Texan-American here, was looking for a genuine British pub and found this place. 100% fits the…read morebill, food is on point, 0% Guinness available for non drinkers and about a million other alcoholic beers to choose from if you imbibe. I had the fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding with custard. Entree was great, pudding was great, prolly will skip the custard next time though because, while it was delicious, they filled a cereal bowl full of it with the custard aaaaaaaallllllllllllllllllll the way down in the bottom like a sunken pirate ship. Staff are super friendly, they have a playground outside and a WHOLE PARKING LOT. Just glorious. Now, my one real critique is this, and it's for the owners so if you're not them you can skip the rest of this review: per your Tex Mex chicken with the Cajun seasoning; Cajun is NOT Tex Mex. Cajun is its own cuisine from Louisiana inspired by French cuisine and African American soul food. Tex Mex is Texas (think cowboy Chuck wagon type stuff) and Mexican, so not French or Soul Food inspired at all. Not even a little bit. Not even close. That's one heck of a fusion y'all lol

First night in town and I wanted a nice local pub for a pint and dinner. The Old Crown is just what…read moreI was looking for. It is very warm and inviting. The staff is extremely nice and the food was excellent. I might have to come back tomorrow for one of their pies as they looked delicious!

Really friendly and attentive service and the food was of very high quality. Pretty much what you…read morewould expect from an American diner, burgers, chicken, milkshakes, fries etc. I had a peppermint tea (£2) and got a massive pot of hot water, with separate teabag, which made me at least 3 cups of tea! We were a group of 4, had no starters, the boys had 2 milkshakes, 4 main courses and 2 deserts it came to an average of £19 per head, which probably is average.

Hucks grill and bar…read more It was utterly tremendous. The food was at the utmost prestiege and the the service was just plain exemplary. From the food to the service to the soft play and computers to entertain the youngens it was a night to remember. The food had what every child desires which a buffet of nuggets, hotdogs ect... Not to add to the adult menu which was delicous(the food not the literal menu) the food was creative and gave a samantic field of like it was just who and the food and it was lome you were staring at with a mighty gaze just waiting to dive on in and eat it all up because boy it was scrumpous. The desert on the other hand was utterly and completely divine, they mastered freindly and warming service and the only thing they could possibly add was air conditioning in the soft play so the children you ran around untill they were dizzy and their feet were raw. Thankyou and goodbye

Disgusting! I had…read morethe chicken penne romana bake. Basically it was chicken with pasta, tomato sauce and a bit of pepperoni. The chicken wasn't fresh, it was probably cooked earlier in the day and had a terrible taste. They did not use any spices, not even salt or pepper. The star is only for the waiter who was really friendly. Otherwise I do not recommend this restaurant, it is far to be an Italian restaurant. It is not because a restaurant cooks pastas and pizzas that it is an Italian restaurant.

While visiting from the US, we grabbed a late dinner at this "New York Italian" restaurant…read more Hilarity ensued. First, they don't slice the pizzas. Why? No-one in the restaurant appeared to know! But there it was: a huge pie on a small plate, goading the diner with its vast oneness. Second, they post Italian-sounding words all over the place. Just so you know it's *Italian* food. But then the menu is full of hamburgers and chicken covered in BBQ sauce. Third, my son tipped salt all over the table and, when asked why he'd done such a bloody stupid thing, he said, "To be healthy." He'd clearly received the leaflet from the Sodium Council. Regardless, the food was very acceptable and the service, in particular, was fantastic. Our waitress was absolutely what every parent wants: patient with the kids, pleasant, helpful, and very fun indeed. It's not truly American Italian fare but, God love them, they're trying, and it made for an entertaining and enjoyable meal.

With out a doubt, my kids favourite eating place. The food is well priced and although it take on…read morethe role similar to a service station, it is a great venue to sit and chill with a meal and doesn't feel rushed at all. Good service, and the fact that they operate a 20% discount for emergency services and armed forces is always nice. The milkshake here are rather pricey (£4-£5 range) they are made with real ice cream and are well worth the money and I recommend you give them a shot. Possibly the only restaurant for miles that sells Root Beer...my absolute favourite!

As most reviewers have said, this is a great little place to eat. Good American food in an…read moreauthentic environment. It's like a big Airstream trailer! Staff friendly, and endless coffee. God bless America!

When coming back to Birmingham, a friend and I, always have lunch and a few beers. The location…read morechanges, but the story stays the same. This has been one of our locations three times now, and I'm beginning to wonder why it's not been more. Service during the day is casual, sit where you like, here's a menu, back in 5. The food selection is BBQ tastic, and is served very similarly to the big states places, on a little red tray. Nice but small craft beer selection, nice range of cocktails and spirits. There's even PBR if you're looking for the complete USA experience. My friend always goes for the Buffalo Black burger, which I have to say is phenomenal. I've varied and gone for the brisket one, and the pulled pork meal. Sides include "loaded" chilli cheese fries - which deserve a mention on their own. Burnt ends (side of more meat please!) and 'slaw. It's all been good, I've not experienced a bad bit of food there. Price isn't bad, for two of us last time it was £45. That was for the two burgers, burnt ends, mac n cheese, chilli cheese fries, and four beers. I'd like to see something like a Nashville hot chicken plate on the menu with the BBQ stuff, but other than that, this place is wonderful. It sells all of the things I like. Bravo. I didn't even notice it was a Bitters' and Twisted place until I read it here..

Another completely unique venue for Bitters and Twisted. Buffalo & Rye is new to the Bennetts Hill…read morescene, and a few doors down from sister venue Bodega. This place generated a ton of buzz before the doors were opened mid November, so naturally I wanted to try it! After stalking their Facebook, it seemed the best time to grab a table and avoid long waits was right at opening. My dining partner and I turned up shortly after noon on a Saturday and were seated immediately. The first thing i noticed is how intimate the venue is. There really is only a handful of tables. We opted for our own high top table as stools aren't the most comfortable seating. The menu is simple and specific. I'd check it out ahead of time so you know what you're in for. I thought the servers were great. Timing of food, not as great. They were rammed but we were the first people sat for the afternoon so I'd expect less of a wait than 25 minutes for starters. We shared some wings and beef chili cheese fries. Now, I am from Buffalo, NY. The chicken wing capitol of the world. We invented and perfected chicken wings. Its hard to compete with our wings in this country. Back to the review, here the wings were left still attached which I kinda liked. Usually you find the drums and flats separated so this was actually a nice change up. I do think they needed more sauce. Ours were nice and crispy but dry. Overall they were a nice choice for a starter. Ooh and the cheese fries are lovely and served in a little baking tin. As for my main, I had a buttermilk chicken sandwich which was juicy and crispy goodness. The roll was a bit too hard for my liking. I left most of it on my plate. But the chicken was amazing. Random fact about me: I love pickles or gherkins as you Brits call them. It's always a nice surprise to see a place over here serving pickles. I asked for some on my sandwich and only got one tiny piece. Step up your pickle game Buffalo & Rye! I almost forgot to mention the cocktails!! Such wild and crazy concoctions here. I tried a grape fizz and red kool aid inspired drink. Grape fizz blew me away. Kool aid was a bit uninspiring. Not as sweet or flavorful as I imagined. There's also milkshakes that looked wonderful. Sadly I was too full for one. I really liked this place. Although I can't see myself visiting it as often as the other BnTs, it's still worth a pop in. Plan accordingly. It's busy!

Me and a friend came here last week while visiting Coventry. I have never been to a chicago rock…read morecafe before but I was really impressed, as was my friend who said she would go back. We had a few pints and a meal using the £7.95 meal deal (Main meal, Pudding and a pint), The service was great and friendly and I loved the choice of seating (we sat on a very comfortable curved sofa round a table) but there was many other types of seating. The meal was lovely as was the dessert. The decor is interesting and has some iconic music photos from various artists and rock memorabilia. And various TVs dotted around showing music videos with the sound through the Pubs own speakers. I would definately go again!!

Chicago Rock is a chain brand so if you have been to one then you'll know exactly what this one is…read morelike also. It plays your typical music, generalising to appeal to the majority, and with a dancefloor to well dance! If you happen to go a weekend then be expected to pay entry and it can get quite busy. The food here is good, standard prices, and often you can find meal deals on so you get to make the most of it. Day time it makes as a great rest from shopping or work and has a nice laid back atmosphere.

Cocktails are quite pricey, but good. The food is, as with the others in the chain, very "samey"…read morebut nice. Nothing out of the ordinary, but nice food. I like the 50s style American diner type atmosphere. Yes it can be a bit cheesy, but sometimes I quite like a bit of cheese! Plus its only about 2 miles away, so ideal to nip to for a cocktail. I am a regular customer there and staff have always been friendly.

Came here for breakfast... beyond terrible. Waited over half an hour for a breakfast and when it…read morearrived it was cold. My friend had eggs benedict and the muffin was so hard it was like a brick! Staff are inattentive and seem like they hate their jobs. I would not recommend ever eating here, EVER. *they don't do soya milk.

I really, really wanted to like this place. The waitstaff was so kind and friendly, and the menu…read morewas so promising... Unfortunately the quality of the food made it a place I'll never visit again. It wasn't just poor, it was nearly inedible. I was hungry, so I ate the side salad (completely bare with no dressing or even a hint of salt or pepper. Just greens), and I really tried to eat the sandwich, but even after slathering it in condiments to mask the flavor of the horrible bacon, I couldn't get it down. Fries were good. Coffee was burnt beyond recognition. I wouldn't eat here again.

A good attempt at an american dinner that does fall a little short…read more However the burger selection is fantastic ! And the wet fries are a heart attack waiting to happen . So if you like generous portions and an awesome indulgent burger this this is the place , but make sure you leave room for the desserts and the thick shakes parking is a little sparse and servers could do with a smile and abit more of an american attitude towards customer service but on the whole a good meal out

I am a DLMBA student at WBS. I visited this place during off peak season- when all students had…read moresummer vacation in early September. This is an American style pub with variety of beer selection but mostly American food menu. The food is quite good. I ordered fish and chips, the fish was fresh and fries were okay. Its a great place where you can sit outside and enjoy good weather. I recommend this place over Dirty Duck or bar inside Roots.

The rudest customer service We were 6 girls to have lunch…read moreafter class today, The waitress gave us the wrong dish, we did not know about that. So we began to eat them. After about three minutes, she came to us rudely, taking the dishes away without an apology. Then her boss said loudly to us, "the onion rings you ordered should be 6, but what we just gave you are 20, so we will not give you anymore. And if you want to solve the issue, you can talk to me or my wife." He said loudly and ungentlemanly. BUT IN FACT WE JUST EAT LITTLE OF THEM. How ridiculous what he said!!! How should it be occurred on campus. You should be ashamed of what you said. You should get out of the campus! Firstly I thought it was the different culture, we can respect you, but in fact you did not respect us. So we do not need to show respect for you. I am writing the comments to let all of people know how rude you are.

Looking for some American diner style breakfast/brunch spot, Seth S. and I decided to check out…read moreCelebz since another brunch place was closed. The Celebz concept is based on a kitschy stereotype of Americana with quintessential foods like burgers, waffles, fries and milkshakes. I love a good bit of kitsch but Celebz seemed to hit all the wrong notes. The blaring music, loud colors, and cold interior left me feeling like I was on Sunset Strip after a late-night bender in search of greasy garbage to cure my hangover. The vibe, encouraged by Rhianna screaming "bitch better have my money," was starkly contrasted by a grouping of families with small children. Womp womp. When placing our order we learned that the milkshake deal (+£2) advertised with the burgers only applies to the burger meal, requiring you to spend £9 for a sandwich and milkshake, with or without fries. Seth S. got the burger but skipped the milkshake and I decided to get some pancakes and twisty fries instead. Seth's burger and my fries were delivered to the table fairly quickly, but we were almost finished eating before my pancakes arrived. I was disappointed that the pancakes were crepes not American style pancakes in an American themed restaurant, but that's neither here nor there. The twisty fries were perfect - just like some of my favorite from a greasy spoon in NC. The crepe presentation was nice but the flavor underwhelming. Too much egg was used in the batter, and the egg flavor overshadowed the Belgian chocolate drizzle and strawberry filling. If you're in search of an authentic Vegas hangover cure, this is the place for you!

I am big fan of reviewing places on what they are and as an independent American diner I have to…read moregive this place five stars. Located over by Aston uni campus this place is a bit out of the way but when looking for a late night sweet myself and a friend took a wonder over here to see what it was all about. Now I know this place will not be for everyone, it's loud and in your face in terms of design with pictures of the USA and celebrities on the walls. The menu is made up of a range of popular American classics like burgers, milkshakes, pancakes, cookie dough and ice cream. We decided to go for nachos and a cookie dough dessert to share which were both surprisingly good. The nachos had the guacamole and salsa on the side instead of being all over top which is great for a condiment lover like me! The thing that I love about this place is you can easily sit a chill for a few hours eating and drinking on a quiet weekend night off the booze (dry Jan seemed like a good idea at the time) if you are looking for a place to get something sweet with a good range of options this is a great option in the city centre.