I arranged to meet a large family group last month at Slim Jim's. The barman couldn't have been…read moremore helpful and accommodating and he helped us re-arrange some tables and chairs so we could all be seated together. The atmosphere is lively and upbeat with a jukebox, several TV's all showing different channels and a real mixture of people in the place (Our group consisted of some old fuddy duddies like me and some well behaved kids!). The pool tables are in excellent condition and after we finished with ours, the guy behind the bar came out and cleaned it, I don't think I've ever seen that happen anywhere else! There are some other activities that we did't get time to try like Snooker and Darts and there are also some quiz machines and even Jenga if that appeals to you. We found the prices to be reasonable and managed to get a pool table for the entire evening for around £16. Slim Jims caters for a mixture of modern and old world tastes and I'll make sure I visit again next time I'm in the UK!

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I had none of the negative issues of the previous reviewer. Came in for a last resort quick lunch…read more(with a negative mindset having been told both the Skybar and High Line weren't open despite their websites saying they were from 12!!!) and was pleasantly surprised. Not a huge amount of choice on food but the roast veg and halloumi salad was delicious and good value (£8.45 with a soft drink). It was quiet so the service was fast. The barman was a bit of a misery arse but otherwise fine. The selection of alcohol behind the bar made my eyes light up, although I was unable to take part. Loads of craft beers and spirits, and a decent gin selection. I'll come back here next time we come shopping to Resorts World or a gig at the NEC...

Loved this place. The playlist was amazing although my 22 year old niece said "I like it but this…read moreis basically my dads playlist. I had the ginger and rhubarb gin with ginger ale and strawberries and lemon. It was amazing! We also enjoyed the Belgium waffle stack although my boyfriend joked that it was not a stack. A couple of us really enjoyed the hunters chicken with the waffles. Very intense flavor combo.

I'm not a massive pool shark but, thanks to Rileys' 24 hour license and abundance od tables, it's…read morealways an available option when you're not in the mood for going 'out out' or simply sitting around drinking. Of course, a bar is available (of course!) but tee-totallers who enjoy a game of pool are sure to be entertained with over 20 tables available to punters. Unfortunately, as with most pool halls I've encountered (a lot of them that have been Rileys, in fact) it does seem a bit dark and dingy in there - and, given the nature of the place, it does attract large groups of males. I've never encountered trouble in there but a couple of times have received looks off the kind of naughty boys mommy warned me not to play with. Still, people generally keep themselves to themselves and the bar staff are friendly - reasonable pint prices too, so a more than decent way to kill an hour or two when the city's more visceral thrills don't appeal.

I had no idea that 24 hour pool places existed! What an experience on the early hours after closing…read moretime in the nearby Arcadian bars. We had lots of fun, although it was very random! There was a complete mixture of people in there, as you can imagine at 4am in the morning. But random none the less, we had a few games of pool, a couple of drinks and had a really good time. I won't pretend and say that I'm a regular pool player as I'm not. In fact, I'd probably go as far as saying that the only time I'm any good is by fluke. The pool tables seemed good condition but again, I'm not a pro! Even though it was very early in the morning, the staff were all chirpy and seemed happy to have such a lively crowd in!

If you like a game of pool, live sports from every angle, friendly staff, comfortable garden, live…read morebands, theme nights, private parties and decent pub food then get yourself down to the Cross Keys, it is child friendly to a point where the landlady will cook something up for the kids if they get hungry and the kitched is closed. Don't be put off by any prior reputation this place had, they make every effort to make your stay there memorable and always go the extra mile keep it going!!

This is slumming it in Marlow,however i have had some good nights here and met some interesting…read morepeople. Have bands certain nights and open late

great food fast service choices for all the family and not over pricedread more

Loved this place, nice proper wooden pub style, with great selection of drinks. They don't serve…read morefood but have a selection of takeaway menus and a supply of plates and cutlery so you can order in. They were hosting an underground cinema night when I came, which was good fun and I understand they do a few good events. Staff were friendly, too. And I noticed that they keep their white wine glasses in the fridge, which is always the mark of a good place.

Great pub with nice staff, good beer and friendly locals. It has all the sports, a pool table that…read moreis free Monday to Thursday and live music some weekends. The beer garden is nice when the sun shines!

Been to this place once on a saturday night. the place in general was ok, but probably wouldn't…read morecome back probably just to not being my scene. I will say the music they was playing on the night wasn't to my taste, should of been mixed up more really to everyone's taste, I think we made a few requests not one of them was played. The venue itself is quite big, I think it had a room downstairs but never went down there the main room is quite open space with a dance floor and areas to sit, it also has seats and big smoking area outside so it fits everyone really. It does look like a posh venue to be honest, there was lots of people in suits staff and customers on the night. So I don't know if it was a themed night. The music was generally hip-hop and dance throughout the night i didn't hear many I could dance to. So if you like that give it a try as for crowd, it was general good crowd on a saturday night so lots of friendly faces around.

I've had a couple of good nights there in the past, great music cheap drinks and a great student…read morenight so everything you love in a club. However, there is one issue and that is with the bouncers, I visited Players last night for a friend's birthday and half way through the night a girl spilt her drink down me and headed to the VIP, I then walked over to confront her for not apologising when a bouncer violently grabs me out of the club, I then renter the club to tell my friends what had happened when we came back and put me outside, I then tried to explain to him the situation when we then attempted to swing a punch at me. Ruined the night which is a shame, bouncers need to know their role

Compared to other Walkabout's I have been to throughout the country, Birmingham's Walkabout,…read moresituated on Broad Street has long been a favourite of mine. Despite being similar to other Walkabouts in style and service, the location of this particular Walkabout makes it a great destination for those intent on having a drink and a meal, before moving on to somewhere else. This specific Walkabout is a favourite of my group of friends when it comes to sport. Whether it be Rugby or Football, Walkabout always promotes a great and friendly atmosphere which everyone enjoys. The prices of some drinks may be slightly excessive in comparison to others, but nonetheless, Birmingham's Walkabout, with its perfect location is head and shoulders above any others I have visited.

This is an ideal venue for a good night out in Birmingham's popular Broad Street…read more Whether your after just a beer, a quiet drink, or a good night out with your friends, it's always lively in here. The crowed is mixed, extremely popular on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, and the drink prices are reasonable. You may find there is quite a wait to get served after 5pm. The bouncers also keep an eye on you, if your too drunk, you may find yourself man handled out of the premises. The place does have an authentic Australian feel, hence the name and it's quite a nice friendly establishment. A great location with a Taxi rank right opposite, and also near to the restaurants if your peckish after, and local cash machines nearby. The TV is also on with live sports which creates a nice atmosphere, albeit somewhat loud. Give this a go for your next pub crawl.

The Boat Inn is a lovely old real ale pub in Cromford, generally regarded as the best place for…read morepunters in the village. Its scenic location, the inviting old building, and the cozy, dark wood interior make this a top recommendation for locals and visitors alike. Staff are very friendly, and the real ale selection very nice. As many old pubs, the layout is scattered into different small areas, so you'll be able to enjoy your privacy and it doesn't get too loud. Because it is so popular, it can get quite busy on a weekend.

A really cozy and old pub in a really nice little town (Arkwright) near Matlock Bath in the lovely…read moreDerbyshire Dales. We visited as they allow dogs in, we wanted food and wanted a good choice of Real Ales. Everything was good, we had a slight mix up on the order but it was quickly rectified and a full refund was given, no questions asked. Great service. The food was lovely too. Just watch if you go the blue cheese burger... it really is *very* blue cheese. I can still taste it over a month later!