The Craven Arms

“Great beer, well served and wonderful friendly and engaging staff.”

Leon Barnfield★★★★★

If you are looking for an authentic, historic pub experience in Birmingham, The Craven Arms on Upper Gough Street is an absolute must-visit. The Atmosphere & Decor: The blue-and-gold tiled exterior is stunning, and the inside feels like stepping back in time. It features a beautifully preserved, cozy interior with traditional wood paneling, leaded windows, and a warm, welcoming vibe that is hard to find in modern bars. The Drink Selection: Their real ale and craft beer selection is exceptional. They rotate their taps frequently, offering a fantastic mix of local brews and unique options, al

Tom Hulme★★★★★

A real ale lovers heaven on the edge of the city centre. There were at least seven or eight beautifully kept beers on draft, with three of them being Black Country Ales, who own the pub, but excellent others from across the country (including mild, porter and blonde as well as the more common bitter and pale). There is a classic midlands pub cold snack collection or generously filled crusty cobs, decent pork pies with mustard, and I think I spied samosas too (but did not try). No blaring music or tv, just friendly locals chatting the day, and an equally friendly landlord behind the bar. We wan

Andy Savage★★★★★

First time at this pub, love it. Lovely looking pub, great range of real ales and best of all 6 real ciders available. The fastest free wi-fi ever in a pub 305Mbps ! The food menu looks amazing too

Dal★★★★★

I'm glad I stumbled upon this gem of a pub hidden behind the Mailbox. Incredible beer selection and great service. Unfortunately I had my wife with me, so could only stay for one pint, but it was a fantastic IPA which was thoroughly enjoyed.