Sacks Of Potatoes
📍 1.3 miles from St Andrew's Stadium
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
On Aston University's campus near the city centre, Sacks of Potatoes is practical on matchdays: it shows Sky Sports and TNT Sports on HD screens for live football and other games, and it serves food with stated meal times for pre- or post-match. CAMRA's WhatPub notes proximity to Snow Hill rail (≈900m) and Bull Street Metro (≈850m), making it easy for travelling supporters. It has cask lines with a rotating selection alongside a regular Doom Bar. Crucially for away-days, it has been listed in an away-fans guide as a recommended stop en route to St Andrew's. Put together: central transport links, live TV sport, hot food, and a track record of hosting visiting fans.
Recent Fan Reviews
First time going to this place and heavily impressed, great prices, friendly service and good value food Was £3.50 for a fosters and £7 for an apporol spritz, which is basically Wetherspoon prices at this point. Spent £25 for a chicken club sarnie with fires, six wings, a chicken burger with fires and a side salad Very impressed, I’ve recommended it to all my friends when they are in the town Thanks again guys :)))
I'd suggested this place as a meeting place for some friends to grab a few drinks and some food. I was early so got to soak in the atmosphere of this charming pub and I wasn't disappointed. I'd previously been here under the previous owners and wasn't that impressed, but then I noticed it had closed for a bit and has now reopened under new ownership. I stopped for a pint when passing when it first reopened and knew I'd be back. Ignore the old reviews as this place deserves to be judged on how it is now. Good selection of drinks including 3 cask ales, food was really nice and reasonable prices and the staff were awesome. I'll definitely be returning with more friends next time.
Absolutely amazing place. Spent the commonwealth games here for food and drinks on a daily basis. So a few of us came back a year later and it did not disappoint. Food is absolute exceptional and great value. Staff are really nice and nothing is to much. Will definitely be back again next year and highly recommend this place.
Very quiet when visited on Sunday afternoon. Beer garden was fine. Beer selection was standard Heineken line up, nothing particularly interesting. Just a bit flat but nothing wrong either.
Had a very tasty meal, chicken goujons and a lasagne! With 2 Guiness, it was just over £25! Absolute bargain! Great service and nice afternoon sun trap beer garden! Great pub!