Old House At Home is a pub in Harborne, Birmingham. Rated 4.3 stars from 3147 Google reviews. Known for carvery done right and staff who actually care. Best for family meals and group catch-ups. Ranked #4 of 12 in Harborne. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
Old House At Home
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Quick Verdict
Locals keep coming back because the food's consistently good and the staff treat you like you matter, not like you're a table number. That's rare enough to be worth the trip to Harborne.
You want a reliable carvery, family-friendly atmosphere, and staff who'll remember you after one visit.
About Old House At Home
Old House at Home is a Greene King pub on Lordswood Road in Harborne where the carvery's the main draw and the staff make you feel like a regular on your first visit. The place runs on a simple formula: solid pub food (carvery plates that come piping hot, mains from the standard menu), a decent drinks selection including multiple cider flavours, and a team that remembers your name. It's family-friendly without being chaotic, casual enough for a solo diner or a group catching up, and the kind of spot where staff go beyond the script—rectifying food issues immediately, helping with high chairs, remembering who ordered what. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, moderately busy mid-afternoon, full by evening. Reviewers return regularly, bring families and friends, and specifically praise individual staff members (Lorraine, Chris, Ash) for making the experience feel personal rather than transactional. Free parking, wheelchair accessible, quiz nights and sport on screens. It's a proper neighbourhood pub that's earned its 4.3-star rating across 3,147 reviews by doing the basics exceptionally well.
What Stands Out
Carvery done right
Multiple reviewers praised the carvery specifically: 'all piping hot and very well cooked', with options for standard and large plates. One reviewer noted the large plate was so generous they struggled to finish it, suggesting portion sizes are genuinely substantial.
Staff who actually care
Lorraine, Chris, and Ash are named repeatedly across reviews for going 'above and beyond'. One reviewer noted: 'After a slight issue with my meal, it was rectified immediately and check backs were done to ensure the food was all good.' Another: 'Thanks so much Lorraine for sorting out my daughters food change we really appreciated it.'
Genuinely relaxed atmosphere
Reviewers describe feeling 'very relaxed and able to enjoy my time' and returning from hospital appointments specifically to 'relax and reflect'. One noted 'a happy and relaxed atmosphere' with no sense of being rushed, even when moderately busy.
What Customers Say
Food was really good quality and I felt very relaxed and able to enjoy my time
Thanks so much Lorraine for sorting out my daughters food change we really appreciated it.
After a slight issue with my meal, it was rectified immediately and check backs were done to ensure the food was all good.
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Practical Information
Contact
193 Lordswood Rd, Harborne, Birmingham B17 8QP, United Kingdom
+44 121 427 8756Visit WebsiteView MenuFrequently Asked Questions about Old House At Home
Standard and large plates available, all served piping hot and well-cooked. Reviewers consistently praise the quality and portion sizes—the large plate is genuinely generous. It's the signature draw here.
Yes. Staff help with high chairs, the atmosphere is welcoming rather than stuffy, and multiple reviews mention returning with families. Google attributes mark it as 'good for kids' and it's a transgender safe space.
It accepts reservations but doesn't require them—you can walk in. No online booking system, so ring ahead if you're bringing a large group.
Beer, wine, spirits, and multiple cider flavours. One reviewer specifically noted the staff helped them 'decide what drinks we should have as they do lots of different flavours of cider'.
Free parking lot on-site, and the car park is wheelchair-accessible.
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