About Tap & Spile
Tap & Spile Restaurant’s motto is “Real Ale, Real Food,” and they certainly deliver. Located on Birmingham’s Gas Street by Brindley Place, the restaurant serves full-flavored beers alongside a number of delicious, updated pub foods. Directly on the canal, this tavern has been in operation since 1821. With the pub serving beer until 4am, this Birmingham eatery is a popular destination for thirsty night owls. Hungry guests have a huge selection of choices, allowing them to try something new every time they visit.
Opening Hours
- Monday 12:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday 12:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday 12:00 - 22:00
- Thursday 12:00 - 22:00
- Friday 12:00 - 22:00
- Saturday 12:00 - 22:00
- Sunday 12:00 - 19:30
Further Information
Situated directly on the Canal at Brindley Place, Tap & Spile keeps Birmingham locals coming back again and again for their delicious foods, beautiful ambience and tasty beers. With everything from stone baked pizzas to handmade burgers, Tap & Spile takes traditional pub eats and elevates them to a new level of flavour. The restaurant has, of course, a large number of tasty beers on tap as well as wines, ciders, and fancy cocktails.
Tap & Spile on Gas Street is more than just your average pub. With daily specials and Sunday roasts, this cozy eatery keeps guests visiting again and again. The menu is large, and you can choose between something hefty like a Steak and Ale Pie or Beef Nachos, or perhaps something lighter like a Nicoise Salad. If you have a sweet tooth, Tap & Spile’s got you covered. Desserts range from Bread and Butter Pudding to Apple Crumble and ice cream. Tap & Spile is the perfect spot to come and stay a while, as visitors are welcome to stay for some pints until the wee morning hours.
104 Reviews
excellent sized portions from starters to puddings, four of us attended on Thursday 10th August at 8pm, not our first time and will definitely return
The food and service was excellent. The location of the pub was central to all the bars on Board Street. With a view of the canal.
Excellent food value for money helpful staff 9 of us dined and there was not 1 complaint from any of us would definately visit again
Had a super time, the staff were friendly, the food delicious and good value, the service was good and it was nice and relaxed; we didn't feel rushed as you do in some places. Highly recommended and would love to come here again when in Brum.
Had a really nice Sunday afternoon in the Tap & Spile. The table was in a great position, the food was lovely ( my steak cooked to perfection ) and the staff were very very friendly and efficient. And to top the lot the bill was very reasonable. Will definitely be going back.
Very good service, good food, good real ale, what more do you want? Booked a table for Mothers Day and the four of us had a very enjoyable experience. Staff were very good and can honestly say we all really enjoyed our food including steak & ale pie, homemade spicy chicken pizza and pork chop steak. We had the garlic bread to start with and had no room for pudding. £68 for the 4 of us including drinks so very good at £17 per head especially for Mothers Day, although menu was the same as normal.
Thank you Tap and Spile for a really great time on Saturday 18th March 2017. We received a wonderfully warm welcome on arrival. Our table was waiting for us despite us being a little late. The service was lovely and the food was outstanding. My two daughters and I took my Mum for her 80th birthday treat, we were not disappointed. I would highly recommend dining at the Tap and Spile. We will visit again soon.
Food and service excellent, we were a party of four who enjoyed beef nachos for starter, great steaks and lamb chops for main and we shared a huge Belgium waffle with strawberries and ice cream for dessert which was delicious. We sat outside next to the canal before going inside to our reserved table next to an open window where we still had a good view. Would definitely return.
the service is lovely, very fast and helpful. The food comes very quickly and is always very hot when it comes out, however most of the seats are by radiators which can become very hot when eating, although if you ask to move and there is a table away from a radiator available the staff will be more than willing to move you
Don't be fooled by the bar upstairs. When you walk in to the dark dingy bar find the stairs that will take you to the restaurant. Once in the restaurant the atmosphere changes. It's relaxed and calming. The food was lovely and came out hot. The staff are friendly and accommodating. All in all a fantastic experience and wil definitely be recommending it.
The Tap & Spile was super. Good food and great service, this time we took 3 of our friends for the first time, all had nothing but praise for the pub/restaurant.
We were looking for a nice place to eat before seeing a show on Valentine's Day and after viewing favourable reviews, we plumped for the Tap & Spile. We were not disappointed - we chose the 3 course Valentine's Special which was great value and the food tasted superb. The staff were very pleasant throughout and we will definitely visit again !!!
Family run canal side pub with restaurant downstairs. Simple, pub grub type menu but lots of choice. A lot of dishes are home made and were very good. Service was friendly and quick - a bit too quick sometimes! Can get a little noisy of a weekend but to be expected, as it is a pub that serves food rather than purely a restaurant. Over all very enjoyable meal and will return.
Great location on the canal side, tables outside to sit and have a drink next to the canal. Good choice of real ales, nice varied food menu. The food was served by attentive staff with no delay. Overall a really nice place to have a drink and a meal, the restaurant is nicely decorated downstairs whilst the small bar upstairs retains it's quirky character.
Fantastic pub on the canal, excellent food at a reasonable prices. The staff are wonderful, very friendly and helpful. We had a meal here before a concert at the barclaycard arena, which was a few minuets walk just along the canal. We will be back, next time we are in the area!
Visited Tap & Spile for Father's Day. As always the food was excellent and the service was friendly. We love it here and are never disappointed.
Nice real ale pub with restaurant area downstairs on the canalside level. Nicely decorated and good choice of typical pub grub on the menu plus pizza options. Very friendly owners and staff. Toilets on the restaurant level could do with being a bit tidier, the floor was rather wet. Overall good value for a city centre establishment and will return.
We had a very nice pleasurable Sunday lunch, which was most enjoyable. We had a seat which overlooked the canal, very relaxing. I am gluten free, but there was nothing on the desert menu for Coelliacs. However I did ask for some fresh fruit and custard, and the presentation of the desert was lovely. Would definitely go again.
Excellent service, the staff were professional, but also friendly, they were always on hand to make sure we didn't have to wait for a drink. Food was excellent, starters, mains and desserts were first class. A great choice of ales on offer as well, definitely will visit again.
Visited the Tap and Spile for the second time having enjoyed it so much the first. They serve really good pub food in a clean and comfy environment. All the staff are cheerful and chatty. They even changed our table so that we could watch the rugby!
We had an excellent meal and service st the Tap and Spile. The staff were attentive always ready to help. We were a big group of twelve, food was on time and served all together and of good quality.
Excellent service, the table was ready and waiting for us on time, the food was superb value and the staff were pleasant and friendly. We will certainly use the same restaurant again and use Quandoo to reserve it thanks.
3 of us thought we'd give this restaurant a try. We had the fish and chips, steak pie and soup of the day between us. It was phenomenal food, tasted great. Prompt service. Nice ambiance. Will definitely go again.
Food was delicious. All exactly as ordered, served quickly and with a smile. For a first visit our party of four were very impressed. Will definitely be popping back for another visit if we are in the area again.
Lovely canal side setting - good service - very polite staff. Good arrived promptly and was freshly made and good quality Highly recommend and if we are ever at the Barclaycard arena again I will definitely book again
We arrived early, but this was not a problem we got a table straight away, the fish & chips were delicious, lovely crispy batter. The waitress was very attentive and the service was excellent. This was not my first visit and I am never disappointed.
Went here with four family members for a meal before a gig at the Barclay Card Arena. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly and helpful. Won't be the last time I'll be going there
Food was great. Good value for portion size. Waiter was one of the friendliest and considerate I've ever had. Drinks also good value and cocktail was surprisingly big not full of ice as is the custom
Good old fashioned pub, good food steak was scrummy, steak and ale pie delicious. Staff helpful and friendly. Recommend a visit , canalside table and a stop off /collection point for party barges and holiday makers.
Staff are so welcoming and the service was outstanding. Have eaten in alot of places around Birmingham and this is by far the best restaurant to come for food. Overall great location, service, food and price.
Lovely little pub on the canal. We had pizza, house wine fine, included in our deal. Staff attentive. Maybe just lacked a bit of atmosphere on a weekday evening even though most tables occupied, but in saying that, would definitely visit again!
Lovely old canalside pub with a restaurant downstairs opening onto towpath. Great food, cosy atmosphere and attentive staff but not a great deal of choice for vegetarians. My veggie friend chose a pizza and I had salmon. Food and service were good.
Nice canal side setting, within easy reach of the Barclaycard arena and Symphony hall. Good choice of starters and main courses, also several special dishes available. Service was quick and efficient. Wine list available, together with several 'real ales' on tap.
Excellent service I hosted a hen party the restaurant were very accommodating even tho some guests were late and allowed me to bring in decorations. Great service & delicious food would highly recommend :-)
Excellent restaurant . Great food . Great place to eat. Very friendly staff. Location couldn't be better, on the waters edge. We go at least twice a month which speaks for its self.
Fantastic service matched with very reasonably priced yet absolutely fantastic food. Being next to the canal was great and made for a pleasant trip for my friends child who loved the boats.
Great location,excellent food and service, this was my wife and I's second visit and we were not disappointed. The food we ordered came piping hot and plentiful. The staff cheerful and helpful.
There were 6 in our group and we all had excellent meals, particularly the salmon and fish and chips main courses. Staff were very attentive. Enjoyed our visit and will go again.
The food was Fantastic, a great choice of menu with vegetarian options for a fussy niece. The staff were very friendly and we had great service. Will be there again soon.
Excellent meal from start to finish. Table was reserved and waiting for us. Staff were really attentive throughout the meal and the food was great. Excellent value for money. Will return.
Friendly staff, great service,lovely food, great, canal side setting. Was there at opening time, so not exactly packed, but still a good atmosphere. Will definitely go again when the opportunity arises.
Great pub food and great service. Would recommend in a nice location on the canal.. Pub has good décor and traditional feel which makes a change from the chain restaurants.
We enjoyed our meals as we are prior to a visit to the theatre. We noticed on leaving that they had a special for theatre visitors. It's a pity we were not made aware of this.
Great Restaurant food and beer, staff very friendly and excellent service, we will use the Tap and Spile next time we are in Birmingham, looking forward to our next visit.
Lovely evening, great service great food in great location with really nice vibrant atmosphere. Waiters and staff were friendly welcoming and attentive without being in your face. Would highly recommend!
Excellent food and service. We had prawn cocktail stater 10oz steak for our main which was perfect and desert we had bread pudding and custard food and presentation all excellent
The venue was comfortable, the location interesting, the staff attentive and pleasant l was with a party, all chose the Sunday lunch, the food was satisfactory but not excellent . We will be going again
Good choice of food, reasonably priced, excellent staff and a good atmosphere, and right on the canal as a bonus. Only reason didn't give it a 6....my wife was a bit disappointed with her Lasagne.
We found the service and the food really good. The portions were large and I couldn't eat a dessert but my husband had cheesecake and said it was delicious. We would definitely go back again.
Great little pub, nice atmosphere, relaxed and reasonable prices not the £6 a pint like All Bar One!! Good location just of the Broad Street strip...food was nice too, not gourmet, but very decent 😁