The Old Contemptibles

When Kaiser Wilhelm II called British soldiers a ‘contemptible little army’ during WWI, he inadvertently named one of Birmingham’s cosiest pubs. It has become historic in its own right with its decadent gold-trimmed decor, pies that come with buttery mash and gravy and rich cask ales. Brummies love this spot and with good reason. Symbolic nickname aside, there’s little to find contemptible about this pub.

Other locations: Summer Row, Lower Temple Street, New Street