After work food and cocktails. Definitely a bit of a funny one for covid restrictions, but because…read moreit still feels very big, you do feel nicely spaced out from people. I got their later than everyone else, so I missed out on the food, but everyone else was full and impressed. The cocktails were good- I would probably rank them as "definitely better than Wetherspoons, but not as good as a proper cocktail place" App for ordering worked well, and staff were nice enough.

One of only two salads in the world that I CRAVE - it's that good…read more I've been to Quinto Lounge twice now and both times chose the Big Lounge Salad as my entree. Both visits were on a Sunday during lunch and the food preparation was perfect. The Big Lounge salad boasts a delightful variety of flavors and textures. I really like the tarragon mustard seed vinaigrette as it brings a level of brightness to the vegetables and blends well with the creamy ripe avocado chunks. This past Sunday, I ordered the Sherbet Lemonade. At 2 quid something a glass, this beverage is spectacular and definitely worth the price tag. Think of it as dessert or nice virgin cocktail. The playful presentation and summery sweetness make it hard not to gulp the whole glass before the meal arrives. I really dig the decor in this place. It feels somewhat like a vintage 70s art lounge, with groovy wallpaper and large framed paintings covering the full length of the main wall. There is ample seating and comfortable chairs. Seating arrangements are nicely spaced to create privacy and patrons are welcomed to stay for an afternoon with board games and a mini-library. The lighting features are custom crafted from salvaged naval lanterns and the wall of windows facing the road provide a not-too-bright sunlit glow. This is a new go-to place for us!

1st time there. Popped in while passing for a beer or two. Tom was alone behind the bar. He greeted…read moreus very politely and was courteous. He explained what beers they make & what is what. We were guided by him in our choices & he was bang on. Tom was pleasant, polite and most helpful. We had no intentions of dinning but did share a Key lime pie that was to die for. The menu was not just pizza & burgers there are a lot of great healthier choices too all reasonably priced. The outside is amazing. Will we go again? YES!!! Only negative we found was there are no litter bins in the garden.

What a fantastic addition to Sutton! Seth S. and I had a friend visiting from the states and took…read morehim here for a tasty beer and meal. The decor is posh and welcoming, the interior is highlighted by reclaimed wood, Edison bulbs, industrial metal, mid century styled seating, and lots of books (which you're actually welcome to read while sipping a pint or 5). I ordered the ribs, which come with fries, slaw, and grilled corn on the cob. The meat was tender, fall off the bone, perfect. I would have liked just a little more BBQ sauce on the ribs though. I asked for an extra ramekin, which the wait staff kindly brought. The BBQ sauce is unique and makes use of bright orange rind and juice to punch up the flavor. The corn was seasoned just right. There is enough food on the "plate," a cutting board, for two to have a large meal. I ordered tea to drink to soothe my sore throat. Tea was served in the cutest little tea pot and was very tasty. I tried a sip of the stout. I will definitely be getting that next time. It was phenomenal! (If you go for just beer, I'd give that 5 stars). The stout had smooth chocolate notes and drank like a delicious cuppa cocoa.

I actually love this place. Really sweet with the train set up and great staff…read more We came for a working lunch meeting, and now I really want to come here more! The food was genuinely epic, sandwich, salad and chips- and seriously good value- the decor was gorgeous, and the bar looked well stocked even though I was only on the Diet Coke! I hope to get across for one of their infamous and intimate comedy nights soon

This is one of my favorite pubs in Birmingham. When all food items on the menu are available, they…read moreare superb! I'm wary of going on the weekends though, because they typically run out of the vegetarian items by then as well as some beers. They occasionally host tap takeovers and fun events like a vinyl fair, plus comedy upstairs Thurs-Sat. My absolute favorite item on the menu is the vegetarian filo tart. It usually has a lovely blend of spinach, cheese, pine nuts, and mushrooms and is served with a superfood salad and optional chips. The superfood salad is divine - mixed lettuces, onions, pomegranate seeds, tomatoes, carrot shreds and peppers drizzled with a mustard seed vinaigrette. The chips are always cooked to perfection, never mushy. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The outdoor seating includes heat lamps for winter and dazzly lighting.

The Duke Inn sits almost hidden on a side street in Sutton Coldfield, away from the traffic and…read morecrowds of Gracechurch and the parade. At over 140 years old, it is one of the only traditional, non chain pubs left in the town. New landlords Kelly and Mike are bringing fresh energy to the pub, and a new coat of paint or two that is sorely needed to keep it up to modern standards. This includes switching out the previous cider (Strongbow) to Symonds, and rotating about five cask ales (cask marque awarded). Currently, a number of these include ales from Greene King. You can debate Greene King's beers all day, but it's none the less refreshing to walk into a traditional pub and not be immediately faced with a requisite Carling tap handle. The Duke Inn is split between a bar up front and a lounge in the back. The bar has two tellies, a darts board, fireplace, and walls covered in historical photos of the area. The lounge is cosier, and can be hired out for gatherings. They also feature the only pub garden in the center of Sutton Coldfield, currently a grassy yard with benches that will be further developed by the new owners in the spring. The Duke Inn is rolling out activities to get more people in the door, including their quiz night, held on Tuesdays at 8PM with a £2 per person entry fee. You'll find a lot of regulars that frequent the pub, but the atmosphere is still welcoming and homely. One of the few downsides is that the inn has no kitchen, which means no hot food! There are the standard bag of crisps and scratchings if needed, however. In keeping with an independent pub, the pint prices are generally more expensive than a Wetherspoons but cheaper than what you'll find on Broad Street. A pint of Abbot Ale and a pint of Cider will run you seven quid. If beer is not to your liking, there are other drink options behind the bar available. I am very much looking forward to seeing what 2016 has in store for the Duke Inn. The local community seems excited about the new changes, so hopefully their support will mean that the pub stays a relevant piece of Sutton history.

When the sun is shining get yourself down here!…read more The Duke is a lovely little pub, hidden just out of Sutton town centre. It may only be dinky but it makes up for it with a huge garden at its rear. I have spent a lot of summer days sipping on a crisp pint, doing the crossword and colouring my cheeks here. The pub itself belongs to the locals but they are willing to share it with you, dartboard and all. The main room contains the bar and there is a smaller side room, great for meeting up with friends and having a catch up. Keep an eye out for the hatch to order your drinks through, I always feel special getting served here. If you do venture out into the garden you may need some sun cream as the breeze is deceptive and you'll come out of here with a rosy nosey. No other pub in Sutton offers such a garden so grab your mates, an old football, your wallet (as the prices here are a bit of an eyebrow lifter) and let yourself have a great afternoon. It's a really good old-fashioned pub that has a real mix of regulars. The old fella by the door who has been sitting there for 20 years, a young couple with their two kids, some friends fancying a decent pint and then little old me. There's not many of these pubs around anymore so appreciate it whilst it's here...

Is the King Arms a summer pub? I've always thought so but after a couple of years away, I decided…read moreto spend a Sunday afternoon there with a group of friends to see if the answer is still 'yes'. I was amazed to see how many of my fellow Sutton residents were taking advantage of the rare June sun to see if they could also find the answer to this burning question. The beer garden which flanks the entrance was packed. Cold lagers were being drunk. Children were playing games. A barbeque sizzled with burgers and hotdogs. We fought our way through the throngs and towards the bar, which was a little quieter. The draught lager choices weren't particularly to our liking so we went down the bottled route, buying a round of Portugal's famous Sagres, a beer that's not always easy to find. As there was no room out front we exited through the back door, to stand in a quieter part of the pub's grounds. We remained there for a good few hours, sunning ourselves and making occasional trips to a very reasonably priced barbeque. Sadly, my summer love affair was not to last. A member of staff came out and warned us about standing too near to customers cars. We weren't, and had been in the same spot for several hours with nothing said to us. The fact other families were standing in exactly the same way made the comments feel slightly mean and inconsistent, as did a large sign informing customers that the pub accepts no responsibility for the cars parked there. Maybe I'll go back in winter.

Looking for some great beers? The food isn't bad either! I stumbled across this pub when I couldn't…read morebe bothered to cook one night... I took a book and thought I'll have a bite and see what it's like! I was very pleased; friendly staff, nibbles on the bar and Affligem on tap! I ordered the chilli con carne to enjoy with my beer and it was very tasty. Rich and spicy with sides of rice and nachos. A truly wining combination. Paired with my book and a comfy leather sofa, I'll certainly be visiting again soon!

This cramped, town centre bar seems to be a very popular place of a weekend amongst locals,…read moreoffering a small dancefloor, late-night bar services and a convenient location just opposite Sutton Coldfield's main nightclub, Moo Moo. The bar is attended by a mix of younger and older guests, housing an odd cosy-pub-meets-small-scale-club atmosphere, which is annoyingly distasteful and difficult to adjust to. The Hairy Lemon is claustrophobic inside and very uncomfortable, due to tiny tables, limited seating and an unnecessarily heavy level of security. On my visit, the bar had four security guards, which made the venue seem intimidating and overcrowded, and the booming music inside made it difficult to enjoy conversation over drinks with friends. None of the customers were dancing and the whole set-up felt awkward and unpleasant. The drinks were expensive and the music was so loud, I could barely hear the bartender. With larger, friendlier and less pricey bars and clubs within short walking distance, The Hairy Lemon is definitely best avoided.

This pub has gone through many guises over the last few years, all of which have followed the same…read morerough theme and have catered to the same clientele. Its current incarnation is as the Hairy Lemon, part of a small chain across Birmingham. Regardless of name and newly yellow decor, there's little to distinguish it from it's previous outing as JD's. During the day it's not very busy save for the handful of drinkers who can be found in whichever Sutton's cheapest pub of the moment is. By weekend night, it's full of people who used to drink in Sutton's previous notorious drinking hole, The Cup. The bouncers are necessary because there's always some arsehole who wants a fight and this perpetuates the vicious circle of an intimidating atmosphere. This place is okay for maybe a Thursday night out when you don't want to go too mad but just fancy a few extra drinks and don't care where you go. Other than that, unless you just want nothing but loud music, lager and shots, stay away.

The Station Hotel isn't a hotel at all these days but it is a favourite haunt of mine and has been…read morefor many years. It's what you'd call one of those spit and sawdust kind of places although there isn't actually any sawdust on the floor and I have never witnessed anyone spit. The patronage is a mixture of student types, a friendly bunch of middle aged regular types and a mixture of the two can be seen with plenty of family visitors. The Station serves food, the menu is small but I find it's easier to make a quick decision when you don't have much choice and I like that. The prices are very reasonable. But I'm mainly here for the booze, of which is a good selection of the main brands as well as a good guest bitter from time to time. There's a patio area out the back with a large covered and heated smoking area. It gets very busy during the evening on Friday and Saturday and waiting time at the small bar can be as much as ten minutes. The Station has a nice, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The staff are brilliant and the gaffer Keith is a nice chap.

Good spot. Staff are nice enough and a good crowd. I do like it in there as there is no muppets…read moreflexing their muscles like other places in sutton.

To enter this pub you need to go downstiars, I am yet to find a lift to get dwon there so not sure…read morewhat their disabled access is. As a result of being in the basement there is no natural light or proper ventilation so it has that pub smell, which isn't always a bad thing. They serve food suring the day & early evening and there are plenty of little 'snugs' and small seating rooms to have a private lunch/ drink with friends or loved ones. The staff are very friendly and always seem to be having fun whislt at work, I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a relaxed atmosphere to drink or dine in.

Good food and very good value especially the two for the price of one offers during lunchtimes…read more The diverse mix of people is really nice and the staff are always friendly. and very quick to serve you at the bar. I would recommend the baked potatoes they are the best I have had, and you get a nice side salad to complement.

Busy town pub has open mike nights on tuesdays few real ales and different largers. Gets busy…read moreweekends . With live bands on most saturdays. Do food but not tried it . Msinly go after footie on tursdays.

No air con an was rammed an roasting sat eve, brill band on…read more On 4th beer it was flat the ones before were lovely, I said my beers flat old ish guy said its the glass no sorry but took it off me, I went loo came back new drink there, but wasn't a new drink as I have a dash (he didn't no that) there was a dash an Obv still flat, felt disappointed, but went an bought another, 2 pints oj an a vodka coke but twice I took the 2 pints an came back as couldn't carry 4 drinks an was only charged for the oj an vodka coke, justice I guess was a really busy night but was served quite quickly what I saw of the food looked nice.