A tranquil and unspoiled village local, a former coaching inn, always offering a friendly welcome. Two comfortable bars with real fires and a small intimate snug. Seven times local CAMRA Pub of the Year. Extensive grounds for outside drinking and dining.

Refurbished several years ago, the Drum & Monkey has lots of exposed beams and brickwork, giving an olde worlde feeling without being tacky. The name may come from the blasting powder carriers working on construction of the nearby railway - the powder monkeys. And the drum? The receptacle the powder was stored in. The manager is a real ale enthusiast, and the beers (mostly from the Greene King stable, but often including Timothy Taylor and local Silhill brewery) are usually in great condition. Food is superb.

Pleasant chain pub with boat moorings on Grand Union canal nearby. Recently undergone an extensive refurbishment which included the installation of 2 electrical vehicle charging bays for use of visitors to the pub

Food-oriented country pub with a rambling interior, part of the Lovely Pubs chain. Extensive gardens good for children.

Modern pub, sports on TV

Traditional, quiet two-room free house with a genuine public bar, a small restaurant area and a small children's play area. No meals on Sunday evening. The handpumps are in the bar and not obvious if dining in the restaurant.

A true micropub located in the heart of Dickens Heath with four well-kept ales on at all times from breweries located nationwide. Part of the expanding Ale Hub group, the bar features wood cladding. Quiz night on Monday, and there is a monthly bingo night.

This Victorian hotel, believed to date from 1870, has polished wood tables with armchairs and sofas giving a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere. Bar meals are served and there is a separate restaurant specialising in Fine Dining. The large outdoor seating area makes this a popular pub in the summer, and the function room can be hired for parties, weddings etc. Breakfast is available for non-residents if booked in advance.

Local racquets sports club with a growing social membership, now augmented by an open door policy for people who want to sample their well kept, rotating guest ale selection. Salopian, Abbeydale and Thornbridge are among the breweries that are regularly represented at the bar. Good sized outdoor area with clear views of the tennis courts and the local Knowle and Dorridge Cricket Club, cricket pitch.

Originally built in 1740 for the navvies constructing the Stratford upon Avon canal, the pub is a collection of late 18th and early 19th century two storey whitewashed brick buildings, linked and extended - Grade II listed. It is rumoured to be haunted by the ghost of a 17th century lime kiln worker. A pub since 1832, it was refurbished in the 1990s; comfortable, welcoming interior with a large real fire. The pub is popular with walkers.

Newly refurbed and reopened as a Desi bar.

After being closed for several years, and surviving an unwelcome attempt by the former owners to turn it into residential accommodation, the Black Swan reopened in August 2023 after an extensive, multi-million pound refurbishment. As a Grade II listed building the fabric of the pub has been retained, while being refreshed and opened up. To the rear an extensive oak-framed restaurant has been constructed on what was the patio. The pub is part of the Brasserie Blanc/Heartwood Collection group, currently the only such pub in the Midlands.

Micropub opened in February 2024 and 'community space' in the former waiting room at Henley-in-Arden station. Three changing ales are on at all times with the focus on local and regional breweries, and there are varied events and attractions arranged. It is also open from noon to 7 pm on bank holidays. The venue is available for hire.

An Inn has existed on the site since 1352. The current building was erected between 1550 and 1565. Charles II, William Shenstone and John Byng have all stayed here and it was once run by the actor Michael Elphick. The main bar is a cosy, attractive area with many exposed original beams and a real fire. Good quality home cooked food is served in here to compliment the excellently kept ales. There is a carved daisy wheel in a beam of a cottage attached to the pub, a common 16th & 17th century symbol to ward off witches and evil, usually carved by a child. Locals claim to have seen a ghostly child roaming the area. The rear part is now a Stone Aged Steakhouse restaurant, serving food 6-9 pm Mon-Sat. There is a separate function room that can be hired out

Originally a restaurant/bar, the Hockley House underwent a major refurbishment in 2014, with a 63-bed hotel extension being added.

Part of the national steak chain, understandably it has a distinctly foodie focus. The interior has an upmarket ambiance, far removed from its previous incarnation as the Nag's Head: subdued lighting, lots of wood and polished metal, glass-walled wine cellar by the main entrance.

Knowle's first micro, in a former funeral director's premises, is a firm favourite on the Knowle pub scene. Beers are sourced from a wide range of national brewers and there are usually ales to cover most of the beer styles. Stouts and porters are often on the pumps. In addition a wide range of wines, spirits and speciality gins, are available. There is free wifii and the usual pub snacks are available. Branch Pub of the Year 2019 and 2020, West Midlands County pub of the year 2019.

Hotel with public bar and restaurant; it was a coaching inn as far back as the 17th century. It was one of the first stages on the turnpike road between Birmingham and Warwick. Now under the Chef & Brewer banner. Breakfast served from 7 am weekdays, 8 am weekends

Small and friendly Royal British Legion club with one or two real ales. The main room hosts regular live events while there is a separate room with two snooker tables and darts. The club has an annual beer festival, held on the final weekend of the Six Nations championship, with the rugby shown in the main room.

Multi-sports club and conferencing centre that has a well stocked bar, serving up to three national beers. It is a members' sports club, however the bar is open to all.

Toby Carvery in a large, rambling Grade II listed building. Plenty of tables and chairs; some exposed brickwork. The building may date back to 1600. In the 1960s the original arrangement of several small rooms was converted to an open-plan layout, and there is now a central bar. It was renamed from the Rising Sun in 1839 in honour of the Lord of the Manor, William Wilson. Open for breakfast from 9 am.

High-end gastropub in a lovely canalside location. There are two- and three-course prix fixed menus available lunchtimes Monday to Friday, evenings Monday to Thursday. As well as the garden, there is now a teepee which can be hired for private parties of up to 30 people. Part of the Lovely Pubs group. Beer range changes and always in great condition.

Modern food-oriented pub. Open for breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 11 Saturday and Sunday. Wednesday is open mic night, and there is live music on a monthly basis.

Rambling country pub in a grade II listed building dating to 17th century. Beware low beams! There are several separate rooms and numerous tables, chairs and settles. Open fires give it a welcoming feel, as do the friendly staff. Good food, including an interesting selection of pies - the pub is where Fleur de Lys pies originated. Popular with locals and people from further afield, this pub is very popular in the summer thanks to its canal side location.

A large family, food and sports oriented pub that is popular with the local community. Up to five real ales on at any one time, usually 3 from the Greene King stable plus one or two more which is usually Timothy Taylor Landlord or another relatively common selection. They do serve a rotating bag in box cider, usually from Thatcher's, Lilley's or Henry Weston.

A welcome addition to Olton; as its name suggests, Platform Three is a stone's throw from Olton railway station. While describing itself as a wine bar, it also has three hand pulls; at the time of writing, there are no regular beers. Instead, it's expected that regional beers will feature, including Batham's - a rarity in Solihull. One half is used for dining, though for special events it may all be used for drinkers. Platform Three is available for wakes from Monday to Friday outside normal opening hours.

This is a local community club in an idyllic location, overlooking the village cricket club. Day membership is allowed for a nominal fee, and this is waived for card-carrying members of CAMRA and at numerous public events. Pool and darts are played in the comfortable back lounge. It has a sheltered garden, popular in summer, and a welcoming log fire in the bar in winter. Music and other social events such as the occasional quiz are held during the week, some for all the family. Two local National Trust properties and both the Stratford-upon-Avon and Grand Union canals make it popular with walkers and cyclists, who are welcome to bring their own picnics. Filled rolls are often available; note that the club may close early on quiet evenings.

Part of a growing family-run micropub enterprise in a former newsagent shop. There are four well kept ales on at all times from national breweries, including Wye Valley Butty Bach as a regular beer. Ale Hub is a micropub specialising in cask ales, craft beers and a variety of gins. It offers a variety of classic pub snacks. There is a regular Monday evening quiz night, and a bingo evening is held on the first Tuesday of every month.

This popular local dates from the late 1930s / early 1940s and is a large, open-plan pub. There are up to four guest ales on offer, in addition to the regular beer. The usual Ember Inns food range is offered; the pub also opens at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Major sporting events available on terrestrial TV may be shown. Live music features monthly. Voted Most Improved Pub 2016 by the local CAMRA branch.

After a major refurbishment by owner Star Pubs, the Red Lion has been reinvented as the Lion sports bar; numerous screens show Sky Sports in the main bar, with a huge TV on the wall of the rear bar. There is a pool table and dart board in the rear bar, and there's now a courtyard to the rear with tables and chairs. Already established with locals, it can be very popular for any sporting event, from football to rugby to darts. Three handpulls, though on two recent visits no real ale was available.

Large, modernised traditional town pub; now part of the Sizzling Pubs chain. It acts as the on-site restaurant for the Premier Inn alongside, so it is open for breakfast from 7 am every day.

Golf club open to non-members. 3 real ales Please note: Opening times shown are the bar opening times.

Comfortable and well run Ember inn, very popular with locals and can get very busy with drinkers as well as diners. Four well-kept beers on handpull; the two guests are from national brands. Children over 14 welcome when dining. Limited seating outside by the car park. Very popular on Mondays and Thursdays in particular and regularly shows live sport in the bar area.

For several years this was a food-oriented Greene King pub; it is now part of the small Suburban Inns group. Reopened in August 2018 after a major refurbishment; there is now a separate restaurant area as well as a sizeable bar. Large covered front patio, rear patio and large garden. There is a sizeable tipi to the rear, used for events, wedding receptions and parties - capable of holding 180 people. Breakfast served from 9 am Friday and Saturday.

Food-oriented pub with modern decor. The interior, both the bar area and a separate restaurant, are very attractively presented. The large outside terrace has numerous tables and chairs, and even some deckchairs for when the weather co-operates!

A 1960's estate pub which is popular with the locals. Now serves two ales as regular down from their previous five as they have struggled for support.

This upmarket pub is spread across two buildings, which are Grade II listed. The Old Dairy Barn dates back to the late 15th century. While there is an emphasis on food, drinkers are also welcome. It can get busy and quite noisy. The pub is part of the Lovely Pubs group.

Busy open-plan town centre pub, serving up to six real ales. The name was changed from Hog's Head to Flute & Flagon in spring 2015 after a light refurbishment. Breakfast is available from 9 am every day. There are tables and chairs on the pavement in front of the pub, making it a very pleasant spot in summer. There is live music on occasion, which can make conversation difficult.

Snooker club with a small bar separate to the snooker room; one real ale is served, always in good condition. CAMRA members are always made welcome; use the door buzzer to gain entry.

A lively community local; quiz night on Monday, live music on Saturday.

Members only club. Annual membership is £10.50.

A rambling early 19th century building on Solihull's village square. Brewery deeds go back to the 1750s when the cottages were occupied by masons working on the church opposite. Today, it is a busy town centre pub; the rooms have big TV screen for football and other sports events, and a DJ at weekends. Three to five changing beers, sometimes with real cider in summer. The pub is open for breakfast from 10 am daily.

Members sailing club with real ale in club house

The Pup and Duckling is a family-run three-room micropub, serving up to eight real ales and two craft beers. Set up in a long-closed shop on the corner of Old Lode Lane and Hatchford Brook Road, the main room looks more like a coffee shop, apart from the bar and the bottle store installed along one wall, the middle room could be a lounge in a house, and the extended back room provides extra seating. A garden area allows for smoking, and further developments are planned. Bar snacks are available, and customers are welcome to bring their own food - Chinese and Indian takeaways and a fish and chip shop are all within 100 yards, Local independent breweries are often featured - Fixed Wheel, Shiny and Byatts among them, but the landlord has a knack of obtaining interesting beers from national independents as well. Regular updates of what is on offer can be found on realalefinder.com although some ales last only a single day. A Thursday quiz raises money for local charities, and there is an annual beer festival around 5th February to celebrate its opening. 2023 Branch pub of the year.

Local football club in National League.

Near the town centre, the Solihull Royal British Legion has recently been refurbished; the bar area now has a light and airy feel. Three real ales are regularly on offer, from breweries such as Wye Valley, Church End and XT. For many years, the club has hosted the local CAMRA beer festival. The club welcomes non-members. There is always a warm welcome and the regulars are happy to engage in conversation.

Large, modern, open-plan pub serving 3 regular ales and a varying range of up to 5 guest beers, often including Salopian and local Silhill beers. The current manager is an enthusiastic real ale proponent. The food is standard Wetherspoon's fare. The pub can get very busy on Friday and Saturday nights.

17th Century pub allegedly frequented by the ghost of the popular singer/songwriter Nick Drake. There is an annual gathering to celebrate Nick's life and his music held in the village every July. The pub is at the heart of village life, with a community noticeboard; breakfast is served from 8 am daily. There is a weekly quiz on a Sunday. Purchased and reopened in September 2024 by a family business.

A quintessentially rural British pub nestled in the heart of Ullenhall village, with an emphasis on food and drink for families. The Good Host Group took over the pub in March 2023. The interior is light and airy, and has capacity for over 100 diners. The name derives from a past local landowner, Robert Knight, whose family crest was the spur - the medieval symbol of knighthood.

Friendly canalside free house offering three real ales and craft ciders (e.g. Black Rat, Thatchers Heritage) The area is pleasant for walking, especially around the local lakes and for fishing and cycling. The large lounge and cosy bar have real fires in winter, and families are welcome in the large conservatory and the canal-side garden. Reasonably priced food and Sunday carvery. Wednesday quiz night, poker night Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday and occasional live music.

Country pub and restaurant offering excellent freshly-prepared food using local produce. The pub is welcoming to children and well-behaved dogs on leads, and there is a pub garden and outside decking area. Log fire in winter months. Usually four well-kept ales on, including from Infinity Brewing which is next door. Cask Marque accredited.