The Red Lion

King's Heath's got that lived-in charm, and The Red Lion sits right in the middle of it all on Vicarage Road. You'll find locals propping up the bar, families tucking into reasonably priced meals, and a genuine sense that this place actually belongs to the community rather than existing for Instagram. It's the kind of pub where you can grab a decent pint, order something from the kitchen that won't cost you a fortune, and not feel like you're being extracted for every last penny. The pub's got that warm, slightly worn-in quality—nothing flash, everything functional.