The Big Bulls Head is a bed & breakfast in Digbeth, Birmingham. Rated 4.5 stars from 710 Google reviews. Known for staff who actually care and proper pub food at fair prices. Best for pre-gig drinks and coach station stopover. Ranked #11 of 11 in Digbeth.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Big Bulls Head
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in Digbeth
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Regulars come back for the staff, the beer, and the fact it's unpretentious—reviewers consistently praise Vicki and Claire by name, and the food arrives hot and reasonably portioned.
You want a proper pub meal before a gig, a match, or a coach journey, or you need a room in Digbeth without the boutique markup.
About The Big Bulls Head
The Big Bulls Head is an old-school pub in Digbeth that does two things well: it's a proper local's bar with good beer and live karaoke, and it runs rooms upstairs if you need a bed for the night. The landlady Vicki and her sister Claire run it with the kind of no-nonsense hospitality that makes strangers feel like regulars by their second drink. Food-wise, it's traditional pub fare—beef roast dinners, full English breakfasts (£11.95), cottage pie with buttery potatoes, vegetarian lasagna—cooked properly and priced at £10.95–£27 for a full meal with a drink. It's 30 seconds from the coach station, next to the Institute, so you'll find Blues fans before matches, gig-goers killing time, and people waiting for coaches. The place is busy most nights, full by 8pm on weekends, with live music and karaoke that reviewers describe as genuinely welcoming rather than forced. Wheelchair accessible, dogs allowed, accepts reservations for rooms.
What Stands Out
Staff who actually care
Multiple reviewers name Vicki and Claire specifically: 'The landlady is top notch, you know where you are with her' and 'Vicki and Clare were absolutely fantastic, so welcoming. Made us all feel at home.' Irish visitors said they 'made us feel really welcome' and 'nothing but hospitality.'
Proper pub food at fair prices
Beef roast dinners described as 'delicious and very reasonably priced,' cottage pie with 'buttery' potatoes and 'tender minced meat,' full English breakfast at £11.95, lunch at £10.95. One reviewer noted 'the amount of food was impressive and the price was ok too: a total of 27 pounds (beverage included).'
Real atmosphere, not manufactured
Reviewers describe it as 'very old school, rough and ready pub,' 'full of regulars having a beer,' 'great atmosphere,' and 'central of digbeth.' It's genuinely busy—'full by 8pm on a Saturday'—with live karaoke and music that feels organic rather than touristy.
What Customers Say
Great place for a drink before your coach journey 30 second from the coach station.
Friendly locals and good beer made it an enjoyable precursor to the gig.
I had the beef roast dinner, which was delicious and very reasonably priced.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Big Bulls Head
Traditional pub fare—beef roast dinners, cottage pie, full English breakfast (£11.95), vegetarian lasagna. Reviewers note it's 'delicious and very reasonably priced,' with generous portions. A full meal with a drink runs £27 total. Service can be slow when it's busy (one reviewer waited 45 minutes), but the quality is consistent.
Yes, they have rooms upstairs. Book first—reviewers stress this. Guests note the stay is comfortable, with Vicki and Claire looking after them throughout. It's 30 seconds from the coach station if you're catching an early bus.
Yes. It's full by 8pm on weekends and regularly packed with groups before matches and gigs. They do live karaoke and music, and reviewers note the staff handle larger parties well. Accepts reservations.
Good. Reviewers mention 'great beer selection' and 'great selection of beers, Ciders and more.' It's a proper drinker's pub; it doesn't focus on craft beer, but the quality is there.
Yes. Wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating. Dogs are allowed. Toilet on site.
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