I visited the first whiskey club night at the Old Crown pub in digbeth, the oldest pub in…read moreBirmingham! The night was hosted by 'Hard to Find Whiskey' a store based in The Jewellery Quarter. The evening was very informative, we got to taste 6 different scotch whiskeys and learn about the history and heritage of each type of whiskey! The night consisted of tasting 3 whiskeys, then pausing for a light dinner and then resuming to another 3 whiskeys! It was a fun filled night and you can't complain at paying £20 too! So cheap! The venue was the perfect location for this sort of evening I would definitely recommend people to go to their next events in December and January!

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...

I expected to encounter difficulty in finding a table on a Tuesday afternoon (traditionally when…read more"The Inklings" would meet for their weekly congregations). Yet within minutes, my friend and I were escorted and seated at a table directly underneath several artifacts, photos and letters adorning the walls behind us, that once belonged to the literary giants (such as J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and others) that once frequented this charming tavern. Once again (as was a frequent occurrence during my tour of the UK), I partook of the Shepherd's Pie and a glass of tomato juice (confession: I'm not much of a beer or ale imbiber; apologies for my ignorance to those who are true connoisseurs of the hopped and malted brews, and for the offense of ordering such an abomination in a pub...haha!). In truth, coming here was more of a pilgrimage for a life-long Tolkien aficionado, than anything having to do with drinking or eating. And yet, in raising a glass in toast to my literary heroes, in the hallowed halls where they once gathered, I felt warm sense of kinship, and thankfulness, for such an amazing opportunity.

It's a historic Oxford pub known mainly for its previous patrons, JR Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Lewis…read moreCarol. The pubs is well lined with photos of the authors and it's a nice place to pause and wonder what these illustrious minds would have been drinking in their time. There are better pubs with better bears like The Turf Tavern, but still, the atmosphere makes this a great spot to pause, gather your thoughts and drink some real ale.

Absolutely fabulous. We loved the dark wood and brown leather decor throughout but the winners were…read morethe cocktails. You can tell there's an incredible amount of love made the cocktails. They're fun and delicious. Our servers were patient and kind, and delightful music was playing throughout the night.

Raoul's just opened again after some time away. It was a really great place to spend time with…read morefriends and get a drink or two. Our table ordered quite a range and enjoyed all that we had. The gyoza/spring roll bites were also a good addition. Great place to have a drink without the pretension or blasting music of other places. Particularly impressed with the work of Tim and Talulah, our servers this evening. They were friendly and fantastic.

Don't sell Carling, grow up virgins Toilets are banging…read moretho, is just disturbingly spenny tho sad hours

The Plough made such a good impression on me I just had to go back. I love the area, the pub, and…read morethe menu. Apparently I'm not the only one who feels this way. Shortly after finding a table in the late morning the crowds came in. If you plan on coming with a large group I recommend calling ahead to get reservations. They were serving the breakfast/brunch menu during our seating. I opted for the bacon pancakes. The food is presented just beautifully like the perfect instagram photo. And it tastes just as good. If you are a tea drinker you must order a pot just for the cute factor. All teapots come out dressed in little tea cozys. I wonder if they sell them as they all look homemade. My only complaint is that the food came old on the cold side. Perhaps it was due to how crowded it was, but it was like the food had been sitting out for a while. Regardless it still tasted amazing. I think prices for the Plough are affordable. If you have an Independent Birmingham card you receive a discount so keep that in mind. They have a beer garden out back that must be wonderful on sunny days..if we ever get any. I really want to get back there for lunch or dinner. And maybe try a cocktail if they have any. If you're ever in Harborne try it out.

Absolutely the best place for English bar food in the area. Be it Steak, Fish and Chips (French…read morefries), Burgers or Desert - all is delicious! The full bar offers Beer, Gin, Wine, Whiskey. The stone wall and fire place interior is just the right atmosphere. With the friendly staff, if you are in the the area, this is a must!

From the owner: Come and experience the warm friendly atmosphere of our traditional English country pub…read more Serving fine wines, real ales and great tasting food, The Antelope in Lighthorne is the perfect place for business lunches, dinner with friends, Sunday roasts and hosting your special occasions.

The best food I've ate in Britain. Ever! ... Some of the best soul food I've had to be honest and I…read morelive in the South. The Soul Fried Chicken is Amaze-F'N-ing. Juicy and full of flavor! I wish I had ordered it twice. Walking into the Church Inn, you get the quaint, cozy traditional neighborhood pub vibe. Intimate seating that can easily accommodate small - medium groups. A couple of traditional beers on tap and a few modern ones as well. Typical atmosphere of banter around the bar ... like I said pretty traditional British Pub like .... the menu is what sets this place apart from any other pub I've been to in the UK. Soul / Cajun inspired Food! ... Gumbo, fried chicken, ribs, the works. The best part, it's F'N phenomenal. It actually tastes great. They make a pretty good Old Fashion too. But yeah, go here for the eats first and foremost! You won't regret it.

The church is one of the newer offerings in the Jewellery Quarter. Situated the opposite side of…read moreGreat Hampton Street to Tesco and the Blue Orange Theatre (which technically put's it just Outside of the JQ, but I'm pretty sure no one is that picky) it's about a 5 minute walk from the centre of the Quarter. From the classily decorated dark blue exterior, the interior is part "traditional pub" and part "quirky Americana". Think dark wood floors, bar and fittings but comfy "booths" rather than wooden tables. The real selling point of this bar is the roof garden (up a set of wrought iron stairs). Over summer this was a staple favorite with locals and visitors alike, with a mishmash of seating and the sun hitting it until late into the evening. All of the staff are attentive and welcoming, ready to dish out recommendations on ales and cocktails suited to your own tastes. The specialist drinks at this bar seem to be Whisky and Rum, which complements the Cajun and Creole menu on offer from the "Soul Food Project". I am a bit of a sucker for the fried chicken burger, but the salt cod dumplings and hush puppies are fab for starter plates too! As a hint, a full meal is around 3 starter plates. As well as great food and drink, The Church is becoming a hot spot for live music and events too. Between rib nights and whisky tastings, there is an event pretty regularly. The reason it's a 4* venue rather than a 5* for me is the price. Soft drinks and coffee are really reasonable at £2.25 for a pint of coke or an Americano (and it has great WiFi and powerpoints), a single and mixer is £3.50 - but the cocktails and food aren't cheap. Don't get me wrong... reasonable... but not cheap. It's a spot that will hot up during the winter months with it's warm welcome and home cooked food, so I recommend you hit it up now!

From the owner: A great venue for live sports, Thai food and live entertainment. Just a 15 minute walk from Watford…read moreJunction Train Station, A large pub with 9 screens showing multiple SKY Sports channels and others, you can easily keep up with all your favourite sporting action here. A wide range of entertainment including live weekly music, karaoke, quizzes and even a dart board makes The Wishing Well a family friendly pub that has something for everyone. We offer Cask Marque Ales, quality approved Guinness, a good selection of fine wines and a large range of draught beers, spirits and soft drinks, as well as a lovely selection of Premium Irish Whiskeys. Why not try our Gin of the month, Exiles Irish Gin. The only gin containing shamrock. In March we have another Irish Gin, Glendalough, perfect to celebrate St Patricks Day on the 17th! Pop in and try our fantastic Thai menu, which we are proud to say has achieved a 5 star hygiene rating and enjoy the friendly atmosphere for yourself. We will go out of our way to make your visit an enjoyable one, help with any questions, requests or tailor-made function enquiries and give you a real Wishing Well welcome. Thai Kitchen Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday: Noon to 3pm and 5pm to 9.30pm Friday & Saturday: Noon to 9.30pm Sunday: Noon to 4.30pm

I and a group of friends visited the pub at lunchtime today. We found it to have a friendly…read moreatmosphere. Josh came to table to take our orders and was extremely pleasant and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble. We ordered from an extensive menu and we were all impressed by the food. We have booked a table for our next visit. Margaret Hartley 23.01. 25

This is my local and we've seen this place go through redesigns, new management and so on…read more If you're looking for a quiet drink with a nice atmosphere then this is the place to go. Perhaps out of the way for a few people but it means you get a lot of the locals in there (like myself!) which leads to a very pleasant and jovial ambience to the play. The low wooden beams and moody lighting might be the staple of this chain of pubs but don't let that put you off, this really is in the spirit of traditional old country pubs. The food is pretty good and there's a good selection of lagers bitters and ales on tap for the discerning drinker. The staff and the new management are much improved and very friendly with the punters and won't shy from a bit of joking and banter. The car park is always full, especially on Sundays when people go in for the Sunday roast which if anything is a sign of a successful establishment.