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Hen & Chickens, Birmingham

27 Constitution Hill
Handsworth
Birmingham
B19 3LE

Phone: 01212363121

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Hockley, Birmingham Central

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Strongers . left this review about Hen & Chickens

I wasn’t planning to eat in the Hen & Chickens, but my willpower was overcome by the smell of the curry and the sight of people eating lovely looking food at banquettes that run along the exterior walls that are faced by a blue painted curved stool lined L-shaped serving counter. Premium keg and Neck Oil are supported, and one of the two hand pumps was in use drawing a decent pint of Salopian’s Shropshire Gold. A main with rice, a naan, a starter and a pint of the Gold set me back £35, which I thought was a fair price as the food was curry house standard. Televisions throughout were airing an Arsenal Champions League match, which I preferred to a background sitar. On the way to the toilet, I found a smaller rear bar with banquettes, there’s was nobody in here so I’m not sure if it was open. The barman was friendly and the food staff were extremely friendly, but I’m not sure that I would want to visit here just for a beer. That said, others were happily doing just that during my visit, but as advertised, this is a great venue for cask and curry.

On 14^th March 2026 - rating: 8
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Hen & Chickens

I've yet to try the food in here, maybe on my next visit. This pub does have a good reputation for their food and even on our Saturday early doors visit there was a few people in, having what looked like a good sized portion of food.
The front lounge area as you enter was a good size, with original features such as the cornice work, two stained glass interior windows and the long and extensive bar area, plus the sloping floor.
If you venture round the back of the bar, you will find a inner snug, plus a large dining area. There was also a fine display of floor tiles near the kitchen. Two pumps with one in use serving Purity Gold.

On 17^th November 2024 - rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about Hen & Chickens

Forget about the beer (for once). This was one of the best curries I have had out.

Every table was booked but ask at the bar, as the food service is so quick, you can be in and out in about the same time as a McDs.

They had some cask on - but with the weather (hottest day of the year) and maintaining tradition - I went for Cobra.

Will definitely be back.

On 12^th June 2023 - rating: 9
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