The Bartons Arms in Birmingham

Good to see pub back up and running, now with football on tv, food served and rear restaurant fitted out in fitting with this treasure of victorian splendour.

A beautiful old building with many original features and a long history with visitors including Laurel and Hardy and Charlie Chaplin. The function room was set up with great care, the buffet food was amazing and the staff most attentive. Great care was taken to make sure that our event went without a hitch. Thanks to Nathan and his amazing colleagues.

This is a review as a beer drinker who loves to visit after Villa games, sometimes I get the Mrs to join us for a Thai meal too. So I do wish the new owners all the best, but getting rid of Oakham beers is so sad, and replacing it with the new company might give you greater margins but it’s awful.I’m so sorry but I can’t drink it, I hope it works out for you.

We held a private function in the upstairs room on Friday 4th October and were impressed by the friendly service and quality of the buffet food. The organisation and presentation by Nathan, Floyd and the staff were first class as they get back into gear after the period of closure. I can recommend it. Oh, and the Wainwright ale was good.

Lovley food. It's back open now!

I went here with family for a celebratory meal and had such a great time. Food was 10/10 very delicious. The atmosphere was chilled and fun at the same time. Can’t wait to go back!

The food here was amazing, lovely starters and mains, shame the mains don't come with rice anymore, you have to pay extra. Great food though, been a few times for lunch & evening meal, as a couple, we wanted to return with family with children & grandparents, & also with friends,, SIMPLY LOVELY THAI FOOD & good service > gutted to hear its since closed/needs new owners. Hope it is back open soon

Visited on the 26 January 2024,food very poor quality

Very welcoming to a solo traveller which is in this day and age is a rarity. Pint was extremely tasty (Stowford Press) and spent a nice hour here.

Loved the English pub atmosphere and the Thai food they serve was made and tasted the way I know from living in Thailand myself. The girl serving us came from my home town Udon Thani. Fantastic to meet

The crispy Beef was amazing!!!!! Great food.

O dear. Been going to this pub for 20 years BUT NO MORE Friday eve 8 pm My birthday! No Oakham Beer Five pumps out of use Service.... terrible This place has just gone to the dogs ,big style Thai food was still good but restaurant empty,cold and no atmosphere It breaks my heart to say it but the Barton's has had it

Went there on a dinner time food was good pub was quiet due to the time of day the pub was good in particular the historical architecture

The place could do with a good cleaning and refurbishment, the restrooms could do with a good going over, mould on the windows, the whole thing needs replacing, chipped window frame, heavy draught coming through, totally unacceptable, The carpet on the stairway is absolutely filthy, sticky with heavy dirt, stained, and debris from top to bottom. I can not say much about the restaurant that is open in there, but just to see the state of the place put me off from ever eating in there.

Sadly the service has gone down hill with change of ownership Service skills dreadful Food definitely a drop in standards Been coming here for well over 7 years Time to move on Sadly not the same atmosphere dead on a Saturday night as with being cold 🥶 Poor heating Sorry will not be coming here again Waste of £60.00 Don't even know who the manager was for a complaint They all spoke good English waiter & waitresses But on complaint They could barely speak a word between them both and they wanted £1.50 for peanut sauce The dish if u want to call it a dish was the most ridiculous size ever and to insulte a long term customer Barton arms really need to look at good speaking staff who can communicate between all people So long and good bye 16/12/2023

Great pub, Thai food is fab. Very busy on match day. Within walking distance of Villa Park.

I do love this pub, the beer is good but suggest somebody needs to sort out customer service. There’s no website (seems permanently down) and when I rang up for food at 14:18 today I was told that they had just closed at 14:15 (who knew?). Hey ho, I rocked up, ordered a beer and bar snacks and 20 mins later watched staff come out to eat. Genuine question : does anyone know the lunchtime restaurant hours ? Staff there said “it varies” but not sure they knew either. Maybe we should always ring ahead.

Just saw an old pic of Laurel and Hardy outside the Barton’s Arms. You can see exactly where this photo was taken.

The food is still amazing but if they don't sort out the service this place won't exist in a year's time.

Very old Victorian pub most of the original tiles and decorations still there good service,serves food which you have to book in advance,nice ambience.

Another great trip to the Barton arms food fab friendly warm atmosphere lots of dog treats and friendly pats staff amazing really helpful also lovely and clean love it Sharon and paul and George of course x

Fantastic Thai food. Well cooked and served by a smiling waitress.

First visit back to the Bartons Arms since 2019. The menu is slightly reduced and the fabled platter starter is 2 items less than previously. Beer offering still Oakham and in great form.

Steeped in good old brum traditions. Beautiful pub decor not seen anymore. Lots of characters drinking. Thai food not tried.

I highly recommend red curry 🍛 its is beautiful the food is soooo tasty 😋 the service is quick and very.

Lovely food to only downer is people used the upstairs male toilets yesterday and it would be lovely if could have some hand towels up there to dry people hands or a dryer because drying our hands on my clothes is unacceptable

Good Thai food in a classic pub serving various ales. The grilled pork neck is delicious, and a treat you don’t get in many spots. The PadThai is a little sweet for my taste, but if you like classic Thai food typically served in the UK (red green and Penang curry etc) along with a quiet pub atmosphere then you should find something to enjoy here.

It's been a long time since I've been here, and the food is amazing. If you love Thai food, you won't be disappointed.

Great place for a prematch pint.

Very quiet this evening. Three main Oakham Ales on: JHB, Citra & Inferno blonde. All kept very well. Citra was on eventually as the barrel was being changed as we arrived. Service was ok, although there were few people in on this Wednesday night. Samples weren't offered, however if you ask the bar staff, they will oblige. Still got bags of character.

Great pub with easy access by bus. Lovely authentic historical decor including snob screens. Great choice of well kept beers and proper Thai food!

The best Thai food in Birmingham! Fantastic place! Super fresh, really tasty.

Excellent historic pub with good beer and great Thai food.

The best Thai food, with generous portions

Love the Bartons, been going match day for years now.

Love this place, just in the wrong area. Lovely building, food and staff

Love this place. Function suite is lovely. Just what you need for gathering. Lovely atmosphere.

First time here. Had a choice of two menus the a la carte and the St menu. Both very reasonably priced. Food was very tasty. Was quiet in the restaurant all the old fixtures of the pub as its a listed building. Would go again.

Beautiful Edwardian pub, a cathedral to the art of ale.

THE place to go for Thai food in Birmingham

One of my favourite places to eat.

4 of us had a delicious meal. It was a Wed so very quiet and lacking atmosphere. It still highly recommended

Foods amazing, unbelievably rarely anyone there.

Good Thai good never Bern disappointed...

Lovely pub with a beautiful interior.

Good and friendly vibe ahead of Bruce Springsteen at Villa Park. Great service and friendly staff.

Excellent food. Outstanding building. Free car park at the rear. Three cask ales available on a Saturday afternoon out of probably 10 hand pulls, one of which not in great condition, otherwise five stars.

Amazing thai food! excellent selection of beers, definitely coming back

Great food and good service. Could do with an external paint but inside has so much character.

This should be a zero star, the male waiter is quite rude and it wasn't welcoming, the food was also bland.

One of my best places to eat, lovely food always

So, disappointed with The Batons Arm Thai restaurant. The vegetarian platter for starter was good but main course was something else, flavouless Pad Thai! 'More like left over mush on plate' The service was even worse as male waiter set us in corner, away from other customers. Ignored us most night, young girl tried her best. Drinks were late & had to remind few times! Differently not coming here. Truly terrible experience of bais service & vegetarian meal was over cooked mess & highly priced! I miss Thai Edge!

Amazing flavours, good portions and beautifully presented dishes. Friendly, smiley and helpful staff. Good range of beers and ales at the bar and in the restaurant. Interesting decor, the owners have kept the building and character very well maintained. If I had a point out any negatives my only one would be the bright lighting. I had previously dined here years ago and it has definitely kept up the high standard of great food, highly recommended for a works night out.

Great as always! Food is the best Thai food outside of Thailand for sure!

Superb ales, awesome food, great people!

Great Thai food. Approved by Thai 😅

Its everything it was to look at when I came here from a youngster. The decor is amazing. I miss the coal fires as they made a nice setting on cold days and they dont appear that often now. The beer is not just good its great. The food is one of the best unsung little gems in Brum. You have to try this to believe it. Whoever thought of putting Thai food in a pub needs a pat on the back. The chef is very very talented,the staff are a delight. Its delectable. However,as a plus to take it to even greater heights it would be the icing on the cake to have a crusty cob with thick sliced ham and mustard or a wedge of sharp cheese and onion . That and the beer,I doubt I'd go home until closing time. Its a gem.

Friendly service and great food.

Great traditional old city pub, excellent selection of drinks, l didn't eat but the aromas from the dinning area was amazing, will definitely go again and try the food.

Best Thai food in Brum anywhere near me. Service not quite what it used to be. Sticky finger food in the starter platter is not followed or accompanied by a finger bowl. Want to clean your fingers? Go to the toilet, I was told. Ordered a little too much & want a doggy bag? They'll bring containers and a carrier bag, but you fill it yourself. House wine is Gallo, £6.50 at the local off licence. So, a little disappointing but Still the best Thai green curry in Birmingham.

Bosting pint of Citra . The really look after the beer here. Tai food also highly recommended.

The best pub in Birmingham - no two ways about it.

As always a great dining experience, good food and varied drinks menu

Thai food & Real ale 🍺 👍Historic Building fantastic bar & Vic glazed tiles.

Great Thai food. Lovely pub loads of history to it

Warm welcome, great service, excellent thai food, historic building. We always come back when in town. Can't praise this place enough. 25 years under the same management. 👍

Great food, really quick friendly efficient service highly recommend

Absolutely love this place! It's now me & my partners new favourite restaurant to eat out. The food is flavoursome & the quality is what you expect for the price. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend 👌.

Great beer, great surroundings and fabulous food.

Very sorry to say but its gon down hill

Beautiful old pub. Beer was excellent, I didn't have food but a lot of others did, chatting to someone at the bar they highly recommended the Thai food restaurant which is in the building.

Lovely restaurant, food was beautiful staff friendly. Visited again and enjoyed the food.

Beautiful pub with really good food and big portions. Car park too and near bus routes. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back

Seriously the best Thai food I’ve ever tasted. 6 of us went for food and all of us were so impressed. Not one complaint on food or service. We’ll definitely be back again.

Regularly visit for special and place to go gor occasions. Excellent food

Great old heritage pub with a Grade 2 listing. Super real ales so a Camra guide regular.

Superb beer and Thai food. Must go again soon

The most wonderful pub in Birmingham. Good food, amazing beers.

Great pub with wonderful decor and stained glass windows. Beer was top notch.

A wonderful pub with great food and atmosphere, from the outside it looks like a modest looking pub, but inside you have a beautiful Victorian wonder. Superb if travelling up from London again, it will definitely be on my list of places to go.

I like the English/Thailand atmosphere inside 👍🏻

Beautiful pub and GORGEOUS food! Ideal lunch sized portion and really reasonably priced. Wonderful presentation.

It's a pub with some of it given over to a restaurant. Really lovely Thai food. Good range and some of it really nice and spicy. With good beer (is Oakham Ales, Citra the best beer or only one of the best ? There is a good debate to have over many pints) it is all good here. All in a fantastic old pub.

Best Thai food around in a beautiful building

Beautiful Victorian pub complimented by equally beautiful Thai food. Very good selection of beer and wine

Good food and friendly personal

Very pleasant surprise really good tasting food will definitely go again A wonderful diamond in the rough You wont be disappointed

A proper pub serving great ale and super food

Hopitable. Family 👪 friendly and very welcoming 🙏. The staff is excellent anb would go that extra mile to make sure make sure that everyone feels comfortable and get the best services. Overall satisfactory.

Great place for good pre-match Thai food

Fantastic food ! Great bar! I would highly recommend this pace for drink and dine

Yet another worthwhile time at The Bartons Arms. Their sharing starter platter is still a firm favourite and my seafood stirfry was just excellent. My partner ordered their bbq ribs twice 😜

Unusual and interesting interior. Thai food delicious.

The Thai burger and fries are delicious. Wash it down with one of their real ales.

Absolutely beautiful and welcoming Victorian pub, with original mahogany panelling and colourful tiling. A good selection of cask ales and well consolidated Thai food menu at reasonable prices. It does "what it says on the tin" and more. Kudos.

Beers ok not very good as they used to be,still love the building

Opposite my previous place of work, the food is mouth watering 5 stars & decent price too. The service is second to none, the staff aim to please. My colleagues frequent this lovely establishment quite a bit ha

Nice selection of Beers. Food is brilliant with a good choice, not the cheapest of places to eat but you have to pay for quality. The architecture is excellent. Nice place to treat yourself. Would definitely go back again

Always a great pub for Villa away games. Especially the Thai food and real ales

Some fairly well priced real ales here. Quaint atmosphere.