imavillan Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 7 hours ago, sidcow said: Anyone know if The Prince of Wales behind the ICC is closed? I'm organising a "Broad Street without going to Broad Street" pub crawl next week and this was my venue between The Malt House and The Distillery, but appears to be closed. I don't think there is anything else around there without entering the hell hole which is Brindley place to replace it. I was up there last Friday and yes its closed with a big for sale sign above it. Depends which part of that area you are going to and what you are really after, time of day etc. You could go in the James Brindley. Its okish with real ale. For real ale, i'd stick with the city centre old faithfuls around Colmore Row. You know what they are. For a change, try the Jewellrey Qtr. Some real good bars popping up there, 1000 Trades, Button Factory, Rock n Roll Brewery, Start off at the OC's then head off Indian Brewery in Livery Street. Good beer and great Indian street food. 7 hours ago, sidcow said: How much is the real. Ale per pint? I suspect it's going to be pricey, all new bars seem to be. £3.65 for this from Camerons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Nice country pub, The Green Man in Middleton, Warwickshire Had a few ciders in the sun there this week 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Keeping up with the 'green theme' ^^^ the Green House, Four Oaks. Effectively my local and also enjoyed a few ciders sitting out in the sun over the last few weeks. Is a bit snobby but good selection of lagers and ciders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 26 minutes ago, Xela said: Keeping up with the 'green theme' ^^^ the Green House, Four Oaks. Effectively my local and also enjoyed a few ciders sitting out in the sun over the last few weeks. Is a bit snobby but good selection of lagers and ciders. The pub was better when it was the halfway house. It's now full of complete tools. I prefer the old school house in mere green. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 31 minutes ago, Xela said: Nice country pub, The Green Man in Middleton, Warwickshire Had a few ciders in the sun there this week Quality pub . Love it there, must get a visit in with the good weather 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 46 minutes ago, Xela said: Nice country pub, The Green Man in Middleton, Warwickshire Had a few ciders in the sun there this week I used to go there over 30 years ago, when they used to famous for cheap steak and chips........in fact the last time I had a desperate dan sized steak, Neale Cooper walked in after the club's pre season jolly to jamaica (I think), which annoyed me cos we'd just got relegated but seeing as he was a lot bigger than me, I just grumbled my disgust in to my pint ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, mottaloo said: I used to go there over 30 years ago, when they used to famous for cheap steak and chips........in fact the last time I had a desperate dan sized steak, Neale Cooper walked in after the club's pre season jolly to jamaica (I think), which annoyed me cos we'd just got relegated but seeing as he was a lot bigger than me, I just grumbled my disgust in to my pint ! I'm sure you were aware of the rumours about the steaks at the time?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 51 minutes ago, Xela said: I'm sure you were aware of the rumours about the steaks at the time?! Yeah I was......the cheap price did make me wonder......but at least I was able to clear a five bar gate in one jump afterwards 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Horse meat is lovely, I have no idea why we don't eat it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 Stop foaling around, there was neigh truth in those rumours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 8, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted July 8, 2018 On 06/07/2018 at 22:16, KHV said: The pub was better when it was the halfway house. It's now full of complete tools. I prefer the old school house in mere green. There should be a law against changing pub names. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted July 8, 2018 Moderator Share Posted July 8, 2018 On 06/07/2018 at 22:37, Xela said: I'm sure you were aware of the rumours about the steaks at the time?! 7 minutes ago, sidcow said: There should be a law against changing pub names. I heard they were going to rename it “The Four Horseshoes” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 More of a bar but the Head of Steam in the city centre is a nice addition to the scene Some cracking ales/lagers in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 35 minutes ago, Xela said: More of a bar but the Head of Steam in the city centre is a nice addition to the scene Some cracking ales/lagers in there. Whereabouts is that Xela? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, theboyangel said: Whereabouts is that Xela? Top of Temple Street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, Xela said: Top of Temple Street thanks Xela. May have to give it a go next time I'm back in Brum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 1 minute ago, theboyangel said: thanks Xela. May have to give it a go next time I'm back in Brum. Some decent places in that area now. There is a cuban bar opposite (Revolución de Cuba) and The Ivy as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 The Old Joint Stock has been announced as the UK"s 'Town pub of the year' in the 2019 Good Pub Guide Quote A popular city centre boozer has been named Town Pub of the Year by the 2019 Good Pub Guide. The Old Joint Stock, which overlooks Birmingham Cathedral, has been handed the prestigious title by the independent annual travel guide which lists the UK's best pubs. The pub is housed in the grade II-listed former Joint Stock Bank in Temple Row West and even has its own small theatre upstairs which regularly hosts plays and other live performances. The judging panel cited the pub's lively atmosphere, flamboyant interior, all-day popular food and theatre as the reasons it took the top spot. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/birmingham-pub-crowned-uks-best-15184535 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted December 3, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 3, 2018 (edited) Following a crawl around Lichfield, a few recommendations - Duke of York. Nice Joules pub, one of the oldest in Lichfield, lot of character, a good place to begin a crawl. Brewhouse. A bigger venue but has nice layout and feel to it. Similarities with Head of Steam in Birmingham. Angel Inn. Another Joules pub, a good mixture of being both traditional and lively. And my star pick.... Beerbohm. A great vintage style pub. Plenty of beers to choose from. The bar is good and there’s a nice upstairs room too. If you want to try a variety of beers in a nice setting, this is the place. Wish it had a later license. Edited December 3, 2018 by Shropshire Lad 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Many years ago I used to love Mr Bills Bier Keller up needless alley - long since gone. I have been meaning to go to one on the broad street for ages - and might finally get round to it this saturday - just me and Mrs Hippo - anyone ever been - do you need to book...cost ...price of booze etc n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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