Got lost in Birmingham happily and walked to highly rated establishments, sights and places. As I wondered from the Black Sabbath Bridge passed the Banksy bench through the Jewlery Quarter I had a thirst and a hunger to quell. I found some reviews compelling but I was pleasantly surprised when the Lord Clifden exceeded expectations. It was a sunny Saturday in April and they have a lovely out door intimate park like space with tables and a massive TV playing football. I ordered a beer and fish and chips and took a seat. I met a friendly family enjoyed a delicious meal and will visit anytime I'm back. Thanks staff! read more

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Very good loved the food didn't laugh at my autistic bird very nice workers would defy come back also my Autistic bird sadly died and they were very kind bc they put him in the didhwasher 100% recommend read more

The carvery... Oh goodness the carvery! Delicious, with the option of both beef AND lamb on your plate at once. The whole meal was great quality and expertly cooked. Complete with tasty purple carrots! I had the smaller portion option which was still very generous indeed. A nice atmosphere with an eclectic crowd, all represented by the vast jukebox tunes. Along with a DJ playing chilled out music as the Sunday evening began. Will definitely return sooner rather than later! read more

The Lord Clifden has to be one of my favourite places in Birmingham. It's located a short walk out of the city centre in the Jewellery Quarter area boasting a large well designed outdoor space as well as two fantastic bar areas. For my lunch today I had the 5oz sirloin steak, this was accompanied by some seriously special hand cut chips, watercress and peppercorn sauce. The whole meal was packed full of flavour and fantastically presented. The service was also excellent....I really can't fault it! The Lord Clifden on weekends is a firm favourite amongst my friendship group. If you haven't been before you can take advantage of the varied selection of beers and ales, as well as enjoying the local DJ's playing a mix of classic funk, soul and disco. My advice is to get down early on weekends to get in for free. There is usually a small charge for admission on both Fridays and Saturday nights starting around 10pm. read more

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The best way for me to describe the food at Lord Clifden is pornographic. I've been wanting to go here since sampling their burger at the Who's Got Beef challenge and we finally made it. Seth S. and I chose to walk here from UoB - I'd recommend going here after fasting or a good workout - or at least don't wear your tight pants. Thank me later. I knew Lord Clifden had something special at the challenge when I tasted their chargrilled juicy burger patty. When we visited in-person, I chose the D-Face burger which is topped with caramelized onions, melted cheddar, salad and mayo, and comes with a side of fries. This burger was sheer American Route 66 perfection. HUGE. Tasty. Gooey. Crunchy. The perfect balance of flavors. Sorry Texas, you ain't got nothin' on Clifden. The menu boasts a variety of burgers, steaks, sandwiches, and finger foods. The descriptions are simple and don't sound nearly as impressive as the food tastes. Seth ordered the Fungy sandwich. I got to try a bite and was crazy impressed. Garlic aioli and perfectly cooked mushrooms adorn a beautifully toasted bread beckoning the French countryside. Simple, balanced and flavorful. Another highlight was the cider. The bar has a neat pump that can freeze the cider if you want. It's just like a lovely adult slush drink. Lord Clifden has a variety of seating options. Toward the front there is a bar seating area, in the middle is a lounge, and in the back is a lovely beer garden with TVs for watching sport. We chose to sit in the lounge. The seating was lower and outfitted with moveable stuffed stools and a big loungy booth. It was very comfortable. The mood is sexy and dark, with lighting that feels just right on the eyes. I could waste a lot of hours in here if not careful. read more

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It is not the biggest of pubs I have visited but I have to say it is one of the best. I don't have any criticisms of this pub and I have no doubts I will be back here. There has always been a friendly and family feel about this place whenever I have been here and the staff are excellent with their customers. The Lord Clifden is an excellent place for you and your mates to have a pint at. This pub is a great place to be particularly when it is a warm day. The beer garden is pretty spacious and there is a designated smoking area. You can get free wireless internet access and there is also a function room that can be hired. Regular music and quiz nights take place and if you are looking for a pub with a terrific atmosphere, this is one of them. I wouldn't hesitate in coming back and next time I visit The Lord Clifden, I will try the food on offer. You can have a look at the menus on the pub website to see what dishes are served here. Definitely recommend you give this place a try. read more

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Great little find on the periphery of the jewellery quarter. Their food wins many plaudits as does the ale, and the prices are reasonable. Plenty of vegetarian options on the gastro pub style menu. My haloumi burger in breadcrumbs on a nicely toasted brioche bun was very tasty. We ate outside in the big beer garden well away from the football fans watching the game on the tvs which were dotted about. Good quality pub food in a laid back traditional pub with a friendly vibe - whats not to love? Recommended! read more

The Lord Clifden - top notch haloumi veggie burger at jewellery quarter gastro-pub! - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Perfect start of an awesome night. I got a huge chicken burger which was one of the best that i have ever ate. The location is a traditional pub with a big open air smoking area at the backyard. I would definitely return to this places. It is now one of my favorite places which i would like to show me german friends. Chickenburger...awesome!!! read more

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The Lord Clifden is part of a small chain in Birmingham, the Urban Art Bars (UAB). It's sister pub is the Red Lion (previously reviewed) and both are situated in the Jewellery Quarter. That's really where the similarities between the two pubs end. Whereas the Red Lion seems to cater for more of a "pub crowd" (an older, discerning type who want a relative level of peace while enjoying a craft ale), the Lord Clifden definitely gives off more of a party vibe. Between it's extensive garden (complete with table football, a postbox, graffiti and ping pong), it's vibrant street art on the walls (LOTS of Banksy and punky prints) and it's varied selection of DJ's... it's a great place to have a drink late into the evening. The Clifden serves a good selection of interesting ales (I tried the Rotten Ale last time, named for it's connections with Johnny Rotten) as well as some Ciders, wines and a pretty good selection of Spirits. In the summer they do Slushy Cider and it's fabulous to sit in the garden and enjoy a cold pint whilst taking in the Sunshine. They sometimes do a BBQ too! As expected for a high design pub, a pint aint cheap. You're looking at around £3.50 upwards for a craft ale, but it always seems to be well kept and fresh. They have a food menu too, but this can be quite hit and miss. I have only had great meals here, but have eaten with friends who have been disappointed with their food. Unlike many of the other venues in the area, it shows a good range of sports. If you're a football or rugby fan, you can catch many of the bigger games on the big screens around the whole establishment (including the garden). It's a great pub, well worth a try if you haven't been before. It loses a star for price and inconsistency of food, but it does get an additional one for the large and fabulous garden! read more

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I loved the Clifden for years - it was the pub where me and my mates would meet to pick over there goings on of the night before. The food is great usually although service can be sporadic on a hot summers day - Which brings to another selling point. The massive beer garden and outside bar ( bbq too in the summer). It has a range of music on over the weekend so something for everyone but does charge £5 in on a Saturday night so I tend to avoid it then as I shouldn't have to pay to go toy local & probably as it has got so popular it doesn't attract the best crowd on a weekend in my opinion. If you go on a sunny bank holiday weekend be prepared for the busyness! On a week night though you can't get much better! read more

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Well, I genuinely cannot believe that I have not reviewed The Lord Clifden before now, I was convinced that I had. First off, I love this place, look at the score. There are many many reasons why I have given it the score that I have. Now I might seem a little biased because I - sort of - work with them, I host the super popular quiz there on a Thursday. Thats aside and fairly, I will go through what I love about this pub. Firstly and most noticeably is that the beer garden is immense. Outside (where there is still quite a lot of cover just in case) there are 2 bars, a bbq, decks, a table tennis table, lots of TVs and lots of seating. The vibe out there is always amazing. I went there recently for quite a big football match and whilst it was rammed outside the atmosphere was till brilliant. The food, this place is brilliant for food, I happen to know the chef quite well and he was due to leave a little while ago but i think there was some heavy encouragement for him to stay and there is a good reason for that. This is good food, nothing too flash done well! The price is spot on for what it is. Its that good, it keeps you coming back. Beers, selection is excellent, tonnes of great ales and ciders, one of the very few places in Birmingham you can get a Cider Slushie. It may well be on the slightly pricier side for some of the more obscure beers but in my opinion, if you are getting really obscure things in that no one else sells, you should be charging more for originality. Atmosphere in general, there is not much that this pub can't accommodate for really, its not a huge place but it does have a lot of areas to go. Everyone here is all out for the same reason, to have a good time. If you havent been here, you need to try The Lord Clifden, its in the middle of nowhere so you probably will need directions but go, just once, eat and drink something different, I guarantee you will have a good time. read more

Finding a bar with a good beer garden close to the centre of Birmingham isn't the easiest of tasks but the Clifden really fills the void. (I'm aware of the fact that it's currently hammering it down here and that the season for beer gardens has passed for this year! But this is one of the best in the city) In all honesty the Clifden may be a little 'hipster-y' for some, and in places it is. The beer garden does like a bit like Banksy vomited on it but there is more than ample seating, TV's outside for those of a more.. sporty persuasion and more often than not a bbq going during the summer months. I haven't even touched on the food and drink selections at the Clifden. A regularly changing cask menu is coupled with a delicious culinary offerings (the Sunday lunch is epic!), and if cask ale isn't your thing there's a damn good selection of bottled beers, wines, soft drinks and hot beverages for your delectation. So, when the weather picks up (or even before then for a lovely, cosy drink inside) head over to the Clifden. You won't regret it. read more

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Another excellent Monday night! After a busy bank holiday weekend we decided we needed some good food. We initially went for steak but the sight of the roast dinners were enough to tempt us. I had a mix of beef and lamb and everything was just perfect. The best Sunday roast I have eaten out. Again the music and the vibe was really good. I really enjoy this place and will be returning again and again to sample more of the delicious menu and soak in the good atmosphere. read more

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I had such a good time here last night! I don't know of too many places where you can get a really good steak, in nice surroundings whilst a DJ plays great tunes that make you want to get up and dance while you eat! Service was absolutely top notch. The guy behind the bar was a right laugh, very attentive and made sure we were all happy, I don't think the team could have done anything better! I went for the rump steak with peppercorn sauce - it was cooked medium rare to perfection, the chips were out of this world- even the tomato was lovely (stuffed with garlic, yummy!) Ventured outside to the beer garden after our meal and sat out there for a bit. Such a great space, I can imagine it would be fab in the summer! I am looking forward to coming back here very soon. read more

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Finding a really good beer garden in the city is difficult so when I stumbled upon this place i was very pleased. Not just a small garden but ample room outside. They have a bar and a outdoor DJ booth and sometimes they even have a BBQ on. Brilliant place for breakfast.. lunch and dinner. Friendly staff, nice range of beers and spirits. Awesome vibes.. The downside of an outdoor space like this it is ruined by people who just want to chain smoke cigarettes. read more

The Lord Clifden is the sister pub of The Red Lion and is situated on Great Hampton Street on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter and Hockley. I usually come here for their ace quiz night on Thursday or when the weather is nice to enjoy the impressive beer garden. The Lord Clifden has one of the best beer gardens in Brum. The Pub The decor is hip, the seating is comforable and the bar is fully stocked with a wide range of lagers and drinks including icy cider which is really refreshing. The food is high quality and the staff are quick to serve. Several friends have highly recommended the Sunday Roasts but I'm yet to try them. There are numerous tvs dotted around showing sporting events. The only slight drawback is it can get very hot inside. The Garden Enormous beer garden/patio area with an outside bar, plenty of seating, ping-pong tables, TVs showing sporting events and on sunny days a yummy BBQ! Highly recommend this pub! read more

My dream...to live nearer to The Lord Clifden. With its great choice of continental lagers, wasabi peas to keep my sister-in-law at peace and a great jukebox, I'm already in heaven. I choose a pint of Kirin - a Japanese lager - as my weapon of choice and take a wander into the garden. Everything looks really kool! There's a TV with the footy on outside, a gold-painted post box randomly in the middle of the garden, crazy art everywhere and a table tennis table that wants to be played. I had to wait to get onto the table so I took a seat and had a nose at the menu. I decided to go with the Sloppy Joe burger and yes, it was the right choice. A huge inch and a half of beef with lashings of chilli and cheese and a good helping of chips. I could barely move as I was so stuffed but I forced myself back inside and found out about DJ nights (not just weekends) and summer BBQ's- yey!!! The Clifden offers everything you could want in a pub and more, all year round. The giant food portions will bring you back if nothing else! My dream...I still want to move nearer to The Clifden. read more

Discovered this place a few years ago when my friend promised me that they do one hell of a Sunday roast. Have never looked back and time and time again I find myself here for get togethers, and pre-drinks at any time of the week. The inside is not huge so finding seating during the busy periods is a task. In summer the beer garden is one of the best, with an outside bar, plenty of tables and last time I went a ping pong table. On bank holidays there is a much larger younger crowd that will be here and I am not sure if they do their parties anymore. Either way great place, great food and although it can take awhile at the bar it is always worth it for the very cool vibe and mixed crowd this pub brings in. read more

Lovely pub which has a great atmosphere and is always popular with the locals. The beer garden is particularly lovely in the sunshine, and there are picnic benches, high chairs and tables, and a football table at the bottom of the garden. They also have a BBQ in the summertime. The decor is quirky and there are several banksy pictures. I have eaten here once and must say the food was delicious! I have also taken part in the quiz nights which are well organised and good fun, although you need to arrive in plenty of time to bag a table. All in all this is a great pub close by to the Jewellery Quarter, which has a great atmosphere, serves delicious food and has a variety of beverages on offer. By the way the slush ciders are awesome! read more

Great little pub with an excellent selection of craft beers on tap. The bartender was lovely, and was kind enough to give this traveler small samples of half a dozen beers so I could choose what to drink. I ordered chili for lunch, and it was hearty, tasty, and spicy, and served with basmati rice. If I lived around here I'm sure this would be my regular place. read more

One of the coolest pubs in Brum. I have been coming here for a number of years and have enjoyed the range of food, beer and atmosphere. The garden is one of the delights of coming here whether for a lunch on a weekday or a drink with friends at the weekend. Fab place. For sure though, this place comes alive early evening especially in the hidden treasure that is the LC's beer garden when it is sunny! Great range of beers and strong food offerings! Always recommended. read more

I'm always in search of good draught beers and this place has them! The beer garden is great, people are cool and the staff are sound. I usually have a negative to go with the positive but for once I just can't think of any negatives about this place, it's just awesome. Will probably be there this Friday :-) read more

This place is just incredible. From the garden to the food, to the quiz to the ale. Visited the Clifden several times throughout my years, and each time you feel part of the furniture. Whether you sit in the bar and watch the football or enjoy a game of ping pong in the blazing summer sun, you're guaranteed to leave feeling fulfilled. A jewel. read more

Labelled an Urban Art Bar just like it's Sister pub The Red Lion, this pub perfectly mixes urban popular culture with a traditional pub, which means you get the young students from the University and the young and old from the local businesses with the long standing regulars. There is always lots of things going on in an evening from quizzes and various DJ nights. The sport is always on but unless its a big game then it's unobtrusive. The staff are great and go out of their way to make sure everything is good with your experience and are always open to suggestions. In warmer weather and the weekends you can find a BBQ in the garden serving everything from halloumi burgers to an array of meat. Great to place for lunch, with Sundays and Bank Holidays especially busy. Definitely worth a visit, especially for the frozen cider and the winter pimms in teapots with fun cozies. read more

Up until last Saturday, my experiences of The Lord Clifden have involved standing in the garden area amidst a sea of music enthusiasts as part of the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival. That and a couple of Saturday evenings out with the girls, where I found the venue far less intimidating on a Saturday night than I imagined I would! With a pleasant clientele and serving staff, I've always found it to be a friendly place, one that is reasonably priced and has a nice vibe. Due to its popularity, getting seating seems to be a bit of pot luck, but there is plenty of room to stand, so it's not necessarily an issue. Last Saturday, prior to visiting Blue Orange Theatre which is just over the road, I went to The Lord Clifden with a friend of mine so that we could have a pre-theatre dinner. Arriving at 5.30pm, I was surprised at how packed it already was. The lounge isn't very big, yet we got lucky and managed to squeeze onto the only available two seater table. We were served quickly, and our food was delivered soon after we ordered, piping hot and delicious! The menu is reasonably varied and the food is of an excellent quality. I suppose it would be described as Bistro style food, and it's what I call "posh pub grub"; tasty, not too fancy, great quality and reasonable value for money. It's a nice venue and one I'll definitely eat in again! read more

Now charges £5 entry in the evening. In summary, the success and popularity of this place has worked against it. It's a good pub, worth visiting. The beer garden is enclosed and great on a hot day, always something going on, the interior is your standard pub affair. They have some wonderful drinks, I recommend the Czech brewed Budweiser Budvar or slushie cider. Food however I have always found mediocre and service terrible, from ordering to food on the table is usually 45 to 90 minutes. Sometimes I like to check the councils hygiene rating, Lord Clifden has 1 out of 5 stars. Unfortunately this place is more of a tourist trap than a local pub. I much prefer their sister pub the Red Lion. This is also strictly no children or babies pub, even in daytime during the weekdays. Leave them at home (with a responsible adult). Lost a star for this reason. read more

You've heard the phrase 'you can't judge a book by its cover'? Well this place fits the bill perfectly. From the outside it doesn't look like there is to much to this place, in fact it's quite easy to miss if you aren't looking out for it. But there is definitely more to this city pub than meets the eye. The beer garden is stunning, especially when you think about itssetting. It has the sort of vibe that reminds me of backyard cafe/bar settings hidden behind New York Brownstones. And the Sunday lunch's are scrumptious (all the food I've tried here is pretty good). They do a full size and a 'small' Sunday roast, which is anything but and reasonably priced for what you get. Would be a candidate for five stars if it wasn't that it gets uncomfortably crammed sometimes and they do seem to have problems with their card terminal, a couple of times I've been they have only been able to take cash, which is a pain when you haven't come armed with wads of the folding stuff in your pockets. read more

The thing that attracts me most about this bar is the slushy cider. A cider filled with crushed ice, made from cider. Perfect in the summer and also a nice refreshing drink in the winter. There is also a good range of other drinks on offer from wines to beers to spirits. The food is also spectacular. I've had the burger's on more than one occasion and I've also been lucky enough to try the BBQ in the summer. There is a good selection and the lunch on a Sunday also serves fantastically large portions, perfect while watching the football. It gets very busy on a friday and saturday night but during the week it's a great place for a nice meal and a catch up. read more

Went here on a Tuesday night and the atmosphere was still good, the disco ball was up and all my favourite 90's tunes were on. I had one of there frozen ciders on recommendation and it was lovely from start to finish. I went to Lord Clifdens on a night out last year and had an awesome time at the back area, There was a DJ and BBQ. I loved that I could smoke and still be in the same area as the dance floor. When you walk in it looks like a traditional pub but the further you walk in it gets funky. Great mix of Real Ale and cool tunes. One of my favourite places to go in Birmingham read more

I can honestly say in all of the years I have been coming here, I have never had a bad experience! I Unassuming from the street, when you step inside you see how it mixes the traditional boozer vibe with lots of new, cool elements. It also has one of the best, if not the best, garden in central Birmingham with a bar, a space for a dj which is fantastic in the summer months and plenty of seating and shelter for when the weather is not as desirable! A group of us visited on Friday and it was bloody good! We came here for food and the staff found us a good table as it's always very busy in here (a good sign!). A friend and I shared the jerk chicken sharer with fries and coleslaw, with all components of the dish being absolutely delicious. I had a few pints of lager, all decently priced for the environment and there is a large selection of beverages behind the bar. The staff were very helpful and friendly as always and I look forward to coming again! read more

Went here while the World Cup was on, and I have got to admit I was really impressed with the pub. The whole layout gave off the old style fittings of a proper boozer but at the same time it was modern, the garden sitting area was really nice with big screen dotted about the place so the football could be enjoyed in the sun with plenty of sitting, the garden area was pretty busy but it didn't seem over crowded neither did it look like people were fighting for seats. Well priced aswell so it's def worth a trip down there again. read more

The Lord Clifden has that "old man" pub charm with an added bonus of a modern outdoor terrace and space. Would be great for a warm summers day! Food was really disappointing, considering the accolades the pub has won. I would visit again but probably just for a drink rather than the food. read more

I really enjoyed it at the lord clifden! It looks like a traditional pub from the outside but is so cool from the inside. It is seperated into small areas which calms down the noise and makes it cosy. They have a large seating area outside which is good for the summer. My meal tasted really good and every other meal the staff brought out of the kitchen looked fab too. A big thank you to Dan the Community Manager for organising! read more

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Have visited here a couple of times and have been impressed by the food, the drinks and the excellent outdoor area. I have eaten a burger here and it was a delicious chicken and bacon burger washed down with a cider slushy on a hot day. Now cooler weather is here they are also serving a hot winter toddy- perfect to keep you warm as you head outside to the huge beer garden. Who would think there was a huge beer garden with a BBQ stall, bar and DJ? Plus plenty of room for a heated smoking area, lots of benches and a table tennis table? The atmosphere outside is great and I love that you don't have to keep going into the crowded bar to get another drink. If you do sit inside there is an amazing range of gin available. I recommend the bath tub gin! The music is eclectic and changes depending on whether you are indoors or outdoors. This place is a great place to start a night, especially in the summer. read more

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Fantastic pub, looks very traditional from the front but once your inside you have a front room and a back room followed by an awesome beer garden complete with outdoor bar and BBQ. Look out for the art on the walls there are some awesome original pieces and expect it to be relatively busy on Saturday nights with a young trendy crowd of people up for a good time. read more

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Slushy cider!! Situated just up Constitution Hill not far from The Church, this pub is quite unassuming from the outside. However inside it provides a welcome ambiance and that warm cosy feel you get from traditionally decorated pubs. The rooms are quite small but there is quite a buzzing vibe and a mixed crowd which si nice to see. There is also quite a large outdoor area-obviously great in the summer! Don't forget there is a pub quix on Thursdays - which team Yelp won alst week YAY read more

Great pub with great atmosphere, great music, great choice of drinks, and fantastic food! It doesn't look much from the outside, and it's nestled between phone case shops, however that's more than made up for inside. Comfy seats, spacious layout, and one of the biggest beer gardens I've seen which also has a large area under cover. In the beer garden you'll also find another bar to save you having to keep going back inside. If you're not feeling up to a huge pub meal, they also have a BBQ outside at the weekends, so plenty of choice is available. read more

Always one of the best venues to go to. from outside acoustic events to mini summer raves, it manages to cater for all without exception. Friendly efficient staff superb outside garden facilities. Fantastic award winning pub and you can see why. Food is top class and reasonably price. read more

Have been many times as a company the food has always been good and the staff courteous, however this unfortunately will be the last time we will go to The Lord Clifden. The staff were swearing using the F word up and down the bar. We chose to sit at a group of tables, there was an unattended bowl of unfinished food which we placed on the bar, a member of staff shouted "oh just move my breakfast won't you" I then watched as the member of staff whose food we moved started to moan to another customer about us. to top it off our order was wrong so a member of our party had to eat after the rest of us. Considering our custom generated more than £200.00 this clearly counts for nothing as the disrespect shows. Tried to ring to complain to the Manager to be told there was no manager on site at the time again clearly evident with the behaviour and attitude of the staff read more

EDIT: I've updated to 5/5 based on recent experiences. Tonight I had the Lamb Rump and it was so spankingly well prepared, medium rare proper, I could have bleated hosanna into my JD! I live minutes from here and so count myself lucky to be close to one of the best locals in Birmingham. Friendly staff, good beer and generally a comfy place to be if you avoid the crowds. I enjoy Sunday and, even more, quieter week day lunchtimes in the garden. Sunday lunch is good tho' not really anything special (but where is?) and the other menu items variable, probably depending on who prepares it and how busy they are. I've had yumm/great and hmm/lousy at different times. But to be honest, this is pretty much par for the course in many Brum eateries. Definitely worth a visit as an overall package! read more