme to it, and I'm not sure whether this is a nod to the pre-refurb decor or something they decided on afterward. I find it detracts from the overall appeal, but it seems to have no adverse effect on the popularity of the place, so more power to them. read more

Every neighbourhood dreams of having a great local pub. A boozer within staggering distance home that is friendly, with good beers and food that hasn't been blitzed beyond recognition in a microwave. Sadly, only a tiny percentage are this lucky. Pubs in general are a dying breed. Some close because the culture for a pint or six after work is diminishing, others because they fail to react to a market that is forever changing. Birmingham is a city blessed with enthusiastic young souls trying to buck this trend. There has been a boom of pubs changing hands and reinventing themselves as places that offer a cut-above in both beers and grub. Some have failed miserably, others range from mediocre to very good. One is outstanding. Being the difficult bastard that I am, I realise that I am sticking my neck on the line by calling The Plough outstanding, but believe me, it really is. They have done what others neglect and grasped the basic needs of the customer. The beer and wine selection is current and well kept. The service both friendly and unobtrusive. They make you feel valued, which is an achievement in its own right, given the piss-poor service too often encountered from across a bar. And there is the food. A humble pizza seems a good place to start. It is the acid test of ingredient quality; there is no hiding behind technical wizardry. It is a sum of its parts. A pizza with salami, pancetta and chorizo lives or dies on the quality of the charcuterie. Fortunately for the chef here, he knows where to shop for cured meats. The mixture of tastes and textures from the different parts of the animal backed up by some quality mozzarella and fresh chilli to give comfort and bite. The base is crisp and slightly charred with just enough chew. It is the best pizza I have had outside of the original Franco Manca in Brixton. If various bits of preserved pig isn't your thing, another pizza, this time with halloumi, courgettes and broccoli proved they understand the needs of vegetarians equally well. The menu here has an emphasis on comfort. The cooking processes are kept simple and allow the quality of the ingredients to do the talking. A stew has chicken and more of the top-class chorizo listed as its primary ingredients, though in reality owes its depth to the tomato sauce, layered with garlic, black olives, paprika and peppers. I wipe the bowl clean with the hunk of sourdough served alongside it. A burger comes topped with more minced meat - this time a ragu - that provides a textural difference, as well as the recognisable flavour of a punchy chilli con carne. Its also bloody good fun to eat. Dirty food in elegant Harborne. Dessert could easily have been cheese cake, or an eton mess, though I plumped for a sizeable wedge of white chocolate tart. The pastry short and crumbly, with any potential sickliness from the cocoa butter offset by an embedded raspberry coulis and a scoop of accompanying passion fruit sorbet. It was indulgent, clever and thoroughly satisfying They recently rid the bar here of the majority of conventional spirit brands to offer smaller craft distilleries the opportunity to hog the limelight. This sums up the ethos of The Plough perfectly; every tiny detail is analysed to provide a better customer experience. If every neighbourhood had a local like The Plough the world would be a better place. I honestly cant remember ever enjoying a trip to a public house as much. Best in Birmingham? Absolutely. In the country? Quite possibly. read more

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OMG!! If u haven't been here, u haven't really had a real British breakfast. God, everything is just so perfect! The atmosphere is so nice, the staff are so friendly, the service is very fast (took them less than 5 mins to bring my order), and most importantly, the food is heavenly! This place is A Must Try!! Definitely going there again! read more

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I have visited the Plough with friends on a few occasions now. It is definitely becoming one of my favourite haunts in south Birmingham. There's a fantastic vibe about the place that hits you as soon as you walk in. The clientele is solidly middle class with a mix of well spoken professionals, affluent families and well heeled students from Birmingham University. Great for a snob like me. As with the surrounding area (this is Harborne after all, darling), the blonde quota is very high, with lots of yummy mummies frequenting the place and treating Charles and Cordelia to posh pizza. The service is excellent with very attentive bar staff who will readily let you sample the guest beers so you can try before you buy. In fact, I haven't anything negative to say about the Plough highly recommended. read more

While I normally prefer a dingy old man boozer, my wife is a fan of the nicer, more inviting pubs and The Plough is one of the best ones around. There are so many details - from the containers in which the flowers are even some pictures on the wall, like a toy full of art - that she is constantly taking pictures. But even with all these details, the restaurant is not overbearing and stressful, quite the contrary, it's very cozy to sit inside. Despite being very modern, it does not lose that atmosphere of comfortable old pubs - with a low light and some rustic furniture. I've been there a few times, but if possible I try to make it a Tuesday... two burgers for the price of one! I always have the same - the vegetarian (the only I can eat) - but I never tire of it. They are nicely presented on an individual chopping board and the burger is great. The vegetarian has a large flat mushroom in place of the meat, cheese (including goats cheese, which is what gives a nice kick), peppers and pickles. It comes with a good portion of chips (nice fat ones) served in a little fryer and a tasty crunchy homemade coleslaw. Mondays is the same promotion with pizza which is equally tasty. Prices, to be honest, are a little expensive, but definitely worth it. It has a good, mixed crowd and even when it is busy it is never rowdy. It's an ideal place for a date, night with buddies or a meal with the family. I has a good sized beer garden which, for me at least, tips the scale in it's favour over the Junction down the road. I would say it's the best pub in Harborne, a bit more pricey than most of the others but worth it. read more

Delicious food every time and the staff is always very attentive to your needs. Worth a visit if you are nearby!

Gastro pubs with kooky decor are ten-a-penny. What makes The Plough special is the fact that the food lives up to the eccentric and stylish interior. It is a pitch perfect venue for a lazy Sunday brunch - their Eggs Benedict with a spicy Bloody Mary have soothed many of my "morning after" malaises. A pot of tea at The Plough is a whimsical delight, it comes served in a proper pot wrapped up in a pom-pom topped knitted cosy that would make my Nana proud. You get given a chunky mug with a Jammie Dodger on the side and milk in a dinky little Alice in Wonderland potion bottle. Come the evening, The Plough gets lively and packed with trendy Harbornites scoffing delicious thin crust pizzas, gourmet burgers and old-school comfort food. The bar is well stocked with real ales from the likes of Purity and local micro-breweries. If you get peckish mid-drinking session, you can always order some sweeties, nuts or olives from the tempting shelves of sweetie jars. In the summer months, the immaculately turned out beer garden makes a perfect change from the hustle and bustle of the indoors. Oh, and I really love the wallpaper in the ladies' loos. It is always best to book for evenings and Sunday lunch. read more