the plough

phoned today was told we didn’t have to book we could just walk in,greatwe thought as travelling from ws10! got there no tables but was told we could go on a waiting list and a table would be ready in roughly 30 mins to an hour, no waiting area inside though so we registered to the text service and said we would pop over the road to the pub opposite with our children for a drink why we waited.
1 hour later no text so popped back to be told there were still no tables available i pointed 1 out that was free and big enough for the 4 of us but was told it was reserved, i said i have been waiting for an hour what’s happened?? the girl now on front of house told me unfortunately there must have been a misunderstanding but it’s now 21.30 i’m sat at home and still haven’t received a text for a free table so yes i would say there is a misunderstanding with your texting system and your manor/custom service to paying customers on our 1st visit!!! not a good impression at all...
very disappointed

the plough is one of those pubs that everyone should have on their doorstep. hip-but-cosy interior,greatfood, relaxed vibes, and very, very good looking staff…. the latest addition to their menu is “boca grande”, a tacos and tequila night held on wednesday nights. i was invited down with a few of my friends to try it out, and was impressed to find that even on a mid-week evening the place was brimming with people eating, drinking and being merry.

placed in the middle of the buzzing harborne, the plough is an outstanding pub and it's one of my favourites in the area. with plenty of excellent pubs to choose from in harborne, it’s a hard decision finding an ideal one to start a pub crawl in the area. but if you’re looking for something to eat, first thing in the morning, the plough is definitely worth stopping by.

breakfast menu in the plough is definitely not an average one. not even the traditional full english is that simple. going for a smoked salmon, scrambled egg and toast was the best option i could have. you can't go wrong with salmon and eggs in the morning. especially if you are looking for something healthy to eat.

the presentation i expected for a seven pound (£7) meal was delivered and the light and subtle combination of flavours confirmed that this was one of best options in town for a brekkie. 

and as a day never starts before having a nice cup of coffee, i had a latte and i can say they really take their coffee experience seriously.

on the summer, the plough is agreatoption to go for a quick drink or just hang around. it's very spacious and its very trendy beer garden is just gorgeous. it's certainly in the list of best beer gardens of birmingham.  

if you fancy a refreshing non-alcoholic drink i could recommend you a mango and strawberry smoothie.  

as foods and drinks flow very well in this place, there i was later popping in for a quick bite and i can tell you the smoked pancetta, chilli and fresh basil pizza was delicious. perfect and crunchy crust!  my other half chose beef carpaccio, gorgonzola, rocket and parmesan pizza and we could have invited ten more people to eat with us because of the generous size.

food is special at this place.  and for being  a very popular pub at the weekends i can say the staffs keep it flowing smoothly.greatservice indeed! 

and its a very family oriented place as well. there is even a nursery room, just in case you need to change the kids. the decor is absolutely dreamy. a bit of industrial and classic combined in a very clever way. it’s also a nice pub to gather with friends and what’s better; it’s placed in one of the most interesting areas of birmingham.

not only is the plough one of the independent’s top 50 coffee shops in the uk, it’s also got a fantastic reputation for its food. when you first walk in you’re greeted with a smile and a warm welcome from every member of staff. the decor is rustic and comforting, with retro trinkets, mix & match crockery, cutlery and chairs, and a plethora of newspapers and magazines to cater for every taste. the menu is chock full of british pub classics including burgers, pizza & a full english breakfast, next to american staples like pancakes & syrup and slow cooked beef brisket with sweet potato hash. the breakfast menu is vast, but i was there for one thing - the house breakfast - with sausage, bacon, egg, hash browns, black pudding, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans & toast. the presentation was beautiful, miles away from what you’d expect from a pub breakfast, and the flavours were fantastic. the sausage in particular was really delicious, packed full of fresh herbs. the coffee was really good too, strong with complex flavours but not overpowering. so good in fact that i had 2 of them! so i wholeheartedly recommend, if you’re looking for agreatmorning meal, take the trip a couple of miles from the city centre and head to the plough, i certainly will be again

i have nothing but praise for the plough.
fantastic, reasonably priced food - served quickly by friendly relaxed staff.
although large, there's a homey atmosphere - and they have spared no effort on the details!
agreatplace to come with a group, on a date, with a friend or to take the parents!

best pub in harborne. i really like this pub and here is why.
the beers are excellent and the wine is good quality with a selection to choose from.
good atmosphere, always friendly, never any trouble.
food isgreatand good value.
decent regular barstaff though they are sometimes too busy chatting when they could be serving.
the owner (name unknown) is a very likeable gent who leads by example.

too many children during the day, sunday lunchtime is like a creche. it would help if some of the urban trendy parents tried to control their brats a little better.