Tucked right into the top station of the Severn Valley Railway, The Railwayman's Arms is one of…read morethose rare pubs that feels like stepping into a different era--in the best way possible. The atmosphere is warm, lively, and full of character. Whether you're a local or just hopping off a heritage steam train, you're welcomed like an old friend. The interior is full of railway memorabilia, giving it a unique charm that's hard to replicate. The selection of real ales is fantastic--well-kept, perfectly poured, and often featuring local breweries. If you're into proper cask ale, this place is a gem. There's also a cozy beer garden where you can sit and watch the trains come and go--a real treat for train enthusiasts or anyone who enjoys a nostalgic backdrop. Service is friendly, fast, and unpretentious. It's clear the staff care about the place and the people who visit. Highly recommended as part of a day out in Bridgnorth, or even worth a special trip on its own. Classic British pub vibes done right

Lovely little railway themed pub inside of the Bridgnorth Severn Valley Railway station. Popped in…read morefor a couple of drinks whilst in town. Staff were friendly and it is dog friendly too! Would recommend.

This club is a disgrace my daughter was in this club last night she wasn't well and went into the…read moretoilets the bouncers went into the toilets and said she had to get out she said give mine five minutes as she had health issues she wasn't drunk only had one drink they said to her you have got to get out she said I cant stand if I stand I am going to pass out she told her friend to phone a ambulance the bouncers said to her friend she dont need a ambulance shes just drunk and the bouncers got her buy her arms and legs and carry her out to the over side of the road where my daughter passed out a couple of times and a ambulance was called that is disgraceful to me and a joke

I was already a bit drunk by the time me and my friends got to The Planet. There was quite a que to…read moreget in (when I say quite I que what I mean is I had to wait about 5 mins to get in, nothing bad.I just hate waiting!!) When you pay to get in you have a choice - pay £1.00 to get in and then pay for your drinks as normal. pay £11.00 to get in but you basically get every drink free! What with me being a greedy student I opted for the £11.00 deal (which my friends somehow didnt know about even though they had all been before and I hadnt!) The free drinks thing was great although I wish I'd drank less in the previous bar and saved up all my drinking power for here so it made it better value :) It was still amazing value. I was ordering drinks I'd never tried before and I didnt care if I decided I didnt like it because then I could give it to one of my friends (who thought I was being generous and nice) and then get myself another drinkand if I did like it - bonus! The whole place was quite dark. Downstairs they played good music so my whole group just piled onto the dance floor so thats there a stayed the whole night. I did venture upstairs 2ce for a look around. The first time I made it to the top of the stairs, thats where I came face to face with some munted girls dancing in a cage?!? what the hell?!? either way, I decided to just go back to the downstairs dance floor. The second time I went to go upstairs I made it past the cage and onto the dance floor. They play way heavier rock music - so if you fancy a bit of a mosh then perfectbut wearing heels? go downstairs! The toilets were rank. So although I dont actually remember I thinks its pretty safe to say (because toilets are a great measure of cleanliness) that this place is pretty dirty. But fun non the less.

This is the rockingest pub this side of the Pond. I absolutely adore this place, and count the…read morelandlady and landlord to be great friends. They run a grand pub, full of fun with great local music acts every Friday and most Saturdays. My husband originally strolled into this pub thinking we'd have a laugh at the local cheesy entertainment. However, the songstress, who used to perform at Disney World and with their cruise ships, knocked our socks off singing a bunch of jazz and classics, along with covering the sugar out of Amy Winehouse and The Noisettes. Well impressed like, we was. This pub used to be well known as a drug haven (and not just cannabis), and was known for having the police in nearly every weekend for fights and the like. They had topless bar maids and it was a real dive. In 2005, the current landlords came in and really cleaned the place up. They redecorated, got a bunch of very large local boys in to keep the fighters away, and added a new food menu. Slowly but surely, the place turned around to become a real community pub. It's great for families, and often have carnivals in the summer and hold community events. On the weekends, it's great for adults, as the local bands and singers they get in are absolutely fabulous (especially Partners in Crime, a favourite). The beer is cheap, and they have all the cocktail spirits a girl could want. The best part is the crowd, though. The regulars vary in age from 20-50, and it's definitely not just an old man's pub. It's a favourite of local 20-somethings to frequent before they go out to a club in Brum, and for the less adventurous of us, they often stay open til 2am, at which point we teeter home on 4" heels that seemed like such a good idea at the beginning of the evening. Everyone in the pub is friendly, always good for a laugh, and happy to chat. No fights, no drama, just good clean fun and great music, karaoke and sport during the week. The landlady makes an excellent Sunday Roast, and the wine menu has recently been revamped to add some excellent choices rarely seen in Tamworth!

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...

I planned a 40th Wedding Anniversary party for my parents here last year and they had a wonderful…read morenight. The alcohol is unbelievably cheap and came in around half to 3/4's the price I would normally pay on a night out! I was let in early to move the tables around, decorate and bring in the food. To hire the room only cost around £50 and it was a fairly big room with a dance floor, bar and we also hired out a live band to play as there is a stage. The bar closed at midnight and we had to be out an hour after that, we had to clean the majority of the rubbish away which is fair enough but they did not mind you leaving the black bags there. I have not gone since but my parents (early 60's) go every week or so and they continue to enjoy it as they have live bands and bingo on throughout the week and weekend.

Recently went here for a friends party, we all had a really good night. The staff are friendly and…read morethe drinks are really cheap!

After a bitterly cold yet delightfully picturesque dog walk around Walsall Arboretum, we needed a…read moredrink and a snack. Thanks to doggiepubs.org.uk, I discovered The Pretty Bricks, which was less than an mile away. Tucked away on a side street (John Street), in what appears to be a very industrial area, with parking on the street outside, I really didn't know what to expect. The Pretty Bricks is a very traditional British pub, selling a wide range of real ales. The bar was warm and welcoming and, as we arrived just before the lunch time rush, we were served immediately. It has a decent sized bar area, with covered trays on one side sporting a basic range of crusty cobs for sale, each wrapped in cling film. Rustic, and delightful! One cheese & onion cob lead to another (well, they were very delicious!) and at just £1 each, it seemed ridiculous to leave hungry. Made with freshly baked cobs, mature cheese and thick slices of onion, the flavour combination transported me back some 30 years to my childhood, and Saturday nights before Rock Climbing trips with my Dad and his friends. Delicious! Whilst I like a pint of real ale from time to time, I was very cold and just wanted a hot drink. They kindly made me a coffee, which did the trick. To top it all, as it got busier the barman put on music, and 1980's rock added to my nostalgic experience. I really liked The Pretty Bricks, and if you're a dog owner, with it being so close to the Arboretum, it's well worth a visit.

A warm and welcoming pub. Well worth seeking out. Real ale pork pies and crusty cheese and onion…read morecobs plus if youre lucky an open fire. Its a struggle to leave.

Nice cosy pub, just off of the main road through town. All the food is freshly prepared according…read moreto the proprietor; had the deep fried brie with cranberry, and it had to be one of the best ones I've ever had. Lots of places do that dish as a whole round brie, coated heavily in breadcrumbs - not the Town House; theirs was four decent sized cube pieces, in a light crumb/batter coating, fried until the cheese had melted, and served on cranberry sauce with a side of rocket. Really, really nice. A nice varied menu too, ranging from the aforementioned brie through fish and chips, and out into creme brulee. I'm not a drinker, but the prices seem to be in line with other pubs in the area, most drinks being in the £3 - £4 range. Tea/coffee in the ~ £1.50 area. Decent seating arrangements (that seem to change every week), and a wonderful open fire in winter.

This pub is a minute off the parade and has never been full when I've been there. It does really…read moregreat food which is more than good value for money. Friendly atmosphere with a fairly new young landlord that's relying on word of mouth to promote how good this place is.

Berkleys is a brilliant bar and lounge to relax away your night in…read more I've not been in here before so was a little apprehensive whilst waiting for friends, but my mood quickly eased and relaxed just walking through the entrance. They have a very large selection of cocktails to choose from, covering light drinks to the heavy but tasty, high volume, alcoholic cocktails. This is a great place to take your friends, meet new people and just socialise, with a mixed crowd. One of the better bars to go to for a good night out. They also have special offers on drinks and the place gets busy quite quickly on the evenings, and especially the weekends. Large TV screens are on display, usually showing Sky Sports. Dress to impress! Not a bad night, and I would definitely come here again.

I ended up in here completely by random. I was over an hour early for a meeting nearby so I decided…read moreto pop in for a drink. As I was on my own, I felt a bit strange walking in but the handful of people who were already in there were pleasent. The service was quick and polite and I noticed they had the sports channels on so I think this would be a good bet when a match is on. Although I wasn't in there for long, as the pub is situated in prime position on Broad Street it's definitely worth popping in for a drink if you're in that neck of the neighbourhood and passing by.