Actress & Bishop

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Possibly the best pub in the area maybe even in town. Can get super busy on Friday & Saturday. Staff and security always are friendly and welcoming. Haven’t tried the food yet so my review can’t account for that”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Visiting Birmingham for a gig found this little gem whilst hungry, great pub lovely atmosphere, music, bar staff polite & the food well it was absolutely scrumptious I ordered the bratwurst dog hubby had the bacon burger it was perfectly cooked fresh & hot, the chips were crisped beautifully absolutely compliments to the chef 🙂 was banging!!!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Haven't had the food but staff and location are great. Drinks are spenny but seems to be the case these days. Appreciate the staff being accommodating for events today, very good for the community”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Didnt have food but this place is always a brilliant place to go. Ska studs as usuall were awesome. Definitely a place worth a visit.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Overall its an ok place, the bar staff and actual venue is pretty good. Unfortunately for myself and a lot of others the bouncers attitudes really ruin what could be a really nice local bar. I’ve had to reason with the bouncers far too many times after being approached aggressively. Rather than talking to us on a reasonable level, its always quite aggressive and really unreasonable. One bouncer made my autistic friend lift his leg up to prove that he was ok, yet when we looked at him confused he told him to stand to the side. I had to explain that my friend had autism and the bouncer categorically said ‘any problems i’m coming to you’ Another time it was a group of 5 guys and we were straight up told no to entry, i asked if we could sit on the balcony and the bouncer said yes, i asked if we could get a drink to sit on the balcony. Unaware of the 11pm drinking rule, yet he started shouting at me and again choosing the aggressive and unreasonable approach. I seem to witness or experience a really bad experience with these bouncers with what could be a pretty good bar without these problems. Its pretty authoritarian from them. Overall though, bar staff are lovely and venue is pretty good”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “From the outside it looks like a quaint little pub. Once you side step the security guys who block the door, it's more a sports pub with huge screens blasting out the footie. The crowd that was in seemed quite clique-y with everyone hugging one of the bouncers and ignoring anyone else stood at the bar. Bit odd. Beer was nice enough.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “I visited at a quiet time when there was no music on. The service was great. The young lady at the bar was polite and friendly. Beer selection was decent, and it was a nice place to sit and enjoy a pint.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “I’ve been to quite a few pubs around Birmingham, but Actress & Bishop has become my favourite by far. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good live music, and a genuinely welcoming crowd. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick pint or spending the whole evening there, it always feels comfortable and relaxed. As someone staying nearby, it quickly became my local. The team behind the bar have always been friendly and professional, and the place has the kind of character that’s becoming harder to find these days. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a proper Birmingham pub experience.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “We attended a private function last night, upstairs. Loved atmosphere. During the night, I asked for a glass of water from the bar, which was snatched away by another costumer. Not bothered, I asked the bartender who witnessed what happened ‘excuse me could I …’ before I could finish, he shouted at me ‘can’t you see I’m serving a customer, how dare you be so rude’. He continued to shout at me. I stood in silence. At that time, there’s nothing I could do, Another bartender saw this and came with a glass apologising for his behaviour. I could not help but feel this was racially motivated. I noted after the incident that bartender was no longer there for the rest of the night. If it wasn’t for the kindness of another bartender i would have asked for manager. This ruined what was a very good night thus far, celebrating our best friend’s birthday.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “We stumbled across this place whilst out walking … live music early on a Saturday evening! and the atmosphere was amazing… plenty of drink selection and the staff were great too.”