It's a good nice place and I would go there any time very polit staff. Friendly and they go out the…read moreway to see to you

I was here for a blogger event but it was quite an intimate event so I got a good feel for the…read moreplace. This is one of the only Bitters & Twisted venues I haven't been to. I loved the cosiness of it, it was perfect for a miserable evening. I liked that it's a traditional 'local' but with the quirky touches you expect from the brand. Think wallpaper featuring geese! I tried a couple of their wonderful hot cider and apple based cocktails. The Hotini was made with vanilla vodka, ginger syrup and hot cider. This would be so lovely on a cold winter day when you're feeling a bit under the weather. These are only £5 too! Food is all very hearty and rich- winter pub classics. Tuesdays are pie night and they are very proud of their pies. I'm not a pie person but I enjoyed the ocean pie and game pie- both very well seasoned and served with lovely mash and green veg. As well as pies, they have some lovely sounding sharer boards, fish dishes and an excellent vegetarian curry. This is definitely added to my list of places to pop into when I'm in Harborne!

Super slow service (45+ min after ordering on the app) and the proportions were tiny. Steak was a…read morefist size. Two onion rings. Maybe 10 chips. Not cooked to the ordered temperature (wanted steak pink, received well).

Sometimes when you go for a meal, things go wrong. Unfortunately, that's just the way it is. Hat's…read moreoff to the Malthouse for my experience on Sunday... I will explain... So, Sunday. After a day of cleaning and cocktails on Saturday, Sunday was a day of shopping. We woke up, skipped breakfast and then proceeded to hit Tesco, CostCo and One Stop for bits and pieces for an upcoming Yelp event. By 1:30pm on Sunday afternoon, we were so hungry we could have eaten our own arms. Yelp Elite Caroline C. had suggested lunch at the Malthouse. I haven't ever been to this venue before (not actually venturing down the Birmingham Canal areas very often unless it's to head to The Flapper or as a shortcut to get to other places located off it). It's a pretty pub, smack bang on the side of the Canal (making it perfect for a waterside drink in the summer or a cosy spot in the Winter). It is a chain pub (a Taylor Walker), but that doesn't take away from it's charms. On Sunday afternoon (a glorious day) it was packed. After we had managed to locate Caroline, we perused the menu for some big food for our lunch. First thing to note, they do offer a roast on a Sunday but it's not on the menu. There are signs up which advise you of the Sunday Lunch option; but no prices (which is a little strange). On this particular day, there was only beef available which was a let down as I had a hankering for chicken. Instead, I opted for the "posh pie" (Chicken, Chardonnay and Pancetta) and grabbed a pint of Big Ben whilst I waited. The wait was not unreasonable for a busy day, but it seemed like forever as I was mega hungry and hadn't been warned of it. I would say it was around 25 minutes before we got our food. The mash, peas and gravy were spot on, but the pie was still practically frozen in the middle... This is where their customer service really shone through. I located my nearest member of staff (a lady collecting glasses) and explained and was promised a replacement meal AND a refund for my dish! I hadn't made a big fuss or expected a refund, but that seemed like a nice gesture. My replacement pie maybe took another.. 15 minutes or so and was presented with a whole new plate of mash, peas and gravy. Despite it being hotter than the sun, it was filling and delicious! Food isn't Wetherspoon's cheap at this venue, but it's not unreasonably priced. My pie was £8.65 and a pint of Big Ben was around three quid something. There was a jazz band playing in the bar who were pretty loud. It seemed they attracted a crowd of regulars, but if it were me, I would turn down the volume a little. We had to speak very loudly to have a conversation on the other side of the pub from them. The weirdest thing was that they played "Oh Christmas Tree" (in September), but other punters seemed to enjoy this. I would definitely give this venue another shot after the top customer service they showed on our visit. The food was good and it had a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's not on my "must visit again immediately" list, but it's a nice place to sit and enjoy a drink by the waterside.

This pub is great, the food is spot on & the desserts are fantastic. Although, the food sometimes…read morearrives late, and there is always some kind of "family gathering" going on there, which can get noisy and limited space. Even though they do have a lot of room, a lot! Always seems to be children running round and screaming, which can get annoying. Staff are always friendly, defiantly would recommend The Plough to anyone, great food, and defiantly try the ice-cream.

This is a nice pub. Yeah that's right a "nice" pub because I don't think there's anything…read moreparticularly special here. They have small but nice outdoor seating area. They also have a Premier Inn, which is handy because the pub is near some industrial estates and businesses or if you just fancy staying there. The whole place is suitable for all age groups. The staff and customers are friendly and they have karaoke and quiz night, just like any other pub. The Plough do great food with money saving deals. I like their Garlic and Herb breaded mushrooms and their apple crumble just melts in your mouth. I love their traditional style carvery, which has a vegetarian option!

I wish i had taken pictures, but we came as a large party for my friends' last night before her…read morewedding. The venue is large and trendy and the staff are friendly and helpful. They really made the experience feel like we were regulars here. The food was very good. We ordered an assortment of tapas, burgers and breakfast options and everyone seemed to enjoy their food. I ordered the sri Lankan curry and it was very tasty, hitting the perfect spot for a cold night. You order and pay at the bar and they bring out your food to the table. The bathrooms were clean and there's parking not far. They have outside seating also, overlooking the river which is beautiful. I wish I remembered the name of the gentleman that night (I think it was Miles?), but he was wonderful at making it a special night for my friend and our group. 100% would return and recommend to those in the area.

We had breakfast at Tapetto Lounge and really liked the vibe as it was cozy and relaxed. You can…read moreorder on your phone with the QR code or just go up to the bar. I went for a sausage butty - simple and satisfying! My husband had the full English, and our friend had the eggs Benedict. Everything was tasty, everyone was happy, and it was a nice, casual spot to start the day.

Very nice and comfortable hotel. Great location near plenty of bars and restaurants. Birmingham is…read morea small city with an extensive pedestrianised downtown so everything is within easy walking distance. Stayed for two nights over the Easter weekend. Room was big enough, if not massive, for two people but the beds were excellent and the bathroom well appointed and spotlessly clean. Had breakfast only once in two days which was a mistake. Should have done it both days. Very good. While the rest of the neighbourhood heaves at night, the bar here was quiet, mostly because they only allowed residents into the hotel at night. We were grateful for the comfort. Very happy to recommend and will stay here again.

Jurys Inn is a wonderful Central Budget Hotel…read more I managed to get a good deal on a couple of nights over this easter and it was great having a hotel with such a central position in the city. Just by the canal and an abundance of restaurant. All main attractions in the city less than ten mins walk away. It actually took ages to find a decent place at the right price based on previous reviews. Everyone commented on the noise from party goers everywhere - and in particular with Jurys Inn - the noise from the maids lift. But we plumped for Jurys Inn because they had the B&B deals and the company has a good rep. We simply requested a room away from the lift. As it was on the 11th floor we had two peaceful nights sleep in the most AMAZING bed ever. It was so huge I didn't even notice the Mrs was in the bed next to me when I woke up. The rooms are spacious and so so clean. There's no faffing in the room and no mini fridge (ie temptation) which is perfect for us. The whole hotel was clean and bright and pretty. Good security at night and efficient service throughout. Negatives -Awkward moment when checking in - the guy behind the counter was a tad baffled about two women sharing a double room, bless. -Annoying heating/air conditioning in room. It's just stupid, but if you admit defeat and call reception they can adjust it from there. -Breakfast. Poor lay out, naff choice for veggies. -Paid Wifi Despite the not so goods - for the price you can't get better for Bham City Centre. I would recommend it for couples on a city break of those who are looking for a decent place to rest and refuel.

Burlington Arcade is situated right off New Street (one of the busiest shopping streets in…read moreBirmingham). It's a very grand looking arcade inside, which houses one of the posher hotels in Central Birmingham (The Burlington - clue is in the name). It's home to my favorite tea place (BoBoQ) and one of my top Birmingham bars (Bacchus), as well as hair dressers, shops and a Steak House. As it can be used as a cut through from Birmingham New Street, it can get quite busy (especially at the weekends and commuting time). If you need some time to decompress after hitting the shops, you could do worse than hitting up the Arcade, grabbing a drink and watching the world go by. The tiled floors and glass windows bring a real touch of class to the architecturally mixed Central Birmingham area. As a top tip, Bacchus bar can be a bit quieter than other bars (being hidden down in the basement of the hotel), so is a great place to escape New Street during Christmas market time!

Was taken here for my birthday..... Well so many tables with…read morereserve on, yep minimul staff Two" so your herded into one space..had the suet veg pudding with Mediterranean sauce, was okay the sauce spoilt it and chips were horrid old fried frozen chips not fresh....went for the GIANT dessert as my birthday ye ye piggy wiggy rainy ! The red velvet cheesecake ,well if that was giant I'll eat my own foot ! It was shocking I said where's the rest......it's a great location and popular, but that day meal was not good for the money !

My parents used to take me to this restaurant when we were children and we still often go there…read moretoday, especially if we have relatives with children with us, as they are particularly well catered for. A bit of a drive into the country takes you to this large, impressive pub with a childrens section outside and designated area inside. There's plenty of seats and tables so booking is not really necessary though maybe advisable for larger groups. Most impressive is the price of the menu. There are many deals throughout the week meaning a large group of 6 adults and one child all eating mains with wine, coffee and dessert recently came to less than £100, which is tremendous value considering the quality is very good, particularly of the steaks and chicken dishes.

Winners World Church meets here every Sunday from 11_29th in a nice big room. The staff are…read morefriendly and helpful. The lift is a but sometimish. There is a computer in reception at £1 per 20 mins.. The water feature is calming. The bar is comfortable and I've Been there while I am waiting for prayer meeting or for friends to socialise. I have never stayed there but guests look happy. I must book in one evening for research.

This is a funny old place situated on Station Street near the Old Rep - basically a bargain hotel…read morewith a bar attached, I guess this would be a good place to stay if you have an early train to catch and don't mind a hotel room that smells of chip fat (weird but true). Strangely for a place that is lacking in atmosphere I've had a couple of really good nights in the bar - once when they showed the Eurovision and another after a horror festival at the Electric where I was a bit giddy after meeting the bloke who played Leatherface in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (he was a very nice man) - but I have a feeling this was down to the cheap vodka shots they sell here rather than anything else. It's a good place to people watch though and it is cheap.