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I've eaten here twice and the food was good on both occasions, but didn't knock my socks off. I love the choice of the beers here, I get a special pleasure from asking the barman for a cwtch :) My main reason to visit is Cafe Scientifique which occurs on the first Tuesday of the month. There is a speaker on a scientific topic talking without notes or slides and involving the audience. Learning and beer, now you're talking!
I'd had a wander and was ready for lunch, but at 3.00pm there was nowhere serving nearby or the places that were just didn't tickle me. I was almost ready to get the 101 bus back to the JQ when I remembered down Waterloo Street, opposite where I used to work, was Purecraft. About time I popped in and I could also check out my old office building ... the place that first brought me kicking and screaming to Brum. On that, I'm amazed that Adam's is taking the ground floor. So, I wander in to the bar and immediately like it. It has a great integrity about it. It just works really well. Everything feels the right quality and it's spacious and feels quite light. The bar is lovely and wide, great for the staff to work behind. Only bar food by this time I'm told, but am feeling at home so I choose a ham sandwich on sour-dough with (I think) home-made piccalilli. A mega garish award winning beers tap stared me in the face, so I asked if I could sample. No problem says the very nice barman. Yum. Dude, that's good. Serve me a pint of that I say. No problem finding somewhere to sit this time of day, tho there are several folks in, and it's a window seat for me looking onto Waterloo Street and away from everyone else. I'm thinking the service here is exceptional. The hipster style dude is A1. This is maybe the only time I've had decent service off a beardie. I sip my truly excellent, super-clear pint. I unfurl the paper and before I know he's there with my Sarnie. Friendly, discrete, nothing too much fuss. It's a great sarnie too. Decent ham of good quality, great bread, nice smudge of good butter, truly awesome Piccalilli on the plate and a small (slightly over-salted on the dressing) side salad. Happy as Larry for around £10. Ok, not a cheap sarnie by any means but it was made with love and care and the ingredients where fresh. All in I was very impressed with every aspect of this place and will definitely pop by again when next over that way.
I expected Pure Bar & Kitchen to have something of an air of superiority about it, not that I wasn't excited about a joint venture between Purity brewery and Simpson's restaurant but I was worried it could have a bit of a snobbish vibe to it. I couldn't have been more wrong. Both times I've been in the staff have been nothing more than downright cheery and welcoming. The selection of beers is very solid with something for everyone from German weissbier to American IPAs and everything in between (and of course several from Purity themselves). The stark wood and steel interior is perfectly balanced with the vibrant atmosphere and although the toilets are a bit confusing and the beer isn't cheap it seems to rapidly be becoming a hotspot among Birmingham's growing number of great bars. As of yet I haven't eaten there but I plan to rectify that as I haven't heard anything but praise for the food - and don't worry, my review will surely be updated when I do. Way to go Pure Bar - keep it up!
Having visited this venue for a Yelp event I knew what was in store and decided to pop here on a Saturday night before having a meal. The atmosphere was great - buzzing and busy and if you are a single lady on the prowl this may just be the place to come as there are plenty of men around! We almost had to push our way to the bar but was served fairly swiftly and made a beeline for a table upstairs so that we could perch and people watch. I must admit if I was coming here for a meal I would come during off peak times, as some tables are quite close to the bar area and if you are sitting down people are standing up close by - a bit too close for comfort and not a place for a romantic meal! In all in all a great bar with plenty of real ales on tap and 75+ bottled beers in modern industrial surroundings. I like it!
Don't make the mistake of JUST drinking here. It had been an after work drinks place of choice for me for a while but it so much more than that! The food is as good as the buzzing atmosphere in the bar. Try the scotch eggs or the mac cheese or the duck. All delicious. Can't always get a table for drinks so not ideal if you want to sit down and matter with a friend you haven't seen in a while, but otherwise, a great venue with quite a chic warehouse look.
Good craft beer + cheese = happy me. The interior is very spacious, modern and unassuming, and suggests an atmosphere that's more 'cocktail bar' than pub... but Purecraft Bar And Kitchen is definitely a place for the beer lover. It has a fantastic selection of draught beers (about 1/4 are Purity ales but the rest are a constantly changing selection of craft beers from all over the place). Via a Yelp event I was finally able to try the 'Kitchen' part of Purecraft Bar And Kitchen, and it did not disappoint. The best scotch egg I've had in Birmingham, a delightful cheese board, addictive BBQ chipolatas, and just generally fantastic snackage go with your beer of choice. The staff are incredibly accommodating and friendly. Basically a great place to grab a few pints and split a cheese board (or you know, just eat the cheese board yourself because who wants to share that goodness?).
Take care some beers are stronger than you think;) - Clearly some people last Thursday night didn't realise this as they were falling all over the place. Unfortunately the bar resembled something like a student Union on Sport night!:( Nevertheless, the bar staff were efficient and friendly. I have tended to go for Purity Gold, as this is only 3.8% and £3.50, so ' safer';) The food also looks great but I haven't yet sampled this. The bar is decorated in quite a simple style and infact seems to be a bar of two halves. The front is more like a cosy café, with the small side room for dining and the bike seats on the wall (for coats?!), but the main bar itself has large long tables, great for big groups who want to eat, or those who are lucky enough to go later for a drink and just want somewhere to perch.
Probably more of the kitchen than the bar here, they do serve a very extensive (around 15 - 20) range of beers but they lack a really good bar atmosphere and don't have enough seating for people who are just drinking. That's a shame really because it's a nice, industrial style place which would be a good place to go and chat (and never drink the same thing twice). When you add the food into the equation though it's an entirely different matter, the food here is top notch. Okay the food menu isn't extensive but they seem to have taken a focused approach, doing what is on there to the best quality. Food type is very much "elevated pub" you'll get burgers, scotch eggs and fish and chips etc but it's all done to the highest standard. Don't forget to check the specials board either, it's a little hidden away by the kitchen but they sometimes have some real gems on it, the pig burger was a real winner. Staff are friendly and they are happy to let you have tasters of the beer and talk you through what might match well with the food, judging from the staff entry during the beer round of a quiz they really know their stuff. If you are eating you'll get full table service. Well worth a visit, but go there to eat so you can enjoy the place to its full potential. Shout out to the Sunday roast as well, truly awesome (as long as you like beef or fish) and, at £14 including a pint, an incredible bargain. Secondary shout outs to the scotch eggs, they are some of the best you can get, and speed quiz nights on a Monday in the basement, which is the best way to quiz.
Pure Bar is an excellent addition to Birmingham's fast-growing craft beer and posh nosh scene. A collaboration between Purity Ales and chef's from the Michelin-starred Simpson's restaurant, it offers delicious beers and food. The bar itself is stylish - light and airy, with an unstuffy minimalist feel. There are industrial touches, including the light fittings and long benches, which complement the historic building well. The walls are decorated with stripped back bicycle saddles and interesting artwork, which I believe is for sale. As you might expect, there is an impressive array of craft beers on offer. I try to have something new each time, and have tried several different beers - from the light and hoppy (my personal favourite) to rich and dark. Most drinks are moderately priced and you can get some strong stuff! The bar staff are all very friendly and helpful - they can offer you tasters and advice if you fancy trying something new! Having boozed at Pure Bar many a time, I finally got my chops around some of their food on a recent visit. I went with Adam S. for a spot of Sunday lunch and we both ordered from the Brunch menu, which offers a range of slightly smaller (although still filling) dishes for around £6/7. Bargain! We were served very posh pork scratchings to nibble on while we waited - a nice twist on the bar snack. I had the mini (not so mini) fish of the day, with chips and mushy peas. The fish was absolutely beautiful and flaky. Adam went for a delicious omelette. For afters (I'm greedy, and felt it would be only right to have a dessert in the interests of culinary exploration) I had apple crumble. This was served in a metal pot. Juicy hot apples covered in a layer of cinnamon sprinkled oats and topped off with a slowly melting sphere of berry sorbet. Delicious! I would definitely recommend Pure Bar to anyone out and about in Birmingham. I'll definitely be heading back to try more beers, as well as the larger plates on the menu and the bar snacks (including now-famous scotch eggs).
Purecraft Bar & Kitchen is a nice enough addition to the city centre bar scene. I think its door have been open for around a year and it seems to have settled in well, especially with the afterwork drinkers from the offices and workplaces that take over this part of town from 5pm onwards. The bar itself is exactly what you would expect from a brewery opening up their own venue, a large selection of larger's and ales are on offer with all of the available drinks being displayed on a chalk board above the bar. We went for an IPA that to my surprise had a great flavour of almost citrus, it was a fantastic drink but at £6 a glass it was a pretty expensive! I think for complete transparency the prices of the drinks should be displayed on the menu board, its is currently only when the drinks have been poured you find out the heavy price tags. The other negative for me is that I always feel this place lacks atmosphere. It feels a little bit sterile and lacking the buzz you get at other city centre drinking spots. Over all I like this place....i sadly don't love it, I have however heard that the food here is excellent so I will be back at some point to give it a go.
We really liked Pure - it has an industrial yet cosmopolitan interior which was quite unexpected given how pristine and Georgian (?) it looks from the outside. Long wooden tables, steel furnishings, exposed brickwork and pipes on the bar. As Natalie W says, it could be described as a more elegant BrewDog. There's a good separation of the drinkers from the diners, it's primarily an eatery but the bar is large enough for a casual drink and there's plenty of communal seating. Their offering of craft beer is pretty good (recommend Mad Goose) and they have a range of specialist lagers if ale isn't your thing. A great informal spot for popping into for a pint or two.
So we thought we'd swing by on opening night to see if pure bar would live up to the ideals we had, unfortunately in the afternoon they a private function so we were left to return in the evening. Upon entry it did strike you that there was a limited amount of perches for drinkers with a few more available for diners. The bar was spotless, staff very pleased to help and actually tried to match your drink to you from the draught menu (tasters allowed!), though they did fail to mention to overstocked fridge of bottled ales at the end of the bar we later spotted but this wasn't a great problem with our wide appreciation of all things ale, the taps infact covered from light IPAs through overstrength ruby ales down to full body porters. We glanced at the food menu which had a couple of interesting ideas although being full from eating earlier we did pass on this occasion (may venture back for the choc cake and kirsch beer icecream though) Would give this a five star but we are yet to try the food and whilst fairly minimalist I can see the lack of furniture being a logistical nightmare on a Friday or Saturday night, saying that though there is a massive vacant space downstairs (could be an entire other bar down there if needed) yet to be used giving access to the toilets and what appeared to be a private function room with personal bar Will post an updated review once food has been sampled but all in all one to keep an eye on!
What an exciting new adding to Brum! I was counting the days to visit it and I am glad I have been there this weekend. As I would expect, the place was quite packed for a Saturday afternoon. I have a thing for restaurants and bars that use industrial theme as decor. This was exactly what caught my eyes as soon as I stepped into Pure Bar. Even the pure cemented floor is something that matches with the rest of the place. I don`t know if the idea is to looks like "unfinished" but i know it worked well for me. Okay that i could go with more furniture because the idea of big canteen kind of tables sounds perfect to make people interact, but it will be always a problem if you want to spend more time in the bar. There is always someone else waiting for take your seat. Still impressive decor and I kind of like the idea of keeping an eye on the kitchen and the bar. We can check all working done by the very enthusiastic staff, wherever you are. What about the 22 types of draught beers? They sound attractive. I went for the suggestion of my friend Melissa and got the SaddleBlack, a the black craft made by Purity itself. I am very keen on black beers and this 5.1% got my heart. Love the half pint glasses which it is served and I just wonder if Purity wouldn't sell them on website or bars. Another thing that really interested me was the bar snacks. There is something about beers and snacks that reminds me the bars in Brazil. We do love our snacks and light bites and Pure just got this excellent idea very well. They are perfect between a beer or two and they pretty much summarize the idea of a proper bar. A menu with the background of a Simpson Chef explains itself. Everything sounds delicious and the prices are not that bad. It`s still between a fiver and a tenner. Next to the toilets there is a big empty area that i believe in some point is going to be part of the bar, so I believe there are more to explore about Pure Bar in a couple of weeks. But for a "one week years old" establishment , Pure is doing a great job so far. I was lucky enough o bump into a really nice well-known yelp couple, Vicky and Dan, during my visit. It made teh afternoon more special. A real sign that Pure has brought a great vibe to the Colmore District.
12 years ago
Loved this place! It's like a more genteel Brewdog, and apparently the local Warwickshire brews are fantastic. They also have fancy coke in a bottle so I'm basically sold. The food menu is also very appealing, I had a very nice scotch egg and mac n cheese (with bacon, as I like to add bacon to everything) and my friend had a chilli sausage roll and pork scratchings which he also really enjoyed. Definitely my favourite place in Birmingham so far and highly recommended! read more
Pure Bar and Kitchen is the hugely anticipated venture between Michelin starred restaurant Simpsons and Warwickshire based brewers, Purity. Located on Waterloo Street (next to Victoria Square), this venue couldn't get much more central. It was with quite a bit of excitement I popped in yesterday for a late lunch and to see if it was worthy of the hype. It's got a well designed but very minimalist feel. Think clean, fresh, open and basic. With a few different areas including a small lounge area (which can be reserved for meals), an open kitchen (so you can see your food being prepared), a large bar area with a huge beer board and a well stocked fridge of import ales and a few different areas with wooden tables, your experience will be quite different if you are eating or just grabbing a pint. I popped in just after 2pm on a Thursday afternoon. Despite the slightly later time of day (after the lunch rush), it was still pretty busy; although this could be due to the fact it's opening week. It's a little daunting at first, but I spotted some free space on a bench like communal table and dropped my stuff down before heading to the bar for a proper peruse of the selection of drinks and food. My barman (Martin) was serving a group as I approached the bar. He was talking them through the vast and interesting selection of soft drinks available which included Fritz Cola, interesting fruit juices and some of your more regular options too. As soon as it was my turn to be served, I was talked through the options avaliable to aid me in making the right choice. Martin was helpful, funny and made me feel right at home (despite not feeling quite as dressed up as the other clientele having meetings). I settled into the lounge area in the end and awaited my Pea and Pear soup. It wasn't a long wait and was well worth it. Served in a metal mug (with a spoon), my only criticism was that it didn't come with any bread. However, for £4 for the mug, I felt this was great value. The brownie I was treated too was most definitely excellent to boot. Unfortunately, I was in a bit of a rush so I couldn't stay for too long in the venue. Needless to say, I will be back soon (as I told the barman when he waved me goodbye and wished me a good day). I can't wait to try some more of the menu next time and who knows... it might get the missing star on the next visit? read more
I've eaten here twice and the food was good on both occasions, but didn't knock my socks off. I love the choice of the beers here, I get a special pleasure from asking the barman for a cwtch :) My main reason to visit is Cafe Scientifique which occurs on the first Tuesday of the month. There is a speaker on a scientific topic talking without notes or slides and involving the audience. Learning and beer, now you're talking! read more
11 years ago
I'd had a wander and was ready for lunch, but at 3.00pm there was nowhere serving nearby or the places that were just didn't tickle me. I was almost ready to get the 101 bus back to the JQ when I remembered down Waterloo Street, opposite where I used to work, was Purecraft. About time I popped in and I could also check out my old office building ... the place that first brought me kicking and screaming to Brum. On that, I'm amazed that Adam's is taking the ground floor. So, I wander in to the bar and immediately like it. It has a great integrity about it. It just works really well. Everything feels the right quality and it's spacious and feels quite light. The bar is lovely and wide, great for the staff to work behind. Only bar food by this time I'm told, but am feeling at home so I choose a ham sandwich on sour-dough with (I think) home-made piccalilli. A mega garish award winning beers tap stared me in the face, so I asked if I could sample. No problem says the very nice barman. Yum. Dude, that's good. Serve me a pint of that I say. No problem finding somewhere to sit this time of day, tho there are several folks in, and it's a window seat for me looking onto Waterloo Street and away from everyone else. I'm thinking the service here is exceptional. The hipster style dude is A1. This is maybe the only time I've had decent service off a beardie. I sip my truly excellent, super-clear pint. I unfurl the paper and before I know he's there with my Sarnie. Friendly, discrete, nothing too much fuss. It's a great sarnie too. Decent ham of good quality, great bread, nice smudge of good butter, truly awesome Piccalilli on the plate and a small (slightly over-salted on the dressing) side salad. Happy as Larry for around £10. Ok, not a cheap sarnie by any means but it was made with love and care and the ingredients where fresh. All in I was very impressed with every aspect of this place and will definitely pop by again when next over that way. read more
I expected Pure Bar & Kitchen to have something of an air of superiority about it, not that I wasn't excited about a joint venture between Purity brewery and Simpson's restaurant but I was worried it could have a bit of a snobbish vibe to it. I couldn't have been more wrong. Both times I've been in the staff have been nothing more than downright cheery and welcoming. The selection of beers is very solid with something for everyone from German weissbier to American IPAs and everything in between (and of course several from Purity themselves). The stark wood and steel interior is perfectly balanced with the vibrant atmosphere and although the toilets are a bit confusing and the beer isn't cheap it seems to rapidly be becoming a hotspot among Birmingham's growing number of great bars. As of yet I haven't eaten there but I plan to rectify that as I haven't heard anything but praise for the food - and don't worry, my review will surely be updated when I do. Way to go Pure Bar - keep it up! read more
Having visited this venue for a Yelp event I knew what was in store and decided to pop here on a Saturday night before having a meal. The atmosphere was great - buzzing and busy and if you are a single lady on the prowl this may just be the place to come as there are plenty of men around! We almost had to push our way to the bar but was served fairly swiftly and made a beeline for a table upstairs so that we could perch and people watch. I must admit if I was coming here for a meal I would come during off peak times, as some tables are quite close to the bar area and if you are sitting down people are standing up close by - a bit too close for comfort and not a place for a romantic meal! In all in all a great bar with plenty of real ales on tap and 75+ bottled beers in modern industrial surroundings. I like it! read more
Don't make the mistake of JUST drinking here. It had been an after work drinks place of choice for me for a while but it so much more than that! The food is as good as the buzzing atmosphere in the bar. Try the scotch eggs or the mac cheese or the duck. All delicious. Can't always get a table for drinks so not ideal if you want to sit down and matter with a friend you haven't seen in a while, but otherwise, a great venue with quite a chic warehouse look. read more
11 years ago
Good craft beer + cheese = happy me. The interior is very spacious, modern and unassuming, and suggests an atmosphere that's more 'cocktail bar' than pub... but Purecraft Bar And Kitchen is definitely a place for the beer lover. It has a fantastic selection of draught beers (about 1/4 are Purity ales but the rest are a constantly changing selection of craft beers from all over the place). Via a Yelp event I was finally able to try the 'Kitchen' part of Purecraft Bar And Kitchen, and it did not disappoint. The best scotch egg I've had in Birmingham, a delightful cheese board, addictive BBQ chipolatas, and just generally fantastic snackage go with your beer of choice. The staff are incredibly accommodating and friendly. Basically a great place to grab a few pints and split a cheese board (or you know, just eat the cheese board yourself because who wants to share that goodness?). read more
12 years ago
Take care some beers are stronger than you think;) - Clearly some people last Thursday night didn't realise this as they were falling all over the place. Unfortunately the bar resembled something like a student Union on Sport night!:( Nevertheless, the bar staff were efficient and friendly. I have tended to go for Purity Gold, as this is only 3.8% and £3.50, so ' safer';) The food also looks great but I haven't yet sampled this. The bar is decorated in quite a simple style and infact seems to be a bar of two halves. The front is more like a cosy café, with the small side room for dining and the bike seats on the wall (for coats?!), but the main bar itself has large long tables, great for big groups who want to eat, or those who are lucky enough to go later for a drink and just want somewhere to perch. read more
Probably more of the kitchen than the bar here, they do serve a very extensive (around 15 - 20) range of beers but they lack a really good bar atmosphere and don't have enough seating for people who are just drinking. That's a shame really because it's a nice, industrial style place which would be a good place to go and chat (and never drink the same thing twice). When you add the food into the equation though it's an entirely different matter, the food here is top notch. Okay the food menu isn't extensive but they seem to have taken a focused approach, doing what is on there to the best quality. Food type is very much "elevated pub" you'll get burgers, scotch eggs and fish and chips etc but it's all done to the highest standard. Don't forget to check the specials board either, it's a little hidden away by the kitchen but they sometimes have some real gems on it, the pig burger was a real winner. Staff are friendly and they are happy to let you have tasters of the beer and talk you through what might match well with the food, judging from the staff entry during the beer round of a quiz they really know their stuff. If you are eating you'll get full table service. Well worth a visit, but go there to eat so you can enjoy the place to its full potential. Shout out to the Sunday roast as well, truly awesome (as long as you like beef or fish) and, at £14 including a pint, an incredible bargain. Secondary shout outs to the scotch eggs, they are some of the best you can get, and speed quiz nights on a Monday in the basement, which is the best way to quiz. read more
Pure Bar is an excellent addition to Birmingham's fast-growing craft beer and posh nosh scene. A collaboration between Purity Ales and chef's from the Michelin-starred Simpson's restaurant, it offers delicious beers and food. The bar itself is stylish - light and airy, with an unstuffy minimalist feel. There are industrial touches, including the light fittings and long benches, which complement the historic building well. The walls are decorated with stripped back bicycle saddles and interesting artwork, which I believe is for sale. As you might expect, there is an impressive array of craft beers on offer. I try to have something new each time, and have tried several different beers - from the light and hoppy (my personal favourite) to rich and dark. Most drinks are moderately priced and you can get some strong stuff! The bar staff are all very friendly and helpful - they can offer you tasters and advice if you fancy trying something new! Having boozed at Pure Bar many a time, I finally got my chops around some of their food on a recent visit. I went with Adam S. for a spot of Sunday lunch and we both ordered from the Brunch menu, which offers a range of slightly smaller (although still filling) dishes for around £6/7. Bargain! We were served very posh pork scratchings to nibble on while we waited - a nice twist on the bar snack. I had the mini (not so mini) fish of the day, with chips and mushy peas. The fish was absolutely beautiful and flaky. Adam went for a delicious omelette. For afters (I'm greedy, and felt it would be only right to have a dessert in the interests of culinary exploration) I had apple crumble. This was served in a metal pot. Juicy hot apples covered in a layer of cinnamon sprinkled oats and topped off with a slowly melting sphere of berry sorbet. Delicious! I would definitely recommend Pure Bar to anyone out and about in Birmingham. I'll definitely be heading back to try more beers, as well as the larger plates on the menu and the bar snacks (including now-famous scotch eggs). read more
Purecraft Bar & Kitchen is a nice enough addition to the city centre bar scene. I think its door have been open for around a year and it seems to have settled in well, especially with the afterwork drinkers from the offices and workplaces that take over this part of town from 5pm onwards. The bar itself is exactly what you would expect from a brewery opening up their own venue, a large selection of larger's and ales are on offer with all of the available drinks being displayed on a chalk board above the bar. We went for an IPA that to my surprise had a great flavour of almost citrus, it was a fantastic drink but at £6 a glass it was a pretty expensive! I think for complete transparency the prices of the drinks should be displayed on the menu board, its is currently only when the drinks have been poured you find out the heavy price tags. The other negative for me is that I always feel this place lacks atmosphere. It feels a little bit sterile and lacking the buzz you get at other city centre drinking spots. Over all I like this place....i sadly don't love it, I have however heard that the food here is excellent so I will be back at some point to give it a go. read more
11 years ago
We really liked Pure - it has an industrial yet cosmopolitan interior which was quite unexpected given how pristine and Georgian (?) it looks from the outside. Long wooden tables, steel furnishings, exposed brickwork and pipes on the bar. As Natalie W says, it could be described as a more elegant BrewDog. There's a good separation of the drinkers from the diners, it's primarily an eatery but the bar is large enough for a casual drink and there's plenty of communal seating. Their offering of craft beer is pretty good (recommend Mad Goose) and they have a range of specialist lagers if ale isn't your thing. A great informal spot for popping into for a pint or two. read more
So we thought we'd swing by on opening night to see if pure bar would live up to the ideals we had, unfortunately in the afternoon they a private function so we were left to return in the evening. Upon entry it did strike you that there was a limited amount of perches for drinkers with a few more available for diners. The bar was spotless, staff very pleased to help and actually tried to match your drink to you from the draught menu (tasters allowed!), though they did fail to mention to overstocked fridge of bottled ales at the end of the bar we later spotted but this wasn't a great problem with our wide appreciation of all things ale, the taps infact covered from light IPAs through overstrength ruby ales down to full body porters. We glanced at the food menu which had a couple of interesting ideas although being full from eating earlier we did pass on this occasion (may venture back for the choc cake and kirsch beer icecream though) Would give this a five star but we are yet to try the food and whilst fairly minimalist I can see the lack of furniture being a logistical nightmare on a Friday or Saturday night, saying that though there is a massive vacant space downstairs (could be an entire other bar down there if needed) yet to be used giving access to the toilets and what appeared to be a private function room with personal bar Will post an updated review once food has been sampled but all in all one to keep an eye on! read more
What an exciting new adding to Brum! I was counting the days to visit it and I am glad I have been there this weekend. As I would expect, the place was quite packed for a Saturday afternoon. I have a thing for restaurants and bars that use industrial theme as decor. This was exactly what caught my eyes as soon as I stepped into Pure Bar. Even the pure cemented floor is something that matches with the rest of the place. I don`t know if the idea is to looks like "unfinished" but i know it worked well for me. Okay that i could go with more furniture because the idea of big canteen kind of tables sounds perfect to make people interact, but it will be always a problem if you want to spend more time in the bar. There is always someone else waiting for take your seat. Still impressive decor and I kind of like the idea of keeping an eye on the kitchen and the bar. We can check all working done by the very enthusiastic staff, wherever you are. What about the 22 types of draught beers? They sound attractive. I went for the suggestion of my friend Melissa and got the SaddleBlack, a the black craft made by Purity itself. I am very keen on black beers and this 5.1% got my heart. Love the half pint glasses which it is served and I just wonder if Purity wouldn't sell them on website or bars. Another thing that really interested me was the bar snacks. There is something about beers and snacks that reminds me the bars in Brazil. We do love our snacks and light bites and Pure just got this excellent idea very well. They are perfect between a beer or two and they pretty much summarize the idea of a proper bar. A menu with the background of a Simpson Chef explains itself. Everything sounds delicious and the prices are not that bad. It`s still between a fiver and a tenner. Next to the toilets there is a big empty area that i believe in some point is going to be part of the bar, so I believe there are more to explore about Pure Bar in a couple of weeks. But for a "one week years old" establishment , Pure is doing a great job so far. I was lucky enough o bump into a really nice well-known yelp couple, Vicky and Dan, during my visit. It made teh afternoon more special. A real sign that Pure has brought a great vibe to the Colmore District. read more
Visited with a group of yelp newbies on a Wednesday evening. It was fairly busy and somewhat basic in style 90's new york loft style and decor inside didn't match the exterior. As i walked up to the building i was expecting fine dining and expensive drinks, but when you enter its a whole different story. They need to make a better connection of their image on the exterior of the building because for me personally it was misleading. Food was good - small plates Average price around £5-6.50 and larger main meals at £11.50 for fish and chips and upwards. The Scotch eggs are lovely and also the cheese board is great too, we also had cocktail sausages. For me i'm not so much a beer/ale drinker, but great if you like a wide choice of beers and I guess most going here do, I wouldn't go again for the drinks but for the food i certainly would do. For anyone who is super passionate about ales and craft beers they have a small tasting room downstairs where they can hold tasting events for 4-10 people. Different packages are available and can be tailored to suit the client. They also offer a public tasting on sundays from 6.00pm. 6 different ales to try for £20.00 a head. The venue was open plan and spacious and they also have downstairs seating area. good seating areas, but no outside seating. The toilets are clean and fresh. Parking is available on the side streets after 7.30pm its free. Over all an enjoyable evening the drinks are just not for me but the food i can't fault. read more
I visited Pure Bar about 4 months ago ( early evening on a Monday) for a dessert / beer treat after hearing good things from friends. The bar was quiet ( & has been every time I ve been in around 7 ish, even on a Saturday). There aren't a great deal of seats but I ve never struggled to get one. I had the peanut butter ice-cream with caramelised bananas & broken up bits of peanut, with the added bonus of 1/3 pint of German Maisel Weiss wheat beer which is the perfect accompaniment with it's banana notes. It's was the perfect size & cost in keeping with bars in the area. I can also recommend the fresh pork scratchings - a necessity for me when drinking beers! The decor is cool, with a ' not quite finished' look, and there is a space downstairs for beer tasting. Service has always been good & I like the offer of table service. read more
12 years ago
Bleak yet fantastic industrial surroundings. Great selection of Ales and a Pilsner for me! read more
12 years ago
You know that phrase along the lines of "nice to visit but I wouldn't want to live there"? Well if it can be slightly tweaked for use with venues to "wouldn't want to stay there" then I'd apply it here. Yes I am a fan, I expected I would be as I'd followed the build up to opening and heard good things after. The food was fantastic, I had the cold meat platter off the menu and a pork pie from the bar snacks as I was in a nibbley mood and it was delicious. Everything sounded delicious to be honest and I thought it was a very good value menu. The staff were friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and enthusiastic without being "in your face" which was great, you get the sense they give a whatsit and long may this continue. Beer choice, oh my, I didn't know where to start! A great selection with some really interesting stuff on the go. And the location? Well it doesn't get much better does it? And here's the but. But.....it is a bit pricey. And yes anyone can moan about the price of things but wait a minute. I'm not on about the food, as I've said I think that's bob on the money, and I'm not on about the price of the beers sourced from around the globe, they're unusual, interesting, and worth paying a bit more for. I'm more disappointed but not hugely surprised by the price of the Purity brewery's (which I've been a fan of for years) own beers. Since this is in effect a tap house then you'd have hoped for slightly better value to be honest. Or maybe a daily offer on one of their brews could be an idea? As for the décor, generally stylish and modern, though perhaps being able to see the workings of a Toshiba air conditioning unit is taking the "industrial" look a little too far. So back to my original statement. I liked it, I'll go again, and I'll bring friends. But it'll be as a stop off, try a third of this, half of that, grab a bite and then onwards to settle in elsewhere. read more
Top notch beer selection, ales and craft beers. All beers are served in excellent condition. A good selection of Purity's own beers and guests. They've had a number of beers on from Roosters, one of my favourite breweries. Food is damn good too (I recommend the steak). read more
11 years ago
6 years ago
Purecraft Bar & Kitchen in downtown Birmingham is a very stylish, upmarket "pub" close to the must-see Museum & Art Gallery. It is run by Purity Brewery, so expect their full range of real ales - plus many, many guest ales on top. Beer-range wise, this is one of the best places in Birmingham, and they're all very well kept - I sampled three ales, all in perfect condition. Of course, I didn't expect anything less from an establishment that charges you UKP 6 a pint - a premium outside of London. Also, the food, while very nicely presented, I found only a tad above average and a bit pricey, too. 17 quid for a modestly dimensioned Chicken Kiev, however well presented, is a bit much. The menu itself is nicely small-ish, which is usually a good sign. Typical modern British pub and grill options. The staff though were VERY welcoming indeed, and they let me sample every beer that caught my fancy, and not from a schnapps glass, which you'll normally get for tasters. The Purecraft Bar & Kitchen attracts a hipster-ish crowd, make no mistake about it. If you're fine with that - and the prices - do not hesitate to pay the place a visit. Great for real ale! read more
11 years ago
Pure Bar is situated just off Victoria Square and looks very sophisticated and grown up from the outside. Inside has an industrial touch with exposed pipes and a concrete floor. I liked the bike seats hanging on the wall! There is a wide selection of beer from around the world as well as wines and a couple of cider so most people are catered for. If you don't think you like beer it is worth asking for a taster and trying some different things, you might be surprised! It's great that you don't have to have a pint and no one looks down their nose at you for having a half- you can even have 1/3 or 2/3 of a pint. A perfect excuse to try several different ones surely? I've been a couple of times for drinks and wanted to eat there but we popped in on a Saturday afternoon at the wrong time! They close the kitchen for a short while to prepare for the evening so double check the times on the website if you want to eat a main meal. They do have bar snacks, sandwiches and platters available however. Edd and I shared a cheese board and a meat board. These were really good and each came with bread and different accompaniments such as chutney with the cheese and a tapenade. Excitingly there was a small taster of beer to compliment each platter. I liked the dunkel which came with the meat board. A lovely afternoon and I'm looking forward to going back for a main meal. read more
12 years ago
I love good food and purity ale. This collaboration supply's both. Great for a quick pint and a bite to eat or they can easily cater for larger groups too. The scotch eggs are amazing and great value. The steak is a decent cut too. My current favourite beer is cwtch welsh ale by tiny rebel. which seems to be a staple in addition to the usual purity range. Definitely recommend. read more
Purecraft Bar and Kitchen has been on my radar since moving to Birmingham, and recently I was able to finally experience the bar at a Yelp quiz night social in January. Purecraft has been around for a year now, and operates in partnership with Purity Brewing Company. Purity is based in Warwickshire, a good hour drive south of Birmingham City Centre. Due to this geographic reach, it's great that I can experience the full Purity lineup without having to travel far. There are over 20 brews on cask or keg, and tons of choices from the bottle. Although Purity offerings are the main attraction, Purecraft is not a tied venture, and you can find other craft beers from both the UK and abroad. A somewhat hard to find but excellent wild ale from America is Boulevard's Tank 7, which is on tap for £5.50. On my visit, I tried several of the Purity ales and an imported German wheat beer, all of which were excellent. Their house cider is also a standout. Purecraft uses an open industrial theme throughout the place, with metal and wood tables, exposed brick walls, concrete ceilings, and subway tile behind the bar. The upstairs can seat a fair, but not huge amount of patrons. There is a downstairs bar as well, which was staffed during our pub quiz. The host here uses a speed quiz app for smart phones/tablets that allows for a variety of questions (word, picture based) and answers (letter, spelling, multiple choice). The format can be challenging, but feels much more spontaneous and fun than other pub quizzes I've experienced. Given the smart phone format and the rapid fire questions, it's also much harder for teams to cheat using the internet. Purecraft also features a full menu with upmarket pub classics as well as posh takes on typical small bites like a scotch egg. I haven't tried the food yet, but most of the items I've seen look great, albeit a bit pricey. Overall, I highly recommend Purecraft as a pub, both for their solid selection of Purity Ales and for their fun weekly events. read more
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