Sacks Of Potatoes

Head down to Gosta Green and you'll find yourself in one of those pubs that doesn't need to try too hard. The Sacks Of Potatoes has the kind of steady 4.3-star rating that suggests it's doing something right without any fuss—nearly 1,200 reviews from people who've clearly been back more than once. This is the sort of spot where you can grab a drink without the posturing, settle in with mates, and actually hear yourself think. Fair prices mean you're not watching your wallet while you're trying to relax, which is increasingly rare around Birmingham these days.