Ultimate List Of Birmingham Beer Gardens You Need To Visit

When the sun finally makes an appearance and you fancy some drinks with your mates, there is only one thing on the agenda: a beer garden. There is genuinely nothing better than soaking up some sunshine with a cold drink in hand and good company around you.

Birmingham is absolutely full of outdoor drinking spots, and as one of the UK’s most vibrant student cities, it delivers the full range — from buzzing event spaces in Digbeth to relaxed canal-side terraces and leafy neighbourhood pubs within walking distance of campus.

Here is our pick of the best beer gardens in Birmingham.

Boho Beer Garden

If you are looking for a vibrant outdoor space that feels more like a festival than a pub garden, Boho Beer Garden in Digbeth is the place to head. This unique outdoor venue sits within Digbeth’s creative community and offers street food from around the world, served from resident kitchens housed in recycled shipping containers, alongside a strong drinks selection and a carefully curated programme of events spanning arts, fashion, live music, markets, festivals, and sports screenings.

Keep an eye on their social channels for upcoming events across the summer.

Address: 1 Rea Terrace, Deritend, Birmingham B5 5TR

 The Gosta Green

Located on the edge of both Aston University and Birmingham City University campuses, The Gosta Green is a genuinely useful pub to know about. It serves cask and craft beer alongside cocktails and the usual drinks selection, with an outdoor area featuring plenty of tables, cabins, and a big screen for sports. Student drink deals are on offer too, making it a reliable option when you want a good afternoon without stretching your budget.

Address: Holt Street, Birmingham B7 4BG

Digbeth Dining Club

One of Birmingham’s most beloved outdoor food and drink institutions, Digbeth Dining Club has been a cornerstone of the city’s independent street food scene for over a decade. Set in the heart of Digbeth, it brings together some of the best independent food traders in the region alongside a strong drinks offering in a relaxed, open-air setting. The atmosphere is always lively, the food quality is consistently high, and the crowd is a good mix of students, locals, and visitors. Check their website and social channels for event dates and trader line-ups throughout the summer.

Address: Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B9 4AG

Hop Garden

Located in the heart of Harborne and within walking distance of the University of Birmingham campus, Hop Garden is a firm favourite for students looking for a reliable sunny-day drinking spot. The garden space is substantial, with heated seating and TVs for sports, and the pub specialises in cask and craft keg beer alongside regular beer festivals, tap takeovers, and brewer events. Vinyl nights and live music at weekends add to the atmosphere.

Address: 19 Metchley Lane, Harborne, Birmingham B17 0HT

The Plough

A Harborne High Street staple with a loyal following among students and locals, The Plough has built its reputation on stone-baked pizzas, local beers, a strong wine selection, and a well-known pub quiz. The leafy summer terrace is a genuinely lovely spot for a long afternoon, and it comes with shelter and heaters for those occasions when the British weather fails to cooperate. This is an independent venue with award-winning credentials, and it shows.

Address: 21 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9NT

The Canal House

Right in the city centre and an easy walk from New Street Station, The Canal House is one of Birmingham’s most well-established outdoor drinking spots. Split across two floors, each with its own bar and dining area, the venue has one of the best beer gardens in the city centre and hosts live music every weekend. The whole venue is dog-friendly throughout. The menu covers comfort food done well, botanical cocktails, and a solid Sunday roast if you are staying for the afternoon.

Opening hours are Monday to Wednesday 11 am to 11 pm, Thursday and Friday 11 am to midnight, Saturday 11 am to midnight, and Sunday 11 am to 11 pm.

Address: 12 Bridge Street, Birmingham B1 2JR

The Old Crown

Birmingham’s oldest pub, believed to date back to 1368, The Old Crown, sits in the heart of Digbeth and is a Grade II listed building that has adapted to serve each new generation of the city’s residents. It does not just have one beer garden — it has two, giving you a much better chance of finding a spot on a busy summer afternoon. The events programme is reliably varied, covering quiz nights, DJ takeovers, pop-up art exhibitions, and seasonal events, with over 30 different gins available at the bar.

Address: 188 High Street, Deritend, Birmingham B12 0LD

The Church Pub and Dining Room

Situated in the historic Jewellery Quarter, The Church is a traditional Victorian pub with a roof terrace and its own bar — ideal for a summer afternoon with friends. The menu covers beer, wine, and signature cocktails alongside modern British pub food served seven days a week. It is a quieter, more relaxed option if you want somewhere to actually have a conversation rather than shout over a DJ.

Address: 22 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham B18 6AQ

The Button Factory

Also in the Jewellery Quarter, The Button Factory is a rooftop terrace bar on Frederick Street with a strong cocktail menu covering spritz, gin and tonics, wine, fizz, and beers. The food menu features small plates, flatbreads, and Sunday lunches. Bottomless brunch is available too, making it worth booking ahead at weekends.

Address: 25 Frederick Street, Birmingham B1 3HH

The Distillery

Perfectly positioned on the canal close to Brindley Place, The Distillery is one of the most well-known outdoor drinking spots in central Birmingham. It is a lively gin bar with one of the city’s largest canal-side open-air spaces, with a curated food and drinks menu and one of Birmingham’s biggest outdoor screens for live sport. Home to Birmingham’s first city centre gin distillery, the G&T selection here is worth taking seriously.

Address: 4 Sheepcote Street, Birmingham B16 8AE

Birmingham does summer beer gardens very well indeed. Whether you are after a buzzing Digbeth event space, a relaxed canal-side afternoon, or a neighbourhood pub within walking distance of campus, the city has more than enough to keep you busy until the sun goes down.