This is another one of my local Jewellery Quarter bars. Just like The Church, and the Clifden down the road, this place has bags of charm and character. Someone has really thought about the design inside as everywhere you look there's an interesting piece of art or intricate decoration. I absolutely love the stain glass windows around the venue but be warned, if its a cold evening they are not the best at keeping the cold out! The drinks here are all absolute spot on, however the food has been slightly hit and miss. I have had fantastic lunches, but when eating in the evening, I am yet to be impressed. The prices are just slightly more than average, but at times the food is not. Overall this place is definitely worth a try....but with AMAZING bars just round the corner are you willing to take a chance.... read more

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My first experience of The Rose Villa Tavern was about a year ago, when I popped in for a drink one busy Saturday afternoon. I immediately liked the vibe of the place, and the quirkiness of the decor, in particular, the old red telephone box that houses an array of bottles. Whilst I have eaten there a couple of times last year (prior to my yelp days), brunch on one occasion and dinner on another, I've never been wowed by the food, even though I've always enjoyed it. Last night, however, was a different matter altogether. I was wowed! I went along with a friend and had the pleasure of a free meal and a bottle of wine, courtesy of the Yelp Snaps Local competition. I was pleasantly surprised by the latest menu, which offered some intriguing dishes, and certainly not just bog standard fare. Finding myself torn between 3 options; Venison & Cherry Stout Pie, Slow-cooked Oxtail & Root Vegetable Stew or Spiced Root Vegetable & Coconut Curry, I took a while to decide. In the end, the promise of honey roast parsnips and pancetta mash, which were the sides for the Venison & Cherry Stout Pie, won the day! We had to wait quite a while for our meals, whilst others who had come in after us and ordered the 2-4-1 burger offer that is available on Wednesday nights, seemed to get served really quickly, however it was worth waiting for...and it's not often I can say that and mean it! The presentation was fabulous, and far more interesting than on previous occasions. Rather than just receiving a dish of food, we each received a wooden platter of dishes, so it looked delightful and to be honest, it's a minor miracle that I remembered to take photographs, so eager was I to get stuck in! My friend had the steak, which looked very tasty (and apparently was) and I hungrily tucked into my Venison & Cherry Stout Pie. What a treat! It really was delicious, packed full of tender Venison, with more than the occasional juicy cherry making an appearance and thus remaining true to its word! The taste was amazing, and the accompaniments worked perfectly. The only tip I would give for the RVT is to wear layers, as it did feel rather cool in there, and if you want to order dessert, do it before 9pm as we missed out by chatting and not realizing the time. Having said that, the meal was actually really filling, so we didn't NEED dessert, we just fancied trying it out as there were some interesting options! So, the verdict - great food, good and friendly service, a nice choice of Mocktails if you're driving (or just a non-drinker), good coffee and a varied and interesting menu. I would definitely go again, as I'm actually quite keen to try the Oxtail option, and if possible, make it all the way to dessert. read more

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My husband and I love this pub so much we had our wedding reception here last week. A beautiful building, stunning decor, great food and even better cocktails. The staff are lovely, friendly and very helpful. A couple of weeks before the wedding, we explained that we were getting married and they spent all night making us taster cocktails so we could decide what to serve on the day. Vicky the event manager is awesome, she couldn't do enough for us while we were planning the day, we were able to plan our own menu for the buffet, pick our own cocktails and make the day as bespoke to us as we could. Buffet was a 50's diner style menu with curly fries, hot dogs, pizzas, ribs and brownie sundaes for dessert. We had loads of compliments on the food from our guests. Probably my favourite pub in Birmingham, great for a chilled out drink or lunch with friends. Also, the sweet potato fries! If you're looking for a quirky venue for an event, I'd highly recommend the RVT. read more

Rose Villa Tavern - Sweetie Bar! - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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I am sad to say that the good ole RVT has lost a star since my first review back in June 2013. It'll always keep a little place in my heart (especially seeing as it's my local), but my experiences here have been so changeable over the last year that I can't say it's been top notch all of the time... I will say this... The food has vastly improved. A new menu was launched late November/early December. It's still American themed, but the burgers and hotdogs are actually really, really good. I have been back a couple of times to sample their wares using my IB card (which presents 20% off) and treat Yelpers (and the other half) to a satisfying dinner. The drinks selection is still pretty good. There is normally 3 craft ales on offer as well as a selection of lagers, ciders and soft drinks. The really interesting selection is the spirits, which presents many brands you might not have seen or expected. It falls down on the cocktails... Staff seem to change fairly regularly at this venue and this means the quality of the cocktails can vary. I've had "blow your head off" amazing drinks and on the other side of the coin, concoctions that have been so bad I've had to sent them back. I would never, ever write off this venue. The majority of my experiences here have been fantastic and for every bad drink, there has been 3 or 4 great ones. The staff are also very friendly and have always been very accommodating with me when I HAVE had an issue, so I've got no complaints on that front. If you haven't been down to the RVT yet, go and check it out! There is quite a full calendar of events on throughout the year, so pop on down, grab some grub and see what you think! read more

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Spent a sunny Wednesday evening here sipping on cocktails.. As nice as that sounds the cocktails itself weren't that exciting. The decor is nice and very quirky. We sat down at our table with our drinks. We wanted food and told someone would be with us shortly. We chatted for about 20 minutes and still no one came. It wasn't even busy. We has finished our drink and just left. Very poor service here. Cocktails weren't anything to brag about either. £11 for 2 classic cocktails. Very standard place which is a shame because its a beautiful building. I visited this place when it first opened a fee years back and it was great then but this place has seriously gone downhill since then. Disappointing and unlikely to return. read more

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Beautiful pub with a young, vibrant clientele in the heart of the JQ. It's striking with unusual decor, high-ceilings, and stained glass windows. Even the toilets have photogenic wallpaper. Decent outdoor space, with benches out front and a smoking area at the back. Friendly bar staff. Posh crisps. My sweet chilli fries were average. Burgers look a much better choice. We drank gin all night, but having read about the vodka, I'll have to head back and quaff that instead. Next time. read more

Rose Villa Tavern - Huge portion size. Average taste - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Restoring a classic British pub with a nod to its history in a sympathetically hipster way makes the RVT a really great place for a few drinks whether you want a nook for just two of you or there is a big group of you. Having another great pub just a stones throw away from The Lord Clifden and The Red Lion means there's nearly enough for a good pub crawl. As it's part of the Bodega, Victoria chain of establishments you know what level of service to expect. The RVT has a host of food offers on different nights which makes eating there a good price on the wallet. The food is always super tasty but the range is limited for veggies and coeliacs. There is always a a new cocktail or two to try, so definitely worth a visit. They are still finishing the refurb upstairs so hopefully some dancing can be had there very soon. read more

Rose Villa Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

One of my nearby pubs, so I've been a few times! Good selection of beers, and they do great cocktails which keeps Erica happy. They have a good menu too, and the food is always delicious. There are three main areas, so if one is a little loud, you can always find somewhere a little quieter, although at weekends this place gets very busy! read more

Rose Villa Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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I'm always going to be biased about my local, it wouldn't be my local if I didn't like it, but the RVT is a great pub. It used to be a pretty skanky venue which got taken over by the Bitters and Twisted group and transformed into a quirky and interesting yet traditional looking public house. Great food, great cocktails, great staff and a regularly changing selection of cask ales make the RVT a great choice for eating and drinking in the Jewellery Quarter. There's a quiz on Monday nights (quiz akabusi - great name), djs at the weekend, a monthly comedy night and they've also started putting on live music upstairs. read more

Fab pub in Hockley, part of the Bitters 'n Twisted chain which includes the Victoria, Bodega, Island Bar, Jekyll and Hyde, and the New Inn. It's one of my favourite in the chain with very friendly staff, great cocktail skills (and if you work in Hockley, head there before 6pm for a £4 cocktail). In a cool venue with big stained glass windows, diner style sofas and the occasional wing chair, it's like a Victorian pub/American diner hybrid. The menu echoes the subtle diner vibe with burgers, nachos, buffalo wings and substantial sandwiches. They do plenty of two for one deals during the week, plus some decent lunch deals. Prices are pretty reasonable for this day and age, too. Win! read more

Rose Villa Tavern - One of the top Manhattens in Birmingham. - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Is the Rose Villa Tavern currently the crown jewel in the Bitters n' Twisted boozer empire? This Yelper certainly thinks so! The grand old pub started life as a Mitchells & Butlers and although a Grade II listed building, hasn't even seen a century go by yet. Surprisingly, it was built in the post Great War period as an ode to the great Victorian pubs you still see throughout Brum. Original features have survived the decades intact, including floor to ceiling green tiles and massive leaded windows in the arches facing Warstone Lane. When B&T took over the building in 2011, they restored the original flooring and lights while adding nature themed pieces throughout on the ceiling. It's an interesting juxtaposition, and the idiosyncrasies really 'pop' at night after the sun has gone down. The original configuration survives, with a bar and lounge downstairs, and a function room upstairs. Doorways remain open downstairs, creating a better flow between the bar and lounge rooms. The pub grub featured at the Rose Villa centres on an 'American Diner' theme that sees a resplendent menu chock full of burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, entrees (meatloaf etc) and various starters. One to two vegetarian options exist for each menu category, and are good enough that us veg heads don't feel left out. The grilled cheese is a ciabatta stuffed with grilled onions, mushrooms, and melted gooey cheddar and comes with a side of fries. It's a very affordable lunch (or dinner) option for only £5.25. The halloumi burger is served on a delectable brioche bun with a mint sauce that really brings out the flavour of the pan fried cheese. On Wednesdays two burgers (with fries) can be had for £10. Additionally, IB card members get 20% food Sun-Thur. This ongoing set of specials and discounts makes the already scrumptious food even more attractive with its affordability. The Rose Villa also offers a considerable numbers of pulls and taps at the bar that will quench the thirst of both real ale and craft beer fans. Every time I've visited, I have discovered at least one ale I did not know existed. The offerings have even extended to cask ciders, which are somewhat rare in pubs around here. Bottled beers of various sorts are behind the bar as well. I haven't branched out to try their cocktails, but the menu is quite large and friends have reported that they hit the mark. The staff here are always friendly and competent, and even during crowded nights the food wait times are not exorbitant. The JQ is a bit out of the way for me, so I don't spend as much time in the area as I would like. However, whenever I do make it to the area, the Rose Villa is top of mind for a great lunch or night out with friends. read more

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I went to Rose Villa Tavern last week to try out their new menu. RVT has always been one of my favourite places for a casual eat in JQ and that certainly hasn't changed after my latest visit. Having been invited to a tasting night I was able to try out quite a few different dishes includIng four types of wings, burgers, pasta and salad. Of everything I tried, I especially recommend the following: Sticky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Wings - An amazing combination of sweet and spicy Meat Free Mexican Burger - I am a hige meat fan but even I would give up meat for a week of these. Great texture and the Mexican inspired spices gave it a real kick Meatball Mayhem Burger - Meatballs on top of a juicy beef patty covered in marinara sauce & Swiss cheese. Yum. As always there was a relaxed vibe and the bar staff spent the evening whipping up a selection of fantastic cocktails. My only negative for this venue is that there are nowhere near enough toilets for its size and the outdoor space is limited, although still great on a sunny day. read more

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There was no way I couldn't write a review for this place because I just love everything about it! As we work in the Jewellery Quarter this is one of our favourite destinations for a lunch time escape from the office. We tend to go down on a Friday afternoon for the fish and chips special. As there are normally 10 of us who go down, we find that calling up to pre order our food works best as sometimes they get quite busy. By ordering your lunch before you walk down, you'll be sure to eat, have a drink and get back to the office all within the hour. Décor wise, the pub has retained a number of its original characteristics which I absolutely love. Although I appreciate new and stylish bars, you can't beat a good pub with high ceilings, stain glassed windows and tiled floors. read more

Rose Villa Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

It's Friday evening in Birmingham. It's not busy but let's say bustling. The calm before the storm. Why has it taken me 20 mins to get served? Your guess is as good as mine! At least a pint and vodka only £6.40 I've been here through the day. It has quite a distinctive smell. Pretty disappointed this evening though read more

Rose Villa Tavern - Feeling disappointed - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

When my Sister-In-Law was working in JQ this was our go-to meeting point for lunch. I'm a not-very-secret burger person! Or hotdog fan. I had the chilli hotdog with cheese and chips. I've got a photo somewhere so I'll try and post that too. I've got a table here that I always sit at and I've probably got sulky face prepared for someone sitting it in the future. This hasn't happened yet. The staff are friendly and busy. I'm not sure about the "upscale" names given to the items. My hotdog was a Ohio Hotdog. when to my mind it was a chillidog. It was very nice indeed and my brother and his good lady enjoyed their food too! read more

I was invited to the Rose Villa Tavern to review some of their new menu recently, and it was a lovely evening. I loved the decor (particularly the large, stained-glass windows) and the relaxed atmosphere, and I was given a really warm welcome by the staff. The food was gorgeous, with a selection of different wings, meatball burger, vegan pasta and blue cheese salad (which was one of the nicest I've ever had), and all were reasonably priced. Definitely worth spending an evening there with friends, and I'll be going back soon! read more

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Simple but really good quality American food like burgers, hot wings and ribs combined with a cheap (and some would argue too sweet) cocktail menu, not me! What sets it apart though is the community activities they plan like film nights (big screen, DVD but themed, great choice in films!), quizzes, happy hours and hire events like beer tasting. It's a great casual pub with friendly staff, good spirit selection and music that gets the night started but doesn't deafen everyone. Plus it's next to my work so extra half an invisible star. read more

Rose Villa Tavern - A Juicy Lucy - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Such a beautiful pub. RVT is in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter and used to be a very traditional, old-fashioned pub. When Bitters and Twisted took it over, they removed the boards that were blocking up the beautiful windows and decorated in their own quirky/traditional way. They specialise in vodka and now have over 100. There is also a smashing cocktail menu with a whole range of spirits, not just vodka. Of course beers and ciders are available too, all at prices you would expect. Cocktails are around £6-7. There is a food menu, specialising in American diner style food- burgers, hot dogs and so on. I have only eaten from a buffet here so I can't really comment on the food. As this is a pub, you find a table, look at the menu and then head to the bar to order. I'd recommend going here because it is a beautiful building and for the huge array of vodka. read more

Since moving to the Jewellery Quarter several months ago the Rose Villa has become my new local. This beautiful historic pub is about 2 minutes from my front door and I'm pretty pleased about that. One of the things that makes the Rose Villa quite special is the tons of original architectural features it has, from the ornate stained glass windows to the colourful wall tiles and huge wooden bar. Each area of the pub is cosy and comfy, helped along by plenty of armchairs and nice seating. Another great thing about the Rose Villa is the food. On offer is a menu of hearty American-inspired dishes including a range of burgers (the Juicy Lucy is recommended), hot dogs and ribs. On my last visit I tried the meatloaf (first time I'd eaten meatloaf) and it was delicious and very, very filling - big slices of meatloaf with creamy mash and tasty gravy. If you're exploring the the Jewellery Quarter during the summer the Rose Villa is also a good place to grab a drink and sit in the sun, there's plenty of handy outdoor seating just by the entrance. read more

The Bitters 'n' Twisted family never get it wrong and the Rose Villa Tavern is another example of this! Situated in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, it is a fabulous old pub with bucket loads of added cool. I've came here for drinks many times and it has never been dull. It gets busy in the evenings and weekends and has places to sit front and back for when the weather is nice. Perfect for the upcoming summer months! read more

That was quite shame to say I have visited this pub for the first time JUST one week ago, but it's true. In fact I was curious about this place and I am glad I didn't leave Jewellery Quarter without having some drinks there. To start with, Rose Villa Tavern has a good reputation for its food and the "2 for 1 burgers and fish & chips options" are very tempting, to say the least. From the music to the classic British pub decor, Rose Villa Tavern is a pretty much place to spend some time. Not to mention the selection of cocktails (£ 4, average price) that include my beloved Brazilian drink Caipirinha (made with Sagatiba, which means quality!) and for me it was the highlight of this place. Well, there is also an ice crusher machine (quite noisy but fabulous!) that can be spotted from anywhere in the pub! I love the fact it's a pub for all kind of public, so expect to grab a seat next to young and not so young but experienced couples, group of friends, some others with their notebooks, students and residents of the area. There is space for everybody at Rose Villa and it includes outside tables to enjoy the unpredictable British weather. I quite like their minimalist and pretty creative menu which makes this pub maybe the coolest one in Brum. You tell me... read more

Went after sons graduation. Great pub with Victorian features retained but very evidently living in the modern age. The choice of beer is excellent and the prices great value for an area that's very visitor focused. read more

Rose Villa Tavern is an incredibly pleasant pub with a beautiful (and quirky) interior. A Bitters n' Twisted venue, they have a fantastic cocktail menu, a good selection of beers on tap, and great food. Their mac and cheese is especially delicious. The place is full of quirk and charm (huge stained glass windows, repurposed phone booths), and has plenty of comfortable seating. They have a lovely small garden as well as tables out front for use when the weather is nice. I find that the cocktail quality can vary-- not quite as impressed with the drinks here as other Bitters n' Twisted places, but they're still good, and incredibly reasonably priced! Comfortable. Friendly. Affordable. Good drinks. Cool DJ sets on weekends. All in all a solid pub in the Jewellery Quarter. read more

The Rose Villa Tavern is an amazing pub in the Jewellery Quarter. The building and interior decor are gorgeous, original stained glass windows have been beautifully restored and inside has been lovingly decorated to create a warm ambience. The first few times I went the bar staff were a bit rude but now everyone seems to be lovely, really friendly and helpful. Some great cocktails and special offers. Ace funky/disco/soul DJs at the weekend, yummy roast dinners on a Sunday and the quiz night is one of my favourites in Brum. It's run by a rag-tag bunch of funny students who give great booby-prizes like Paris Hilton dvds or a grow-your-own basil kit (coming along very nicely). Definitely my favourite of the 'Bitter & Twisted' group of bars (also includes Island Bar, Victoria, Jekyll & Hyde, Bodega). Another one of my favourite hang-outs! Lovely place to go on a date or take your rents on a Sunday, great for drinks after work or drinking and dancing at the weekend. read more

The Rose Villa Tavern is everything a good bar should be, run by the guys from Bitters n twisted (think Bodega, Jekyll and Hyde, the Victoria) they have made it something special. The staff are amazingly friendly and always offer great customer service no matter how busy. The cocktail menu is good, although not quite heat of the Jekyll and Hyde but still what ones they do have are great quality. The food is a good selection of burgers, hotdogs and are all of good quality and decent portion size. The decor is nice without being too over the top. The have a range of offers on including happy hours where select cocktails are £4.50. Overall this is a great JQ boozer with bags of charm and character and well worth a visit. Whether it's for a quiet lunchtime of part of a long night. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Since my last review of the Rose Villa Tavern a new chef has taken over and unfortunately he is simply not as good as the previous one. No more Hot Sauce and the buffalo sauce now comes on the side instead of being drenched over the chicken wings. I still love this place and frequent it's doorstep often but I wish the old chef would return! read more

This bar is great. It's right beside the clock tower in the jewellery quarter. We called in here after our Yelp secret Sunday event for drinks. And ended up there for about 4 hours. They do cocktails for £4.50 each, only selected ones on the menu, but they are all delicious. I had a mixture of cocktails and also had the cherry titanic stout. This was nice too and the cherry flavour was really subtle but enjoyable. This place is really quirky and has a wide selection of drinks available. They allow dogs in, and we were all swooning over the table next to ours puppy! I really enjoyed calling in here and next time in back would certainly call in. I had a look at the food menu and nearly got some nachos they do a wide variety to cater for everyone including vegans. read more

In the heart of the JQ. by the clock tower, this pub has a small but pleasant beer garden, the inside has some wonderful tiles and wallpaper-love the décor! the food menu has various salads, nachos etc. and Sunday roasts, but I can recommend the Jucy Lucy burger - comes with fries £8 approx. There is a reasonable selection of beers on draft (pint of Estrella is £4) and cocktails (£4 before 7pm during the week and all day at the weekend). Great atmosphere - the pub quiz on Monday at 8pm is good fun! There are also monthly comedy nights upstairs but there book up really quickly. However, I do find the service behind the bar quite slow. read more

The Rose Villa Tavern should be my favourite bitters n twisted venue, it's round the corner from where I live, has a cute little room upstairs where I watch comedy for a reasonable £5, the cocktails are fantastic & cheap especially with happy hour being on all weekend ( cocktails only £4.50) but there s something about the inconsistent service which just means it's not my JQ go to! I've attended some events there as a blogger and I've always had a fantastic nights with delicious food (chicken wings are amazing) and some tasty cocktails - try the Winnie the pear, grey goose pear vodka, ginger & honey. There is an incredible array of vodkas so I d highly recommend a night there working your way through them and the decor is also another reason to check this place out with its original stain glass, quirky modern touches and high backed arm chairs! read more

The Rose Villa Tavern is a quaint pub that's part of the bitters and twisted brand. They have a great cocktail menu, with extremely reasonable discounts during happy hour, a decent selection of food options, and a number of beers on tap. It can get loud on the weekend, but during the week it's a great place to go out to for a pint with some friends. It's quiet enough that you can hear people talk, but it doesn't feel empty. They've got some picnic tables out front as well, so during the warmer months you can enjoy the fresh air. All in all, the rose villa tavern is really nice and I recommend you check it out. read more

Another fab night at the RVT- quiz night and managed to come in 2nd out of 4 teams - go 'Fred's Friends' - just need to brush up on football and music knowledge!! read more

Many people might extoll the virtues of a Friday or Saturday night dancing and drinking, but the real treasure is the Monday night quiz. Sharing the evening with Cocktail 2 for 1 night is a stroke of genius, requiring you to be firing all cylinders to win designated prizes on the night. The bar staff and quizmasters are delightful, the questions are tricky but not obscenely difficult - until the fantastically named "Death or Glory" round and you are compensated if you aren't the winner, with a night of fabulous drinks. A splendid evening out. read more

its my local and would also be one of my pubs of choice for a night out and for breakfast the morning after! The bar staff are great and know who to make a cocktail, the interior is interesting and cool and has lots of seats, it also does great food. A great all rounder read more

Went with a group and was happy to see alot of what the menu had to offer. I loved the decoration of this pub, beautiful stained glass and painted tiles with enchanting fairy lights on branches attached to wall near the bar. Staff we were friendly and we more than happy to let me modify my main to have fries instead of mash. I ordered Brisket with fries and saurkratt and battered gherkin spears with ranch dressing as a side. With brisket it has to be tender so I tested to see if i could cut it with the side of my fork, which it did. The BBQ sauce that it was in was perfect and different to as it wasn't to sweet and was like a rich gravy. Fries were great but I little cold and the saukratt was nice accomplement. The gherkins were interesting and quite peppery with the batter. It was a generous portion and well worth a try considering the small price. I got everyone to try these and they proved popular. I really wanted to give this 4 stars but I found that the venue was cold and while we waited a while for our food which I was happy to do as it all arrived together. It being cold did dampen the experience and as it was November it was important for it be warmer. If it had been warmer I would have happily have stayed longer after my meal for a dessert and another drink. read more

The RVT, or Robin van Persie as I call it, should be my local as it's maybe 5 minutes from my gaff, but to be honest I'd rather walk the extra to the Lord Clifden or the Red Lion. I'm not certain why the place irritates me. Partly it's the three times I've ordered food over the last few months its taken ages and arrived barely warm, once being undercooked; partly its the pretension of serving stuff on bits of wood and in metal flower pots (admittedly, they're not alone in this silly fashion!) partly it's the trendy, ill-thought decor (some good bits, mainly the original stuff that thankfully wasn't skip'd when the place was refurbed); and partly the inconsistent service - sometimes you get a friendly, chummy welcome and nothing is too much trouble, but then sometimes their people are miserable and distracted. Had both in equal measure. The selection of beer is decent but my choices have rarely been enjoyable. I do wonder if people 'expect' decent beer at this kinda place and so it becomes self-fulfilling. When I pop in for beer with others it's been a rare occasion I've enjoyed it or actually finished a pint. It's generally a bit flat. I'd genuinely like to like this place but it just doesn't stand up against the local competition and primarily it's because they don't try hard enough. Decent beer and warm food are pretty much baselines, but they're a way off for me. Clearly I'm the minority here, but I do know what I like and I've yet to find it at the Robin van Persie! read more

Came here for some very nice after works drinks with a friend who hadn't even discovered the JQ before! IT was quiz night which was even more special, as none of the questions we knew so we just played along for fun. The atmosphere is always very welcoming and warming :) read more

I think this is the first review I have written for a venue in the Bitters and Twisted group so I will be sure to review the others when i get round to it. I think that this has to be my favourite out of all of them (although I have yet to visit New Inn and the new Marmalade). Many places claim to be at the 'heart of the Jewellery Quarter' but I don't think any claim can be more truer than the location of the Rose Villa Tavern. Located right on the Chamberlain Clock island in the very centre of the JQ. The RVT (we will continue with this abbreviation for now) is a nice a friendly cocktail and food bar. It has a nice enough outdoor area with a little shed type thing as well, which I am never quite sure what its for but its just there, and its cozy. The decor is in fitting with the other pubs in the group like the Victoria and the Jekyll & Hyde. Its a very grand feel inside, probably more so than the Victoria, you can tell it was previously one of those really big old pubs with fireplaces etc. The selection of drinks is again in fitting with group as are the cocktails. I am not really a cocktail drinker so I am ashamed to say I have not tried them and therefore cannot compare them, see other reviewers for that sort of fruity nonsense. Beers on tap are good, there is your standard Fosters lager for people who dont like change and then slightly more rarer lagers like Estrella for the "ooh I fancy a change types". Ales are rotated nicely too so I'm sure that ale drinkers will not be disappointed and same for the likes of ciders and your bottled variety. better than most, is probably what I am getting at. Food wise they do special days for burgers and fish etc which I have to say have always been great quality, same goes for the lunchtime menu, sandwiches are always pleasant. Overall, the RVT doesn't revolutionise anything as a drinking venue but you will struggle to find somewhere in the JQ thats as welcoming as here. read more

Came here for a quick drink after food, the drinks were so yummy and the bartender is hot try the Porn Star Martini, it was delicious and the Bloody Mary was just the way you like it. read more

Rose Villa Tavern - Oh hey Hun! - Pubs Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

I really like this pub, from the outside you can tell it a historic part of the Jewellery Quarter with it terracotta brickwork and big beautiful window. Inside there's a decent sized bar staffed by friendly and helpful staff. There's a great selection of drinks available and they stock guest ales along with seasonal treats! Being winter they had a keg of hot rekoderlig Cider on the go. I was delighted to see a selection of Bourbon whiskey, among them 2 of my favourites, Bullet and Buffalo Trace. Naturally I opted for a Buffalo Trace, in fact I can just image in right now and it will be the first thing I buy when I step off the airplane tomorrow! Vicky went for Titanic Cappuccino Stout - I've never been a big stout drinker and found the ones I have tried to be a little boring. However Vicky allowed me a sip of hers and I loved it. So much so that I sank a few pints in there. I will definitely miss that drink! They offer good selection of cocktails too and all made properly, none of that pre-mix nonsense. They offer a good selection of food. The menu is based on American diner food. It all sounded good on the menu! Vicky had butter battered chicken and assured me it was delicious. I had the Ohio Chilli dog. I've never been to Ohio so I don't know how authentic it was, but hey who cares it tasted great and the fries were amazing. Loyalty cards area available, plus they have a range of offers and different events each night. This is a great venue and absolute must if you are in the Jewellery Quarter. read more

Bit hit and miss, have had good and average nights here. Last time I was here they took my 1/2 finished meal away while I was at the bar, changing a poorly made drink, which kind of left me a less than satisfied feeling with the place... they try to have a high turn over I guess. read more