The Railway Pub in Birmingham

Savoy Buildings, Hill St, Birmingham B1 1PU

About This Pub

So, if you're popping into Birmingham and fancy a pint without breaking the bank, The Railway is one of those spots that just feels right. It's tucked away near New Street Station, making it dead easy to swing by after a day out or before catching a show. I love how they've nailed the affordable prices – a pint for £3.75 is an absolute winner in the city centre, and the food's no afterthought either; think juicy steaks with that Irish whiskey sauce everyone's raving about, or a crispy chicken burger that's spot on. The staff are proper lovely, always up for a chat, which gives it that homely feel even in the hustle and bustle. On the flip side, it's not all smooth sailing – there was that one instance where a table needed a quick clean, and booking can sometimes be a bit hit or miss, so it's worth planning ahead. All in all, it's a solid choice for a relaxed evening with friends, where the good times usually outweigh any minor niggles, and you'd be hard-pressed not to leave with a smile.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Incredibly affordable drinks, with pints at just £3.75 in the city centre – a real bargain for a quick catch-up
Tasty and hearty food options, like perfectly cooked steaks and fish and chips that hit the spot every time
Friendly staff who make you feel right at home, adding to that warm, welcoming vibe
Brilliant location near New Street Station, making it super convenient for a pre-theatre drink or after-work meet-up
Lively atmosphere with live sports and a community feel, perfect for enjoying a match or just chatting with mates

Cons

Occasional service hiccups, like tables not being spotless or booking mix-ups that can put a dampener on things
It can get quite busy, especially in peak times, which might mean waits for food or a seat

Contact Information

Savoy Buildings, Hill St, Birmingham B1 1PU

+441216437167

Pub

Opens at 10:00

Opening Hours

Monday (Today)	10:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 23:00
Thursday	10:00 - 23:00
Friday	10:00 - 00:00
Saturday	10:00 - 00:00
Sunday	11:00 - 22:00

Location

Recent Reviews

£3.75 a pint right in the heart of Birmingham City. Definitely worth a visit, decent food, decent beer and friendly staff. I challenge you to find a pint of beer of this quality at this price anywhere else in the city all day Monday to Friday Update: I have revisited after a couple of months (which included wallet busting increases for hospitality employers such as minimum wage increasing and increases on NI plus costs of products reaching all time price highs) and what do I find when i arrive here? The price of a pint has come down by 35p on my aforementioned review. Still giving the same amazing friendly service and now at £3.40 for a pint in the city centre while all others are starting to increase prices, makes this place a must visit. Anyone catching a train from New Street and considering the pubs inside the station, this place is only a minute walk away and so much better. Keep up the good work guys

John Lewis

Lovely traditional pub, great food. The irish whiskey sauce I had with my steak (cooked perfectly medium rare) was absolutely banging (does come with mushroom, peas, tomato as standard but i didn't want them, fantastic staff!

Heather Wilson

We’ve eaten here ALOT as it is where we first met 27 years ago so the nostalgia is there for us. Tonight we had some of the best food we’ve had here (we’ve had some good meals before) compliments to the chef, I am the fussiest person with my steak but it was spot on here. Staff are lovely, we will be back (again)

Lisa Brown

Went here before we headed to the theatre. We booked a table, when we walked in ans stated we'd got a table booked, they stated they hadn't printed the information off yet. When we were shown to the table the member of staff asked "if you want me to clean the table, I will" 😲 we only ordered simple meals fish and chips and a burger and chips but these took over forty minutes to cook! Oh ye, did I mention there was only one other table being occupied, so why the wait I'm not sure. We then placed an order for pudding, again simple, apple pie and custard and Brownie with ice cream, these took 28 minutes to be done, the member of staff did apologise but again for them to bang them in the microwave to heat surely shouldn't take this long... The staff were pleasant, the food was nice but very shocking service..

patricia ballinger

We chose here due to how close it is to the Alexandra Theatre and we weren't disappointed. Both food and drinks were priced well. My husband and dads fish and chips were great as well as my crispy chicken burger stack. There were plenty of tables to choose from when we arrived, but soon got busy, staff were welcoming, ladies loos were clean. We decided to pop back into the Railway for a drink or 2 before heading back home. Would definitely recommend and return.

Michele Statham