Great pub, has a very traditional, cozy and casual feel to it, as if I could get a warm beverage…read moreand sit next to a fireplace...no idea if they have one or not but this is the feel I get from Boat Inn! Place is great for families as well as probably dates too and serves pretty good food, typical British pub food plus more. I enjoyed a vegetarian ravioli (delicious) but hesitated between a few other options, including the bass with risotto (colleague ordered) and the veggie burger (other colleague ordered)--both of which they said were quite good as well. Appetizers and desserts both looked great too, but none of us were interested in having more than the main course. Service was a bit all over the place (gave one of us the wrong drink, took a while to get the correct one and the waitress also forgot what one of our orders was but hey, didn't matter too much as it wasn't what I'd consider to be bad either) Hope to go back again at some point to try the other meals they have!

This is a nice cosy pub in Solihull. They have some good dark ales, no blondes ales :-(…read more. Good selection of lagers and other drinks. All the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Good is great, make sure you check out the mushroom with pepper and Stilton sauce starter!

As it was a rare occasion where the sun was out, we wanted to make the most of it so we headed to…read morethe nearest beer garden by my friends house. I'd never been there before or even heard of it for that matter. The inside was a bit dark and I'd say it appears smaller from the inside than it does the outside. After queing for about 5 minutes, we ordered a couple of ciders and took them outside. I was surprised there weren't more benches and seating options than there were as there seemed to be a lot of people there. There wasn't much of an atmosphere as there was a complete mix of people, both young and old, but the venue was OK and perfect if you're looking for a quiet place to go and enjoy a drink.

When I think of The Raven I think of whistling rockets, clashing fireworks and magical sparklers,…read moreall enjoyed with a pint in one hand and a ketchup lathered burger in the other. Yes, this is one of my favourite times of the year - The Raven's Bonfire Extravaganza! I came here every year as a child and I continue to keep The Raven torch alive now with my friends. Once a year we get together, meeting on the train, transferring to a bus and ending the journey in a taxi. It's worth it, believe me! We start off the afternoon by grabbing a bite to eat from the vast menu, then we watch the late football game in the side bar. As the evening draws closer we go out into the huge garden for the spectacular fireworks display and enjoy a jacket potato, a burger or a hot dog from one of the food stands. The night ends with us putting our final coins into the jukebox and we dance the night away. The pub got refurbished last October so I popped in to have a nose around. It looks amazing. The menus have been updated, the garden has been spruced up and the layout of the pub is more open and welcoming. The only downside is that they have taken out the jukebox but...they've replaced it with a quiz machine, so I was kept happy. I can't wait to go back this October to enjoy another great night out.

Staff are very rude , unhelpful and I was threatened by a member of staff tonight ,I am 75 years…read moreold and I can do without the hassle

One of the women working here was pretty rude to us when we entered the pub. Our table was dirty so…read morewe kindly asked if she would mind getting a cloth as all the other tables were taken and she ignored us, huffed and walked off. We ended up having to clear the table ourselves! We ordered a couple of drinks but as the atmosphere was frosty after that, we decided to go else where to dine and buy a full bottle of wine. Overall, the venue was pretty shabby and the staff need some training in customer service skills.

Having a friend who grew up in the area was the perfect excuse to have a dinner out at White…read moreHorse. My husband and I already heard about the food reputation of this pub so we trek to the village of Curdworth, in Coleshill, to meet his friend and wife for a perfect meal. We had been in Curdworth before enjoying other nice pubs in the area but I have to say, White Horse is a 5 out of 5 experience! Checking their deals, we decided for a Wednesday visit when there is a steak night when 2 meals + a bottle of wine costs £29.95. Considering the size and selection of steaks and also the the vast wine list, the meal was not pricey at all. This very cozy pub is an invitation for those who want to bring your family, partner or just want to treat yourself with good meal and good drinks. Update: I just forgot to mention this pub sponsors a local team called Coleshill Athletic which our friend Simon plays for and he probably will be very happy now that I mentioned it! So, go Coleshill Athletic!

A really nice pub :) The food was really yummy. My friend and I really love the beer battered…read morehalloumi from bistro 1847 but as it is slightly expensive and so more for a special occasion, we jumped in happiness when we saw the pub offered it! The halloumi came with chips, mushy peas and a gorgeous gherkin relish. The gherkin relish was so nice, the waitress went and got some more for me! It was priced at £9.5o, so not cheap but definitely worth it. I had the Melba crème brulé for dessert, it was nice but I think I prefer my creme brulé as just that rather than with an added layer of sponge as this had. The pub has a feel of a countryside village pub so didn't really feel like I was by Birmingham.

This pub restaurant is situated on one of the main roads into Birmingham and right next to a…read moreTravelodge, so very handy for eating/having a drink if you're staying there! We had lunch in the Shooting Star before heading home as well and it was quiet and very pleasant. We had a lovely vegetarian meal - there were several vegetarian choices on the extensive menu.

One of the very best real ale pubs I've been too. Great service and truly great atmosphere…read more Dog friendly and great people. A must visit pub. If anyone knows the opening hours of this pub could you please let me know. It's a pub with old fashioned trading hours. :-) Update the trading hrs are. Mon12pm-2.30pm 7pm-11pm Tue12pm-2.30pm 7pm-11pm Wed12pm-2.30pm 7pm-11pm Thur12pm-2.30pm 7pm-11pm fri12pm-2.30pm 7pm-11pm sat12pm-2.30pm 7pm-11pm Sun12.00pm-10.30pm

This is one of those quirky, really old pubs, where all of the rooms inside are absolutely tiny,…read moreand the roof is so low that you'll see 'Mind Your Head' signs everywhere. The place really has character to it, and I have to say, regarding the copious amounts of wooden beams holding the ceiling up, it feels as thought the inside of the building should be listed as some sort of relic. The punters who drink here are also very old-worldy, and I always feel like I've stepped back in time when I've gone inside. I really love the selection of drinks sold here, and I usually buy a few different glasses of wine. But it's not any old wine, flavours range from strawberry to cherry to elderflower to plum to dandelion to nettle. I'm yet to try the nettle, next time eh! But all the ones I've tried so far have been very delicious, rich and strong! One thing that's very annoying about this pub is the opening times. Everything is very hazy, because the Griffin states that it closes at lunch times, but then seems to open whenever it feels like it. I've tried to go there at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm and it's been closed. Surely they should be open the majority of the day to bring in drinkers.

This a great pub and has a really great interior to relax in. Always busy and at weekends you need…read moreto book for dinner, popping in just isn't going to get you a table. We've eaten several times and it's been consistently very good; even the Sunday lunches. 4 stars from me is unusual. X = You've gotta be kidding me XX = trying but not reaching the standard expected or advertised XXX = achieving the standards expected/advertised however high that might be XXXX = they're doing something special here, above expected standards of service XXXXX = WOW! you gotta go here!

The Cock Inn is placed in the village of Wishaw. It used to be a very traditional pub but went…read moreupmarket a few years ago and now it's considered a bit pricey these days. Although food is really good up there, the drinks are also above average for the area. The fact is that The Cock Inn is a really good pub and it's probably one of my favourites visited in that locale. For some many reasons, starting with its decor, and its touch of rustic style with some colourful rooms. That is modern for a country kind of pub. Secondly, its beer garden that is magnificent. If the weather helps, it's likely to be packed. As I quite enjoy the idea of sharing meals, The Cock Inn seems to guess exactly what the customer is looking for. The menu in this pub is not economic in price or in options. From pizza to what it's called leaves and can be translated as veggie meals, The Cock Inn caters for all public. Honestly, their fixed price meal are not that bad and maybe because its fame of pricey establishment, they're trying to attract more varied pockets. The list of drinks, wines and beers are also vast. This is a pretty popular and busy pub during the evenings and according to some locals, a lot of people also use this bar for a "pre-club-bar" before trekking to The Bell Air Nightclub at the Belfry Golf complex. Posh indeed!

This place is a very basic and serviceable pub. I had a beer and it met the criteria of being cold…read moreand wet. I was also hungry and was told that the only food options were a couple of sandwiches. But I was assured that the sandwiches were quite good. I was told by the bartender that the cheese and onion was the best. Fast forward to a couple of seconds later as I stared in horror at this abomination before me. Perhaps they were just ribbing this yank. I will include a photo. It was a dry roll with the hardest block of cheese know to man and four gigantic rings of raw onion. And that is it! I could barely smell it much less eat it. I love the UK for so many reasons--their sandwiches are not one of them. Perhaps caramelize the onions, or pickle the onions, add some mayo or mustard, anything would have improved this thing. I should have know better as I am still trying to figure out the breakfast ham roll that is ham on a roll (no egg, no cheese, no condiment, no thanks). Love the UK but you could level up the Sammy game.

A terrific experience in all aspects…read more Great service, beer choice, and food. What more can you ask for? I'll be back...