THE OLD CROWN MENU
On The Old Crown menu, discover classic pub grub, Old Crown favourites, and Digbeth’s finest Sunday lunches.
Food is served in the pub 7 days a week. Monday – Saturday, enjoy our everyday menu from midday then Sundays, it’s all about roasts! Sunday menu served from midday till 6pm. With a selection of the best of local & world beers flowing from our taps, an array of cocktails & mocktails and a huge wine cellar, we’ve got a beverage to suit every occasion.
Our food is prepared daily by a team of passionate chefs that cook from scratch. Our menu takes all those traditional pub bistro classics we’ve grown up with and elevates them to new levels, with something to suit everyone. We accept bookings from 2 to 50 people. For large bookings for groups of 12 people or more, please email us at info@theoldcrown.com or call us at 0121 248 1368.
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CAULIFLOWER WINGS (GF, VE) £7.45
Cauliflower wings, spring onions, pickled chilli, crispy onion. Served with a hot honey sauce, lemon salt and pepper seasoning or chipotle & lime sauce
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Chicken Wings (GF) £7.95
Chicken wings, spring onions, pickled chilli, crispy onion. Served with a hot honey sauce, lemon salt and pepper seasoning or chipotle & lime sauce.
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PLOUGHMAN'S SHARER (GFA) £10.95
Cold cuts of beef & ham, mature cheddar, horseradish yoghurt, house piccalilli, house bread & cultured butter
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STICKY PORK BELLY BITES (GF) £6.95
Crispy pork belly bites, tossed in a rich pork jus topped with sesame and mixed pepper seasoning, pickled chilli, spring onions and sriracha mayo
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SAFFRON & CHILLI PRAWN ON TOAST 6.95
Prawns poached in saffron and chilli cream sauce served over house baked focaccia
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KASHMIRI PANEER SKEWERS (V, GF) 7.95
Chunks of paneer, red peppers and onions marinated in Kashmiri yoghurt blend, charred over coals and served with pickles, crispy shallots and coriander.
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KASHMIRI CHICKEN SKEWERS (GF) 7.95
Tender chicken breast marinated in Kashmiri yoghurt blend, charred over coals and served with pickles, crispy shallots and coriander
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COLD CUTS OF HAM (GFA) £6.95
Slices of honey roast gammon with green pea cream, mustard & toasted house bread
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COLD CUTS OF BEEF (GFA) £7.95
Thinly sliced roast beef served with horseradish yogurt and toasted house bread
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten-Free
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VEGGIE SHARER BOARD (V) £27.95
Cauliflower wings, Kashmiri Paneer skewers, mozzarella sticks, truffle and Parmesan fries, house bread and dips, mixed pickles, dressed salad, olives.
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1368 SHARER BOARD £29.45
Chicken wings, Kashmiri chicken skewers, pork belly bites, truffle and Parmesan fries, house bread and dips, mixed pickles, dressed salad, olives.
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten-Free
Please ask your server for full allergen advice
AVAILABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY | 12PM – 4PM
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FISH FINGER SANDWICH £9.00
Beer battered haddock, mixed leaves and tartare sauce on toasted milk loaf. [Add fries £2.50]
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CHICKEN CAESER SANDWICH £9.00
Breaded chicken, mixed leaves, Caeser dressing on toasted milk loaf. [Add fries £2.50]
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CAPRESE SANDWICH £9.50
Tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil and balsamic glaze on toasted milk loaf. [Add fries £2.50]
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ROAST BEEF & HORSERADISH SANDWICH £11.00
Cold cuts of roast beef, mixed leaves, horseradish yoghurt on toasted milk loaf. [Add fries £2.50]
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GAMMON & PICCALILLI SANDWICH £9.00
Honey and mustard roast gammon, house piccalilli, mixed leaves on toasted milk loaf. [Add fries £2.50]
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten-Free
Please ask your server for full allergen advice
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STEAK FRITES (GFA) 22.95
10oz striploin steak cooked to your liking, blistered tomatoes, Parmesan fries Diane sauce
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SALMON EN CROUTE £16.95
Salmon fillet wrapped in golden puff pastry with creamed spinach’s, roasted baby potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
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RAREBIT HISPI CABBAGE (V) £14.95
Hispi cabbage topped with rarebit sauce, served with new potatoes, leeks & creamed spinach, finished with pangrattato.
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HAM, EGG & CHIPS (GF) £14.95
Slices of honey & mustard roast gammon, fried eggs, chunky house seasoned chips, and creamy pea purée.
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CHICKEN SCHNITZEL £15.95
Crunchy house seasoned schnitzel, bitter leaf salad, Caesar dressing, anchovies and salsa verde served with fries
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FISH & CHIPS £19.95
Fat cut chips, beer battered haddock, crushed peas, tartare (Make it large £4)
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RED WINE BRAISED SHORT RIB (GF) £22.95
Red wine braised short rib, creamy polenta, glazed carrots and tenderstem with a rich beef and onion gravy.
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SALT BAKED CELERIAC (VE, GF) £15.95
Salt baked celeriac, creamy polenta, glazed seasonal vegetables served with a rich vegetable gravy.
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten-Free
Please ask your server for full allergen advice
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21 DAY AGED T-BONE STEAK (GF) £29.45
Cooked to your liking with a beef dripping, fat cut chips, confit tomato, frickles, chimichurri
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STEAK FRITES (GF) £20.95
6oz beef bavette steak cooked pink, parmesan fries, sauce Diane
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BLACKENED PORK CHOP £19.45
Blackened 8oz pork chop, BBQ corn ribs, fat cut chips, coleslaw & chimichurri
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten-Free
Please ask your server for full allergen advice
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6oz BEEF BURGER (GFA) £16.95
6oz house burger patty, spiced tomato relish, potato bun, American cheese, mixed leaves, pickles & American mustard served with fries (Add Bacon £1.00)
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DIGBETH FRIED CHICKEN BURGER £15.95
House seasoned crispy chicken thigh, mixed lettuce, toasted bun, garlic aioli & pickles served with fries (Add Bacon £1.00)
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FIVE BEAN BURGER (V, VEA) £15.95
House Five bean burger, spicy tomato relish, vegan cheese, jalapeños, chipotle-lime mayo served with fries
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten-Free
Please ask your server for full allergen advice
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BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS £3.95
Spanish onions fried in crispy gluten free batter served with garlic mayo
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TRUFFLE & PARMESAN FRIES (V, GF) £5.95
House seasoned house fries, parmesan & truffle mayonnaise
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FRIES (V, VE, GF) £3.95
House seasoned house fries with mayo
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MOZZARELLA STICKS (V) £5.95
Panko crusted mozzarella, served garlic and herb mayonnaise
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HOUSE FOCACCIA £4.45
Homemade focaccia served with olive tapenade and salsa verde
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten-Free
Please ask your server for full allergen advice
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CAULIFLOWER WINGS (GF, VE) £7.45
Cauliflower wings, spring onions, pickled chilli & crispy onion. (Choose from hot honey sauce, lemon salt & pepper or chipotle & lime)
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CHICKEN WINGS (GF) £7.95
Chicken wings, spring onions, pickled chilli & crispy onion. (Choose from hot honey sauce, lemon salt & pepper or chipotle & lime)
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KASHMIRI PANEER SKEWERS (V, GF) £7.95
Chunks of paneer, red peppers and onions marinated in Kashmiri yoghurt blend, charred over coals and served with pickles, crispy shallots & coriander
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KASHMIRI CHICKEN SKEWERS (GF) £7.95
Tender chicken breast marinated in Kashmiri yoghurt blend, charred over coals and served with pickles, crispy shallots & coriander
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STICKY PORK BELLY BITES (GF) £6.95
Crispy pork belly bites, tossed in a rich pork jus topped with sesame and mixed pepper seasoning, pickled chilli, spring onions and sriracha mayo
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SAFFRON & CHILLI PRAWN ON TOAST £6.95
Prawns poached in saffron and chilli cream sauce served over house baked focaccia
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PLOUGHMAN'S (GFA) £10.95
Cold cuts of beef & ham, mature cheddar, horseradish yoghurt, house piccalilli, house bread & cultured butter
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COLD CUTS OF HAM (GFA) £6.95
Slices of honey roast gammon with green pea cream, mustard & toasted house bread
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten-Free
Please ask your server for full allergen advice
Our roasts all come with roast potatoes, parsnip purée, maple glazed heritage carrots, a medley of buttered cabbage, leeks & peas, braised red cabbage, a Yorkshire pudding and a boat of gravy.
Psst… speak to your server about our unlimited top up options for roast potatoes & root veg!
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten-Free
Please ask your server for full allergen advice
Don’t fancy a roast dinner? We’ve got a selection of delicious everyday favourites on the menu too!
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6oz BEEF BURGER (GFA) £16.95
6oz house burger patty, spiced tomato relish, potato bun, American cheese, mixed leaves, pickles & American mustard served with fries (Add Bacon £1.00)
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DIGBETH FRIED CHICKEN BURGER (GFA) £15.95
House seasoned crispy chicken thigh, mixed lettuce, toasted bun, garlic aioli & pickles served with fries (Add Bacon £1.00)
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FIVE BEAN BURGER (VE, GFA) £14.95
House Five bean burger, spicy tomato relish, vegan cheese, jalapeños, chipotle-lime mayo served with fries
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STEAK FRITES (GFA) £22.95
10oz striploin steak cooked to your liking, blistered tomatoes, Parmesan fries, sauce Diane
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SALMON EN CROUTE £16.95
Salmon fillet wrapped in golden puff pastry with creamed spinach’s, roasted baby potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
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SALT BAKED CELERIAC (GF, VE) £15.95
Salt baked celeriac, creamy polenta, glazed seasonal vegetables served with a rich vegetable gravy.
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FISH & CHIPS 19.95
Fat cut chips, beer battered haddock, crushed peas & tartare sauce
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten-Free
Please ask your server for full allergen advice
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CAULIFLOWER CHEESE (GF, V) £4.95
Cauliflower baked in a rich and creamy truffle cheese
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STUFFING BALLS £3.95
Sage and onion stuffing balls, served with gravy
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PIGS IN BLANKETS £5.95
Chipolatas wrapped in streaky bacon
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FRIES (V,GF) £3.95
House Seasoned Fries with mayo
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TRUFFLE FRIES (V,GF) £5.95
House seasoned fries, parmesan & truffle mayonnaise
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HOUSE FOCACCIA £4.45
House baked focaccia, romesco, olive tapenade and EVO & balsamic
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten-Free
Please ask your server for full allergen advice
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TIRAMISU (V) £6.95
Layers of coffee-soaked sponge infused with rum and Tia Maria, folded with light mascarpone cream for a smooth, indulgent finish.
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RHUBARB CRUMBLE & ICE CREAM (V) £6.95
Poached Rhubarb, bramley apple, Buttery crumble served with vanilla ice cream
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DOUBLE CHOCOLATE & SEA SALT BROWNIE £5.45
Rich, fudgy brownie layered with sea salt caramel, finished with silky chocolate ganache and a scoop of classic vanilla ice cream.
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten-Free
Please ask your server for full allergen advice
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VEGGIE SHARER BOARD (V) £27.95
A feast for 4 people - Cauliflower wings, Kashmiri Paneer skewers, mozzarella sticks, truffle and Parmesan fries, house bread and dips, mixed pickles, dressed salad, olives.
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1368 SHARER BOARD £29.45
A feast for 4 people - Chicken wings, Kashmiri chicken skewers, pork belly bites, truffle and Parmesan fries, house bread and dips, mixed pickles, dressed salad, olives.
All £8 with a soft drink &
scoop of ice cream with chocolate or strawberry sauce
Everyday
SUNDAYs only
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A few bits of info you may want to read prior to booking…
- Bookings are not compulsory but highly recommended, especially for weekends, due to how busy we are.
- We always have spaces free for walk-ins.
- Through the booking process, you can choose food or drinks
- You can also choose indoor (bar) or outdoor (garden)
- Let us know if there are any special requests and we’ll do our best to accommodate
EVENTS – which are ticketed, are administered through our Designmynight page. You can find the links for tickets through our What’s On page.
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 12:00 – 23:30pm
Food service until 9:00 pm
Friday – Saturday: 12:00 – 00:30pm
Food service until 9:00pm
Sunday: 12:00 – 23:00pm
Food service until 7:00 pm
Food is served in the pub 7 days a week. Monday – Saturday, enjoy our everyday menu from midday then Sundays, it’s all about roasts! Sunday menu served from midday till 6pm. With a selection of the best of local & world beers flowing from our taps, an array of cocktails & mocktails and a huge wine cellar, we’ve got a beverage to suit every occasion.
Our food is prepared daily by a team of passionate chefs that cook from scratch. Our menu takes all those traditional pub bistro classics we’ve grown up with and elevates them to new levels, with something to suit everyone. We accept bookings from 2 to 50 people. For large bookings for groups of 12 people or more, please contact us.
