In Erdington, there are not a lot of great pubs to go and get a drink and watch a match. In fact,…read moremost pubs in Erdington (outside the Charlie Hall) are not places that have the greatest reputation and with reason. Many are rough and rowdy, and some are known to have drug problems. But not this place. This is genuinely a great place to hang out and have a drink and watch a match if that is what you fancy. Even when it is crowded, people are polite and respectful of each other. I believe this comes from the top, as I've started to come more often and been able to meet the staff, I can see why this place as the culture it does. This is my number one place to come for a drink and a match, and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

Excellent, brilliant and superb. Three words to sum up The Tennis Courts pub in my view. I have…read morebeen here numerous times with my University mates and never have I been disappointed. The beer garden is pretty good and it is a great place to be to have a pint especially when the sun it out. The inside of the pub is very spacious. During the midday the pub is usually quiet but come the evenings it is jam packed mainly on Fridays and Saturdays. There are plenty of screens in the pub that will show live sports. The Tennis Courts certainly offer a range of food ranging from chicken, steak, king size combos, burgers as well as Pub Favourites. The one thing I have tried at the pub is Lemon and Pepper Chicken. One word to sum it up - Beautiful. The chicken was succulent, the lemon and pepper was served with seasoned chips, peas and a half grilled tomato. A top class dish and I would go back to The Tennis Courts pub just for that.

Just nipped in here for a drink whilst the car is at Kwik Fit. It's a pretty big pub with pool…read moretables and an old man's local boozer feel. It does have a big beer garden and TV's for the sport. The menu seems to be standard pub fair but puddings are £1.50 when bought with a main on Sundays. If you're a local it's an active social scene with quizzes, discos and ska and psychic nights. The even have a poker night with a cash prize. One thing I would say is that they charge for parking with a token bought at the bar, which you will get a £1 refund for if you buy food. This seems like a local pub for local people to me, one that includes a hall of shame photograph wall that makes me sad we can't upload pictures with people in it. Might be worth a quick drink just for looking at this.

The pub as recently changed hands and is better for it…read more Its a bog standard sizzler chain, usual menu that is updated and changed every few months. Decor is a bit drab and could do with a lick of paint. The bar staff could be more aproachable and friendlier. Average chain pub.

I am smitten with this gem of a neighborhood pub. My favorite parts are the atmosphere and friendly…read morestaff. Bolder Tap is the flagship location for Joule's Brewery in the Midlands region. The interior has been painstakingly restored to its original charm. Decor highlights include display cases of beer bottles from the early 1900s, a wood fireplace, cosy seating nooks with leather cushions, and the outdoor patio. Because this is a neighborhood pub, families come in throughout the day to enjoy a refreshing pint and most know the servers by name. It's a bit like being on the set of Cheers (American TV show from the 1980s). I went here with Seth S. and took my laptop with some reading. While the Tap doesn't have wifi, seating is comfortable and atmosphere is conducive to relaxing. We stayed for a few hours, enjoying a few pints of cider and then ordered two sides of chips when the kitchen opened at 5pm. The chips were perfectly cooked and flavorful. The portions are HUGE. We could have easily split one side, which was served up in a pasta bowl. The staff were very welcoming and made us feel right at home. I'll definitely be coming here often.

Market Drayton based Joule's Brewery entered the Birmingham footprint last year, opening their…read morelocal flagship location in Boldmere. The Boldmere Tap has refurbished the previous Old Cork & Bottle into a homely neighborhood pub that is one of the most welcoming in Sutton Coldfield. Joule's is a craft brewery that jump-started a defunct 19th century brand (the first ever trademark in England) in the early 2000's that had been purchased by one of the big macro-breweries. The brewery is an easy one hour journey from Birmingham, and centers on crafting real ale with the local spring waters of Shropshire. The focus on the Joule's brewing legacy has led to the creation of some very well done ales and lagers. The Boldmere Tap is the first pub in Birmingham to be under the Joule's umbrella, and features their full line of beers on tap. I recently dropped by one afternoon with one of my mates to see what the brewery had to offer. I have previously tried their pale ale at a pub in city centre, and was excited to see the other featured beers. Joule's has four main beers in their stable, which are complemented by seasonal offerings. The mains are their flagship Pale Ale, Slumbering Monk (a malty bitter ale), Joule's Blond (nice and citrus forward), and Green Monkey (their lager). Their winter seasonal, Old No. 6, is a dark ale. All of the brews are available in half or pull pint pours (a half of the Slumbering Monk is only £1.50). If you aren't in the mood for Joule's taps, the pub also provides more standard fare, including Guinness. All of this is on top of their food menu. The kitchen opens at 10AM, where you can start the day off right with a full English Breakfast for £4.95. The main courses at dinner average around £8, with fish and chips at £7.95. For vegetarians, there are four main courses to choose from, including broccoli cheese bake, mushroom stroganoff, vegetable lasagna, and a bean burger, all for £7.25 or less. The neighborhood feeling that the Boldmere Tap elicits is woven into the very fabric of the building. The pub is decorated with bric a brac of old photos, vintage beer bottles, and a railway sign from the Chester Road station before the branding was refreshed by London Midland. On a cold January afternoon, a stove fire roared near the entrance, heating up the front room. Events are held throughout the week, with a quiz night on Mondays at 9PM and open mic nights on Wednesday. The Boldmere neighborhood, and Birmingham as a whole, are lucky that the Boldmere Tap has been chosen as the flagship Joule's pub for the area. The pub gets all of the benefits that come from being affiliated with a craft brewery, while still maintaining a very old school English pub charm that is increasingly lacking in the city.

Real ale/s, live music every Friday evening & Sunday afternoon, entry £1 (or members pay yearly),…read moredrinks cheap so make up for the small entrance fee (or membership fee), children allowed (unsure of the exact rules and times), 2 large rooms on the ground floor, large snooker room on the middle floor with 2 full-size snooker tables that are only 50p/hour, large disabled loo as well as newish ladies & gents (ladies beautifully decorated), often quizzes (some of unusual style) and other events, the live music is often a little on the loud side (although nowhere near as bad as most pubs and clubs) but the rest of the time it's very quiet & peaceful, very friendly, lovely looking building and grounds.

From the owner: Established in 1918, The Hollywood Social Club has been a part of Erdington for over 200 years…read more With live music Friday nights, two snooker tables and dart board it has everything you could want in your local pub. We are currently accepting new members. The Hollywood Social Club has no paid staff. A small group of dedicated volunteers run the club. With a group of musicians who perform free of charge and also run open mic nights. The club has live music ever Friday night. Events are on our Facebook page. Currently the club is open three days a week. Thursday 7:30pm - 11:30pm Friday 7:30pm - 12 Sunday 2pm - 7pm We accept cash and card.

The Beggars Bush has the honour of being one of the more historically significant places left in…read moreNew Oscott. The pub, the only in the neighbourhood, sits at an intersection that has been the boundary for parishes of old. It's named for a bush that occupied the intersection until Chester Road was widened in the twentieth century. The pub itself has been through many iterations both in name and building, starting in the mid 1800's with the current building dating to the early 1930's. History aside, this is your best bet at grabbing a cold one in the immediate area. The pub is part of the Flaming Grill brand, managed under Spirit Pubs (Chef & Brewer etc) by way of their corporate parent Greene King. This sub brand of the GK corporate empire focuses primarily on steaks and burgers. At its heart, Beggars Bush is both a family friendly pub and a sports bar. Football games are featured regularly, and on some weekend nights they host live music acts. Patrons can drop in for a quick pint, or sit down in one of the spacious booths for an affordable bite to eat. There are also several tables available for a game of pool. Some of the menu items are standard pub fare, while their food challenges are pretty outrageous. The trash can challenge for example, dares you to consume a platter of food resting on rubbish bin lid. If you can eat it all, you'll get your name and photo on the wall of the pub. The drinks here are standard corporate pub selections, so you'll probably know exactly what to expect (which means no experimental saisons). With cider for instance, your only tap choice is Strongbow. Overall the Beggars Bush is a chain pub that doesn't do much to differentiate itself from the competition. While the pub itself is nice looking and clean, the food and drinks are nothing that I would purposefully seek out. I recommend it if you need a quick bite or drink while shopping at the nearby Princess Alice retail park, otherwise there are much better spots to try down the road in Boldmere.

Two stars means. "Meh. I've experienced better"…read more I really want to like this place. I really do. I went before because I was told how great it was and how I'd love it. I didn't see what tea's were available and when I asked at the counter I was told to look at a sign that was 15-20 foot away. I had to take 4 steps towards it to get a proper look. I had given my table number but no suggestion was given if I was to wait for my tea to be prepared or to return to my seat. Then I couldn't get on the WIFI.. even though it claimed a good signal. Did it think all the people who had visited and logged on were still there?? Customer Service is KEY!! Update... They've just earned a star back as they tweeted me about the poor wifi issue..

I stumbled across this place whilst looking for somewhere to grab a quick snack whilst on the way…read moreto take care of some boring business in north Birmingham. The reviews are generally pretty decent, although a little mixed, so it looked a good should. Inside the décor is really relaxed with lots of shabby chic and exposed wood, pleasant and with plenty of space to sit. Its apparently part of a chain of lounges situated throughout the country, but I cant say I have ever come across one. Each lounge has a different name (i.e. Ocho, Trago, Verdo) so perhaps its that it isn't immediately obvious (or im not very observant). The food menu is extensive. This often worries me, because getting such a wide range of food spot on is always going to be pretty difficult, and in this case it proved to be an issue. The burger was served on a stale bun and was generally uninspiring and the Chicken and Avocado panini was served with an avocado sauce rather than fresh. The chicken was also reminiscent or packaged stuff from the supermarket. The portions were a little stingy too. So the food wasn't great, but with the general vibe of the place, the service and the comprehensive drinks menu, this place is a pretty good catch all type of bar/cafe. I wouldn't advise travelling to go here, but I don't think there's anywhere local doing anything similar at the moment.