Sadly I won't be there Thursday evening, but have a great time. If you don't mind a short (10 - 15 minutes) bus/cab ride out of the city centre the Prince of Wales in Moseley was always my favourite when I lived in Birmingham. I believe it's reputation is still very good and the ales are well kept. A number of good balti houses close by too.
My favourite in the city centre (the real ale bar of the Midland Hotel) is sadly no longer there.
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Hope you find somewhere good to meet. I'm close enough to Brum to find it more convenient to commute, and far enough away not to be able to recommend anywhere to go! So feel free to mark my comment as "not helpful", if you want the exercise. (However, in suggesting this, is my comment helpful? The dilemma is yours!)
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