
The Plough Harborne
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About The Plough Harborne
The Plough Harborne is a pub and restaurant on High St in Birmingham, set in a room of bare wooden tables and brick walls. The kitchen runs a menu of 127 dishes, with the Bacon Brioche Sandwich anchoring the breakfast offer and a Cuban sandwich served with fries and paprika sauce among the recurring plates; pizzas, including a goats cheese option, round out the choices. Sunday brings roast options such as beef and pork with sides like cauliflower cheese. A weekly quiz night runs alongside the regular service. The rear patio provides outdoor seating, and the step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. Food is also available for takeaway and delivery for those eating off site. Booking ahead is recommended, though the pub keeps tables available for walk-ins too. There is no on-site parking, so guests are expected to park nearby or walk in. It opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid parking lot · Somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
127 dishes · mains £0–25- Breakfast Pastry£3.75
- Homemade Toast & Preserves£3.95
- Greek Yogurt & Fruit£9.75
- Ginger & Cinnamon Porridge£9.00
- Homemade Pancakes£11.50
- Bacon Brioche Sandwich£10.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cuban sandwich, cauliflower cheese, 12.5% service charge and sunday roast dinner.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cuban sandwich, cauliflower cheese, 12.5% service charge and sunday roast dinner.
Customer Review Summary
The Cuban sandwich draws the most repeated praise, with several diners calling it one of the best they've had and one returning customer saying they'll order it again and again. Close behind, the Sunday roasts come up often, with the cauliflower cheese singled out as a favorite side, though a few note the roast potatoes fell short and one reviewer found a plum and apple dessert watery and clearly microwaved. Breakfast also earns steady mentions, from the bacon brioche sandwich to the house breakfast and vegan toast, alongside pizzas praised for fresh dough. The recurring friction point is the automatic 12.5% service charge, which multiple reviewers call excessive given inconsistent service, and one diner describes being confused into overpaying while splitting a bill as a student unfamiliar with UK customs. Others mention a small burger, an overly sweet matcha, and difficult street parking. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and quick to fix mix ups, including one case where a mishandled ale order was promptly corrected.
Customer Review Summary
The Cuban sandwich draws the most repeated praise, with several diners calling it one of the best they've had and one returning customer saying they'll order it again and again. Close behind, the Sunday roasts come up often, with the cauliflower cheese singled out as a favorite side, though a few note the roast potatoes fell short and one reviewer found a plum and apple dessert watery and clearly microwaved. Breakfast also earns steady mentions, from the bacon brioche sandwich to the house breakfast and vegan toast, alongside pizzas praised for fresh dough. The recurring friction point is the automatic 12.5% service charge, which multiple reviewers call excessive given inconsistent service, and one diner describes being confused into overpaying while splitting a bill as a student unfamiliar with UK customs. Others mention a small burger, an overly sweet matcha, and difficult street parking. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and quick to fix mix ups, including one case where a mishandled ale order was promptly corrected.
Featured reviews
- Andrea Lam
“The best fish and chips I’ve had recently! It was fresh and delicious. The service was excellent, and I’ll definitely come back next time!”
- Bella
“We had such a great time here. The staff were incredibly welcoming and the food totally hit the spot. Their Cuban sandwich is something I will be back for over and over again. Hands down one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. Both my husband and son tried switching their dishes with mine because it looked (and tasted) that good. They also allowed our pups in their outdoor section, so they got to enjoy some very lovely table scraps. 😊”
- Jenny
“My family and I love coming here for brunch or sunday roast. Their roast is to die for!! The interior and outdoor seating area is so beautiful. The atmosphere and staff are always lovely. It can get a bit pricey, however it’s worth it! :)”
- Sepideh Dz
“The burgers were juicy and flavorful with good-quality ingredients and well balanced taste. The atmosphere was actually really nice and comfortable. The only small downside was slightly slow service”
- Craig Ward
“Overall I didn't think it was a bad place to come and have a pint and a something to eat. The table service was good when you could get the app to work, the food we had was very nice. My take away was that this place is starting to look a bit tired and would benefit from a refurbishment.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Clean contemporary inn with bare wooden tables and brick walls to go with up-to-date pub grub.”
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Has quiz night
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Service options· 1
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves food
- Has free water refills
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Highlights· 4
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Has quiz night
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 3
- Outside food allowed
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Plough Harborne
- Green Man4.21,8410 mi
fish and chips, three-course meal deal, large outdoor garden
- The White Swan4.42,7490.5 mi£20–30ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
pan fried sea bass, chocolate bomb, blade of beef
- The Physician4.53,3711 mi
fish and chips, sunday roast, tagliatelle
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough HarborneReservations · Good for kids | 4.53,589 | — | £20–30 | cuban sandwich, cauliflower cheese, 12.5% service charge |
| Green Man | 4.21,841 | 0 mi | — | fish and chips, three-course meal deal, large outdoor garden |
| The White SwanReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.42,749 | 0.5 mi | £20–30 | pan fried sea bass, chocolate bomb, blade of beef |
| The Physician | 4.53,371 | 1 mi | — | fish and chips, sunday roast, tagliatelle |
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