The Highbury Inn

You'll find yourself in a proper local's boozer here, the kind of place where regulars have their spots and the staff remember your name by drink two. The Highbury sits on Dads Lane in Sparkbrook with all the charm of a pub that's earned its stripes over years, not months. There's real ale on tap, a menu that leans into proper pub grub rather than trying too hard, and a genuinely relaxed atmosphere whether you're catching the match or just after a quiet pint. It's the type of neighbourhood spot that reminds you why pubs still matter in Birmingham.