The Ruin is an independent pub and kitchen at 92 Floodgate Street in Digbeth. Set on the corner of Little Ann Street, it takes a deliberately individual approach to the traditional pub, with reclaimed details, several distinct rooms and a relaxed atmosphere shaped by Birmingham’s creative district.
The food is informal and designed to sit comfortably with a visit to the bar. Burgers, loaded fries, sharing dishes and changing pub favourites give diners options for either a full meal or something alongside drinks. European influences also appear in the kitchen’s broader approach.
Local craft beer is an important part of the drinks selection, joining familiar draught lines, cider, wine and a cocktail list that includes classic serves. Alcohol-free choices make the venue workable for mixed groups. The range changes over time as local and national breweries are featured.
Regular music, DJs and other events add to the pub’s social character, while outdoor seating offers another option in suitable weather. The setting works for an easy meal, drinks with friends or an evening event. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm the current menu and preparation with staff.
Address: 92 Floodgate Street, Birmingham B5 5SR, England
The Ruin Menu
Wings & Tenders
Fresh, delicious and served in any of our 8 flavours: Hot honey / Smokey BBQ / Lemon pepper / Garlic parm / Buffalo / Sweet chilli / Gravy / Plain
6 wings
10 wings
3 tenders
5 tenders
Burgers
The Classic
Two smashed British beef patties, American cheese, shredded lettuce, gherkins, and burger sauce.
BBQ Bacon Cheese
Two smashed British beef patties, bacon bits, American cheese, shredded lettuce, and smoky BBQ sauce.
The Rooster Booster
Crispy fried chicken topped with hot honey, garlic butter or BBQ seasoning, cool slaw, gherkins, and ranch dressing.
Chicken Pesto Melt
Crispy fried chicken, a mozzarella slice, rocket, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, mayonaise.
Garlic Chilli Chicken
Garlic butter fried chicken, shredded lettuce, gherkins, sweet chilli sauce, mayonnaise, and crispy onions.
Hunter's Chicken
Garlic butter fried chicken, American cheese, shredded lettuce, bacon bits, and BBQ sauce.
Sides
Plain fries
Plain, original skin-on fries.
Lemon Pepper Fries
Skin-on, hand-tossed in lemon pepper seasoning.
Salt & Pepper Fries
Skin-on fries, hand-tossed in chinese salt & pepper seasoning.
Cool Slaw
Sliced red cabbage, white cabbage, and carrots hand-tossed in our creamy slaw seasoning.
Mac 'N' Cheese
House mac ‘n’ cheese topped with crispy onions, parsley and grated parmesan.
Loaded Fries
Charger Fries (v)
Skin-on fries topped ith ranch dressing and drizzled with hot honey.
Cheesy Fries
Sking-on fries topped with our house-made cheese sauce and crispy onions.
Chips 'n' Gravy
Skin-pn fries topped with house gravy, crispy onions and mozzarella.
Bowls
Garlic Butter Chicken Mac
Lemon and garlic butter chicken, grated parmesan, crispy onions and parsley on a bed of house mac ‘n’ cheese.
BBQ Chicken Mac
BBQ seasoned butter fried chicken breast topped with BBQ sauce, a drizzle of honey, spring onions and parsley on a bed of house mac ‘n’ cheese.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Mac
Lemon pepper butter fried chicken breast topped with a drizzle of lemon juice and fresh lemons on a bed on house mac ‘n’ cheese.
Sweet Chilli Chicken Mac
Sweet chilli butter fried chicken breast topped with sesame seeds, spring onions and crispy onions on a bed of house mac ‘n’ cheese.
Menu
Chocolate Churros
Chocolate filled churro bites, hand-tossed in cinnamon sugar, topped with chocolate sauce and mixed nuts.
Caramel Churros
Caramel-filled churro bites, hand-tossed in cinnamon sugar, topped with biscoff sauce and biscoff crumbs.
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