Bell Harborne is a pub in Harborne, Birmingham. Rated 4.5 stars from 1223 Google reviews. Known for sunday roast and wine and beer selection. Best for sunday lunch and groups. Price range: £10–20.
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Bell Harborne
Across 1,192 rated reviews, 90% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.5★ |
| Reviews | 1,223 |
| 1-star share | 3.1% |
| Best for | Solo dining |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Absolutely love this place, calm, good food, great staff, great atmosphere.”
“The Lamb Shank I received in return was also of poor quality for the price.”
“Nice cosy old school pub with a good variety of drinks and a lovely menu.”
1,518 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
A neighbourhood anchor where the Sunday roast and the wine list justify the reservation, and the staff know your name by the second visit.
You want a proper Sunday roast in a room that feels like the heart of Harborne.
About Bell Harborne
Three centuries of community pub and Bell Harborne still pulls it off: a tucked-away spot in Harborne that feels more like a country inn than a Birmingham suburb. The Sunday roast is the main event — 58 separate mentions in recent reviews say as much — with the lamb shank close behind as the dish people single out by name. The bowls green gives the place its particular character, and inside it runs cosy enough that the room does the work on a grey October afternoon. Staff have handled everything from quiet lunches to a full 50th birthday gathering with live music, and the team behind private bookings gets specific praise for making the arrangements feel effortless. A 300-year-old community inn that still earns the description.
Bell Harborne earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wine selection — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
In the last 90 days, Bell Harborne has drawn 12 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Sunday roast
Mentioned in 58 Google reviews; locals describe it as consistently excellent and the reason they return.
Wine and beer selection
Highlighted in GBP data as 'Great wine list' and 'Great beer selection'; reviews note a curated range at fair prices.
Staff attentiveness
Recent 5-star reviews praise 'friendly staff' and 'helpful' service; the pub arranges live music and garden reservations for private events.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
11 Old Church Rd, Harborne, Birmingham B17 0BB, United Kingdom
+44 121 428 4609Visit WebsiteView MenuFrequently Asked Questions about Bell Harborne
Bell Harborne in Harborne, Birmingham is built around its Sunday roast—mentioned in 58 recent reviews as the reason people book. The kitchen sends out generous portions, and the cosy room opens onto a garden overlooking the bowling green.
Bell Harborne welcomes dogs throughout the pub, and the garden overlooking the bowling green gives them space to settle while you eat.
Bell Harborne accepts reservations, and for weekend lunches—especially Sundays—booking is worth doing. The pub also arranges the garden for private events and live music.
Bell Harborne in Harborne carries a curated selection of wines and beers at fair prices; the list is deep enough that regulars have standing orders.
Bell Harborne has wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom throughout the building.
Bell Harborne is popular for solo dining; the bar and seating accommodate a single diner as easily as a group, and the staff are attentive without hovering.
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On the Harborne Hot List · ranked October 2026
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