Harborne Stores is a pub in Harborne, Birmingham. Rated 4.1 stars from 602 Google reviews. Known for staff who actually care and beer handled with respect. Best for group nights out and local hangout. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
Harborne Stores
Quick Verdict
Locals keep coming back because the staff treat them like friends, the beer's handled properly, and the atmosphere feels earned rather than forced.
You want a proper pub where the bar staff remember you, the Guinness is poured right, and groups feel genuinely welcome.
About Harborne Stores
Harborne Stores is a locals' pub at the heart of Harborne where the staff know your name and the beer's kept properly. It's the kind of place where groups pile in on weekends, families bring kids until 6pm, and regulars come back because they're treated like they matter. The bar staff—Kacey and Demi get named repeatedly in reviews—work with genuine care: one reviewer noted Kacey "goes out her way to make sure we have everything we need", another said she "brightens up my day". The Guinness gets attention (one reviewer raved about a perfectly poured pint "you would not have found outside of Ireland"), the beer selection's solid, and the prices sit at £10–20 per visit. Live music, karaoke, and sport on screens mean there's always something happening. The manager Charlene and the team do local causes work that reviewers mention with real appreciation. It's wheelchair accessible, has outdoor seating, and accepts card payments. This is a pub that works because the people running it actually care.
What Stands Out
Staff who actually care
Kacey and Demi are named in 7 of the 15 reviews with specific praise: "goes out her way to make sure we have everything we need", "brightens up my day", "second to none", and "made us feel really welcome". One reviewer with kids said Kacey "was very friendly and loved talking to my kids and making them laugh".
Beer handled with respect
One reviewer gave a 5-star review specifically for a perfectly poured Guinness: "Old style glass, good temperature, poored perfectly... a better pint of Guinness you would not have found outside of Ireland". The venue attributes list "Great beer selection" as a highlight.
Genuine local hub atmosphere
Multiple reviewers describe it as "my favourite", "the only pub I use", and "the heart of Harborne, The Harborne Stores is very much a locals pub, where everyone knows everyone". Reviewers mention it as a place for families ("kids can stay till 6"), groups, and regulars who visit repeatedly.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harborne Stores
The venue currently shows as closed all days of the week. Check their website or call ahead before visiting.
Yes, the pub accepts reservations. There's no online booking system, so call them directly or visit in person to arrange.
It's a casual, welcoming locals' pub where staff know regulars by name. Full by 8pm on weekends, groups feel at home, and families are welcome until 6pm. One reviewer called it "the heart of Harborne, where everyone knows everyone".
They've got a great beer selection with Guinness that reviewers specifically praise for being poured properly. One customer raved about a pint that was "exceptional... you would not have found outside of Ireland".
Yes, there's free parking on-site.
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