Bohemian, Moseley

been here a few saturdays.

overzealous bouncers are the order of things here...due to it being a regular spot for punch-ups between coked-up Kings Heath and Acocks Green cliques. Not rough at all now, in fact it has a nice vibe.

Has a DJ but he places the same songs every week. He seems to have 'Valerie' on permanent loop.

Very clean. Nice smoking part. Toilets well looked after. Less Cokeheads these days too.

Service is quick and efficient and friendly...some other pubs in Moseley should take lessons in customer service. Choice of beers/spirits is low - needs improving. What beers they do have are good. Only eaten here once, food is mundane, nothing spectacular. Not a place to watch sport as TVs are way too small.

Very much a place for the older adult out on the pull.

Not a bad night, all told.

2 Jan 2009 13:41

The Prince of Wales, Moseley

the biggest flaw of this pub is getting served from either the garden or the back two rooms...it involves queueing in a corridor.

the garden is what makes this pub. its immense and chock-full of characters - be it the beardy-weirdy real-ale types to the slutty goth chicks to the Balsall Heath geezers laughing loudly. It has definitely benefitted from the fighting cocks disappearing up its own a*se.

Good pub. Nice atmosphere. Good beer.

2 Jan 2009 13:11

The Bulls Head, Moseley

its like drinking in a sardine can. bouncers are needlessly confrontational. Downstairs music is very much navel-gazing self-indulgence tat trying to sell itself as 'cool'. Poorly trained staff means that at even medium-full, it will take you an age to get served. Seem to employed more for their look than for their competency to pull a pint, one staff member didn't know what a 'whiskey mac' was. Beer is good though.

Upstairs is very much a hit-and-miss affair but to be fair that is because they want to cater to as broad a musical spectrum as possible. Some of the indie nights are quality.

Ok bar...but they need to get the basics right.

2 Jan 2009 12:54