The Church Pub & Dining Room in Birmingham

22 Great Hampton St, Birmingham B18 6AQ

About This Pub

Ah, The Church Pub & Dining Room – it's one of those places that really hits the spot for a relaxed get-together in Birmingham. I have to say, the food stands out as a winner; those famous Sunday roasts are just superb, with generous portions and flavours that leave you satisfied, and the cocktails are a bargain with deals like two-for-one, making it ideal for a cheeky sundowner. The staff are genuinely warm and helpful, always ready with a recommendation or a smile, which adds to that homely pub feel. Plus, the roof terrace is a gem on a sunny day, giving you a bit of outdoor charm without straying too far from the action. On the flip side, though, some of the smaller plates and snacks haven't quite nailed it for everyone – things like the harissa could use a bit more kick to really sing, and the scotch egg felt a touch lacklustre. Also, with no guaranteed seating in the restaurant and no bookings for the terrace, you might end up playing it by ear, which isn't ideal if you're after a seamless visit. All in all, it's a solid choice for good grub and drinks, but keeping an eye on those finer details would take it up a notch – definitely one to try if you're in the area for a balanced pub experience.

Pros and Cons

Pros

The food is absolutely top-notch, especially those Sunday roasts – they're a real highlight and feel like a proper treat.
Friendly and efficient service that makes you feel welcome, with staff who know their stuff and add to the cosy vibe.
A cracking selection of drinks, including well-kept cask ales and cocktails with great deals like two-for-one on Sundays.
The roof terrace is a brilliant spot for soaking up the sun, offering a relaxed outdoor area that's perfect for a chat.

Cons

A few menu items could do with a bit more flavour, like the harissa or scotch egg crumb – they come across as a tad underwhelming.
It's not always guaranteed to get a seat in the restaurant, which might leave you waiting or settling for the pub area.
No option to book the roof terrace means you might miss out if it's busy, which can be a bit of a faff on peak days.

Contact Information

22 Great Hampton St, Birmingham B18 6AQ

+447878843703

Pub

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Opening Hours

Monday (Today)	12:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	12:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	12:00 - 23:00
Thursday	12:00 - 00:00
Friday	12:00 - 01:00
Saturday	12:00 - 01:00
Sunday	12:00 - 22:00

Location

Recent Reviews

Fantastic roast on the sun trap roof terrace. Cocktails 241 on Sundays and they're really good too. Great service as always and really reasonably priced for the quality.

Dean Ryan

So good to find an Everards Brewery pub in town with well kept, reasonably priced cask ale. There looks to be some fantastic, left-field bar snacks available if you’re here primarily to drink. Friendly, informative and efficient bar staff on hand surely have contributed to this pub being to the 2025 Good Beer Guide.

Mark Nicholson

The overall experience was satisfying enough. The scotch egg crumb could do with reviewing… first time up on the impressive terrace, looking forward to seeing how this experience can be improved in the future. The two of us agreed the harissa needed punching up quite a notch, otherwise inoffensively nice- but not quite the showstopper as it appears on the menu. I guess it would generally appeal to a wider audience. A bit of a wait, but enjoying passing the time at a leisurely rate. We had qr code issues, not the best time when hungry & thirsty. The best gin martini had to date!! ⭐️

Esther Cheung

Popped in for a couple of pints, there was a nice selection of beers and a very impressive selection of soft drinks on draught. Barman was sound, friendly service. Can't comment on the food as I didn't eat here. Was told of the happy hour with 2 for 1 on cocktails but as I was with my kid, I declined it this time! Sat on the rooftop terrace which was a lovely setting to have a drink in. This was the first pub I ever had a drink in, back in 1997. It's definitely changed a lot for the better since then, a reflection of how the surrounding area has also become something different to back then.

Dal

What a meal! Simply stunning food. The Church should be sold out every day such is the quality of the food here, I can't believe it wasn't busier. Everything we had was superb, but the beef Sunday roast was one of the best I've had in a restaurant in a long time. We were very greedy and shared three starters too, which were all delicious but probably a bit too much food in total for just the two of us. Nevermind, nothing went to waste! My only criticism was the toasted sourdough was a bit crispy, and I'd have loved the scotch egg to have a runny yolk. But these are minor points in an otherwise perfect meal with faultless service from the great staff.

Andy Boulcott