The Sun On The Hill is a pub in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. Rated 4.2 stars from 1596 Google reviews. Known for sunday roasts that justify the trip and fast, attentive service under pressure. Best for sunday roast and group celebrations. Ranked #19 of 19 in Jewellery Quarter. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Sun On The Hill
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Quick Verdict
Locals return because the food's reliable, the drinks are well-chosen, and the staff don't make you feel rushed. It's a proper pub doing pub food properly.
You want a Sunday roast with generous portions, a group celebration space, or a weekday lunch that doesn't feel like a tourist trap.
About The Sun On The Hill
The Sun On The Hill sits on Bennetts Hill in the Jewellery Quarter, a short walk from New Street station. It's a casual pub that does straightforward food—full English breakfasts, Sunday roasts with proper portions, fish finger sandwiches, burgers, dirty fries—at £10–20 a head. The bar stocks a decent beer selection and cocktails. What keeps people coming back isn't pretence; it's consistency. Reviewers praise the food quality across multiple visits, the friendly staff who move fast even when busy, and the place hums without descending into chaos. The mezzanine level works for groups. Live music and performances happen regularly. Solo diners feel welcome. It accepts reservations, has wheelchair access, and the vibe is trendy-casual rather than stuffy—the kind of place where a 50th birthday celebration feels right at home, and a quiet lunchtime conversation is equally possible. One reviewer noted the parsnips were "slightly undercooked for my liking but certainly cooked," which tells you the standard: people care about the detail here.
What Stands Out
Sunday roasts that justify the trip
Multiple reviewers praised Sunday lunch specifically: "Great Sunday lunch on the Mezzanine. Great portions and lively atmosphere," and "Excellent roast dinners... Large portion of meat, peas and cabbage great carrot beautiful cooked." One diner noted better value than elsewhere: "If there is a better Sunday lunch for the price, book me a table."
Fast, attentive service under pressure
"Despite how busy it was, there was no real wait at the bar." Another review: "Every member of the team were engaging and friendly." A third noted "Service always pleasant" across multiple visits.
Beer selection and drinks programme
Google attributes list "Great beer selection" as a highlight. Multiple reviews mention "great drinks," "decent prices on the drinks," and the venue offers beer, cocktails, spirits, and wine.
What Customers Say
Everything was spot on, from bar service to food to atmosphere and music.
Lovely veggie breakfast friendly efficient service
Went for a friend's 50th birthday celebrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Sun On The Hill
Sunday roasts with generous portions are the standout—reviewers specifically praise them. Fish finger sandwiches, cheeseburgers, and dirty fries are reliable. Breakfast works too. "Simple pub food (and none the worse for that!)" is how one regular puts it.
The venue accepts reservations, which is worth using for groups or weekend visits. One reviewer mentioned waiting an hour on busy Saturday afternoons, so booking ahead saves time.
Yes. The mezzanine level accommodates groups, and a reviewer celebrated a friend's 50th birthday here, noting "Everything was spot on, from bar service to food to the general feel and music."
Casual and trendy. It gets busy in the evenings—one reviewer noted it "gets a bit loud later on," but daytime is quieter if you want to talk. Live music and performances happen regularly.
Yes. Wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet available.
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