The Briar Rose in Birmingham

Great choice of beers and food at a low price. Clearly very popular as it can get pretty busy.

Down for a business trip with colleagues and stayed overnight of the 14th Oct. Room excellent. Lovely hot shower last night and this morning. Went to have a wet shave this morning - no hot water from the bathroom sink! Tried everything - trying to force tap beyond the hot setting - No success. Slowed the flow so much almost to a trickle to achiever less than warm flow. Eventually gave up and made do with tepid water. Down for breakfast - very good but amusing to watch everyone walk across the floor with their footwear sticking to it and making squeaking noises like it was sprayed with treacle - lots commenting on it.

Solo traveller, very quiet room, comfy bed

Can u go wrong with a wetherspoons

I don't like the camera to be installed in the loo,it's out of policy at all and humans rights!

The service was really awesome and the bar, Simona she was so kind and helpful, I really appreciate coming here, even the prices are so affordable. A pleasure to came here.

A great visit to J D Wetherspoon - The Briar Rose! The bar has a very pleasant atmosphere and impresses with a large selection of international beers. The service was quick and friendly. We felt completely comfortable and would love to come back. Absolutely recommended!

we had booked 8 rooms since january 2024 for a group of 14 french people. we informed the hotel in august that one person was withdrawing and that there were 13 of us and that a single room was therefore being cancelled. despite our emails, repeated phone calls and a letter explaining the allocation of rooms between us, the hotel cancelled 2 people, making 12 instead of 13. the check-in was appalling. Each time, the people at reception are different (when there is someone!!). As compensation, the manager offered us 2 days of breakfasts. On the second day, the bar manager told us she didn't know anything about it. The hotel is very noisy at weekends. The shower in one of the rooms did not work.he cleanliness is very limited Avoid !!!!!

Popped in with my husband, it was very busy, but then it was a Saturday afternoon in Birmingham, so I suppose it's to be expected.

The food was very nice but whilst I was standing at the bar, the bar woman looked at me 3 times. I watched a woman walk into the bar, stand right next to me and the bar woman served her instantly. Suffice to say, I was extremely annoyed, thus 1 star when it should have been 4 stars. Absolutely terrible staff.

Poor very very poor took 2 attempts to get a vegan meal first one came with an egg! waited half an hour my reordered food got sent to another table and left there! Disgusting and pathetic customer service literally it was sent back to kitchen and egg removed no substitute despite asking for halloumi

Good food and drink! Ordered and drink come in like 1 minute and then food come in like 3mins. Super fast.

Good location and friendly staff. Just very very very tired rooms and amenities. Cheap and semi cheerful!

Too many people. Too few serving, dealing with food and drinks. Very poor tasting Guinness - I could only drink half of my pint ordered. Poor quality food - Friday fish and chips, only one of us could eat all the chips and I hated the batter.

Love this pub, but service when busy is dire. Staff look miserable at best. Beer OK,hit and miss on some.

Nightmare to find the hotel by car with sat nav. Nice room, not as good as some but better than others Typically, weatherspoons pub attached all in all worth a visit.

Surprisingly bling decoration but well presented. Toilets downstairs, as usual, but very nice decor again. We called for breakfast which was good value. It is quite a smart 'Spoons in a central location.

Great value for money within the city centre! Would definitely book a room next time as didn't realise how reasonably priced they are!! We shall be back!!

What you’d expect from a spoons hotel. The staff were fantastic, really nice and really accommodating. The Location was also great too! The bathroom door needed a running jump start to close, but can I just say…. The shower was so good! It had better water pressure than a jet wash!

Stayed for 2 nights recently, not the best Wetherspoons hotel but perfectly adequate and as always a great price. Bar and staff great as always and even though it was very busy the food we ordered arrived promptly.

Enjoyed the 3 mini meals for 14.99, great for sharing.

Went in on Saturday on a day trip to Birmingham, not the easiest place to find but staff were lovely and drinks were brought to the table quite promptly considering the place was very busy, all in all a pleasant experience there.

Very lively boozer great staff who were on the ball at the bar serving everyone quickly and efficiently as was extremely busy

Nice Afternoon with the boss great prices and love the open window front

Excellent food , comfortable surroundings . Perfect for a family get together

This Spoons is very close to New Street Station so is always very busy. We went ahead of the Test match for a breakfast. You get exactly what you expect from a JD Wetherspoons, the pricing is inexpensive, food is edible and beer is cheap whilst still providing quality ale.

Lovely local pub located a few minutes walk from New Street Station Fantastic Prices Lovely menu full of choices serving food from breakfast to Dinner Open 7!days a week Sunday to Thursday 07:00- Midnight Friday and Saturday 07:00AM -01:00AM Wifi Bar or table service Great selection of beers and ales on tap The menu is great. There something for everyone from kids to adults Beef burger Curries Sticky Korean Fried Chicken Pizzas Fish and chips Free refills on tea, coffee and hot chocolate

the managers are over protecting over staff members, who admit that big bosses can't get jokes from customers 😂

We didn't have breakfast so can't say anything about the food but everything else was just perfect... starting with the location, reception, rooms & service 😀

Really cool bar and restaurant near the cathedral. If you install the JD app you can order and pay yourself using the app. After ordering, it takes a maximum of 5 minutes for the drinks to arrive

Polite staff,helpful and the food was good.

A bunch of people were getting bashed with bottles outside which was funny. It was very busy as the football was on. The food was good and staff were nice to me. I find lots of noise overwhelming but I needed to sit, so a couple let me sit on their table til they left. Quick service despite how busy it was.

Within the centre of Birmingham. Good location, food, service. Watched football, TV ok but could have been bigger though.

Location: just off new street. Perfect location, a few minutes walk from train station, and seconds to new street. The staff was just wonderful. Polite and helpful. Rooms was great, we had a twin. Only spent one night but will be booking here again soon.

Always value and prompt efficient service

Nice place to go that hasn't got a limited menu unlike the other 2 locally ( The Dragon Inn and The London and North Western ). We went on a Euros night and there was no gammon or steak left unfortunately, so chose a different meal, I ordered a 11" meat feast pizza, and to be honest I was left dissapointed with the toppings, hardly any on it . Can't comment on the hotel rooms as they were fully booked. Staff were lovely, we'll be back again this week, because of the service. More topping on your pizza, pretty please 🙏

And one in the hotel in the city center Spacious and quiet rooms Comfortable beds Clean environments Nicely furnished Friendly and helpful staff For those who wish it is possible to have breakfast and also lunch or dinner in the adjacent pub, which for hotel guests is connected by a door from the reception

Great food beer atmosphere perfect location Staff lovely I used the app to order food drinks very quick service I will return in the future

A step away from the usual dark wood of your normal 'spoons with quite a light and modern feel. The burger was good. The Guinness was excellent as was the Doom Bar.

The staff were really very very nice and I can not fault them. The location is really good and in the heart of everything..however the hotel is really really dated and the room I was in was large but dark and dated. The worst thing was the bed, it was more like a torture device. The springs were almost visible. I knew I would not be able to sleep on that bed and fearing all were the same, I booked another hotel. Spend a little more and stay elsewhere. Sorry wetherspoons but this hotel need a major vamp.

Little noisy in the weekend, but that's what you get when you're in the city center. Staff is friendly and helpful, rooms are simple but decent and clean

Great room but was woken twice by the team throwing the bottles in the recycling bins. Will ask for a room away from that side next time.

The food is nice the bar staff are stupid, deaf, dumb and you have to pay for the there miss communication because they can’t hear chicken was dry and portions are small

I tried to be nice to the staff as a lady at the end of the bay wasn’t being served, but then she randomly went over to someone who came after me and served them. When I walked away they all looked shocked. Have some manners and serve in order. But maybe that’s too much to ask of bar staff these days Update this how much they under serve you

Just saw two guys sit, uninvited, with 3 ladies having a meal and trying to start a conversation which them, it looked uncomfortable. The staff saw this and removed politely anf immediately. Great staff!

Good place to meet people. Staff friendly and beers good.

Stayed a night Room was nice and clean Bed very comfortable and location was excellent for our requirements Would stay there again if we visited Birmingham

The food was great, along with the service. The place was full, and we were definitely the youngest people in there.

Staff were nice, The food was fine being a weather spoons however I did not think the price was particularly good even accounting for inflation on top of that size was small

In the heart of the shopping district. Good atmosphere, plenty of room. Good food and drink. Lots of clean toilets.

Cheap and cheerful, like most spoons

Proper no frills boozer, get a table, use the app, sit back and enjoy, foods simple but good, and the prices are spot on.

Just great fun at great, cheap Weatherspoon prices. Loved using the app to get table service. An umpteenth visit this evening and a great atmosphere before a Villa European game - and I hate Villa. Lots of people drinking and eating in a friendly environment. Oh, yes, and pleasant hard working staff.

good welcome and wide choice of beers on tap

Didn't like the breakfast, staff very helpful &

JDW Brilliant pub 9 real ales. Excellent value. I ate pizza with pint of Butcombe Gold. Must visit when in Birmingham. Highly recommended.

We popped in for a quick breakfast. The place seemed understaffed, so it took a while to be served. The staff were nice and friendly. The food took a while, and I nearly just left, as I would have been late for my meeting, but it then arrived. The English breakfast was underwhelming, with half of it cold and not particularly appealing. It was probably just the time, but I will go elsewhere next time.

Me and my partner decided to do Birmingham city center wetherspoons tour a few weeks back and we rated each one 🤣🤣. There are 6 to go to. The Briar Rose came 1st on our ranking.

Great location and very competitive prices a pint of Guinness was approximately £4.50 where all the Local chains a pint of Guinness is £6.50

The location is calm and the atmosphere inside is very cosy quick service for breakfast.

Good place for drinking. Went yesterday for a late breakfast. Speedy service and nice toast. Cheers

As always contains a cross section of the local populus, shame about what that says about Birmingham

I stayed in the hotel which was more than what I expected from a Wetherspoons. The room was very clean, with very friendly reception staff, especially from the receptionist this morning who greeted us very warmly. The bar was busy in the night, but we had very fast service via the app and breakfast this morning was spot on. There was a young gentleman and lady serving us who made every effort to make our morning bright. Even at 8am they had smiles on their faces! Keep up the good work briar rose👍🏻we will be back.

Very suprised the room was lovley very clean there was complimentary water bottles biscuits tea hot chocolate coffee.. very comfy bed. 5 minute walk from the train Station great location weatherspoons breakfast downstairs great in the morning. Helpful staff very friendly

It's a good pub and a good place to relax and drink and eat.

Extremely busy and very noisy. However the staff worked hard to clean and clear tables and service was still friendly under pressure. Lots of nice beers on tap. Good location. Perhaps I would rate it 5 * if it was quieter. The noise level was a bit much for me.

Absolutely packed when we visited, but still got served quite quickly. Great atmosphere, reminded me of how pubs used to be .

Absolutely incredible pub. Friendly staff, great service and seems very well put together when it gets busy. 100% would recommend for people wanting cheap but good quality drinks and food for a night out.

Superb couple of nights. Room very quiet, clean and well appointed. Staff friendly and very helpful. Would highly recommend. 2nd stay. Different room. Not quite so quiet, but still a great sized and clean, comfortable room. Staff recognised me on arrival which was very welcoming.

I was only in the pub, not in the hotel. A very pleasant, typical, atmospheric pub. It's on the Wetherspoon chain, so you can order to your table via the app (but you need to be connected to the pub's Wi-Fi network for it to work). Young people have their ID cards checked at the entrance.

Good quite wetherspoons with very fast service and good food.

Nice pub for a Weatherspoons, lovely area.

Busy city centre bar, interesting characters around

We really enjoying our stay, the staff is very friendly and its really close to the train station. The pub is great and the prices are cheap. The room is clean and nicely stocked . There are a lot of plumbing noises and our sink drain was stuck shut. The toilet flush is weak. Plenty of hot water, very good water pressure. The area at night does not feel safe.

The pub is well located and offers a great variety of food. I went with my friend on St. Patrick's Day so I understand the pub was a little crowded, however, despite my food being good, my friend ordered a vegetarian breakfast and was served a regular one. I believe the place needs to pay a little more attention to the customers.

Amazing location in the center, the possibility of eating directly in the hotel restaurant.

Met my friends for a jolly in Birmingham and this bar was well know to one of my friends friendly staff and good atmosphere.

The room was clean, but the water in the sink didn't drain. Had to change rooms because the fan/ventilation was so loud it was hard to sleep! The change was very difficult, the lady at the reception wasn't exactly active! The restaurant is great! The location too, 5 minutes to the train station!

What's not to love. The, clean, loos are down some stairs.

It was the best breakfast thank you and I loved the coffee ☕️ ❤️ as well

This is my favourite Wetherspoons. In my opinion it has the best atmosphere and the best quality meals of any I've experienced.

Fair prices for it's location. Service was average whilst being friendly. Please note we did not stay here!

Cleaning Prompt service Ok food

A very good place to stay and plenty of room to enjoy yourself

We came here wednesday at about 8am in the morning due to our van breaking down when on our way to a job. we thought we would stay for a couple of pints but the 3 of us ended up doing the all dayer. we were drinking for 10 hours and had a small bite to eat to. service, drinks and food excelent. but was a mid week. so did not waite at all to be served. staff were great to.

Cheap and convenient fast service, highly recommended

It's a 'Spoons! Fab app table service & the staff fight through the hoards to bring your drinks! Good for me as I'm usually invisible at most bars 👍

Estic molt content i agraït amb l’equip del hotel perquè m’han tractat súper bé. Han sigut molt amables. La habitació estava prou be, la ubicació ben al centre i el pub dins de l’hotel espectacular. La atenció-preu de 10. Tornaria a aquest lloc mil vegades. Així que us recomano al 100%

It's the first time to stay there for us, so we didn't know what to expect. Our room was very clean and comfortable, bathroom spotless and a great shower. The towel rail was a good addition and very warm. If I'm honest, I would think twice about staying again, only because our room was looking out on Bennets Hill and very noisy early morning, so didn't get very good sleep. The lift (elevator if you're American) didn't work at all. Apparently, it's quite often out of service.

We had 2 pizza , barbecue chicken pizza was lots of sauce than an average . Rest of things was fine as like other weather spoon

Speedy service,good pint, excellent price.

It's a spoons. You know how this goes.

Fantastic hotel and pub, very friendly and helpful staff, great location.

Always nip in when in brum...its a wetherspoons so no major surprises but always welcoming staff

Great value for grsat location.

Brilliant place, good service and cheap drinks - can't go wrong at a wetherspoons!

Visited Briar Rose Wetherspoons Bar on Saturday. Staff - both bar staff and table service were efficient and friendly, clearly happy in their work. This really isn’t the case in our local - The Vesey, staff are always so miserable. Thank you Briar Rose.

Typical weatherspoons the only problem toilets downstairs

Stopped here last night in room 110, cannot fault any part of the hotel for what we needed it for. Which was somewhere to bed down after the new year’s celebrations. My only complaint about the room was the shower it was luke warm on both times of using it. Other than that absolutely brilliant location.

hi all what can i say but what a great pub!! all the staff deserve a shout out for all there hard attentive work! i was in a much more upmarket and more expensive pub the day before my visit go the briarose and they did"nt ask me if i had any problems with my meal! so thank you sooo much and i did"nt ask the managers name but you know. who i am and i know who you are so here"s to many more visits! i did mention tash from the william tyler so you will know who i am!!