The Colmore in Birmingham

First Visit. Thornbridge Pub. Lovely Surroundings. Sparkly Chandlers. Fine Choice of Well Kept Beers. Quick & Attentive Service. By all accounts. The Pizzas. Are pretty Special Too. But I had to Catch. My Train Home.

Excellent staff and great beers. The brummie pizza was fantastic. Met my son there before Ben Elton gig at the Symphony hall and had a great couple of hours there.

A nice space, with a good range of their beers and reasonably priced. We didn’t eat, but pizzas looked good value. We’d have stayed for another drink, but it was uncomfortably warm - maybe the air con was broken, but with no signs to advise of this, it has put us off returning.

We were enjoying a very nice Thornbridge beer when we noticed that the front doors were wide open. As it was a cold day one of our group went to close the doors. Strait away a member of staff opened them again. When we complained about the cold we were told that she didn't want the chef shouting at her again as it was too hot in the kitchen. It was obvious to us that she was more interested in pleasing the chef than the customers. She then said that if we weren't happy we should move to another table. We did, finished our drinks and went elsewhere. We won't be back!

I have been here many times over the last few years. Was the first place we visited when pubs reopened after that lockdown nonsense and the last when they locked it all down again. This place has a great atmosphere, and a massive selection of beers and lagers but the one thing we always come here for is the pizza. Quite simply they do the best pizza anywhere in Birmingham city centre. Thin beer dough crust, just the right amount of cheese and not too fatty or heavy.

Beers are great but the staff are awful. I'd go Pure Craft instead. We were told the doormen would escort us out for noise during pool. Pathetic

Went in for a couple of pints pre-show. Lovely pub, classy decor, extensive choice for draught beers/ciders, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Couldn't have asked for more.

The ambience and beer is always outstanding. The staff are always polite and helpful. What I wish to praise in addition to this is the cleanliness of the whole place and the toilets. Wow.. they were immaculate and actually smelled.. well... Not like toilets. When I mentioned it to the bar staff, I'm sure they thought I was taking... the Mickey. Absolutely not, it is a credit to the staff, establishment and the brewery.

Great selection of beers and all well kept. The barman was knowledgable and really friendly. Pizzas were awesome! We ordered three hoping to take some home but ate the lot! Top tip - order The Brummie.

A really beautiful setting,set in an old bank. It is immaculate and the surfaces gleam. The food is fantastic, especially the pizzas which are superb and there’s a great choice! We always receive a warm and friendly welcome, particularly from Ian, One of my favourite pubs in the City centre!

Great pizzas, with some interesting toppings. Gluten free available. great wine choices and lovely friendly staff. Sat in a large snug with a chandelier in comfy leather chairs. Lovely bar with a really good atmosphere.

Great venue! Pizzas were tasty and fresh with quality ingredients (sorry forgot the pictures, was too busy eating lol). Great atmosphere and service from the whole team and very helpful - nothing was too much even after thousands of my questions 😄

Charming venue! Popped back into my favourite pub in Birmingham over the weekend. The staff are always so friendly and really know their stuff! You can say what you usually like to drink, and they have about 10 suggestions! Or something completely new, you're at their mercy! :) They are also constantly rotating beers, so its good to check on the untapped app what they have on the lines. The pizzas are amazing and to die for, they have this tiny kitchen in the back which is never quiet! We will be visiting soon :)

Another absolutely great experience at the Colmore, Staff, selection of drinks and food all excellent. I would highly recommend a visit 🍻😁👊

Great bar! In fact my favourite in all of Birmingham city center...nice selection of well kept beers and pizzas are very very good. Staff lovely, polite nice gaffas all extremely knowledgeable on not just the beers but also the wine & spirits,

This is one of the best pubs in Brum! Staff are superb and they do good food if you want to eat! Nothing is to much trouble for the staff ! Friendly customers too always having a chat ! That’s us Brummies a welcome for anyone xx

We were part of a large party and had made a booking for 8.30pm. We said that some of us may would be a bit later, and were told that was fine, but that food should be ordered by 9pm. Most arrived just after 8.30pm and ordered. They warned staff that we were on our way (with our elderly VIP guest) and were told that was fine. We arrived queued at the bar and were told we were too late for food as it was after 9pm. It was 9.01pm. There was no apology. The manager remained stony faced when we pointed out we'd been given the impression all would be ok and was completely unconcerned about the situation that left us in, trying to find an alternative for someone with mobility issues. They have lost my custom forever and I shall be advising everyone I know of their inflexible, uncaring, unapologetic attitude.

Oh dear! I was intending to book this place for various big conference social events next year. Tonight was a toe in the water.....Having booked and been assured twice, by different members of our party, that food orders would be taken up til 9pm, we were refused at 9.01pm. Technically, the staff were correct. Maybe you might now consider the £ tens of thousands you have lost from me and my colleagues ahead of 2024. And I will spread the word far and wide. Well done.

Lovely pizzas and drinks. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Perfect place to escape from the sun for a few hours on a hot day

So glitzy and refined for a place that sells such good real ale! I was blown away by the decor, and loved the brilliant beer and service.

Lovely pub; we called in for a drink and had a pizza. Plenty of comfy seats; with a pool table downstairs. Pizza was home made and fresh; delicious; we shared one which was £12. Staff are efficient and quick to serve.

Visited with friends for only the second time since this pub opened well kept beers cider and food is very good , the downstairs pool table is a nice touch separate from the main area to give it that private touch . Staff are friendly...

Have been a couple of times with work colleagues. Priced well considering location, and staff are nice. Menu is only pizza/garlic bread so if pizza isn't your thing, may not be for you. Pizzas are lovely though! Recommend the pollo and the brummie.

Like to sample bars in the city centre. Often end up here as it is consistently good - there is a wide choice of cask real ales, the staff are friendly, prices reasonable, décor good, and background music unobtrusive. Pizza's are very good. Main downside...

A friend to us here, he knows the barstaff. On ordering our drinks, I ended up ordering one of their stouts, very nice indeed. Wheras my wife wanted a whisky, after being offered a Japanese whisky she went for the Oban!! She was fairly chuffed!...

We have previously visited here often & the welcome is always good. Knowledgable bar staff. We visited on a cold November night and sat down but the breeze from an open door was unpleasant and therefore we closed the door. A member of staff came...

The Colmore is one of a clutch of wonderful real-ale pubs in a small area close to Bennetts Hill, where I was staying at Wetherspoon's Briar Rose. I wanted to eat first, so I began my pub crawl there that evening and ordered a Margherita...

Approached the door behind an elderly couple who were stopped by the doorman and the elderly man was forced to take his flat cap off to go in which was obviously confusing for him. Me and my wife went to follow them in and we...

This place looks great. Very high end finish. Service pretty good and the pizzas were ok. Shame it’s the only food you offer though.

First stumbled on this place a few weeks ago and only had time for drinks but noticed the menu at the time and decided we had to go back to try it!! The menu consists totally of pizza and we picked 2 to try. The...

A lovely city centre pub with an excellent selection of beers from the Thornbridge brewery. Warm and friendly staff made me welcome from the start. Just a fab place to visit.

While there is nothing wrong with the beer in this pub, there's plenty wrong with the manager. I was barred from this pub in May 2021 for incidents which allegedly occurred between December 2019 and March 2020. The pub saw fit to serve me after...

Magnificent interior, lovely beers, friendly staff, good pizza! Excellent pub - so good we went twice in one day 😁

Fantastic staff - welcoming and fun. Great Beers -served well. Limited menu consisting of excellent pizza and salads - pool table if that’s your thing! Friendly atmosphere and clientelle. Reasonably priced and an unexpected gem of a night when visiting my son. Would certainly return...

First visit with my partner yesterday. Absolutely fabulous. Comfortable seats, well spaced out. Reasonably priced drinks. Definitely will be back. Toilets were very clean.

First time we have visited, what a lovely bar. Welcoming and comfortable, great selection of draught ales, not too crowded and friendly staff. Didn't try any of the pizzas but they looked very good.

I cannot express how good this place is. The staff are attentive and polite, even when it's busy. Plus the pizzas are fab!

Very good quality beer in a nice venue with friendly staff behind the bar. Prices are very reasonable. Not tried the pizza but it looks great.

Opened in December 2019 by the Thornbridge brewery this is a conversion of the old Lloyds Bank building. I do like conversions of former bank premises into pubs and the Colemore can be added to the list of particularly good ones. It’s a decent sized...

Called in with my wife after being recommended by a friend. Really nice friendly atmosphere. Wefound t a table quite easily as place was only about half empty, but within 10min the place was packed. After a couple of lovely beers and ciders, we decided...

Normally a big favourite of mine however today things were well below their usual standards. Beers ok…..well average really, hence the rating. Also some very short pints poured (mine just made it over the 2/3 pint mark!). Whilst all topped up without question this shouldn’t...

This place is the real deal. Looks great I side and so warm and welcoming. Great selection of drinks and the pizzas are fantastic. Ian and Gemma run the place so well and deserve all the success. Go there and enjoy the food and drink.

Popped in for a craft beer and the staff were super friendly and attentive despite being busy. Great selection of beers and the interior is just beautiful!

The colmore is such a friendly pub. Fantastic selection of beers lagers spirits. Pizzas made on the premises. Every member of bar staff are so friendly.

Found this place by accident while in Birmingham for dinner & so glad we did! We have visited the Thornbridge brewery in Bakewell on several occasions so discovering a bar that sells their beer was fabulous! Lovely interior & fabulous staff along with a great...

Visited on a Saturday night. Fab pub, really nice decor and comfy little areas to sit. Friendly staff, esp the door staff. Weird that there are no mirrors in the ladies loos! But immaculately clean.

If you want a top quality bar with beer to match this is where to go. I have visited on a couple of occasions now, the first was the best experience I have ever had as a beer drinker the lady who served me was...

Can’t believe this bar closes at 10pm even in these times. Didn’t get there until 9.30. Was told on my second drink they were closing😔

This pub is fantastic. Lovely and comfortable great pizzas,great beer and above all the staff will do all they can to make your visit great

Love this place try and make it up once a week... the beer choice is amazing and they do really tasty beer dough pizzas amazing value at £12 for two! The pub is welcoming and the staff are Knowledgeable on the beverages and friendly. Great...

Becoming our favourite pub in Birmingham. Visit this pub regularly staff are nice big thanks to a blonde lady working in the evening on 11.102020 (sorry don’t know her name) but she is always so pleasant and nice to customers. Good choice of beers place...

Amazing prices and pizza deals. Pizzas were delicious and filled our tummies to the fullest. Selection of beers was incredible and the service was marvelous, we got so many checkbacks even in busy time! 😮 Outstanding service by- Roxy and Adam 😊

Impressive interior , large , spacious , high ceilings complete with Chandelier's ! Advertising board outside , read , two 12" Pizza's for 12£ (beer dough ) , they were fresh tasting , mine was a 'vegetarian' , with a nice assortment of vegetables &...

This has become our favourite pub in the city centre. The beer is exceptional. The pizza is excellent and so hard to resist. But what makes it really stand out is the friendly staff. It is such a pleasure to be served by a happy...

Been many times since lockdown eased and each time I have been impressed with the COVID protections and each time standards have not slipped. Unlike some, detail are taken on arrival, sanitiser as you walk in, table service only, chairs and tables cleaned after use...

Absolutely love this place, great atmosphere, awesome staff, wide range of craft beers and great tasting food! Since it’s opened this has become my local to visit with friends either usually starting a night or just a few drinks after a busy working day. Highly...

we walked past this pub and went back, we are glad we did as it was really realaxed and friendly, staff were really nice and knew thier stuff. ood wine but beer was craft beer which hubby wasnt over pleased about. pizza menu looked fab...

Lovely staff and great food and drinks. Our go to bar for excellent service. 100% will be back and will recommend.

Great pub, the beers are fantastic and the service is always really friendly and they can’t do enough for you. Well worth a visit.

Went in on the off chance ... Had the most amazing stout with an equally amazing pizza. Staff were excellent, well informed on the beers available and genuinely glad to see you. My first pub venture following lockdown and what a great way to start!

This new venue owned by the Thornbridge brewery is well worth a visit. As well as its own beers (which are excellent) it serves a number of beers from other breweries. It’s very spacious, clean and smartly decorated and the staff are really friendly and...

I came across this bar by accident my friend and I had a couple of gin and tonics very good price and great service

Having visited The Colmore in early December and enjoying the ambience I have visited twice again with friends during the day and once again the service was friendly and attentive (Sam and Adam ). Prices are competitive for Birmingham City prices. Veltins Pils £4.50, Double...

We visited for a drink as we thought this place was pretty new and we like to try different places. A typical pub atmosphere inside and very nicely done with friendly staff and a great choice of beers and wines at reasonable prices. One drink...

The transformation of this pub is noticeable. The quality of décor is nice & comfy. 6 house real ales & 2 guest ales. Not impressed by the so called food menu, pizzas & garlic bread are not what I call food. A pub suited to...

Wow what a unexpected surprise and a lovely one! Lovely venue even though im not a real ale drinker the staff sorted me a Veltins beer just like a sharp lager and was great plenty more to come 😉 the bestest loved her G&T and...

I came in with a group of friends, had 5 pints and it came to £17.50! £3.50 a pint in a city centre pub is amazing. A really good price and really good quality beer. The pizzas smelled amazing, we'll have to come back for...

If you like Thornbridge beer on 7 different taps for under 4quid a pint & pizza made from Thornbridge beer then look no further, in fact where else can you find this? Not in brum that is for sure. Keep it up my new fav...

Surprised at the cost of a pint even for a city pub. Very smart and new decor but I only wanted to try a pint of Thornbridge. Will not be making a second visit!

Been in a few times. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Good selection of beers (mostly Thornbridge, obviously). Pizzas look (and smell) good. Service is attentive. Nice to see a toddler-friendly pub. Also has a pool table.

Excellent addition to Birmingham’s bar scene. Superb restoration of the building supported by quality beers, great gin and very nice pizza. Staff friendly and knowledgeable also. Highly recommended.

Visited on a quiet Monday afternoon with my brother. The bar staff were very knowledgeable and attentive, recommended a variety of beers. I decided on a Veltins, served in an ice cold glass - very refreshing, then stumbled upon an absolute corker, a can of...

Whilst visiting The Town Hall on Friday 13th we noticed the new establishment that had opened this month so decided to pop in for a drink. I had a pint of Bernard Light £4.00 and my wife 175ml Giesen Pinot Gris £6.40 (both very good)....

Treating my husband to a Christmas craft beer tour of Birmingham. The first thing that struck me was the fantastic decor, light and airy an in keeping of the original building. There is a really good selection of beers and ciders and the staff are...

Whilst visiting the Town Hall on Friday13th we stopped off at the new establishment that opened this month for a drink and my wife and I enjoyed the layout (Stool bars in the middle of the room and near the bar, table and chairs around...

We visited this almost new place (according to our local guide) on a Cheltenham CAMRA beer ramble in Birmingham. It is very smart inside, serving primarily the owners Thornbridge range of ales and Pivovar craft beers plus some guests. The beers and ambience were excellent...