Malt House in Birmingham

Great place to get food and drinks before a gig at the Utilita which is right next door. Book a table on gig days as it gets busy.

Visited on a Friday lunchtime during the nice weather and got a table outside. The drinks and food were fine, however the pub was suffering from a lack of staff. No fault with those on service, couldn’t have been better, but come on Greene King, big company who are not providing a good enough service.

Still one of the best places for a pint on a sunny day!

for many months we have been coming here from our office for lunch etc however,last night 2 of us ladies had catch up.after work looking forward to the 2-4-1offer I had am email telling me about.. there is no where on tables about the offer and also ordering on app was nothing about the offer, we did fir 1st time have to return the mac and cheese it tasted awful.. its a shame as previously no issue unfortunately we cannot recommend this offer as it seems yo exist on email only

I’ve given this place a 5 star rating in the past as I used to love this place and its service, but it’s all gone downhill now. I’ve been going to the Malt house for over 3 years now and the previous 2 managers were so good at customer service and knew how to treat the patrons, which was one of the reasons I loved going to Malt house so often, but, the new manager is absolutely horrible. I heard from some of the other customers that the new manager was absolutely horrible but decided I’ll give them the benefit of doubt but I got to experience that first hand recently. I’ve never seen any other pub manager be this rude to a customer. The staff at the bar were very polite but the manager was anything but. I used to love hanging out at The malt house but this person has spoiled it for me.

WORST MEAL IN MONTHS. Visited for lunch around 2ish today with 2 friends. Looks like Wetherspoon and menu not too dissimilar, but double the price! Not many others ordering lunch by this time, but this didn't stop my lunch and those of my 2 friends arriving 15 mins apart from each other. My steak and ale pie - pie overcooked, peas undercooked, and a pathetically small handful of chips. This pub SHOULD NOT be charging these absurd prices for poor quality food, a terrible level of service, in a place that desperately needs modernisation.

Great food and beer, fast service, and amazing staff.

Service and location first class

Very cool place, great beer. I recommend!

A la llegada el lugar no parecía estar demasiado ocupado, sin embargo al pedir comida me aconsejaron que habría una espera de 30 minutos, después de consultar con mi familia decidimos proceder y esperar. 2 sándwiches de bistec con patatas fritas, una pasta para niños y una comida de nugget y patatas fritas para niños fue todo lo que se pidió, pasaron 30 minutos y el corning salió a nuestra mesa. ¡Después de un total de 50 minutos nuestra comida finalmente llegó! ¡No te disculpes por la espera extra! ¡Nunca volvería allí!

Friendly staff and great location. Food was a bit disappointing. I had fish and chips and the fish didn't really taste of much. My friend had a garden salad with halloumi and paid over £17 for literally a few bits of salad and 2 slices of halloumi.

A quiet night but I'm sure the atmosphere would be better when busy.

Chips were already salted, nearly burnt my mouth on the peas but when tipped on the plate they were cold underneath and why was the lemon for the fish grilled and warm...

A lovely looking pub with a terrace overlooking the canal junctions at Brindley Place. Food was fine although we only had sandwiches for lunch. Shame you couldn’t dine on the balcony.

don't know about food, just had drinks but it looked good as we saw it going to other tables and good size portions. Lovely location on the canal.

Vinimos después de una comida familiar en Birmingham. Como cliente primerizo estaba muy contento de que paramos para tomar una copa. Lugar encantador que era cómodo y cálido, el servicio era increíble y nos alojamos por unas horas en lugar de la bebida rápida que planeamos. Gracias.

Great pub food a bit pricey but worthy!

Nice place ! Staff friendly Price are a little bit high:)

Very busy Last Saturday on International Women's day. Service was amazing and atmosphere was fantastic. The sun was shining, perfect ingredients.

It was okay. There wasn't much of a vibe in there. The food was okay. The bar staff were very nice and considerate. Its location along the canal is quite nice, although it's definitely nicer from the outside. Inside, it was quite an average bar. The decor is alright.

A large spacious pub, clean and warm. Quick friendly service, good selection of beers. Food arrived quickly considering it was busy. I enjoyed my visit, good food, beer and atmosphere.

The restaurant is idyllically located in the canal district near Brindleyplace. The appetizers to share are very tasty. You bring your own drinks and food is brought to you. A nice place to relax

- great place on the canal bank - a nice building of a historic malt house - exactly for tourists

Ordenado en la mesa. Pastel con patatas. Después de 30 minutos tuve que averiguar dónde había ido la comida. Cuando apareció unos minutos más tarde me dieron un pastel de carne de res y cerveza que había sido microondas. La pastelería estaba empapada y cuando la abrí tenía un trozo de carne y mucha salsa. No hay cuchillos en el cajón de cubiertos. Un bote de sal entre un gran número de mesas. Muy pobre y no volveremos a visitar

Great pub and good staff, a wide range of beers, didn't have time for food but it looked great when it was brought out. Great location on the canal yards away from the arena. Spirit measures a bit small. Expect queues on a show night at the arena.

Good pub, plenty of screens for sports, lovely views across the canal and city beyond.

Impresionante ubicación y lo mejor hasta ahora en Birmingham para una bebida o cena. La vista del canal desde aquí es hermosa y definitivamente será increíble en verano. Es un pub Green King. Elección de cervezas locales, así como otras cervecerías del Reino Unido. El personal era amable. El servicio era bueno. Opciones vegetales en la cena. Ambiente muy agradable y fresco. No me di cuenta de que tenían balcón hasta que yo estaba fuera. La próxima vez estaré allí para la mejor vista.

Absolutely fantastic food and service from the manager and all the staff, will definitely be back, thank you so much 😊 😊

I was promised that my two dishes would be ready in 35-40 minutes, but I ended up waiting for two hours! This is absolutely unacceptable. Instead of a proper dining experience, I was eventually given my food as a takeaway, which was not what I wanted. The service was slow, disorganized, and completely unprofessional. I do not recommend this place at all!

Great boozer in a lovely old building on the canal. Comfortable with kids. Nice regional ales.

Visited The Malt House before seeing Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. I emailed the pub prior to the visit to ask if they could add a little something to the table for my friends daughter who had her first leading role as The Evil Queen. When I arrived I simply could not believe my eyes. Reena had decorated the table especially for the occasion and really had gone above and beyond anything I could have EVER imagined! It was such an enchanted table and I really was lost for words! I was very choked up to see the efforts she had gone to. We ordered our meals and all the food was served on time and was very tasty and plentiful. I would like to say a huge thank you to The Malt House and of course the biggest thanks to the beautiful Reena for all of her wonderful hard work and efforts. We had a wonderful few hours and will certainly be visiting again very soon. Bonus points for the large selection of zero alcohol available and the fact the Estrella zero was also on draught!

Food was not worth even half of the price. No flavor. Very lack luster. No quality check from staff 4 staff members standing at 1 end of the bar while myself and two others waited at mid bar for service. Took at least 4 minutes for them to notice us. Location is very nice. Interior is enjoyable. TV's everywhere for sports viewing. Would not recommend this place.

Awesome location and the best so far in Birmingham for a drink or dine. The view of canal from here is beautiful and definitely will be amazing in summer. It’s a Green King pub. Choice of local beers as well as other breweries of UK. Staff were friendly. Service was good. Veggie options in dine. Very nice and cool atmosphere. Didn’t realised they have balcony until i was out. Next time i’lll be there for the best view.

Good food, good beer, nice pub!

Had an amazing time at the Malt House! The team were fantastic—welcoming, attentive, and on the ball. It had a great atmostphere, and the food was absolutely delicious. We had the fish and chips and katsu chicken burger, both were great value and very tasty. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return in warmer weather to enjoy the views from the terrace.

My friend had her birthday party here and we had the best time. Thanks for making so lovely.

The place is very nice and the food is good specially the fish and chips. The only "bad" thing was a blonde waitress that didn't smile or tried to be nice. The other ones were very nice specially the one that took our order in the bar. I totally recommend the place.

We have visited the wonderful Malt House many times and always had the best time. The food is delicious; the service is outstanding and the setting is perfect. John served us last night and he is a consummate professional and made our visit extra special. We look forward to our next visit and would recommend to all.

Ruby, Reena, and Charlie are essential to this pub's success; I would not frequent it without them.

Even though we went just as they were about to close, they provided quick service. In my opinion, it is one of the most enjoyable places by the canal in terms of atmosphere.

Great pub near to the Utilita Arena for a quick pint before and after watching a show.

Booked a table prior to an event at the Utilita Arena. Had never been before - lovely pub, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Food really nice would highly recommend the steak and ale pie!

There were 13 of us all pretty hungry and thirsty on a busy Saturday just gone but without booking , the staff looked after us perfectly ! Lovely food, drinks and service and a great location all round !

Never been to Birmingham before. We came for the seaside centre and Cadbury world. After visiting the sea life centre we thought we’d give this place a go. And glad we did. Although we didn’t eat any food we very much enjoyed the vibe and drinks. My boy is autistic who can sometimes be funny in pubs. But we found a quiet corner and he was fine. It’s such a lively building with a lively setting just on the canal. Service was good and my rocking Rudolph was well kept. If I’m ever back I would revisit.

Can not order food if you do not know the table number, though there were few tables😮‍💨As the waitress was busy at talking with others

Great beer, friendly atmosphere in nice surroundings

A great Sunday roast experience. Simple and classic menu. Great value for money. Small wait time on food, however it is worth it for the fresh and delicious food.

Went in today for lunch was greeted by a rude bar lady telling us we have to find our own table then we went looking for a table only to have a server tell me we are in her way, took my money elsewhere.

The Malt House is a beautiful setting with the canal & shops. The food was delicious and the service excellent.

Love coming here. Such a great location and the staff are fantastic. Always remember my order and they are super friendly. One of my favourite spots in Birmingham

Nice quiet vibe for a chill drink in a good location.

Really nice staff and very nice place.

Good friendly pub in centre of Birmingham

Excellent customer service. We booked ahead and had good communication with the manageress. Lovely atmosphere.

Famoso locale in centro città tra i canali. Tradizionale nel suo insieme, pulito, accogliente, bene organizzato tra i tavoli. Personale giovane, qualche cameriera poco professionale, nel complesso ordini e ti portano al tavolo. Miglior fish & chips finora assaggiato nel Regno Unito. Pensavamo un listino birre più ampio nella scelta dei gusti. Non economico.

Ate and drank in here over our weekend visit to Birmingham. Great location, great food and interesting inside.

Lovely pub amazing drinks, shout out to Reena on the bar for fantastic service and a friendly smile! She really went above and beyond, will be visiting again!

Fabulous pub along the Birmingham canals. Just beautiful

Stopped in before going to a gig at utilita arena. Super convenient location, fast food for how busy it was. Also loved the gig specific playlist. Best pub I've been in for a while!

Meh, nobody there, fireplace on the TV, but the real one is not lit even though it's 3c outside. Waited 15 minuted to order and left. There's something going on here and I'm not sure that I'll be having anything to do with it.

good place to stop for a decent pint. Didn't eat here. The beer choice was okay. If you are walking around the area on a few pub visits, worth dropping in.

Great pub in a great location with a fine selection of beers/ales, one of which is a special and friendly, helpful staff. Recommended.

Came for a drink or two and a bite to eat. Relatively quiet when we arrived, it got busier as the afternoon wore on. Many of the tables had reservations for later in the afternoon or early evening as there was an event on at the Utilita. This also meant that they were not serving starters and mains separately so, on finding this out, we decided to just have a main meal and top up later in the evening if needed. We both ordered the fish and chips and the meals were exactly as you would expect. Decent portion of chips, right amount of tartare sauce, crispy batter and flaky fish inside. Time from ordering to receiving was perfectly acceptable and there was no queueing when we went to order drinks. I can easily imagine that this state of affairs would not be the same as the place gets busier, especially on events nights. The Malt House is almost literally next door to the Area and it is a lovely looking place for a drink and bite to eat - it must get properly rammed before the events start and, possibly, after they finish. This place is right on the canal side and has outdoor seating to the front and side (overlooking the canal). I bet it's nice in the Summer.

beautiful place, very friendly, and good food.

It was nice, with nice service and a nice atmosphere. We did not anticipate that as Disney on Ice show was going to start next to the pub, so the Disney playlist was a surprise that was not loved by everyone, but I can imagine that that was just bad luck. The food was okay, but could have been better (Sunday Roast).

We tried to get food on a Friday night when Peter Kay was on at Utilita and it was chaos. Very few tables, big lines at the bar. We almost bailed, but managed to get lucky. Food came out quickly which was a blessing. The pie seemed a bit overcooked to me with more pastry than filling. Overall a stressful experience, but somewhat unusual circumstances.

A little unkept and lost its old pub feel. Cleaning of the windows on the balcony floor would be a great improvement, hopefully a useful observation 👍

Nice place by the canal with a good beer selection

Enjoyed a Tasty Lunch and Delicious Glass of Wine with Friends. Lee was very helpful with Local Advice and made us feel very welcome. If I lived near by it would be my Favourite Pub !

My family and I have traveled from Bristol to Birmingham a few times recently, and this pub has become our go-to spot. It’s perfectly located right across from the Utilita Arena, making it ideal for a pre- or post-show visit. The staff is welcoming, the food and drinks are excellent, and the prices are very reasonable. The atmosphere is lively and adds to the experience! Highly recommended!

Genuinely wouldn't bother with this place. Visited on a Sunday for some lunch before a show, extremely understaffed for the amount of people who came in. We were one of the first few people to order food around 12pm. During the 40 minute wait for our food, twice we were brought over another tables food. When our food eventually came the child's meal was completely wrong, they took it away and we expected them to come right back having picked up the wrong order or at least come back to acknowledge the error, but they didnt return. Over 10 minutes later our child still had no food. I went to find a staff member to find out where the other meal was who told me to look around and see how busy they were. I explained we'd ordered an hour ago, he walked off and left me standing there. Another 5 minutes later I eventually got given a plate at the kitchen doors. No apology, no accountability. By the time I got to eat my own meal it was cold. Avoid this place if youre thinking you're after a convenient nice pub meal, it's far from that!

I love this place! A good Irish pub atmosphere, TV screen and sports with a mix of Disney Park on the terrace with music from the 60s and 70s. The old mout fruit cider berries and cherries is killer.

Después de un largo viaje, tenía muchas ganas de una buena comida familiar, con un nombre en el que puedo confiar y ahí es donde todo salió mal... Normalmente soy bastante aventurero con mi comida, pero solo quería una buena hamburguesa simple. Pedido 2 hamburguesas diferentes y pescado con papas fritas y comida para niños... . . Todo frío y no me refiero solo a un poco cálido, realmente me refiero al frío. . Aparentemente el pescado se calentaba cuanto más comía mi pareja, pero el mío tenía que volver, por el otro lado, al menos no tenía que esperar a que mi pequeño se comiera el suyo 👍🏻 ¿Volvería, diablos Noooo...

Great ad! With canal views, lovely sunny terrace at lunchtime, good pub food

Great pub right on the canal. Great rustic view, the food is also very tasty. Friendly service. Nice environment for walking.

The Sunday Roast of Chicken was excellent. Hot and extremely tasty. Good sized portions. Service was prompt and friendly. Negatives were sitting outside with no area for Non-smoking. Has to ensure smokers on the next table. The sun was out so we were happy to sit outside. No Tomato juice available at the bar - not even on the drinks menu.

Slightly disappointed, to be honest. I stood at the bar for some time before someone told me that it was a queuing bar. Maybe I should have spotted the queue, but it's not like I was invisible. One of the bartenders could have told me instead of letting me just stand there. Food was standard fare, nothing amazing. Beer was well kept. Didn't stay long after we finished our food.

Qué gran lugar para el almuerzo del domingo. El Pollo Asado fue excelente. Muy sabroso, conseguido y con un buen tamaño de porción. Estaba ocupado, pero encontramos una mesa afuera al sol, con vistas al canal. Gran servicio, rápido y eficiente. El único inconveniente de sentarse fuera era que todas las mesas estaban diseñadas para fumadores.

My wife and spent a few hours here waiting for our daughter to finish watching a concert at the NIA. It was a friendly atmosphere, with good food and drinks. Recommended!

For the price it's a very nice place to have a pint. Right in the canal with a classic pub feel.

Dette var et flott sted hvis man ønsker en stopp for å ta seg noe drikke. Spiste ikke her, men nøt en god øl. Stort utvalg. Beliggenheten langs elva er flott, behagelig atmosfære og hyggelig betjening

Visitamos el pub esta semana y se convirtió en la tercera experiencia pobre en los últimos 12 meses, por lo que hemos dicho que no volveremos. Parece la norma esperar un tiempo excepcionalmente largo en el bar y se siente como una prueba para ser servido. El pub nunca parece tener suficiente personal. Tampoco parecen tener personal de acuerdo a los eventos en la CPI que trae costumbre extra al pub, hemos tenido experiencia personal de esto y la gente que conocemos ha dicho lo mismo. Esta semana nuestras bebidas estaban mal hechas y un extremo de la barra parecía desproporcionadamente lleno de vasos vacíos y sucios que realmente necesitaban limpieza, fue la misma última vez. Esta semana, cuando visitamos, la planta alta del pub estaba cerrada y necesitaba abrir ya que no había suficientes asientos abajo. Es una pena ya que podría ser genial y los problemas resueltos pero parece caótico.

Came here for friends 25th birthday for food the service was slow over 1hour waiting for food and try to get drinks waiting for 15mins as the bar staff just ignore you and just walk off to kitchen. NOT recommended if your here to vist the Arena you will be waiting along time for food & drinks.

Esta casa de malta reutilizada está bellamente decorada por dentro. Es un pub cómodo para sentarse y dar una o dos pintas. Mientras veníamos a tomar algo, la comida que vimos que se llevaba a otros clientes se veía fabulosa!

I have known of this pub for many years but only in the past week or so decided to venture into it for a visit. A wonderful building, very well kept, clean, tidy, and well laid out. The defining feature is, however, the staff who are all patient, polite, welcoming, friendly and adaptive to a standard that is a cut above.

Always busy but always good service. Good atmosphere. Nice location. Always want to visit if going to a gig

Very good pub with a beautiful bar. The food was good and the prices were right. The location is perfect when the weather is nice. A visit is worth it.

Great experience albeit for slow service

Told wait for food would be half an hour, an hour later still not had food. Asked server how long it would be, was told another half an hour maybe more, server not apologetic at all. Eventually got food, was cold. Don't bother eating here.

A huge thank you to Malt house barn for their amazing space. We had our wedding there, and we couldn't ask for anything more. Janet went above and beyond to ensure we were happy with everything. She was always available to talk and reply to any questions. They've recently added on another section, and I can just imagine how beautiful it will be. Thank you so much, Janet, for everything.

Very busy on show days and the drink prices are a little steep but understandable.

No one cleaned the table and food was brought to a table with some ketchup and other rubbish on it. After the fish&chips we all got food poisoning the same evening. Not recommended for a dine out night

Had an excellent Sunday lunch here. Wonderful looking pub in a great location. Staff were great, and did well considering they were short staffed!

Great place for a works event, food was awesome and the staff were great

Really nice pub on the canal. Has plenty of TV's to watch the football on and outdoor seating area upstairs and down. Prices are quite expensive but it's near town.

Nice pub with great views over the canal. Will definitely visit again next time I'm in Birmingham.

Fab location. A little pricy for a pub

Very boujie pub with great atmosphere and canal views. Staff went above and beyond and super allergy friendly.

I often think to myself whether they would ever open a pub better than this one in Birmingham. It’s everything the local area needs: ambiance, vibes, service and views. A good pre concert venue as well as a nice place to begin a crawl from your dreams. I like pubs, I like people, malt house.

Staff are lovely and great location!