The best beer gardens in Birmingham
Looking for the best beer gardens in Birmingham? From Digbeth favourites and canalside pubs to historic boozers and craft beer taprooms, these Birmingham beer gardens are perfect for sunny days.
Date published: 9th Jun 2026
Birmingham has given us heavy metal, typhoo tea and loads of cracking venues. But one thing we really love about the place? There are endless beer gardens. Whether you’re after a few scoops in Digbeth or looking to sit back and relax across from the canal, you’ll find plenty of options around the city.
So with that, we’ve decided to let you in on all the best beer gardens in Birmingham. You’ll find canalside spots, gin haunts and vintage watering holes that have been standing for over 100 years. Scroll down and start planning your next day out in the city.
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When: Monday – Thursday: 12pm-11:30pm, Friday – Saturday: 12pm - 12:30am, Sunday: 12pm - 11pm
Where: 188 High Street, Deritend, Birmingham, B12 0LD
Not many pubs can say they’ve been pouring pints since before Shakespeare was alive. With exposed brick interior, a phenomenal lineup on the taps and a beer garden decked out with vibrant street art, there’s a reason why the people of Digbeth have loved The Old Crown for so long.
It’s not just beer and sun, either. The pub hosts summer parties with live music, DJs, cocktails and street food. What more could you ask for?
Find tickets for events at The Old Crown - HERE
The Botanist
Image: The Botanist
When: Monday – Wednesday: 11am-11pm, Thursday: 11am-12am, Friday – Saturday: 11am-12am, Sunday: 11am-11pm
Where: 12 Bridge Street, Gas Street Basin, Birmingham, B1 2JR
With plants hanging from the ceiling and potted around the venue, stepping into The Botanist on Gas Street is like stepping into an indoor oasis.
But the outdoor terrace is where it really shines. With two levels, you can either sit and chill on the decking or head upstairs and get a cracking view of the meeting point of two of Birmingham’s most prominent canals.
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When: Monday: 12pm-9:30pm, Tuesday: 12pm-9pm, Wednesday: 12pm-10:30pm, Thursday – Saturday: 12pm-11pm, Sunday: 12pm-9pm
Where: 4 Sheepcote St, Birmingham B16 8AE
Hot weather isn’t always about sinking pints. Sometimes, you want to sit back, relax and sip on some thirst-quenching drinks, and to be honest, you can’t go wrong with The Distillery.
As the name suggests, this Sheepcote Street haunt specialises in all things gin, with a range of punchy concoctions on the menu. No matter whether your tipple is a Negroni or a Lemon Gin Fizz, you’ll be glad to be taking in the canalside views on a sunny afternoon.
Find tickets for events at The Distillery - HERE
Burning Soul Brewing
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When: Friday: 4pm-9pm, Saturday: 1pm-8pm
Where: Unit 1, 51 Mott Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B19 3HE
Fancy drinking a strange beer in an industrial estate? No, this isn’t the beginning of a horror film script; it’s an invitation to check out Burning Soul Brewing in Birmingham.
You’ll find every type of beer-related potion you can think of in this Mott Street establishment, ranging from standard, sessionable pale ales all the way to weird and wonderful stouts and sours. Grab your pint, 2/3rds or half and sit on the outdoor decking while you pretend to know more than your mates about the world of craft beer…
1000 Trades On The Park
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When: Tuesday: 10am-10pm, Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-11pm, Sunday: 10am-10pm
Where: 2 Adkins Ln, Bearwood, Smethwick B67 5DP
The only thing better for craft beer lovers than discovering a new favourite 8% sour is doing it on a massive green in the blazing sun. That’s where 1000 Trades on the Park comes in.
Regulars of Birmingham’s craft beer scene will be familiar with 1000 Trades, but their spot at Lightwoods House & Park is an absolute must. Not only are you buying drinks in a Georgian grade II listed manor house, but you can go out and marvel at the vast green space in front of you while you drink it.
Image: Boho Beer Garden / Facebook.com
When: Friday: 12pm-11pm, Saturday: 11am-12am, Sunday: 9am-10pm
Where: Boho Gardens, 1 Rea Terrace, Deritend, Birmingham B5 5TR
Can you get more Digbeth than Boho Beer Garden? Located just past the railway arches on Milk Street and surrounded by a load of graffiti murals, it serves food from repurposed shipping containers, drinks and hosts banging events.
If you’re after an all-day, open-air event where dancing is at the top of the menu, make Boho Beer Garden your next adventure.
Find tickets for events at Boho Beer Garden - HERE
Image: The Lord Clifden / Facebook.com
When: Monday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Friday – Saturday: 12pm-1:30am, Sunday: 12pm-12am
Where: 34 Great Hampton St, Birmingham B18 6AA
With vines and leaves sprawling down the walls, The Lord Clifden’s beer garden is a post-industrial paradise. Plus, there’s a massive screen.
So, you know the area is packed out whenever there’s a big sporting event on. But if you’re just looking to go in for a drink, you’ll find one of the best beer gardens in Birmingham.
Find tickets for events at The Lord Clifden - HERE
Image: The British Oak / Facebook.com
When: Monday – Wednesday: 12pm-11pm, Thursday – Saturday: 12pm-12am, Sunday: 12pm-11pm
Where: 1364 Pershore Rd, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2XS
It’s hard to pick a favourite thing about The British Oak. You’ve got the traditional pub decor and the building itself, which is a 1920s-style alehouse.
But if we had to choose, we’d plump for the beer garden. It’s big, green and has plenty of space to catch up with friends or take the family for a day out in the sun. Stirchley is one of Birmingham’s best places for food and drink, and with over 100 years of service, The British Oak is one of its crown jewels.
Find tickets for events at The British Oak - HERE
Image: The Prince of Wales / Facebook.com
When: Monday – Thursday: 12pm-11pm, Friday – Saturday: 12pm-12am, Sunday: 12pm-11pm
Where: 118 Alcester Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B138
Drinks and sun are great, sure. But sometimes, the best part of spending the afternoon in a beer garden is the number of cute dogs you inevitably run into.
We’re happy to report that you’ll find loads at The Prince of Wales. Found on Alcester Road, this pub and beer garden boasts a community feel and serves great food. We can’t think of a better way to kill a few hours in the sun.
Find tickets for events at The Prince of Wales - HERE
Image: The Flapper / Facebook.com
When: Sunday & Thursday: 4pm-11pm, Friday: 4pm-1am, Saturday: 2pm-1am
Where: Kingston Row, Cambrian Wharf, Birmingham B1 2NU
Despite the name, none of your gang will be flapping out of this one. Found on the Cambrian Wharf, this canal-side treat is a pub with a two-storey music venue, and is known as a mecca for mods, rockers and punks throughout the city.
Oozing the old-school rocker vibe, The Flapper serves up a large range of draught beers, and some quality pub grub. Being only a stone's throw away from the Utility Arena, ICC and Symphony Hall, The Flapper is the place to go for pre-show booze and one of the best beer gardens in Birmingham.
Find tickets for events at The Flapper - HERE
Whether you're after canalside cocktails, craft beer in an industrial estate or a historic pub that's been serving punters for centuries, Birmingham has a beer garden for every occasion. From Digbeth and Stirchley to Moseley and the Jewellery Quarter, these are some of the very best Birmingham beer gardens to visit when the sun decides to make an appearance. Now all you need is a free afternoon and a decent weather forecast.
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