Malt House

You know what you're getting when you walk into this Greene King operation on King Edwards Road – and sometimes that's exactly what you want. The kind of reliable boozer where you can count on a well-kept pint of IPA and a plate of fish and chips that won't disappoint your nan. Sure, it's not going to win any awards for innovation, but when you're caught between New Street Station and the city centre needing somewhere dependable to meet mates or grab a quick bite, this place delivers. The staff know their way around the taps, the Sunday roasts are properly generous, and you won't find yourself wincing at the bill. Sometimes the best pubs are the ones that just get on with being pubs.