The Dark Horse Moseley is an independent pub and food venue at 145 Alcester Road in Birmingham. Its relaxed dining spaces sit alongside an upstairs event room and a programme of live entertainment. The venue balances the feel of a neighbourhood pub with enough food and activity to support a full evening out.
The kitchen describes its approach as honest food and laid back dining. Pizzas, burgers and other substantial pub dishes sit beside smaller plates and seasonal choices, while Sunday lunch gives the week a more traditional finish. The menu is broad enough for a quick bite with a drink or a complete meal.
Vegetarian and plant based diners have suitable options, although current recipes and availability can change. Anyone with an allergy should speak with staff about ingredients and shared kitchen preparation before ordering. Larger parties can book tables or enquire about using the upstairs event space.
Craft beer is a defining strength, with about fifty choices and twenty rotating draught lines advertised at a time. Freshly made cocktails provide an alternative, supported by wine, spirits and alcohol free drinks. The Dark Horse Moseley brings together food, an unusually varied bar and regular music, comedy and community events under one roof.
Address: 145 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8JP, United Kingdom
The Dark Horse Menu
Fried Chicken
24 hour brined, fried to perfection. All dishes available with enoki mushroom tenders or oyster mushroom wings for vegan option.
Tenders
Choose from: Garlic Parm, Buffalo & Blue, Sriracha Hot Honey or Rum BBQ
Wings
Choose from: Rum BBQ (GF), Buffalo & Blue (GF), Korean BBQ or Salt & Pepper (GF)
Bossman Strip Burger
Tenders, American cheese, lettuce, garlic mayo, brioche bun, fries
Variety Meal Sharer
Tenders, wings, corn ribs, fries, gravy, dip (recommended to share)
Dips & Sauces
Choose from: Rum BBQ, Roasted Garlic & Herb Mayo, Korean Style BBQ, Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce, Gochujang Mayo, Garlic Butter Buffalo, Blue Cheese & Chive, Hot Honey
Dips & Sauces
Each dip or sauce
Smash Burgers
Two smashed beef patties, brioche bun, fries. GF bun available. Burgers available with plant based soya mince patties, tofu bacon and vegan cheese.
Missionary
American cheese, lettuce, onion, pickles, burger sauce
Cowboy From Hell
Bacon, American cheese, BBQ, hot sauce, lettuce
When Cloves Fry
Swiss cheese, roasted garlic, mayo, onion, lettuce
Bacon Cheese
Bacon, American cheese, onion jam, ketchup, mustard, pickles, lettuce
The Gabagool
Mortadella, American cheese, mustard, sauerkraut, lettuce, tomato
Burger Add Ons
Add to any burger
Smash Patty
Vegan Smash Patty
Extra Cheese
Candied Bacon
Hash Brown
Caramelised Onion
Protein Bowl
Chicken or Halloumi (GF)
Tenders, broccoli, pickled carrot, sourdough croutons, tomato, gherkin, onion, house dressing
Sides
Bacon Fries
Fries, bacon, garlic mayo, Korean mayo, spring onion, crispy onion, sesame
Pulled Beef Fries (GF)
Fries, beef, mustard, pickles, spring onion, crispy onion, chilli flakes
Frickles (V)
Battered pickles & jalapenos, Korean mayo, blue cheese dip
Corn Ribs (V)
Corn on the cob, BBQ sauce, garlic mayo
Halloumi Fries (V)
With hot honey dip
Parmesan Fries
Fries, garlic parmesan crumb, herbs
Fries (Vegan)
Just fries
Desserts
Triple Choc Brownie
Vanilla ice cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Salted caramel, vanilla ice cream
Seasonal Crumble
Custard
Lunch Menu
Served Wednesday – Saturday 12:00 – 15:00
Garlic Parm
Garlic parmesan sauce, crispy onion, chives. 24-hour brined chicken tenders, double dipped and fried to juicy perfection. Served with fries.
Buffalo 'n' Blue
Buffalo hot sauce, blue cheese, chives, chilli flakes. 24-hour brined chicken tenders, double dipped and fried to juicy perfection. Served with fries.
Rum BBQ
Rum BBQ sauce, spring onion, crispy onion. 24-hour brined chicken tenders, double dipped and fried to juicy perfection. Served with fries.
Bacon Fries
Fries, bacon, garlic mayo, Korean mayo, spring onion, crispy onion, sesame
Beef Fries
Fries, beef, mustard, pickles, spring onion, crispy onion, chilli flakes
Chicken / Halloumi (V)
Tenders, broccoli, pickled carrot, sourdough croutons, tomato, gherkin, onion, house dressing
Lunch Missionary
Smash patty, American cheese, burger sauce, lettuce, onion, gherkin. A lighter, single patty version of our classic ground beef smash burgers. Served with fries.
Lunch Bacon Cheese
Smash patty, bacon, American cheese, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, gherkin. A lighter, single patty version of our classic ground beef smash burgers. Served with fries.
Lunch Cowboy
Smash patty, American cheese, BBQ, hot sauce, lettuce. A lighter, single patty version of our classic ground beef smash burgers. Served with fries.
Brunch Bap
Brioche, bacon, egg, smash brown, cheese, ketchup or brown sauce, side of hash browns (vegetarian patty available)
Soup 'n a Toastie (V)
Sourdough toastie, home made soup. Ask for this week’s specials
Grilled Cheese (V)
Sourdough toastie with fries. Ask for this week’s special