A surprisingly good oldfashioned corner pub near the coach station and opposite a bike shop.A range of real ales but not so many that they go off. Definitely worth a visit especially as it is not that far from the City Centre.There`s been a bit of a change in the pub but nothing monumental....well unless you count the introduction of Carling as earthshaking! Still a great pub and 10 minute prog epics on the jukebox enough to make bearded blokes in tank tops faint.There appears to have been some changes in management, and as a consequence this pub, for me at least, has a much more welcoming face. Although you won't exactly be greeted as a long lost relative, there is in evidence a greater effort at socialbility and engagement with the customers. The quality and range of beer is , on the whole, still up to the mark as has been frequently reported and I have met no resistance from staff when just occasionally a purchased ale needs changing. So I shall cautiously push my rating up from 7 to 8, and the Anchor will now be a regular feature of my Digbeth crawls.

Called in the other night. Beer at normal high standard.

Some work going on to give some more space.

This is a great pub and you know the beer going to be of high standard and staff who also care.

Nick S Phillips A "must visit" pub in Brum with a fabulous selection of real ales and ciders; great staff and you can even bring your own food. My only complaint (if you can call it that) is the way you order the beer - by number off the TV screen. I never do and I don't care if that annoys them - I can easily identify a beer by its pump clip but I have never had real hassle with this and it does give customers an idea of what the beers are like and how much they cost so fair-do's.I was wandering around trying to find a pub on New Years Day before the lunchtime kick off at The Hawthorns and stumbled on The Welly by mistake. I saw someone sat outside with a pint down the alley.

I walked into my sort of dream boozer. The staff were friendly and helpful. The beer choice superb even though I stuck on the amazing Oakham Citra, putting down 3 in short time - it was that good.

Went back for a swifty before the train home after the match. A lovely atmosphere. Fans of all clubs chatting with some listening to the radio and giving updates.

Exactly how a pub should be - chav and kids free with cracking ale.

Had a great pint of Brew XI! Dropped by Saturday afternoon and there was an easy atmosphere with shoppers dropping by for a swift one. Fantastic range of ales and the food as also good - worth the wait! RecommendedExcellent pub with 16 handpumps, 15 of which were on and the other being changed! Well worth a visit.Once again another great visit to this pub. Ale was absolutely top notch. Tried an unusual ale with Blueberry hint and its one of those you could happily sip all day. The other ales were also well kept (shame I did't get to try them all)Excellent friendly service from staff and although I didn't eat,I did hear from a few that the food was yummy. A real gem of a pub with 16 handpulled ales on,a great choice to choose from too. Wish there were more pubs like this one.

If you go to Walsall,this is a MUST visit.

A real oasis.

Fascinating warren of extensions in which to take real ale, curries, kebabs etc. behind the traditional facade.

Really lively, friendly, relaxed atmosphere served by convivial staff.

By far the best place for miles.Should have added to my comments, that there are now two real ales on tap.An amazing place - Tardis-like! You walk into a cosy backstreet boozer, go past the bar to a conservatory-type eating area and then beyond to the indoor Indian barbecue. Fantastic! The food is superb and great value for money - the size of the naans has to be seen to be believed. As for the ale: I enjoyed Cwrw Glaswyn in tip-top condition. This really is a 'must visit' - and easy to get to by Metro tram to Kenrick Park stop. What more could you ask? 10/10.

It was my first time in here for a few years and oh dear Lord, why have I not been back before now? The beer, the customers, atmosphere, the decor, everything about it makes this one of the finest pubs in the country. If you have any love of proper pubs and good beer you must spend some time here, either in the world-famous bar or one of the back rooms.

Doris is still sitting in that great snug in the sky with a half of Original and a cheese cob, looking down on her kingdom and smiling with approval. This is a great pub, lots of atmosphere and lots to see. Almost a museum but still a good pub. Well worth a detour. Good value lunches too. The restaurant and parking are in the rear - this is a typical "lounge" bar. The main bar is often busier and is probably more interesting. Only managed to call in at lunchtime, Thursday 5th of July. Well worth the detour on the drive to Sedgley in order to visit, on the recommendation of the reviewers here, and not disappointed in the least.
It really is a gem of a pub with a very good, local, easy-going atmosphere and friendly barstaff. To describe this place as a timewarp would be true but would also do it an injustice as in no way does it feel like a museum, as that phrase might imply, it feels very much alive.
Sampled the Entire which was marvelous and enjoyed a very nice cheese and onion cob to boot, sat in the window of the main bar. A very enjoyable fleeting visit, though must try to engineer a longer visit in the evening sometime, as I would really like to sample all of the range and more of the atmosphere.
Really nice to see that a traditional pub can survive and thrive. Agree with all the glowing comments here, one of the best I've visited.

This is one of the best pubs around (certainly in the Wolverhampton area). You can get to it via the stairs/path under the station or via the road through the car park. It is a Holden's Brewrey pub but is virtaully a Free House which had on handpump - 4 Holden's beers; Batham's Best Bitter; Kelham Island Pale Rider and Sarah Hughes Ruby Mild - brilliant selection !! Add to this the friendly bar staff; the hot pork and stuffing rolls and the tons of railwayana bric-a-brac then you can easily see why the pub is so popular. A good mix of customers and age groups. I have heard that it gets packed when Wolves are at home but I have never personally never had any hassle. There is a conservatory at the back (with its own bar) and I'm pretty sure they have a car park. This is a "must visit" pub. Highly recommended.I've wanted to visit this pub for years and finally had the opportunity on Boxing Day. Not too easy to find now - I remember seeing it when calling at the old Low Level station in the early sixties, but now practically surrounded by dereliction. But how good that it has survived. Plenty of relevant railwayana, a good buzzing atmosphere at midday, the kitchen was shut but the selection of ales was excellent and those we tried were in top condition. The bar staff were keen, knowledgeable and hardworking. We particularly enjoyed the Holdens mild and bitter, will try the special next time (not the best strength to start on). It won't be long before we are back.An excellent pub, bristling with heritage and quality beers. one of the few proper pubs in the area and much better than the Wetherspoons pap.

Food is what you'd expect, honest no-frills pub-grub.

Don't go on match days unless you like having to wait ages and not have much space to move about.

A nice pub to go to in the early evening for a nice relaxing pint of Holdens or Bathams, plus guest ales.

A 10/10 for being a true, proper pub.

Was glad to find this Fullers pub opened on my Saturday morning visit. It's a grand building both inside and out, typical of many Fuller's Ale & Pie Houses. There were plenty of people serving and enough customers to create a decent atmosphere too. As you would expect, most of the beers came from the Fullers range - London Pride, Bengal Lancer, Discovery, Chiswick, ESB & Spring Sprinter. I tried the guest beer from Warwickshire - Golden Bear, which was ok. I noted a sign that stated no football colours are allowed -beware. A nice pub but there are many better in the area.this is a brilliant pub in the heart of Birmingham. Huge choice of ales: Fullers, gales and guest ales. The pies are magnificent too. A slight drawback is the price but you do get quality service here and the Government's beer duty escalator is largely to blame for price increases. It`s nearly Xmas, German market, twinkly lights, the smell of sausages....good job I`d been saving my cash all year `cause the missus loves this place. It`s impressive, the service is good, it`s rammed, the beer is nice..."I`ll have a double gin and tonic" Nurse! oxygen!

It`s a trad looking pub in the shadow of a very large concrete convention centre. Haven`t been in here for years..not since the Flapper and Firkin days across the road. Well it`s a tidy little boozer, nice ambience, nice beer at a reasonable price, special cheapy food menu and friendly service. It`s not a total mission to get to really, 15 mins walk from Snow Hiil Station with a goodly few pubs on the way...worth a punt.Called in last week and got a surprise. No longer a traditional style pub the Prince of Wales has been gentrified to look like any other pub in any other city centre. A shame as the charm of the place was always in its traditional pub style, which you don't get much in Birmingham anymore, or pretty much at all now this place has been done up.

Very good selection of beers were on offer though as always which was good. Place was about half full on a week night. We would have stayed longer but the place was freezing, couldn't take our coats off and saw a couple of people with their hats on too, so we headed off for warmer climbs. Have to say I don't think I'd go out of my way to go there again after doing so last week.A period remnant, among the mixture of post-modern and brutalist development in the area, and very welcome as such.

Good range of real ales and hearty lunches when I've been there. The friendly, unpretentious local clientele mixes easily with overspill from conferences and events nearby.

I thought the interior was comfortably lived-in.

Excellent pub with well kept ales: I second most of the positive comments here.

Often surprisingly quiet though, so a great place to go in a group and take over a corner.

The Thai food is typical of the UK genre, and perfectly good after your sharpeners.Wow, what a building. There's not much that keeps me from supping my beer but I had to go for a walkabout inside. Go see for yourself. Oakham, one of the best breweries in the country, had an amazing selection for us including a first, their porter.Another visit to this wonderful boozer (via the 51 bus) which still rates as one of the best in the country. Superbly immpressive exterior and interior with the "snob-screens" above the bar and the terrific fixtures and fittings. There is a strong emphasis on the dining in the rear room where most of the customers go for the excellent Thai meals although you can eat anywhere in the bar. Very well kept Oakham ales at reasonable prices and we enjoyed at least three of the range with Inferno and Bishops Farewell being particularly excellent. We got chatting to some local Villa fans who guided us to the ground from the pub ( a good 20/25 minute walk) and all in all it was a very pleasant visit - apart from the football score that is - we lost). You cannot go to Birmingham without having a couple of beers in the Bartons - it just has to be seen and enjoyed.

I've been less than impressed with this place in the past but fair does, the RCH Old Slug I had in here the other night was the best I've tasted for a long time, and one of the best pints of any beer I've had recently.

Luckily there were few people in as there was only one serving behind the bar - it's always understaffed. It's a lot cleaner than it has been though. The owner tends to let the pub run down before spending money on it rather than keeping on top all the time. It's still inconsistent but when it's on form this is a pub worth visiting. I've been less than impressed with this place in the past but fair does, the RCH Old Slug I had in here the other night was the best I've tasted for a long time, and one of the best pints of any beer I've had recently.

Luckily there were few people in as there was only one serving behind the bar - it's always understaffed. It's a lot cleaner than it has been though. The owner tends to let the pub run down before spending money on it rather than keeping on top all the time. It's still inconsistent but when it's on form this is a pub worth visiting. This pub was far better than I expected, with 11 beers and a couple of real ciders in the fridge. Last weekend the beer range was Herok & Howells Festival Ale, Greene King Old Golden Hen & IPA Reserve, Theakston Old Peculier, Holdens Black Country Special Bitter, Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild, Slaters Retro Red & Top Totty, Craftons Binary Geek, RCH Santa Fé and Beowulf Dragon Smoke Stout. The 2 Westons ciders were Old Rosie & Traditional Scrumpy. This pub seems to serve all manner of people. During the day, it has a fair few local drinkers and people coming for the carvery at the rear. On some evenings, it becomes a live music venue. There is accommodation too. The locals and the staff were all very friendly and service was prompt. A beer festival had been held the weekend before our visit. Well recommended and handy for the Bilston metro stop. I must also recommend the fish and chip shop opposite the metro stop. The chips were the best I've tried in years.

Close by Spon Street and to my mind better than pubs along that drag. Its origin as a factory gatehouse is quite obvious and makes for a spacious interior. Beer range above average and quality goodThe Spon Street area of Coventry is a curious ensemble, consisting as it does of the buildings which escaped the attentions of the Luftwaffe all gathered together in one place on the western edge of the city centre. I regretted that time allowed us only to visit the Gatehouse and a good boozer it is too, with a great selection of real ales (the local Coventry Bitter was heralded as a session beer) and uber-friendly service behind the bar. Well worth a visit.Old Rosie £3.80 a pint! That is taking the micky. Nice pub but I shan't be back in s hurry. T

Wonderful period interior with a range of fascinating features.

I found the ales well-kept and the evening atmosphere very lively. After escaping from the warren of the nearby Paragon Hotel it was a truly welcome find.

It's just about not too far to walk for a curry afterwards either.Another pub which I have only ever visited on a football trip when it was absolutely rammed (in fact a couple of our lads left as it was so busy). This was my first visit on a normal day and what a treat. The Bankss Bitter was on good form and they have a nice little range of ales (from the Marstons portfolio). What I not noticed before was just how soptless this pub is - the floor tiles were bright and shiny the pumps were gleaming and the woodwork and fittings were immaculate. I had a good chat with the landlady as it was quiet and she was very friendly and chatty and I left after a couple of beers feeling very refreshed and cheerful as this is a super pub which does everything right in my book - and that's why it gets so busy!!Traditional pub with impressive interior and a friendly welcome. I enjoyed a pint of Banks's Mild on my visit.

I have drank in this pub for over forty years, seen some great land lords and staff. Ray Wilkes knew how to offer a beer, not been a beer drinker him self he took pride in his pub.

He put on food and people would travel many miles to eat. The beer and food never got in the way od each other.

I hope that the refurb does not kill the history of this once great place. Birmingham needs the history of its pubs and we have allowed many pubs to get in the hands of people , who drink in bars not pubs.

I look forward to having a drink once more and hope its more then one drink that I return I have.

Nick S Phillips
Birmingham.

Planning permission for a major refurb submitted be Everards. Includes some rebuilding with a much larger first floor open air, glass walled patio area. All things being equal Feb/March looks to be earliest possibility of reopening.Yes, let's all hope so. This once terrific pub has been operating well below it's potential for some years, so it came as no great shock to learn it had limped along into full closure of business. If it re-opens as a competitively priced pub, widening it's custom target beyond the upwadly mobile living-space and loft dwellers of the gentrified Jewellery Quarter (from which admittedly there have been benefits), the Church might succeed where the nearby Brown Lion appeared to have failed. We continue to watch with keen interest.

Has been a higher quality oasis in Spon Street since the 1970s and is certainly better still than most others locally, though the atmosphere can be a bit drear. Ma Brown's stood out in 30 years ago but now there are maybe better alternatives - notably the WhitefriarsA number of seperate rooms with little nooks and crannies. Had a deent enough pint of Purity Gold here.Very old pub on the medieval Spon St as the local signs portray it. The street is actually very pretty, but that's not difficult compared to the rest of concrete Coventry.

2 separate rooms from the main bar area, the larger of the two has 2 seperate snugs which are very quaint.

Wooden panelling throughout gives the impression of being very dark but the lighting does work well.

7 ales on draught and I had a very good pint of Doom Bar reasonable priced at £3.00.

Being a Saturday lunchtime the pub was fairly quiet but started to do a good trade in food and most of the punters in seemed to be tourists.

Reopened under new management.Had a lick of paint .Three real ales on .Sarah Hughes Ruby - plus point. £3.25 a pint - very definite minus. Nice local - how come there are so many real ale pubs within such a short distance? I could happily visit here every night.Quality and quantity of the ales has taken a slide down hill in the last 6 months. Last night only two were on - Spitfire which by common consensus was of poor standard and didnt even taste like the real thing.The other was bog standard Flowers. However both ran out well before closing time and no attempt to replace them.A pub with no beer! Sadly it is not the first time this has happened and seem to be a fairly regular occurrence, The "Landlord" seems to have lost interest in real ale and therefore its inclusion in the CAMRA good beer guide should be rescinded..