This is the rockingest pub this side of the Pond. I absolutely adore this place, and count the…read morelandlady and landlord to be great friends. They run a grand pub, full of fun with great local music acts every Friday and most Saturdays. My husband originally strolled into this pub thinking we'd have a laugh at the local cheesy entertainment. However, the songstress, who used to perform at Disney World and with their cruise ships, knocked our socks off singing a bunch of jazz and classics, along with covering the sugar out of Amy Winehouse and The Noisettes. Well impressed like, we was. This pub used to be well known as a drug haven (and not just cannabis), and was known for having the police in nearly every weekend for fights and the like. They had topless bar maids and it was a real dive. In 2005, the current landlords came in and really cleaned the place up. They redecorated, got a bunch of very large local boys in to keep the fighters away, and added a new food menu. Slowly but surely, the place turned around to become a real community pub. It's great for families, and often have carnivals in the summer and hold community events. On the weekends, it's great for adults, as the local bands and singers they get in are absolutely fabulous (especially Partners in Crime, a favourite). The beer is cheap, and they have all the cocktail spirits a girl could want. The best part is the crowd, though. The regulars vary in age from 20-50, and it's definitely not just an old man's pub. It's a favourite of local 20-somethings to frequent before they go out to a club in Brum, and for the less adventurous of us, they often stay open til 2am, at which point we teeter home on 4" heels that seemed like such a good idea at the beginning of the evening. Everyone in the pub is friendly, always good for a laugh, and happy to chat. No fights, no drama, just good clean fun and great music, karaoke and sport during the week. The landlady makes an excellent Sunday Roast, and the wine menu has recently been revamped to add some excellent choices rarely seen in Tamworth!

Friendly, helpful staff with a pretty wide menu and a decent selection of beers, ciders, wine and…read morespirits. I enjoyed my my fish and chips as did my wife her steak and ale pie (with horseradish on the side). We've been twice at late lunchtime and enjoyed. As I said - friendly staff plus very clean and well looked after. Free wifi and over all a good experience. Not five stars - but definitely a solid 4!

A real life rock and live music bar, which is still going, still has bands playing and more…read moreimportantly still has people going to watch the music. Love this place.

Went there for an evening - you deffo dont wanna go in ya best clothes - chairs are made in Africa…read more- good for the ppl who made em - but not for your best skirt - get caught on a nails. Car park wasnt good for your best shoes either - suggest jeans trainers and tee shirt. Reading the reviews - it seemed a great place to go - but they are dated 2012 - its now 2019. My friend googled their food cleanse things and was horrified to see zero rated. Summer 2019. ive just checked and its not changed. Go enjoy the garden centre - great plants and stuff.

I first went to Akamba in April this year. I'd found it online a few weeks earlier, whilst looking…read morefor tribute nights locally, and then a friend mentioned she had a voucher for a meal there, so we gave it a go. Let's be honest, eating dinner at a garden centre usually sounds like the sort of things your parents or grandparents (depending on your age!) would do, however, this little slice of African themed heaven is a far cry from what you'd normal expect of such a place! I've not made it to Africa, though have traveled widely in Asia, and the outside felt totally authentic, being similar to bars and restaurants I've eaten in abroad. Even outside, you are sheltered from the rain, and inside, where the buffet is served, it's warm and cosy, with live music of an evening, and the most amazing spread of food. I've been a number of times since that first dinner, having returned in the day with my dog, as it's dog friendly if you're happy to sit outside - they even bring a bowl of water for our four legged friends! I've had lunch there, and the most fabulous afternoon cream tea, and cake, whilst the choice is limited, what they offer is very tasty (and I'm a fan of cake!) I loved it that much the first night, that I've refused to go there for a meal again, as I'm going for my 40th, which happens to fall on a Thursday, and looking forward to sharing the experience with close friends. The service is always friendly. It's not always super fast, as it runs on Kenyan time, so this isn't the place to go in a rush. Indeed, why would you? It's such a delightful experience that it deserves to be cherished. Oh, and the shop is pretty fab too! So yes, dog friendly, fab food, great shop and friendly service!

New to Lichfield, I visited the pub for the first time in March 2018 and I was immediately struck…read moreby the friendly welcome I received. By chance, I met a couple of regulars who introduced me to the Mike and Tracey the landlords who went the extra mile to make me feel at home. A band was playing and Tracy kindly had a bop with me which quite made my night. I had a light meal that could hardly have been better and it was delivered by a delightfully friendly lady. All together a most enjoyable experience that I intend to repeat as often as I'm able; they really have got it right.

We're Yanks visiting Lichfield and saw this place when we missed a turn for the grocery store. Saw…read morea sign stating they were voted Best Pub in 2015 so we gave it a try. My husband got Irish stew in a big bowl. Tasty but a little flat--luckily they provide salt at the table (though oddly no pepper) I got Homemade Steak and Ale pie. Also very tasty with a good sauce. For dessert we had ice cream and a treacle. Never had treacle before and it was delicious. I like the warm custard better than the cream topping with it (they let me try both). The wait staff was extremely helpful and willing to answer all our questions. BTW, brown sauce in the packets (ketchup, mayo, mustard, horseradish, mint) is like stake sauce. Would visit again but I'd get mashed potatoes instead of fries with the pie. The chef came out and sat with us a while. It was a Tuesday and not overly busy, but we were early. NOTE: the kitchen closes at 8 pm week nights. We got there just before 6 on a holiday when they were closing early and they kept it open for us. Very nice and personable. Saw a family with kids eating there as well as an older couple enjoying a pint. Definitely will come back. Loved the treacle.

Sounding like the name of a band at the wrong end of Britpop, this is in fact a smart Indian…read morerestaurant on Market Street, proving that Brummies need curry, no matter how far away from the hub they now reside. What drew me to this place over the hundreds of other naan purveyors competing for my dough was their website which announced, somewhat menacingly, 'Under New Influence'. I needn't have worried. As my mom lives locally we decided to take advantage of the 10 percent discount for collecting our own order. Though, for future reference, it's good to know that if we'd had a couple of drinks we would have qualified for the free delivery anyway (4 mile radius). We also qualified for the free Onion Bhajees as our large order surpassed the £17.00 threshold. My husband was the true beneficiary, as he's the only one in the family who likes them. The rest of the food was competent, tasty, and all the family were happy with their nosh. We all tried a bit off each others, which led to a squabble free evening in front of the telly.

There are a couple of things which stop The Old Brown Jug from being my local... firstly, the…read morelocation... it's not local to me which doesn't help as it means I have to drive there (a great opportunity to mention the ample parking outside). Secondly, the price. The Old Brown Jug is a bit more expensive than you're average pub. I view it as a place I go to as a treat or as a one off rather than a regular place otherwise you would just be skint all the time. One thing which does take me there is the great selection of drinks on offer. The pub has a number of continental beers such as my favourite Erdinger and also has a range of real ales and ciders. Thursday night is cheap cider night so a good chance to get along and test out some new brews!! The pub itself is very spacious with rustic wooden floors and a homely feel. The garden out the back is huge with plenty of seating and is covered by parasols and heaters meaning you can stay relatively dry if the weather takes a turn for the worse. A top pub in the Stoke area and well worth checking out.

Small,quaint pub near the end of Newcastle City Centre so can be easily missed at times. Nice…read moretraditional style pub, friendly staff and locals - good choice of drinks, especially real ales all rather affordable. One quite interesting attraction to the Jug is all the live music/salsa/acoustic nights they host. Student friendly, worth a visit or two.

Real ale/s, live music every Friday evening & Sunday afternoon, entry £1 (or members pay yearly),…read moredrinks cheap so make up for the small entrance fee (or membership fee), children allowed (unsure of the exact rules and times), 2 large rooms on the ground floor, large snooker room on the middle floor with 2 full-size snooker tables that are only 50p/hour, large disabled loo as well as newish ladies & gents (ladies beautifully decorated), often quizzes (some of unusual style) and other events, the live music is often a little on the loud side (although nowhere near as bad as most pubs and clubs) but the rest of the time it's very quiet & peaceful, very friendly, lovely looking building and grounds.

From the owner: Established in 1918, The Hollywood Social Club has been a part of Erdington for over 200 years…read more With live music Friday nights, two snooker tables and dart board it has everything you could want in your local pub. We are currently accepting new members. The Hollywood Social Club has no paid staff. A small group of dedicated volunteers run the club. With a group of musicians who perform free of charge and also run open mic nights. The club has live music ever Friday night. Events are on our Facebook page. Currently the club is open three days a week. Thursday 7:30pm - 11:30pm Friday 7:30pm - 12 Sunday 2pm - 7pm We accept cash and card.

The Cellar bar is a lovely place to visit in Chester. Great choice of drinks whatever your tastes…read more Good spirit selection, 4 lines of Cask Ales, which are constantly rotated and changed. Various lagers, Ciders and beers on tap and a great international bottle selection. Staff are all great and have some awesome banter. They host a great pub quiz that is good fun but also not too easy. If you are staying in any of the City Road hotels this is a standard replacement for any of the hotel bars. They Also have a "Cellar Bar" which is used for functions and live music. Not such a great selection but it has a great atmosphere.

A lovely beer bar, lots of choice beyond the four real ales. My love of cascade caused me select…read morethe Boggart cascade. Despite the fact I surprisingly couldn't much taste my favourite hop, it was still a lovely beer. They have a whole collection of quality international bottled beers if you can't find something on the bar to tempt you. Nice feel to the venue, lots of beer stuff covering the walls.

Biker pub that plays rock music and hosts regular live bands. Friendly regular crowd and staff…read more Great if you like your old ales! Locally known as 'The Trough', especially to anyone over the age of 30! Close to the town centre

From the owner: We host a games night Monday's kicking off at 7:30 but get here early to not be disappointed…read more Tuesday's are to let off some steam and show us your poker faces and see if you can win the trip to Vegas. Wednesday is free pool followed by free jukebox on Thursday and homemade curry night. Friday and Saturday kicks off our weekend entertainment hosting our very own rock DJ with all your favorite collections, once a month falling on the Saturday you will get live entertainment with local bands who you need to keep your eyes on. Sunday finishing off our weekend with a free jukebox from 7. We serve food from 1pm-8pm, with special offers and a veggie option too. Live sports shown daily, get all your sport fixes as it happens. Real ale is served here.

This is hands down one of the best pubs I've ever been to. Lichfield itself is a really fun, small…read morecity in the West Midlands, home to some great history, and coincidentally, a very couth and moneyed demographic, which means going out in the city centre isn't as fraught with danger as it could be. The George IV attracts a great crowd, from 20s to 40s, all usually well-dressed and -behaved. The drinks are nice and they have more wine than a typical pub. But the best thing about this pub is the live music, which happens every Fri and Sat, and many Thursdays. But it's not just live cover bands, it's the best indie, alt and upcoming bands the area can find. The first night (of many) we went here, we heard an amazing blues/funk band that rocked our socks off. There's not really a place to dance, though people do try their best, especially one regular known for his colourful, flamboyant shirts (and dance moves). The beer garden is spacious, with lots of tables and benches, and a nice, relaxed vibe with pretty flowers climbing up white washed stone. The crowd is super friendly, and easy-going, and it's a great way to spend a low-key, music-filled Friday night.

If I go to George IV, it is on a Saturday lunch time for a bite to eat and a couple of pints of…read moretheir well kept real ale, although I keep meaning to go and watch some of their bands there, so will update this review when I do. If you're looking for nice, home cooked food, then it is very pleasant to eat here, although they really need to expand the menu and although the chips are home cooked, I don't really 'do' chips, so there isn't much choice if you're not a chip fan. Their home made pies are great. The chicken and leek pie, well, I have never seen so many leeks in a pie, I was very impressed! The rooms are nice, with comfy sofas and tables to sit at if you're dining. Children are welcome and there is free wi-fi available, which is great if you have a smart phone and you want to check your emails. The staff are friendly and if you're dining, will serve everything (including drinks) at the table, rather than having to order or pay at the bar, like you would do at most pubs. Apparently they also put a film on in the back room (I think it's on a Sunday afternoon), which I think is a good idea. A pleasant place to stop for a pint and platter in the centre of Lichfield.