Excellent service from the staff, food was outstanding. The chicken burger with homemade chips was…read morenothing like I've ever had before. I highly recommend visiting this place even if it's raining with the sheltered outside seating areas. Definitely will be visiting again.

Spent five days on a short break and the area and this place was…read more recommended by a local. Came here three times during our visit. Good real ales on draught English Pale and Marstons. also Peroni lager on tap which is a rarity. Very popular place, bright, airy and almost minimalist as it has none of the standard horse brasses or ceramic dogs and associated rubbish that most rural pubs go for. The Farmers Platter lunch is a must. See photo. Big hunks of cheese, bread, salad, chutney and onions. Also attached is a photo of the sea bass served on a chorizo risotto. Very tasty. I also had spatchcocked chicken smothered with cheese and texas bbq sauce. Yummy. They have steak on the menu but I did not try as there did n't seem to be enough beef to the buck. £20 is alot of money for a 16oz steak (pre-cooked weight.). The desserts are lovely chcoclate honeycomb crumble cheescake is a winner. I also had the chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Advertised as warm but it was not. I mentioned to them and they knocked it off the bill. Can't ask for better Service is good and friendly. Our bill for starters, mains, desserts and two drinks came to 54 quid. Will come again if in area

Power tip: quaint pub with an adjoining burger and fries stand. Good bacon burger, and both the…read morespiced and Alabama fries were tasty. Staff were friendly

Built in the 1920s by the Mitchells & Butlers brewery this large, Grade II listed pub in the middle…read moreof the Birmingham suburb of Stirchley is something of a hidden treasure, despite being situated in plain sight along the busy Pershore Road. You step across a small car park and into the public bar, which is a large open space that can often get busy when there are sporting events on the big screen, but venture past this and The British Oak slowly starts to reveal its many charms over a series of side and back rooms, and an extensive garden. You may think that the place looks big when viewed from the front, but this really only tells half the story. When the pub was originally built, and for many years that followed, the side rooms were variously 'The Gents' Only Lounge', or 'The Smoke Room', but in 21st Century, smoke-free Britain these are now simply extra rooms within the same pub that offer quiet places for customers to drink, eat and talk, away from the bustle of the main bar. Move towards the back of the building and you could almost be in another pub entirely as you enter the small and cosy back bar, more than likely stepping over a sleeping dog or two in process. With an open fire and the genuine feel of a small, country boozer, this snug space is particularly welcoming on dark and damp Winter afternoons. To the side of the back bar there is yet another room, the last of the 5, which is variously used as a venue for family parties (particularly at weekends) or for any number of events promoted by Stirchley's burgeoning creative community, including film screenings and a comedy night. Whilst the 5 interconnecting rooms of the main building offer an impressive array of different pub experiences under the same roof, it is only once you move outside at the back of the pub that you really get a sense of the size of the place. The back door opens onto a large, covered area containing leather sofas and long tables that offer a rare chance to drink and smoke in comfort, before leading you down the steps into a seriously huge garden that is also the perfect afternoon sun trap. The garden has a slide and various other play equipment for the kids (and big kids) and even when busy, as it often is during the summer months, it never feels too crowded. Further still, and at the very back of the garden, there is the quintessentially English site of a manicured bowling green and wooden clubhouse, for this is the home of The British Oak Bowling Club. Listen to sound of polite applause and muted cheers drifting across the garden on summer afternoons and you will be a million miles away from the slow drudge of the Pershore Road. The British Oak is child and dog-friendly and offers a decent selection of wines, spirits and lagers, as well as a range of cask ales sufficiently varied to make it one of CAMRA's 'Real Heritage Pubs'. The food an offer ranges from good, honest pub grub - the gammon, egg and chips is particularly fine - as well as bar snacks, such as bowls of chips, sandwiches, pizzas and hot pies. In an age of homogenised chain pubs and regenerated urban boozers that often try too hard to impress, The British Oak is a welcome change to the norm. It's a traditional pub that is moving with the times but doing so at its own pace, thank you very much, and therein lies its charm. If you are looking for a place to sit and read a newspaper over a pint, or for somewhere to take family or friends, in summer or winter, I recommend a visit.

The interior of The Selly Park Tavern is spacious with plenty of tables and separate areas to…read moreaccommodate large groups, but other than that is nothing to really write home about. The front of the pub has a small area of tables, but these are mere yards away from the busy Pershore Road, so not exactly ideal. The outside area at the back of the pub is a different story. It overlooks a manicured bowling green and is far enough away from the Pershore Road for the traffic to be more of a dull hum than a nuisance. On a few occasions when we have sat out here a 15-piece Jazz band have been rehearsing in a hall adjacent to the pub, which makes for a pleasant change to Coldplay on the jukebox. The food is OK and the bar is well-stocked, with some decent cask ales and a fair selection of lagers. Overall, what this place really lacks is any sense of it being someones local, which is strange given it's location. There is not another pub for at least half a mile in any direction and the place is surrounded by houses, yet it retains the somewhat soulless feel of an bar in an airport, which is a shame as the size and architecture of the place suggests it could be so much better.

The Selly Park Tavern is either really well placed in the middle of the Pershore Road or really…read morebadly placed, depending on how you view it. Last time I was here I sat outside - it's great that they have an outdoors, but compared to the size of the indoors it's a bit pathetic - a few tables in a car park basically. Which is where being on the Pershore Road isn't that great. That said, on the plus side, indoors is large, and comfortable, and always clean and tidy. There's plenty of different beers and ales available, and they often do promotions.

Quite a nice little pub on a main road (511) running through the town. Have to admit that we dined…read morethere today (lunch) because it has a "beer garden" which is dog-friendly, with several bench-table combo's that each seat about 6 people. Plenty of parking. The pub is small but nice and both staff members we saw today (young ladies) were polite, friendly and gave good service. We both decided to try the chicken curry which was pretty good, tasty, plenty of chicken and a nice level of spiciness. The mango chutney had a nice bite to it. Two thumbs up on this one. Yes we will be back - given the amazing Bulls Head in nearby Repton it is hard to give more than 3 stars - but remember folks - 3 stars in pretty damn good!!! Of course I had a pint of cider :) Review #45 2018

The Wheel Inn is a very popular pub just off the A511 in Midway. A big car park with easy access,…read morehelps catch passing trade as people commute between Burton on Trent and Leicester. Most nights of the week, the Wheel is full because of its good reputation and the fact that it shows most big sporting events. The pub itself is a fair size, but not huge and has an open plan feel, with a good range of outdoor seating too. On Friday and Saturday nights it is packed to the rafters, especially as most Saturday nights have live entertainment - bands, individual singers etc. Some of the acts attract quite a following, so if you want a seat, its best to get there early. The bar staff are friendly, even though they seem to be permanently busy. A good pub, that serves good beer in a lively atmosphere.

Service, beer and food were outstanding! Great pub around the corner from the Belgrade Theatre, I…read morewould consider this pub anytime you are in the City Centre of Coventry. Beer selection was very good, fresh and well poured. Pub grub was delicious, they had a festive menu of food available. My meal was very tasty, hot and plentiful. Friendly staff and customers, quite busy for a Wednesday night. Looking forward to a revisit when in town.

Town Wall Tavern is a very good traditional pub close to the city centre of Coventry. It's a real…read morecommunity pub, with down-to-earth but friendly clientele, and a decent selection of real ales. Split into several dedicated seating areas, with a small smoking/vaping area to the back of the pub (see photos). Really nice place, certainly will invite you and your friends to linger. Warmly recommended for Coventry!

A nice pleasant pub close to some friends of mine. The pub does feels split, the bar still has a…read morenice local vibe to it and then the other side of the pub feels more of a gastro pub catering for diners. The food was spot on for me, really good roast with nice meats and at a very very reasonable price, shame about the roast potatoes. The food did take a while to come out but that's what you would expect on a Sunday Lunch rush. A friend that came had some allergies and there wasn't much she could pick from. However, the staff were extremely accommodating and communicated with the kitchen where they managed to sort something for her. The desserts where also great. Amazing chocolate brownie with a lovely white ice cream and again at a great price. Large selection of Everard's brews to wash it all down. I will be coming back again when we come to visit my friends. (Visit - 05/04/2015 Lunch)

What a little treat! When I lived in the city centre I think I must have ended up in here nearly…read moreonce a week during that time. I love nothing more than going to a classic, and most importantly, quiet pub to relax after a hard weeks work (and even harder partying on a Saturday night!). If you love venues that have lots of character then you should go and check out The Craven Arms. It offers a great selection of beers for the boys and wine for the girls and the food in delicious. You can't beat their house burger and a nice cold shandy.

I've heard rave reviews about The Craven Arms since moving to Birmingham. Brittany A. and I finally…read morehad a chance to try it out recently on a fairly quiet afternoon, and I can easily say that it deserves all of the praise it garners. The Craven Arms was built for Holder's Brewery at the dawn of the twentieth century. Departing from the Victorian red brick and terra cotta style that is so prevalent in Brum, the exterior of The Craven Arms is adorned with lovely blue and gold tiles, making it one of the more colourful pubs in city centre. Inside, the tile and brick switches over to a traditional 'old man' pub style with wood, carpeting, and dark wood chairs and stools. From the outside, the pub belies the tight quarters inside. The pub makes great use of the space though, and the intimacy and cosiness creates a true neighbourhood feel. Once you grab a stool, be prepared for one of the best craft brew and real ale selections in the entirety of greater Birmingham. Black Country Ales is tied to the Craven Arms, and aside from their traditional golden, bitter, and brown, you'll find more real ales, some IPAs hopped to the max, and fun beers like a red hot chili beer. Hard to find bottled beers and cider in the fridge complete the impressive selections. The pub has no kitchen, but they serve up cheese baps (for £1) and allow you to bring in any outside food and will even provide a fork and knife for you. For the serious beer drinker, you can join their beer club and earn your way up toward the '100 club', tasting all kinds of brews along the way. If you are up for an old pub experience with the latest and greatest in new craft beers, the Crave Arms will suit you well.

I was supposed to go out on the town last night, but wasnt really in the mood - so I changed from…read moremy LBD to jeans & tee and headed down to the Spittal Brook. I'd been in here once or twice before just for a quick drink before heading somewhere else but didnt get the feel for the place (it was very quiet then) but last night was 'folk night'. It was really lovely, people were just sat around with their instruments and all did their little thing (the guy on the fiddle obviously knew what he was doing so played along to most of the songs). There were no microphones or anything. It was all low key and very welcoming. Aparently this folk night is on every Tuesday and if its good weather they move out to the beer garden and play & sing there instead. Theres a wide selection of drinks available, although, when I say a wide selection of drinks I actually mean ales. Dont expect any fancy cocktails. If you dont want ale your left with the choice of a few spirits. Outside the front door theres a sign saying something like 'NO pool table, NO sky sports, NO cocktails, ------ TOWN THAT WAY!' I think thats all you need to know to get a firm idea of what this place is like :) They also serve food, nothing fancy: chilli, cottage pie, curry, fish & chips, salads, jackets etc. any meal is £6.50 Food is only served between 12-2 and 6-9. Afraid I havnt tried it yet but as soon as I do I'll update this review!

Having been under new management for a year now, this pub has flourished. Good quiz nights,…read moreexcellent beer and a friendly welcome. Set back from the road I imagine they don't receive the foot fall that they deserve but it's well worth seeking out if you're looking for a great pint in Stafford