Local spot for pints and music. This is where the locals go for pints. Many are getting closed…read moredown, a problem in Bath and being replaced by touristy cocktail bars. This place has all the love of classic dive bars if that is your scene. Good music and friendly faces. Interesting fact -- the owner was going to sell it but the locals really wanted to hold on to it. He offered it to them if they could take up a collection and buy it -- and they did! Peter Gabriel is also one of the co-owners.

My husband and I went for beers today. There was a good assortment of choices. My review is…read moremainly for the gracious hospitality of the bar keepers. They were so friendly and spent lots of time with us making suggestions for the visiting the area. Thank you so much!

The Vittoria can be found along the stretch of trendy-looking bars on Whiteladies Road, but it's…read morenot quite like the others. The pub is popular with the locals, features guest ales and is pretty small so draws a completely different crowd to the others here. If you're a rugby fan, visit this pub as they show rugby before football and if you just want a decent pint and none of the trashy dance music you'll get with other bars in this area, The Vittoria is a great place to come out.

One of the oft-titled 'trendy' Whiteladies' Road's few traditional pubs, the Vittoria has recently…read morerepainted its facade from an unassuming burgundy to bright red. Before you accuse a drinking stalwart of trying too hard to keep up with the times, the colour change luckily hasn't affected the atmosphere within. The Vittoria remains as unpretentious, laid-back and characterful as it was was before. There's a wide selection of drinks, a faithful crowd of regulars and entertainment most nights of the week ranging from a quiz (with free curry doled out while the answers are checked) to steak or sausage tasting nights. Undoubtedly ne of the best places on Whiteladies for a quiet (especially weeknight) drink.

Cob's bar is definitely one of the very few dive bars that I've ever been to…read more With strange looking characters lurking outside smoking before you enter giving the look "I know your not local" Inside the bar had an untouched look as if it was once s working mans club look to it, opposite the bar there was a stage that was part set up for the weekend for live entertainment. Drinks where pretty cheap under £8 for three drinks. Simple food menu on offer with Jacket potatoes with various fillings. Definitely a ok bar if you don't mind the odd stare from a local.

Well firstly the address on here is wrong as Cobs Club is actually located at 127 Sherlock Street…read more From the exterior you could be forgiven for thinking it doesn't look that inviting, but take the plunge and step through the doors! After the short narrow corridor you end up in a very large open room,plenty of tables and a few 'high' tables and bar stools. Beer is very cheap for the city centre and is a nice pint! No food other than crisps etc. Toilets are not gleaming! they are however functional. The club plays host to a variety of entertainment throughout the week, from bingo to caberet. It's in a reasonable location and near to other venues in the gay the village (although Cobs itself is not a gay venue) The clientel is in my opinion one of this place's greatest assets. There are some colourful characters drink in here and I could happily (and have) sit in this place and people watch for hours. If your looking for a classy wine bar then this aint your kinda place if however you like a 'real' working mans club type of place with cheap beer then give it a try.

This is a real toughie to list as it's a secret speakeasy bar in the Jewellery Quarter. To say too…read moremuch about it would ruin the mystique, but I'll give you as much as I can without spoilers... The site office is located in the Jewellery Quarter. If you would like more information on how to access it, drop me a message and I would be happy to guide you, but they don't broadcast their location widely (to keep it interesting). Once you are on the text list, you will get a notification when they are open and the password to get in. When you have found the magical doorway, you knock and a face pops out of a peep hole... To gain access you have to have the password (I'm honestly not making this up). You will be guided by your host through a secret doorway into the bar below. It's worth noting that the bar doesn't accept cash or card - it's done via a ticket system (where you pay for your drinks in advance on a punch card). The downstairs bar is basic, but pretty fabulous. Barely lit with a mishmash of furniture scattered around and DJ, it's an underground cavern of boozy wonder. The opening hours and days are sporadic (so it's tough to plan a night out here), but it normally opens on selected Friday's and Saturdays from 10pm.

I'm clearly not cool enough for this venue!…read more All a big shushy secret and I'm normally the sort of person who takes 10 photos while I'm standing around waiting for friends to appear. It was difficult to avoid using social media while waiting. A secret entrance, a musty staircase and candle lit rooms make up this venue, It's a "no cash" bar and can buy a card at the door for £20 which will give you 4 stamps for drinks. Most regular drinks are worth 1 stamp which is a little steep which is why it's not a five star venue to me. The staff were however really lovely! This is Invite only and I was invited I was also given a password to get in. So Good Luck!

Forget the ignorant chitter chatter, Tasties got the goods. Good food, unique ambience and open…read morelate. I recommend a walk up to top shops after your meal to complete the experience

There aren't many businesses you can say have hosted some of the more sinister experiences of your…read morelife, but Tasties holds that title for me. A small, eerily lit cafe located on St Paul's small and somewhat dilapidated high street area, it serves Caribbean food by day to a crowd pretty much entirely formed of locals, and by night - like many neighbouring cafes, pubs and restaurants, lock-ins. I found myself here after taking a wrong turn for the Star and Garter and was served the strongest rum and coke I have perhaps ever had the misfortune to taste, surrounded by some sinister company indeed in a weird atmosphere. We legged it after the sexual aggression became too much to handle, and sought refuge in a slightly tamer (although no less locals-only, this is no average nightlife strip) pub on the same street. It's clearly not the kind of place which is used to (relative) strangers to the area invading its personal space, so unless you're born and bred St Pauls I'd stay away.

My favourite pub in Stroud! It's Quirky and eclectic. Lots of interesting pictures on the wall if…read moreyou are in to music. Also I LOVE the tasty pizzas and burgers. The staff are awesone! Friendly and helpful and the pub doggies are adorable. I frequent this pub with my family about once a week on a Saturday afternoon and can't rate it high enough.

This is definitely a locals bar if you're a resident of Stroud and it's pretty much as-advertised…read more Other reviews said it's dirty and food is bad but when I went it is equivalent to a dive bar and didn't serve food. If you're expecting a posh cocktail bar this isn't it but if you want somewhere to simply hang out and drink this will fit the bill. Bonuses are some outdoor seating and live music plus they take credit cards and have both beer and hard alcohol. I don't really have any reason to give it 5* but there's certainly nothing to warrant less than 4.

Great upscale pub/restaurant near the Oxford Castle area…read more The staff was friendly and I was only there to drink. The beers on tap really hit the spot. Deserves a good review and a visit.

Appalling! Being told to leave for having a guide dog in our party! Didn't think there were that…read moremany places around that would discriminate against a blind person. Staff not only told us he wasn't to remain but then, as soon as we finished talking to them, turned the lights down and music up very high to try and spook the dog (which obviously didn't work as he was a guide dog). Disgraceful behaviour! This was 20 mins before they became a 'late night' venue, so very clearly trying to chase us out. The manager came and tried to pass it off by saying he was concerned the guide dog might get glass fragments in his paws, but how does he expect the dog deals with any other pub, or even the streets of any city where broken glass is a fact of life? Either way, the message was clear - our blind friend and his guide dog were not welcome. Needless to say we all left then and there, but it's shocking to see places that still blatantly ignore the laws against discrimination, not to mention common human decency. Establishments like these need to learn that discrimination is never acceptable.

Ever since I first moved to Birmingham in 2003, I have had a love affair with Eddies. From the John…read moreBright Street venue (sadly burned down and now redeveloped) to the temp relocation to the Newt (the worst incarnation of the venue) and then to Gough Street and it's current home at the Tunnel Club; it has always been a part of my life. When it was announced that the Gough Street venue had been sold by the owners; I was gutted. Where else would I get my fix of alternative music, cheap drinks and lovely locals on a Friday night? Luckily, the Tunnel Club stepped in and gallantly provided a new home for this weekend institution. I hadn't managed to make the opening night or the many weekends following, but on Friday the wonderful Squeaky F. was hitting the decks and it was Gem R's Birthday; so it was finally time to see if the club had retained it's rock cave charms. I am pleased to say it has (and it might just be better than ever). The Tunnel Club (as the name suggests) is a warren of a venue. On the night I was there only 3 of the rooms were open, but on a busier Saturday night more of the club is available to explore. I was never a regular at Subway City before the name change (so I can't really remember what it used to be like), but I love the layout of the rooms and the vibe of the venue is perfect for a dirty rock night. The bar is stupidly cheap. A pint of Somersby Cider was £1.50 and spirits and mixer were being sold for £1.40 a go. There is a humble selection of spirits, beers and alcopops on offer and the bar staff were friendly and helpful (telling us what brand their house spirits are allowing me to avoid a very nasty Saturday morning). Friday and Saturday nights vary in the venue now. From the hugely popular goth/rock/metal genres to the EBM nights, you have to keep an eye on their webpage to be up on whats on; but many of the old favourites are still going. The sound was a little off and on on the Friday, but that's something I have come to expect from Eddies over the years. I am so pleased that despite the venue moves, fires and various hardships the club has experienced; Eddies still continues to soldier on. I am a fan of the new venue and hope it continues to be a haunt of the rock community in Birmingham for years to come.

When Eddies announced at the start of June that they would be closing their doors due to a 'change…read morein ownership' of the 'property', a lot of their fans were very disappointed and the response to the announcement was phenomenal. However, the club did not remain closed for long - Colin, its owner, found a new venue in The Tunnel Club on Livery Street, which is where Subway City used to call home. I had been to the Tunnel Club once before, but it was years ago and during a Subway City night. I must admit I didn't enjoy that evening - I hardly recognised any of the music and when I did, it was generally awful (Oasis comes to mind). Consequently, I wasn't sure whether to go to Eddies' re-opening night on the 5th of July, but a few friends and I decided to go and check it out anyway. The club was nothing like what I remembered - as you walk in there is an entrance hall with a seating area and there are some stairs up to a bar with yet another seating area. If you don't take those stairs and go straight ahead instead, you get to the main dance floor, which is massive! There is a balcony all the way round for those who like to survey the room, with seats if you are tired and films for entertainment. There is also a stage, for those who like to show off their dance moves (not me, I might add!). Off to the right from the main dance floor is a set of stairs up to the hair metal room (as I call it - I think it's the 70s/80s metal room?) and off to the left is the goth room. Behind the goth room is yet another seating area. All in all, there is oodles of space and the inclusion of two smoking areas makes sure that there is plenty to explore! It's a little disorientating to start with but I quickly got used to the layout. Just beware of those hidden steps that you can't spot in the dark! The music was pretty good all night, with the main room playing the usual rock mainstays, upstairs catering for those who like their vintage metal and the goth room playing a nice mix of trad and EBM. Everything you could want from a single alternative club, all under one roof. My only complaints are that the club has a distinct smell of damp (quickly goes once you've had a few though!) and the sound upstairs wasn't great - others who like that style of music said they could hardly distinguish one track from another. However, making up for that is the masses of space, the labyrinth to explore with many seating areas for those with sore feet and toilets which were a unexpectedly quite posh! Oh and I forgot about the drinks offers - £1.40 for a house spirit and coke, not bad at all. The opening night ended up being great, perhaps a little overly busy but that should die down in time. Will this new venue stand the test of time? Only one way to find out...

This is a really cool place that I've been to twice now. There is a real mix of people that come…read morehere and that always makes for an interesting night. The music is varied too and the place is very funky! Both times I have been really offered a fun night out so I'd recommend this place for a relaxed, good night out!

Great venue -Real mixture of people of all ages and styles, the venue has different music in each…read moreof the different areas from drum and base in the basement to reggae and ska in the main room upstairs area. This is a pretty deceptive place it looks quite small from the front but is actually quite large once you get inside. Also has a large terrace are at the back which also has a couple of bars. Serves the usual mix of drinks and spirits.

The Swan is a great place for good, locally sourced, fresh food at a reasonable price…read more They also have some great and fresh ale options if that is something you appreciate and a good environment if you just prefer a drink. This is a look at the menu, order at the bar type place, but the food won't disappoint. There are some great options to choose from, and every time I've eaten there I've left promising the bartenders I'll be back. Highlights: Venison burger, fresh ales, fresh salads - fresh in general is a good description and the atmosphere is clean but also warm and cozy. Highly recommended if you want a casual but excellent bite to eat.

Great place :) The…read moregood: Atmosphere, drinks, and most of the food! The bad: The fish and chips sadly. It came out soggy and just didn't have an amazing flavor. Order something else and you'll be happy :)