The Physician is a pub and restaurant on Harborne Road in Edgbaston, occupying the restored former home of the Birmingham Medical Institute. A series of individual rooms, a light garden room and an outside terrace give the building several distinct spaces. The setting feels polished while retaining the ease and warmth of a neighbourhood pub.
A daily changing menu is prepared from fresh ingredients and grounded in modern British pub cooking. Familiar dishes such as fish and chips, sausages with mash and Sunday roasts sit beside seasonal fish, meat and vegetable plates influenced by cuisines from further afield. Starters and smaller dishes make it equally practical for a light visit or a complete meal.
Vegetarian and vegan choices are worked into the main selection rather than treated as an afterthought. The Physician is accredited by Coeliac UK and provides a dedicated gluten free menu, although guests should still discuss individual allergies and preparation needs with the team. Puddings and ice creams complete the menu in the same relaxed style.
Eight local cask ales support the pub identity, while a broad wine list, cocktails, spirits and alcohol free drinks offer alternatives. Several private rooms can accommodate meetings, celebrations and group meals without separating them from the character of the building. The Physician brings together careful restoration, flexible spaces and serious everyday food and drink.
Address: 36 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3AF, United Kingdom
The Physician Menu
Starters
Green vegetable and potato soup
crème fraîche, warm seeded roll (v, gfa)
Potted beef brisket
truffle butter, pickled walnut ketchup, sage and pink peppercorn crostinis
Crispy panko crusted salmon
pea purée, sauce vierge (gf)
Pan-seared scallops
pea purée, edamame beans, air dried ham crisp (gf)
Baked camembert
truffle, honey, caramelised walnuts, roasted grapes, rosemary, toasted focaccia (v)
Chicken liver pâté
apple and cider chutney, toasted bloomer (gfa)
Nibbles
Malaysian king prawns
flatbread
Crispy baby squid
saffron garlic mayo
Catalan tomato bread
garlic, tomato, Serrano ham
Beetroot hummus
flatbread (vg)
Salt and pepper chicken wings
(gf)
Halloumi fries
chilli jam (gf, v)
Crispy chilli beef
cashew nuts (gf)
Soy, chilli, ginger oyster mushrooms
sesame seeds (vg)
Mains
8oz British sirloin 28 day dry aged
pepper sauce, portobello mushroom, tomato, chunky chips (gf)
Beer battered fish and chips
mushy peas, tartare sauce (gf)
Pork, chorizo and tomato ragu
pasta rigatoni, cavolo nero, burrata, cherry tomatoes
Chicken, ham and leek pie
buttered mash, green vegetables, gravy (gf)
Pan roasted salmon fillet
confit potato, watercress puree, sauce vierge (gf)
Crispy beef salad
sweet chilli sauce, roasted cashew nuts (gf)
Mushroom, celeriac and ale pie
red wine redcurrant gravy, mash, sautéed greens (vg, gf)
Southern fried chicken burger
smashed avocado, smoked streak bacon, Monterey Jack, bbq sauce, fries
Basil pesto and spinach gnocchi
sunblush tomato, toasted pine nuts, vegan prosociana crisp (vg)
Lashford's pork sausages
buttered mash potato, onion gravy
Steak burger
beer onions, grilled pancetta, Monterey Jack, spiced tomato mayonnaise, fries
Pan fried sea bass
chorizo potatoes, red peppers, blushed tomato, watercress purée
Braised shoulder of lamb
minted potato cake, rosemary gravy (gf)
Lighter Things
Fillet steak sandwich
Dijon tarragon mayonnaise, balsamic onions, sun blush tomatoes, fries
Vietnamese noodle salad
mint, pak choi, edamame, cashew nuts, sweet chilli, lime and sesame dressing (vg)
Salmon and smoked haddock fishcake
mussels, poached egg, white wine sauce (gf)
Pulled lamb shoulder Shawarma flatbread
pickled onions, minted yoghurt, chilli
Honey and thyme glazed goats cheese salad
chicory, beetroot, sun-dried tomato pesto, toasted pine nuts (gf)
Fish finger sandwich
tartare sauce
Sides
Onion rings
(gf)
Garlic bread
(v)
Coleslaw
(gf, v)
Garlic bread, cheese
(v)
Creamed leeks
(gf, v)
Truffle parmesan fries
(gf)
Fries
(vg, gf)
Truffle, spinach, macaroni cheese
Chunky chips
(vg, gf)
Puddings
Glazed passion fruit tart
coconut ice cream (v)
Triple chocolate brownie
chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream (gf, v)
Crème Brûlée
glazed baked vanilla custard, berries (low sugar) (gf, v)
Sticky toffee pudding
toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream (gf, v)
Peach, strawberry and ginger crumble tart
raspberry sauce, strawberry sorbet (vg, gf)
Dark chocolate posset
nutty praline crunch, orange sorbet (vg, gf)
Hot waffle
caramelised banana, salted caramel sauce, honeycomb ice cream (v)
Cheshire Farm Ice Creams and Sorbets
Choose from the following flavours below for 3.00 per scoop
Vanilla
(gf, v)
Chocolate
(gf, v)
Strawberry
(gf, v)
Coconut
(gf, v)
Stem Ginger
(gf, v)
Custard
(gf, v)
Honeycomb
(gf, v)
Cherry Sorbet
(vg, gf)
Lime Sorbet
(vg, gf)
Orange Sorbet
(vg, gf)
Raspberry Sorbet
(vg, gf)
Mango Sorbet
(vg, gf)
Hot Drinks and Mini puddings
Order a smaller pudding and your choice of hot drink for 9.50
Triple chocolate brownie
vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce (gf, v)
Waffle
honeycomb ice cream, toffee sauce (v)
Sticky toffee pudding
vanilla ice cream (gf, v)
Coffees and Hot Drinks
Selection of tea
(gf, v)
Cappuccino
(gf, v)
Flat white
(gf, v)
Hot chocolate
(gf, v)
Americano
(vg, gf)
Latte
(gf, v)
Espresso
(vg, gf)
Double espresso
(vg, gf)