BROMSGROVE.

You can easily find this pub as it is nearly opposite the football ground. This is a two roomed pub with a small lounge area 'L' shaped. Not for the disabled as there are steps into the pub which will cause difficulty negotiating. The first thing to meet your eyes in the green patterned carpet and old fashioned tables which completes the 'cottage' theme of this pub, as do the low ceilings. There is a small bar in the lounge area which can get very busy in the evenings. The bar in the eating/public area, where there is a tiled floor, is modern brick and stands out. The walls are heavily artexed too. A step down into this area is complimented by another step down into the toilets past the computer games machine (children are not allowed in the pub). Past the toilets is the beer garden with picnic tables and patio sets. Food is served here though, until 2pm prompt and not on Sunday. The main beer on was of course the brew-pubs own - Red Cross Nailers OBJ, very nice with a dry, bitter and slightly fruity taste. They sometimes have a guest on too, which is unusual as this is a M&B owned pub? This place has lots of atmosphere and in a locals pub, but does attract its fair share of passing trade. Fireplaces in both bars are welcoming in the winter. Well worth a stopover if you are in the neighbourhood and worth a drive if you are not. A place is set aside for those who wish not to smoke with their beer. No accommodation here.

A traditional Wetherspoons in an old shop with easy access for the disabled, the beer garden is inaccessible though. Situated on the High Street it is easily found and opens all day. Food is also served until 10pm every night (too much garlic in all dishes though latest menu is altering that.) The pub is one open planned room with a nice rear end - all stained glass ceiling which throws light rays in the summer. The interior is usual Wetherspoons (why don't they have a variation?). There isn't much else to say except that they do a guest beer policy (only one on at the time though) If you like travelling to 'foreign' parts and being at home, then these are your places of drinking. Worth a visit. No accommodation.

Also try:

The Red Lion, 73 High Street, Bromsgrove. B61 8AQCAMRA listed, 6 ales, lunchtime food.