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Sacks Of Potatoes

Restaurant Bar Pub

Community local with a traditional vibe, regular poker nights and deals on classic pub meals. People often mention good, friendly, great, staff, Sheila, drinks, atmosphere, Great, time, service,


Address

10, Gosta Green, Birmingham B4 7ER, United Kingdom

Website

www.greatukpubs.co.uk

Contact

+44 121 503 5811

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) friendly (14) great (12) staff (10) Sheila (9) drinks (8) atmosphere (8) Great (8) time (7) service (7)
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  • 5/5 Ronald S. 1 year ago on Google
    Waiting for wife went round corner and there it was the sack of spuds first time in 40 years and wasn't disappointed a lovely couple of pints will be going back 😀 😊 🙂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam T. 1 year ago on Google
    Dropped in a few times for some drinks while visiting for the Commonwealth games. Cracking pub with a good atmosphere. Friendly staff and locals of who we had a decent chat to. Showing the football and F1 which made us lock in for another hour extra. Will return when back in Birmingham
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 JAS 1 year ago on Google
    Great little pub very close to our accommodation. However I walked in with 3 of my friends and 1 of them has not got id (left at home) we were then told he has to leave the premises due to not being 18+. There was children in the pub as this was being said. Even the about description of the pub says 'welcomes students' we ordered him a coke and calmly said can he sit outside and the lady told us no. This put our mood down greatly but I cannot knock the pub itself as the beer is cheap and has a nice homely feel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 diane mary m. 6 months ago on Google
    Hi everyone I have been to the sack of potatoes. I met Sheila and Clare. They were very helpful and polite. The food was of a very good standard and nothing was too much trouble. They both recommended scrambled eggs for my husband who has trouble swallowing and poor appetite. My family and myself were happy with the service we received. And as for my 4 legged family they were happy to see her there. We will go there again 100 percent. It is clean, friendly and has a good atmosphere. Please give it a go you will not be disappointed. I cannot wait to return. The first thing they ask is if anyone has an allergy. Which many places never ask. I don't think there is anything on the menu you will not enjoy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JayC J. 1 year ago on Google
    I always go into the Sack of Potatoes whenever I'm working in Birmingham City centre. Love this place. The food is excellent quality, piping hot every time. Great atmosphere. Most of all I simply adore the staff they are so friendly and in particular, I want to say a big thank you to the lovely Sheila. She's very kind always remembers my face and if ever I'm struggling for a table during busy lunchtimes with my friends she'll always let me know if a table becomes available. That's excellent service for you right there. Cheers Sheila. Love ya. Kind regards Jay xx
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie S. 7 months ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing place. Spent the commonwealth games here for food and drinks on a daily basis. So a few of us came back a year later and it did not disappoint. Food is absolute exceptional and great value. Staff are really nice and nothing is to much. Will definitely be back again next year and highly recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Iain G. 9 months ago on Google
    Shelia and Carla were brilliant, super friendly and great service. On a busy and hot day, they were serving still with a smile! The burgers we ordered were top notch, BBQ Mac and Chicken bacon burger were very good 👌🏻

  • 5/5 John W. 9 months ago on Google
    Great vibe. Online ordering at the table was easy and the food was accurate and delicious. Staff were friendly and the service was quick. If I ever come back to Birmingham I would make the trip in for another burger.

  • 5/5 Matt R. 10 months ago on Google
    I have a very rare allergy, Shelia and Alan were most helpful in changing my order and searching the sauce ingredients to make sure I wasn’t ill. Thank you both so much, I pop in here most Fridays for a drink & they’re always a lovely bunch. LGBT friendly venue as well 😊

  • 5/5 Simon S. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely boozer 100% how a pub should be. Good selection of ale with some very unique ones. The Mango Cider is amazing. Seating inside and out

  • 5/5 Vix B. 8 months ago on Google
    Staff are amazing, friendly and helpful. Vic's karaoke is a hoot. Good choice of drinks. Nice seating outside front and back. Under cover smoking area at the back.

  • 3/5 Neil S. 8 months ago on Google
    It was OK. Unfortunately, the food was so overcookedit was hard to eat. The pub itself was fine, with a good atmosphere. We probably wouldn't go back there again to eat.

  • 5/5 Olia 8 months ago on Google
    My favourite pub ever. Great drinks and food, reasonable prices, fantastic friendly service (thank you, Sheila!)

  • 4/5 Rin 8 months ago on Google
    Food Is pretty pricy your looking at a fiver for a side of CHIPS. which are pretty small. also the 2for1 cocktails are an absolute scam. they give you 2 half filled glasses. however drinks ARE NICE and the food is tasty. portions are just teeny tiny

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 11 months ago on Google
    Sheila and Carla have some of the best service, me and my mates were playing pub golf and were very accommodating to the rules of our game. The place is lucky to have them!

  • 4/5 Melon 5 months ago on Google
    Used to go here when it’s afternoon time, totally not that bad. Have meals deal with pretty price🥰

  • 5/5 Ace T. 7 months ago on Google
    I came with a group of colleagues from work and the staff was very welcoming I believe the bar staff on the day were named Cassandra and Sheila. We order some food and it came out hot and fresh and on time and nobody was left waiting for their food. Plates and glasses was clean and atmosphere was great and the manager Vicky was very polite and made us feel like I’ve been here many times before. Would definitely come again and recommend

  • 4/5 Macdonald C. 7 months ago on Google
    A really good pub. The food was good and very reasonable price. Staff very helpful and friendly. It is a short walk from the Aloft Hotel which is a rip off in terms of prices of food and drinks. I would recommend this pub .

  • 3/5 Anita J. 3 months ago on Google New
    Food is a bit average. Small portions and not very hot. Atmosphere is very good and it's a lovely old pub.

  • 5/5 Su R. 3 months ago on Google New
    A proper tradional pub. Lovely food Lovely cosy atmosphere We need more pubs like this one 👏

  • 5/5 andy t. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub, excellent food and friendly staff, went there to celebrate st Patrick's day but there was no decorations up other than a few Guinness hats and no offer's on for any Irish products, saying that we all had a excellent time in a great pub

  • 3/5 Lee G. 1 year ago on Google
    Looks nice enough. Be aware it's over 18's only. Called in with my 17 year old lad on the way to hotel after work for a bite and a drink and got refused. Shame.

  • 5/5 Ms S. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely little pub with very attentive staff. Tasha and Sheila couldn't have been more helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Food was standard pub grub done well with a range of options for all budgets.

  • 3/5 Leticia O. 11 months ago on Google
    I am eating here and I just realised half way through my meal my glass for coke was never cleaned from the previous person . I feel like throwing up now

  • 5/5 Miguel Angel F. 1 year ago on Google
    Do you want me to be 100% honest? I was expecting the food to be quite "standard"; first of all because of the price (6,95 for a burger with fries and drink) and second of all because is a pub full of students... Turned out to be one of the best burgers that I've had recently (and definately the cheapest). I will definately come back this evening :)

  • 3/5 Morteza M. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited this place twice for lunch due to having a day-long work event nearby. I had Margarita pizza and fish and chips. Food and price were OK, both a little cheaper than £8 per meal. I liked the ambience, but the waitress (a mid age lady) looked too serious and a bit tired. I never saw her smiling or may be he did not feel comfortable around me, and she preferred local regular customers.

  • 5/5 Sarah C. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent, honest, friendly city centre pub. Food was good value & tasty. Sheila & Zak were excellent hosts & it’s reassuring to see that some of these dear old boozers are unchanged.

  • 5/5 UK Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Great traditional pub and food Staff very friendly too :-) Thank you

  • 3/5 Anita J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and staff very good. The food spoils this pub as its always hit and miss. Salads seem to be wilted, small portions, vegetables are over cooked. We still go as its a good meeting place for work colleagues.

  • 5/5 Karen H. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited this great little pub today after 14 years and it's still a gem, great food and wonderful service from Sheila. I spent 28 years working at the old fire station just up the road and spent many happy hours over those years, enjoying great hospitality both inside and outside in the sunshine, I very much enjoyed my trip down memory lane today.

  • 4/5 John N. 1 year ago on Google
    A great change from the normal photocopy chain bars and spoonies. Staff were really friendly, selection of beers, ciders and other drinks were good and, although the footy was on (and I'm not much of a fan) I had a great time. Thanks for a pleasant evening!

  • 5/5 Malina O C. 1 year ago on Google
    Omg where do I start was on a walk with my friend and came across this lovely friendy pub. It has a outside area and it's beautiful inside and out. Most beautiful decor and we were serve by amazing woman. They have excellent prices for all beer ale, gin, brandy cocktails the list is endless. It's cheap for all drinks and they have amazing games on every nite of the week. Its not about the price of beer it's the amazing atmosphere and friendly staff and it's spotless clean. They have it in amazing place and definitely going to come back on hoildays again n just go there.

  • 3/5 Stuart m. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was terrible. Only give 3 stars as young brown haired girl who was clearly on her own was trying so hard to serve everyone and was ever so apologetic over the delay of serving customers. The blonde haired girl she worked with was a nasty and abrupt person.

  • 5/5 Ron S. 1 year ago on Google
    Sacks has been my favourite pub for many years. Excellent beers, great staff and of course Vicki the wonderful manager. This great old pub is well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Colin T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub in the heart of Aston University. Fine selection of real ales and great traditional pub grub. Friendly staff and locals. Next time I'm in Birmingham I will be back. Well worth a visit and only 20 mins walk from the city centre.

  • 5/5 Howard T. 2 years ago on Google
    Called in for an afternoon drink traditional old style pub. Undercover seating outside to the rear of the pub,good selection of beverages and very reasonably priced. Staff very friendly was a good afternoon


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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