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Woodmans Rest, Shirley

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user reviews of the Woodmans Rest, Shirley

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Typical Ember Inns pub, open plan comfort, real ales, food etc., Laid back atmosphere while I was there, not far from no 6 bus, if your spending the afternoon in B&Q, Carpet Right or Pets Are Us it`s worth a stroll to.
Blastbeat - 18 Jan 2016 11:41
This is am Ember Inn with a nice atmosphere with a fair selection of real ales in addition to the usual suspects - Has a good reputation for food but hsvent tried it myself
Biffabacon - 10 Jun 2012 22:15
Years ago it was the best pub around,now it's a badly run resturant.
Avoid it at all costs.
wessex - 6 Aug 2009 01:26
Interesting reviews on this pub, i went to this pub after reading the reviews for a pint and meal during lunch. The food was excellent - (fish and chips), the fish had a nice batter. However i found that the service of bar staff was poor, they were slow, unable to take orders correctly, and left they were short staffed even though i saw 4 staff members about.

All in all, would only go there for the fish and chips if i had a good 2 hour lunch break.
drhitz - 9 Jul 2009 10:53
This is not a pub, its a restaurant. Ok, maybe it used to be a pub at some point but its all about food. If you want a pint you can get one but all of the tables are full of diners.
mrfalafel - 25 Feb 2009 13:17
Hi, I absolutely adore this pub!! I have been going there for many years and recently went there on a daily basis after i finished work, just up the road from the Woodmans Rest. I have never recieved anything but a kind, warm and respectful reception from everyone working there, from bar staff to the manager(s) over the years and would consequently promote and encourage others to try the services the pub provides and see for yourself.

Its a very quiet pub until around 12-2pm (lunch hours for most workers) and then later after 16:30 (end of day) but that is great in my opinion because it gives you the best of both worlds, a relaxed atmosphere at times and a more lively atmos later in the day. Can't complain about that.

I finish by reiterating something i have already mentioned. I highly recommend this pub to anyone of any age as the Woodmans Rest, as i am sure you will discover will accomodate you and make you feel very welcome!!

Dave S
Birmingham
UK
Davey_Jay316 - 2 Dec 2008 18:07
Nice pub full of old folks though, and boring.
stevey8 - 5 Nov 2008 10:07
Nice pub, friendly.
WanderingWoman - 13 Dec 2006 17:40
Nice pub,good food at lunch time. Bit busy on Friday and Saturday
bluenosebird - 22 Feb 2006 21:02
Food is fine - The atmosphere is best after work . Good choice of beers and lagers - nice decor - good place for a chat - would take a first date there
Biffabacon - 14 Feb 2006 19:57
Decent well ran pub.
punchdrunk1975 - 1 Mar 2005 11:39
I like this place. Good crowd of all ages. Food is fine and you can get to the bar.
Arnie - 22 Feb 2005 16:10
Great menu, nice food,
friendly service.
Top lunchtime venue but
can be a bit smoky in the
evenings.
5 minute taxi ride from Solihull
centre.
James Donetty - 16 Feb 2005 16:34

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