BITE user comments - Biffabacon
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The Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath
This music venue has a good selection of beers usually Purity . It gets an high score for hosting a free blues club on a Saturday afternoon
24 Jan 2015 16:56
Standard Loungers Bar . Food up to usual good standard with a strong focus on Coffee Cakes and Breakfast . Good range of alcoholic drink improved by addition of Atlantic IPA. I'd take the kids or as business associate to feed and water them in a friendly atmosphere. Not a pub more than a family wine bar by design.
24 Jan 2015 16:48
Goose on Two Streets, Kings Heath
Always seems busy as its handily placed for Clientele to sign on at Kings Heath Jobcentre . Only draft beer that looked safe to drink is the Carlsburg
24 Jan 2015 16:40
OMG . They've spent all that money to change it into O'Neils without the music . To summarize same bad beer without the ambiance .
24 Jan 2015 16:31
Food to die for and a good selection of craft ales are the headline here. The unique selling point is the selection of wood smoked meats and pizzas . The beer is has its own ranged of excellent value beers alongside Purity fare...if you need feeding in Moseley this the joint..
24 Jan 2015 16:27
Well kept Thwaites Original is the only Real Ale . I have gone in a couple of times before catching the Pub Coach to Blackburn Rovers Home Matches .. This is a good Unique Selling Point
15 Jul 2014 21:17
The Railway Hotel, Pleasington
Refurbished for 2014 this is now under new management . 3 Local Real Ales on at any one time with a selection of Ciders manufactured by the owners - Food Menu looked Good the highlight being the Weekend Breakfast . 2 Minutes walk from the Rail Station a pleasant trip from either Preston or Blackburn
15 Jul 2014 21:13
This was a below par Wetherspoons . It was the most disappointing pub in the 6 pub crawl that we went on .
15 Jul 2014 21:07
Thought the Everards Flight of 3 1/3 Beers was very good . Standard Everards pub .
15 Jul 2014 21:05
Food Good . Beer very good went in for 1 stayed for 6 ...... very good range of Everards . Staff very friendly
15 Jul 2014 21:02
Goose At The Fighting Cocks, Moseley
Agree with all of the previous reviewers this pub has a very overated sense of importance - however in my opinion it isnt keeping up with The Prince OF Wales - Evidence :
1. Choice Of Ales not impressive for Moseley - Doom bar not well kept
2. When I have gone in I never stay for another beer
3. Visibly the most expensive in Moseley
4. Being Middle Aged and fat I find it difficult to get served
5 . Pub closes at 10.30 sharp on Sundays . Now the publican is entitled to do this but the Security Staff state that they are complying with Local Licencing Laws - can the licencee please employ door staff that qualified this century please .
15 Jul 2014 20:57
I should hate this pub - No decent beer and they've never got any ice for shorts but and this is a big but ye gods they have the best acts on Friday and Saturday Nights - no one spectacular but the place is rocking - my favorite is Mullighan and Mullighan . Yes all of the other pubs in Moseley have a wide selection of pricey trendy drinks but when theres an act on this is the place to be ............
15 Jul 2014 20:40
Old Moseley Arms, Balsall Heath
Agree with straightnochaser ( review Oct 2013) clean well run traditional pub selling real ale and Indian Food - definately worth a visit
15 Jul 2014 20:32
I really enjoy going in The Jeckyl and Hyde because its an hip place to drink . Absolutely the Gin capital of the Midlands any Gin Fan I send there cant believe that its so well stocked and even on a Cold Wednesday Afternoon we found the bar staff well versed in the opportunities . Cocktails are imaginative and plenty of Trendy music after 5 on the weekend . Can be crowded with the latest trend setters after 8..........
Ok whats in it for the Real Ale Scene .. Couple of good Guest Beers - Purity Mad Goose and Thornbridge Jaipur have been spotted and the food is pretty good as well
So in conclusion interested well run and lively - not everybodys bag but it is what it is .... worth a visit on any account
15 Jul 2014 20:27
Good traditional no frills pub with traditional fittings . Great selection of fine real ales and ciders. Limited but cheap and hearty food menu . No TV so no football absolutely the first place Id go for a quiet chat and drink ...
15 Jul 2014 20:18
Drifted in and stayed for the Karaoke on a Saturday Night - Bog Standard Bitter but it was drinkable -- usual lager fare - Wouldnt have stayed for more than 1 if the Karaoke wasnt so good
3 Oct 2013 21:47
Clean with a relaxed atmosphere which always seems busy .... This is a better than average Wetherspoon and a good place to visit in Erdington
3 Oct 2013 21:44
I have been in here under two guises - "Away Fan at a Blues Match Man" and " Going out for a few Beers on a Saturday Night Man" - On both cases everyone was happy - Real Ale fans found lots to like , Good Choice of lagers and Ciders for the Youngsters and a relaxed atmosphere all round ....... Number 1 pub on my lets have a beer in Digbeth
3 Oct 2013 21:40
Best Spoons in the Centre of Birmingham - Service was quick , it was the usual Spoons Prices - Atmosphere relaxed - Good Place to meet your mates for a couple at the start of a night out
3 Oct 2013 21:34
The Post Office Vaults, Birmingham
Best Pub in Birmingham - Its down some stairs handy for New Street Station but I have stopped dropping in for a quick one as this normally drags out to a 3 hour visit - 8 Real Ales on at any time about 500+ bottled beers - The Bar Staff know their beer but you know the best thing there's always someone in who will have a chat with you - normally someone from Rugby or Shrewsbury who has come specifically to have a beer in the POV .... Like I said you have to be strong willed to drop in for a quick beer
3 Oct 2013 21:30
Look out all you Brum Real Ale Pubs there a new Kids on the Block and its consistently Good - Have dropped in with several sets out people and everybody loves it -- Good selection of Real Ales at Reasonable Prices best Pork Scratching in the West Midlands - No music so you can have a great chat ...... You'll miss out if you dont visit
3 Oct 2013 21:22
Unfortunately I went there on Friday 14th September and it has closed down
15 Sep 2012 16:01
Unfortunately The Cup at Maney is now closed awaiting being turned into an eat as much as you can buffet
10 Jun 2012 22:48
Went on a Saturday Night and they had runout of all draft beers - the bottled magners was warm and they had run out of ice .......... got out before the chavs with their Nicky Minja girlfriends arrived
10 Jun 2012 22:46
The The Gate Inn, Sutton Coldfield
This is a very quiet pub at the moment as it appears to be changing hands . However it has a good range of well kept real ales with Timothy Taylors Landlord being the staple - features Purity and Wye Valley amongsts others . Was in a couple of Saturdays and they had on a great ska/motown dj .......so decent music and top beer - struggling to give it less than ten
10 Jun 2012 22:43
The Three Tuns, Sutton Coldfield
This is one of a brace of Thwaites pubs in Sutton - The other being the White Lion in Mere Green . Very fine collection of Thwaites beers - excellent pint of Wainwright for instance - good selection of bands at the weekends - A good place to watch football - equally nice and quiet during the week - New entryin CAMRA Beer Guide for 2013 .... worth a visit
10 Jun 2012 22:39
Really want to like this place as it has a massive beer garden with lots of gimmicks like a train set but ..... Although they have 3 real ales on at anyone time the Timothy Taylors Landlord just isnt in the same league of The Gate next door and the food isnt good value for money ...... I always go in for 1 and come out disappointed
10 Jun 2012 22:34
Typical Wetherspoons - food hot quick filling and good value - Real ale better than avereage for a Wetherspoons - alway seems busy but a good place for a natter ........ Probably my favorite Wetherspoons in Brum
10 Jun 2012 22:30
Typical Wetherspoons - food hot quick filling and good value - Real ale better than avereage for a Wetherspoons - alway seems busy but a good place for a natter ........ Probably my favorite Wetherspoons in Brum
10 Jun 2012 22:29
A Hungry Horse pub with a full range of beers including some real ales . Entertainment is sky sports in one area of the pub but you can sit in the family area and eat a wide range of pub grub in peace . If you are eating I would recommend the 20 ounce steaks .........delicious
10 Jun 2012 22:27
Had to think about how to rate this - This is an excellent place to watch sports - I dont go into watch footy there often but they have good sized TVS and beer is excellent - Have been in on a few Fridays and they have a DJ on . Not a real ale joint but doesnt pretend to be .......
10 Jun 2012 22:22
This is a sizzling steak pub . The food is good and hot - service is excellent - It has some cask ales but they arent the best - Stella and Guiness are very moreish - Have a selection of discos and local bands on at the weekends - A good place to hang out
10 Jun 2012 22:18
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
10 Jun 2012 22:15
Hasnt changed since I last went in in 1994( I havent reallly been in Birmingham ) so thats a plus ...genuinely good pub with top music
4 Apr 2010 17:49
Great pint of Speckled Hen and a good place for a quiet pint but food was disappointing
4 Apr 2010 17:46
The Pint Pot, Sutton Coldfield
Still going strong in the five years since I reviewed this . Has plenty of live music ,good darts dominoes etc ... beer still good , friendly clientelle ....
4 Apr 2010 17:45
The Bottle of Sack, Sutton Coldfield
Very busy " Chav Free" Sutton pub - usual Wetherspoons benefits - Open late on a Saturday Night - As much as it was busy it had a very friendly atmosphere .
29 Apr 2006 15:31
This is the only Thwaites pub that I have ever seen in Brum - Great pint of Lancaster Bomber . Good place to start a crawl
29 Apr 2006 15:27
There is a very good play area which will keep your kids busy whilst you have a quick beer.There isnt anything fancy about The Winchester but it will be a great place to watch the World Cup
29 Apr 2006 15:21
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
14 Feb 2006 19:57
The Lion is the only pub on Shirley High Street with decent beer - Nice draft pint - yes it's quiet if you want a decent fight I'd try the Sarrers over the road
14 Feb 2006 19:53
No attempt to clean tables - bitter undrinkable - very disappointing
23 Sep 2005 21:49
I should imagine that this place is an in place to drink on a saturday night as we went in on a very quiet and it was relaxing then - bar staff very friendly , good selection of continental lagers - good music
23 Sep 2005 21:43
The Pint Pot, Sutton Coldfield
Having left the West Midlands some 20 years ago this is the only pub that I have come across that has a 1970's feel about it .
Very friendly - great selection of background music - Kind of pub where I could spend a few hours not doing anyting other than sitting and drinking
23 Sep 2005 21:40
The Royal Oak, Poulton Le Fylde
Royal Oak has good Karaoke at the weekends and some good bands on in the week .
23 Sep 2005 21:35
The Thatched House, Poulton Le Fylde
Great selection of real Ale - nice pint of 1664 for lager Drinkers - Poulton is always a good night out and This is a compulsary starting point - not that all of the other pubs in the Town Centre arent good
23 Sep 2005 21:28
Sugar Sugar, Thornton-Cleveleys
Chic and Trendy Wine bar tucked off the main drag in cleveleys - good atmosphere - music good , cool people and trendy beers - no sign of any tourists
17 Sep 2005 15:09
Wlakabout Sheffield was consistent with the high standard of service in the rest of the chain
17 Sep 2005 14:58
Went for a quicky there last year at about 6 one wet evening - finally left at about 11-30
Several top pints of Theakestons - If ever you were to get snowed in - this is the place - bar staff were excellent - Quiz night was very good although we got 39 out of 50 and were last by miles
Overall Good Night out !
17 Sep 2005 14:54
Lionel's Bar and Diner, Blackpool
Lionels is probably the best entertainment venue in the NW creating a great "saturday night fever " atmosphere .
Beer passable very full but very Funny with a great cage for the women to dance in
15 Sep 2005 20:36
It's my mates Local and both his pet West Highland Terrier and my Yorkie head straight for the Sharmans when there let out for a walk
A proper beer after work pub
15 Sep 2005 20:32
The Strawberry Fields, Shirley
This Winebar hasnt changed very much in 20 years - This is good as it's still got that smart casual feel - Good range of Premium lager nice crowd
15 Sep 2005 20:26
This is a quiet Sam Smith's Pub - No music good beer no grockles - Good Local pub -no good for funloving Blackpool Tourists
15 Sep 2005 20:22
Pear Tree, Kings Heath
Can't fault the quality and price of the real ale always something good behind the bar . The atmosphere is fine and I like the architecture. Food can be hit of miss though
24 Jan 2015 17:00