Pennyblacks is a canalside bar at 132-134 Wharfside Street in The Mailbox, Birmingham. Its lively, contemporary setting combines broad waterside views with television screens for major sporting fixtures, creating an informal place for groups to eat and drink.
The food menu is built around familiar pub and sports-bar favourites. Burgers, steaks and pizzas provide substantial choices, while hot dogs, lighter bites and bar snacks suit diners who want something smaller alongside a drink.
A wide drinks selection includes wine, real ale, cider and cocktails. Regular music and live-sport programming give the venue a more energetic character later in the week, while the food offering keeps it useful for casual lunches and early evening meals as well as nights out.
Pennyblacks works best for relaxed gatherings where food, drinks and entertainment share equal attention. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should ask the team about the latest recipes, substitutions and kitchen procedures before ordering.
Address: 132-134 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham B1 1RQ, England
Pennyblacks Menu
Sandwiches, Flatbreads, Wraps + Toasties
Fish fingers, tartare sauce, tomato ketchup
Chipotle pulled pork, jalapenos, bbq sauce
Goats cheese, beets and rocket
Philly steak, peppers, onions, melted Swiss cheese
Pastrami, Swizz cheese, gherkin + wholegrain mustard toasty
Cheesy bean toasty
3 mini brioche buns with your choice of fillings
Chipotle pulled pork, slaw; Goats cheese, red onion; Beef, mustard pickle; Cajun chicken, jalapenos, Swiss cheese; Beef chilli, gherkin
Sides
House salad
Chunky chips
Skinny fries
Sweet potato fries
Add cheese
Add cheese, crispy bacon bits
Add cheese, jalapenos
Desserts
Caramel brownie flapjack stack
melting chocolate sauce
Waffles, caramelised bananas, toffee sauce + ice cream
PB's Mess
chewy meringue, marshmallows, caramel popcorn, toffee peices, strawberry sauce, lasings of cream
Sweet Heaven Pizza
sweet base topped with peanut butter, marshmallows, brownie pieces, toffee popcorn, smarties, chocolate + caramel sauce. Perfect for sharing!
Ice cream
ask for today’s selection
Sunday Roast
Available every Sunday from 12.30pm
Roast of the day with all the trimmings in a giant Yorkshire pudding
Something to Nibble…
2.50 a bowl
Salami bites
Chilli + garlic olives
Honey + chilli peanuts
Smoked mixed nuts
Roasted pistachios
Spicy sesame peanuts
Jelly beans
Spicy rice crackers
Roasted peanuts
Tappertisers
Enjoy the following as a starter or choose a few to share: 3 for 15, 5 for 24, 7 for 32
Nachos
layered with queso + jalapenos topped with guacamole, salsa + sour cream
Chilli pot
spicy beef chilli topped with sour cream, tortilla chips + garlic bread sticks to dunk
Garlic dough balls, garlic butter
Crispy crunchy breaded mushrooms
garlic mayo
Bucket of 'Joe and Sephs' popcorn
Ask for todays choice of crazy flavours
Beer battered black pudding
sweet chilli sauce
Chilli + garlic olives
houmous, toasted flatbread
Coconut prawns, chilli + lime mayo
Jalapeno poppers
Loaded potato skins
sour cream
Warm pretzel pieces, queso for dunking
Beer battered onion ring stack
Breaded mozzarella sticks
bloody mary sauce
Cheesy quesadilla with chicken or black bean
Wings
ranch dip, carrot + celery sticks + your choice of topping
Pizza
The Allotment
roasted red pepper, mushroom, caramelised onions, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, mozzarella
The Inferno
pepperoni, chilli beef, caramelised onions, chilli peppers, green peppers, jalapenos, mozzarella
Piggy Bits
chipotle pulled pork, crispy bacon, smoked sausage, chorizo, mozzarella, bbq sauce
Cock-a-doodle-doo
cajun chicken, bbq sauce, mozzarella, sweetcorn + muchrooms
The Mama Mia!
3 foot long stone baked pizza
The Mama Mia!
Choose The Allotment, The Inferno, Piggy Bits, Cock-a-doodle-doo, or if you can’t decide choose your favourite three for the perfect Mama Mia
Steaks
28 day dry-aged steaks served with roasted cherry tomatoes, chunky chips or sweet potato fries + beer battered onion rings
8oz rump
8oz sirloin
Burgers
All served with chunky chips + slaw (except the skinny!)
The original
baby gem, beef tomato, red onion, mayo
Bacon cheese burger
baby gem, beef tomato, red onion
The rodeo
hickory bbq sauce, smoked cheddar, jalapenos, beer battered onion ring
The hog
bbq pulled pork, cheese, mayo, red onion + more bbq sauce
The Hawaiian
grilled pineapple, mozzarella, bacon
The black and blue
cajun seasoning, crumbled blue cheese, beer battered onion ring
Drop it like it's hot
chilli cheddar, gherkin, jalapeno chillis, chilli jam, chorizo
Chicken buffalo
char-grilled chicken fillet, hot sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, blue cheese dressing
The skinny
breadless burger with tomato salsa, homemade sweet potato wedges or house salad
Falafel + spinach burger
guacamole, sweet chilli sauce
Double up your choice of burger from above
Dogs
Brioche roll filled with a smoked hot-dog sausage + served with skinny fries
Classic Dog
caramelised onions, American mustard, ketchup
Chilli Dog
Beef chilli, jalapenos, sour cream, melted cheese
The Bad Boy
chipotle pulled pork, jalapeno peppers, beer battered onion ring, caramelised onions, melted cheese, American mustard, tomato sauce
Mains
Kebabs
Chicken, chorizo, charred veggies or Halloumi, charred veggies; both with skinny fries, sweet chilli jam
Mac 'n' cheese
creamy cheesy sauce, crispy cheese top, garlic ciabatta, green salad
Beer battered cod, chunky chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce
Deep fried breaded scampi, chunky chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce
Ceaser salad
crispy cos lettuce, croutons, Parmesan shavings, free range egg, green beans, classic Ceaser dressing