The story
Tucked away on Park Road, Soho Tavern stakes its claim as Birmingham’s original desi pub, a space where Indian food meets pub tradition with real character. Creator Only Scrans called it a place “that serves incredible Indian food with a story,” name-checking the famous mixed grill and the unique so naan as standouts. That signature bread, along with dishes like the fish pakora and chicken wings, sets the stage for a meal that feels both grounded and inventive.
The menu leans into bold, shareable plates—lamb chops “Mikey’s Way,” chili cheese chips, desi butter chicken, and a vegetarian kebab round out the spread. With a 4.6-star rating and tags like “buzzy” and “group-friendly,” this is a local spot built for lingering over plates packed with flavour, just as Only Scrans captured. No need to invent; the story writes itself.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 8 dish mentions say about the food
Soho Tavern's "so naan" is the undisputed star, earning raves for its pillowy texture and flavor. The overall vibe is of hearty, unpretentious comfort food that consistently satisfies.
“The so naan has everything in it - chili, garlic, three cheese mix. The pull is crazy. It's got a real kick too. Great with the butter chicken.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Soho Tavern. Most active: Only Scrans
Soho Tavern is the original desi pub that serves incredible Indian food with a story, from the famous mixed grill to the unique so naan, packed with flavour and character.
Dishes mentioned
Fish Pakora
I start with the fish pakora from the mixed grill. It's pure Indian comfort food, really nice.
Chicken Wings
I try the chicken wings with their mint sauce and red chili sauce. Oh yeah, no two ways about it, this stuff is special. The wings are great.
Chicken Tikka
The chicken tikka from the tandoor, you see the char. Immaculate. The spices shine through, has a nice kick. Fantastic.
Lamb Chops (Mikey's Way)
Mikey's way lamb chops have a crazy curry mixture on top. Very creamy, really nice. But I think I prefer a normal chop, not sure. Fair play to them for doing something mental.
Chili Cheese Chips
The chili cheese chips are a closely guarded secret. They have an almost Indian-Chinese taste, like Szechuan. Coated in sauce, they're amazing. What is going on with them?
