The British Oak, Stirchley

Visited this place recently. Bought a dreadful pint of M&B Mild, which I took back, only to be informed that it must be okay as they hadn't had any complaints, which isn't really a defence, especially as the pub was almost empty. The pint was very reluctantly changed and the new one virtually thrown at me, which was a shame because it was a great pint of Black Sheep.

I always try to make an effort to visit local pubs such as this, but with such poor service, it makes me think I'd be better off at a national chain (such as Wetherspoons), where I wouldn't have had the same attitude from their staff, and where the beer is cheaper.

A shame because they are in the Good Beer Guide, and the Black Sheep was great so I'd be forgiving of a bad pint of mild. What is less forgiving is the staff and management attitude - I won't be rushing back.

11 Aug 2009 11:31