The Black Eagle, Hockley - pub details
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Address: 16, Factory Rd, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5JU [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0121 523 4008
Jewellery Quarter (0.9 miles), Perry Barr (1.7 miles), Smethwick Rolfe Street (1.8 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
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> Current user rating: 6.9/10 (rated by 17 users)
> Local guide: West Midlands pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Soho Tavern, Hockley (0.1 miles), Railway Tavern, Hockley (0.2 miles), Pump Tavern, Handsworth (0.5 miles), Bulls Head, Handsworth (0.5 miles), Observatory, Lozells (0.5 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Black Eagle, Hockley
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| Our first visit was an interesting experience. Expecting a classic Victorian Boozer, and certainly pretty externally, the décor felt very much 1970s. Brasses and plates on the wall, dusty ornaments, a clock like your parents used to have, it certainly felt like we were still in those days, and the 70s soundtracks playing when we arrived certainly added to that feeling! Staff were friendly and attentive, there was a good selection of real ales and these were in good (but not in our opinion ‘best’) condition. The Ansells Mild was very drinkable, offerings from York and Leeds Breweries were likewise good, but the Taylor’s Landlord was bland whereas when ‘on form’ it is a fantastic pint. With a number of Birmingham and Walsall pubs now rapidly turning over beers in near perfect condition, I think the bar has been raised in terms of what real ale devotees now expect. Clientele on a Saturday night were mostly middle to older age. Plenty of food was being served in the many cosy little seating areas which surrounded the central bar, no doubt an economic necessity for boozers these days. Although we didn’t sample it, the food appeared basic pub grub tailored to the slightly older age group they seem to have. Our only criticism on this front was that it was being served throughout. This is only our personal opinion, but when drinking we don’t like to smell and watch other peoples dinners, but it was impossible to escape this in such a cosy little boozer. Overall, a friendly little place with reasonable real ale, which put a smile on your face as much because of its quaintness as of anything else. A two minute straight-line walk from Soho (Benson Rd) tram station, this is easily accessible and we shall definitely return. Roy22 - 20 Jul 2008 12:52 |
| Ansells Mild at its very best. A quality, well maintained pub, which stands in stark contrast to the sad, neglected, Soho Tavern over the road. 'A Must' - can i say more? Archivist - 13 Jul 2008 19:30 |
| another once great Birmingham pub that has dropped off in quality recently. The beer is still of a decent standard but the food has definatly gone from great to poor over the last three years. It used ot be the best place around for food, but I've increasingly been dissapoibted with my meals here of late. Hopefull Tony will turn it around but i'll be waiting until one of my friends tells me it's improved before I return. Could (and used to) do better! jackd77 - 25 Mar 2008 13:36 |
| Most consistent beer in Birmingham with some good back up in terms of the food. Check pub hours though as not as extensive as many these days. Near metro station which is also useful. brianthelion - 25 Feb 2008 09:02 |
| I wholly recommend this pub for its charm atmosphere great beer and food, what else more do you want from a lunch time or evening night out. tonyharrisuk - 4 Feb 2008 12:38 |
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