The Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre Venue in Birmingham

Enjoyed a latte with my daughter before going to lunch. Friendly staff.

It was quite quiet before the theatre but the service was exceptional. The food choices were limited but the food was good.

Nice busy bar. Poor outdoors area. Expensive beer

One of my favourite Birmingham pubs. Guest beer was excellent, busy but we were able to get a table on a Saturday afternoon. Architecture inside is beautiful.

A good restaurant located in a beautiful location that used to be a theater. The place is very pretty and original, and it's also located opposite Birmingham Cathedral. The food they serve is typical English, well prepared and in good quantities. I ordered a pie (I remember which one) and it was delicious. The service was always good, and they have a wide variety of beers on tap. Recommended.

Former bank, breath taking atmosphere. Foods and drinks are usual Fuller's quality.

Well worth a visit. Lovely atmosphere and good food.

Me gustaría disculparme por adelantado por esta revisión. Normalmente no publico comentarios negativos, pero siento que no tengo elección. Soy asistente desde hace mucho tiempo a los espectáculos del West End, y esta fue la segunda vez que mi pareja me lleva a este espectáculo de Sinatra. A pesar de todo el esfuerzo de este tipo (James Edge), la actuación fue una completa catástrofe. Faltaban su canto y actuación, su traje era demasiado pequeño o demasiado ajustado. Era evidente que no había alcanzado las notas altas e incluso luchó con las bajas. Esencialmente, otro actor fallido de mediana edad del West End lucha con su imagen de sí mismo, tratando de superar una crisis de mediana vida inflando su ego a través del teatro marginal. El personaje no pertenece al escenario y empaña la reputación de Sir Sinatra. Hubo muchas bromas inapropiadas y extrañas, y las historias y sus extraños imitadores oculares probablemente muestran a una persona narcisista siendo perfectamente honesta. Este fraude ha empañado permanentemente el aprecio por las canciones de buena voluntad de Sir Frank. Prohíbale a este individuo sin talento estar en el escenario o dirigir otra mierda como esta en el futuro. Me alegro de que hubiera otro artista del West End que empujara todo el tiempo. Incluso entonces había una enorme cantidad de torpeza y celos en la habitación. De hecho, estoy muy triste por no haber tenido la oportunidad de ver su actuación. Completamente insatisfecho y no volverá en el futuro. No vale el dinero y, por desgracia, el tiempo. Dave D Critchley

28th March 2025 Joe Sutherland started a brilliant night ,he is an amazing comedian who is very funny. We will definitely be going to see him again whenever possible . The main event was the fabulous drag QueenKate Butch Wuthering Shites and my god she was so good . We have not laughed so much as we did that night . A very classy act Kate Butch had the crowd in stitches. I even got to marry her on stage ,but that's a story for another day . If you get chance go see her she is brilliant

Beautiful building and a decent pint of London Pride but will not be going there again as my cash was refused ! CARD PAYMENT ONLY !

Visité el Old Joint Stock hoy para una comida de domingo. Qué decepcionado estaba yo. Las patatas asadas estaban poco cocinadas. La comida no está caliente. La porción de comida era pequeña. Para colmo la comida costó casi £ 25. Francamente no sé cómo tienen carga nerviosa 25 libras. Soy un visitante habitual de la Acciones Conjuntas. No voy a tener un almuerzo dominical en el futuro.

Fantastic meal booking here, even managed to get space in the "managers office". Super good and fantastic atmosphere for a Friday night!

Proper old fashioned drinking hole

Having not been in this pub for many years I decided last night to pay it a visit...bad mistake !..Firstly on going in there were two doorman on the door ...not a good impression ,is this place such a wild west saloon that they need two bouncers !. On going to the bar I was served by a young lad who in my mind should have been at home doing his homework I asked for a pint of beer and when he put it on the bar and asked for £7.85 !!! I almost dropped through the floor. When I queried the price he looked at me as if I was asking him for the formula of atomic fission ! , his answer when it eventually came was "THEY have put the price up" ..really.Not wanting to re-mortgage my house I paid up drank the pint and left.I then walked one minute around the corner to Henman and Cooper where the same pint cost me £5.85 !!.A lot of reviewers here mention the lovely interior and structure but let me say YOU are paying to see it through the exorbitant prices they charge.Pubs are closing down daily through lack customers and The Joint Stock is not helping the situation by charging ridiculous `London` prices.

Great entertainment upstairs in the theatre

We booked a meeting room for a work conference. The HDMi cable was too short, so the manager went and bought a new one! They couldn't have done enough for us. The food was lovely too. Thanks so much!

I love this place. It can get very busy but if you go early enough it's a pleasure to be there... The food is good too!

Visitamos un domingo por la tarde y reservamos el teatro de arriba para una función privada, así como la sala Chatwin y el entresuelo. Había 78 en total y teníamos un buffet a medida para alojar entre otros, veganos, vegetarianos, pescatarios, celíacos y aquellos con alergias a los frutos secos. Empecé el proceso de reserva el año pasado a través de James, el fantástico director del teatro y la encantadora Daisy que organizó el catering. Nada era demasiado problema para ninguno de los dos. Debo dar otra mención a todo el personal el día de nuestra visita real que eran absolutamente maravillosos. Tenían cada detalle bajo control y eran un crédito absoluto a The Old Joint Stock. Si te apetece visitar el teatro, tener una función privada o simplemente pasar por uno de los lugares más hermosos de Birmingham, lo recomendaría encarecidamente.

The sharing board with traditional pies was very good. I enjoyed our lunch very much!

We didn't have food there but we did have drinks. Lovely place. The staff were good too.

Wonderful place, staff could have been more customer engaged without being nudged food was good

What a shame we turned up just before the closing time as we could only have one drink. Incredibly nice and helpful staff who suggested some places within Birmingham for us to explore.

Absolute best fish and chips I've ever had, not an micro-ounce of excess oil and yes, mashed pees can be made to taste

I went to an event here to the theatre attached to this venue it was brilliant so funny great atmosphere. I lost my gold ring whilst taking it off to wash my hands. Even though they didn't answer the phone or email me back immediately the next day I knew that they were busy due to it being a Saturday night. I went back to the venue on the Saturday the day after the event the assistant manager Kieran helped me out straight away dropped what he was doing to take me to the theatre to check, he even called his colleagues that were on shift the night I lost my ring & Showed me a picture of my ring that they posted on they're work group chat as lost property. Great communication between colleagues it was sorted very quickly and kindly. A big thankyou to Laura who found my ring and kept it safe in lost property and to kieran for helping me out so well amazing customer service.

Mid Monday afternoon visit - quiet but very welcoming. Good choice of ales (pub linked to London based Fuller brewery). Good place to people watch from.

A bit overpriced. £18 for a very small pie and a few chips. Veg was cabbage and kale, well cooked - but again, a small portion.

Still one of the best pubs in Bham, just a bit expensive

Great atmosphere, decent beer but with high prices. Food has always been good along with great service.

Great old place to drink pints in brum

Nice atmosphere good bar staff good food

Former bank repurposed as a brewery pub. Spectacular and excellent quality of food. Impeccable service and friendly, helpful staff.

Magnificent old pub with lots of lovely beer and good pub grub. The setting makes it though and places it ahead of many other fine pubs in Brum

Great little theatre upstairs went to watch a jazz show

Great place to visit. Never let us down.

Buena gama de cervezas reales, cervezas, ginebras, whisky, etc. El interior es precioso con un techo abovedado, barra de madera pulida y un montón de asientos. Increíble servicio de Jackie, gracias 😀

Amazing pub and amazing theatre upstairs.

Very expensive. Not our kind of people but beautiful building.

Great venue and delicious food. Spike was amazing I am disabled and he made sure I was ok here on a busy night.

Beautiful architecture, great food and drink. I had the fish and chips with curry sauce, what a treat. Nice view of the Cathedral from our window table.

The Old Stock Theatre offers a charming escape with its beautiful interior and tranquil atmosphere. I had the chicken pie, which was tasty, though the crust was a little hard and the mash portion could've been bigger. My friend really enjoyed her fish finger sandwich. Overall, it's a lovely spot, and with a few tweaks to the food, it could be even better!

A relatively fancy pub, attracting a mix of sit-in diners and groups standing around the bar. Lively atmosphere & charming interior. Busy on a Satuday afternoon, so would recommend reserving a table in advance if you want a meal. The steak and ale pie was alright but not worth the £19 price - have had a lot of better pies elsewhere. My friend really enjoyed their fish and chips though.

Ristorante con atmosfera meravigliosa. Pub ex teatro da visitare assolutamente!!! Ottima birra e cibo buono. Zona Centrale. Speso 120 £ in 4.

Fantastic pub but quite expensive even for the city centre ! Great atmosphere though and well worth a visit. Haven't eaten here for a while but the food always looks great as it passes by. Give it a go !

This place is good to visit in the day or early evening after which it gets extremely busy. As with most Fullers pubs the beer is to a high standard but you may have to wait to be served. The service is friendly and the venue is well heated.

Authentic pub atmosphere for England. The whole company loved it! The beer is great!

Overpriced & tasteless small plate of leek tart. Beautiful surroundings & features. Lovely clock over bar but stuck at 11 45.

Went to the theatre upstairs, really good. Lovely place

Great building, steeped in history. Please note: Card only

Probably the best Fuller’s pub I’ve been to. The selection on tap is mostly the same as you’d expect, but The Old Joint Stock Pub stands out for a few reasons: The bar staff were really friendly and welcoming, which is always a pleasant surprise for Londoners visiting other cities in the UK—and definitely appreciated. The food was also great.. Classic pub food done well and with an interesting twist - we had the macaroni bites, chicken and roast potatoes with marmite, plus a cub sandwich, washed down with Frontier and Guinness. The pies looked great too. Despite being a city centre pub, it had a relaxed vibe with excellent service bringing the food to the table, cutlery, etc. It’s clear they take service seriously. Another unique aspect of the pub is the theatre upstairs, which adds to the uniqueness. Even though it’s owned by a brewery chain, it has its own distinctive style. The decor is well thought out, with a lovely connection to its history, and there are no TVs or other elements that can ruin classic pub old interiors.The other customers were a mix of colleagues after work, dates, and small groups of people— all respectful. There was a nice buzz about the place, but it wasn’t hectic or frustrating to get served. We stayed for about an hour and a half and had a great time.

Fabulous place, great pub to sop at if you ate visiting six by Nico! Lovely oldy worldly pub with plenty of choice on beer and lager.

This is a great pub, but the food to value link appears to be widening, with what I perceive to be smaller potions at greater cost. That is a shame as this place has a lot to offer.

Incredibly great pub. Beautiful ambience, very tasty food and classic selection of beers. Definitely a must in Birmingham

After seeing The Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre on social media we just had to visit. As soon as you walk through the door, the decor and huge glass dome above takes your breath away. The decor is very opulent. We dined on the upper floor. The food was very well presented and the pie for two to share was super tasty. One of us has dairy allergy and the staff were very attentive and pointed out various dishes which had certain dairy requirements. I would give more stars if I could. All round, our visit was perfect in every way. A big thank you to all staff and I can guarantee that we will return 😀

Fantastic ornate pub. But it is expensive ! £23 for a Guinness Zero and a large gin and tonic. City prices in the 2nd City.!!

Food was good. Service was slow.

Had drinks here and dinner on a saturday. Lovely atmosphere, the interior was beautifully decorated and very friendly staff and quick to help. I would recommend this pub for a visit

Nice quiet pub Not much else to say

Whilst the Head Front of House was excellent, the remaining staff were disengaged and not particularly efficient. The Sharing Pie Platter was great although the veg could have been warmer. Would definitely recommend however as the building itself is beautiful and the atmosphere is great.

Went in last 6 of us place pretty empty we started a sing song to be told oh no you can't have fun in a pub the manager would take the fun out of Disney lifeless place absolutely rubbish

NYE 2024- I would like to say a huge ‘thank you ‘ to Sharon and her team regarding the service my family and I received at your pub (in Birmingham) on NYE. As it was my 50th birthday , my husband had booked a room (The Office) where my family and I could eat and kick off our NYE celebrations. Sharon was amazing : she was friendly , helpful and gave us the best customer service I have had in a long time. The food was also delicious , there was great music and a wonderful atmosphere. Please do let her know that we were very grateful - I will be recommending your venue to my colleagues, friends and family.

Good boozer in the middle of the best city in the world

Great place to eat drink and be merry

Don’t go for the food, and don’t bother prebooking either as you have to sort it all out yourself anyway. The congealed layer on my peppercorn sauce I had to peal off would sum up my visit.

A Night of Missed Food (and Opportunities) We arrived at the pub ready for a good meal, only to be greeted by… no one. Not a soul in sight to help us with our booking, but no problem – we’re resourceful. After a quick game of “Guess Where Your Table Is,” we found it a few feet inside the door. Easy win. There was a chap standing with the door team after we took a seat, who I kindly informed of our arrival. He soon appeared with a colleague to clear the table and gave us the rundown – pay as you go or start a tab. Simple. So far, so good. I remembered the food being fantastic from my last visit a few years ago. Naturally, I was thrilled to introduce my South African family to some solid British fare. The lack of children’s menus wasn’t ideal, but my daughter’s love for pizza made the discovery of one on the menu a small victory. Then, the wheels came off. While placing the order, we were told that we’d been handed the wrong menu – no Beef Shin for us. Odd, since the menu was on the table, outside the pub, and still online. Apparently, Beef Shin disappears with Christmas spirit. But surely someone could have told the menus? It’s not like they update themselves. No problem – steaks all around. Now, the starters were the opening act of disappointment. Truffled mac & cheese croquettes that tasted suspiciously like something from the frozen aisle at Iceland, bland butternut squash soup that lacked any squashy enthusiasm, and beer-battered squid that should’ve come with a free drain unblocker for all the oil. The traditional Scotch egg was the lone survivor – although maybe it just looked good compared to everything else. Mains didn’t fare much better. The fish pie arrived lukewarm, the vegetables were… let’s just call them minimalist, and the parsley sauce had developed its own little film, suggesting a long and lonely wait for someone to love it. Spoiler: no one did. My daughter’s pizza resembled a flatbread with tomato paste and partially melted cheese. The garlic bread was essentially the same, just with a garlic overdose that could ward off vampires for the next century. She didn’t eat much of either, which, given the quality, was probably for the best. When the steaks arrived, confusion reigned again. The waitress wasn’t quite sure whose steak was whose, and one meal was missing entirely. The steaks themselves? Tough, unseasoned, and colder than the pub’s atmosphere (which, incidentally, was so chilly that most customers kept their jackets on). Chips – also lukewarm. I have a sneaking suspicion the waitress loitered in the kitchen for a bit before deciding our food was “fine, actually” and brought it over as if nothing had happened. The toilets added another level of charm – toilet roll carpeting the floor, dangling seats, and hand-washing stations that could double as a swimming pool. A quick check-in from staff at any point would have gone a long way. £300 later, we were less than thrilled. When we raised the issues, we were offered a free round of drinks – which, while nice, wasn’t really the problem. Eventually, a £50 discount was given, but honestly, it felt more like a courtesy wave than a sincere apology. It’s such a shame – the venue itself is stunning, and the drink selection is top-notch. With just a little more attention to detail, this could have been a great experience. I’d appreciate if someone could reach out regarding this visit – a proper refund or compensation would be more fitting given the state of our meal.

Great atmospheric pub in the heart of the city.Good food and service

25 pounds for 2 double vodka cokes .....

Food had limited options, which I wouldn't mind if they were well made. Two vegetarian mains on the whole menu and both priced around £18. The theatre was fantastic, the bar was not. Service was great but did not make up for the poor quality and portion sizes of mains.

If you are a group of 4 or more then don't expect your food order to be accurate.

Discussing Christmas Scrooge show. Who wants a man dressed in S & M costume, it's not Christmas for me. ZERO!

Beautiful place, perfect for beers. But WATCH OUT do not order food, it costs a lot for just three bites of pie, cooked poorely in a microwave

What a great festive pub for Christmas! Always go in here in December with my family and it is never disappointed. Food and drinks were on point too, one ofy dads beers were off the pull, but he settles in with another

Nice interior, good choice of beers a bit expensive.

Lovely Christmas meal with work. Beautiful venue

Fantastic night as always. One of the best places to go in Birmingham. Place was manic but still good service and great food and atmosphere 😁😁

This was not our first visit to the pub, having been about 5 years ago. Beautiful building...amazing celing. Being a Friday afternoon close to Christmas, it was incredibly busy, but the atmosphere was friendly and staff working so hard. We managed to get a table so then decided to stay put for a while. Excellent selection of beers wilth a range of Fullers and guest beers. We especially enjoyed the Twelve Days of Christmas Porter (Hook Norton) and HSB (Gales)....loving the dark bees, which are not always so easy to find in pubs. Menu seemed reasonable, and food was average.. had veg pie, burgers, and a small plate. Would return especially for the setting and beers, maybe not so much for the food.

Lovely great theatre where you get really close to the artists. Drinks reasonably priced for central Birmingham.

Lovely interior, good atmosphere but sadly insanely expensive.

Beautiful old building with decent food and lovely bar. We enjoyed the food and the bill wasn't bad at all for a city centre pub.

We enjoyed a good lunch here, while visiting the Christmas markets in Birmingham. The food was pies very tasty, I had the chicken pie with mash while my wife enjoyed the steak pie and chips. The service was good. Would visit again.

We were rudely kicked out of the pub ~15 minutes after paying for drinks without being told they were closing early for a special event. No one apologized for the miscommunication, claiming it was their most popular night of the year, while zero people were waiting outside of the pub for the supposedly popular event. In fact, we ran into some people outside waiting to come in for drinks, let them know what was going on, and they happily left the area with us. It was super special being prompted repeatedly to leave with no warning while the women in our party were using the restroom. Great service 👌🏼 Also someone tripped and fell on an unmarked step while we were in the pub so be careful if you ever decide to drink here.

The food was lovely. The only thing we weren't keen on was that it was packed and really noisy at 6.00 on a Saturday night. People were literally standing next to our table while we were eating. We would go back at a different time of day

Expensive I had 2 overdone fried eggs and about 12 chips charged £13.15. I think the eggs were bad as I had food poison. Never again, a colleague was charged £10 for a glass of wine. Staff didn't have a clue about customer service, especially at the bar.

Gorgeous old bar with a theatre attached. Highly recommended for a drink in Birmingham.

Very busy, but the Xmas market was on. The atmosphere was very good.

One of my favourite pubs in the city centre, very atmospheric and nostalgic, great staff and plenty of food and drink options, well worth a visit.

Great selection of beer in a pleasant environment and a must at Christmas to see the massive tree.

Camp. Fun! Two hours goes so quickly! Tracey Collins is brilliant to see there. Drinks are London central prices, but nice team too. Will be back.

Excellent range of beer. Friendly atmosphere. Definitely coming again.

This is a stunning example of a historic British pub. Incredibly elegant decor with prompt staff and a very quaffable pint of London Pride

I am genuinely in shock at how awful our meal was today. Firstly, 5 out of 6 of our orders were either disgusting or wrong. The adults menu burger (which is £18 near in mind) was the tiniest burger I’ve ever seen. It had no toppings in it aside from cheese and lettuce: the burger was also burnt. One of our party’s main came out with no cauliflower cheese. Two other party member’s food came out stone cold and we weren’t even offered any compensation. The photos speak for themselves. Awful.

Too loud for conversation but then I am old and more comfortable in quiet country pubs. Staff were efficient but didn't look like they were enjoying themselves.

We have been to the theatre room a few times and it is always a pleasure. Nice beers downstairs for a post-theatre social and discussion

LOTS of beers real ales .... great place to feel the city vibe. Very popular so be prepared to stand and drink. wonderful oval bar - keep walking around it to find different beers on display.

Great hot food, great building and atmosphere, will definitely go there again

Visited for a comedy act in the theatre. Amazing place had a great time. Will definitely visit again and try some food next time

Awful place, really loud music playing, so loud you couldn't have a conversation with person next to you. One drink and then moved on.

Absolutely extraordinary pricing. A perfectly reasonable real ale cost the ridiculous sum of £7.55 a pint today. Fortunately there are better pubs round the corner like The Wellington charging less than a fiver for a better experience. We won't be back.

Gorgeous pub in the centre of Birmingham City. Wonderful, high ceilings and a fabulous atmosphere. I genuinely loved it in here. Warning: it's more than a tad pricey 🫰🏻

Hemos conocido a mi hermano y su esposa en Birmingham y nos llamó en el Old Joint Stock pub. gran ambiente, personal encantador y buena comida. Activo real a Birmingham

Beautiful place well worth a visit