Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on June 08, 2019, 11:54:44 AMThe Dukes was a particular favourite of mine. Especially on open weapons nights.Ahh, The Dukes..Me and a mate went there in the early 80's. Walked in and it seemed like everyone was eyeing the two strangers!We did a quick walk in, turned round and came out. Scared us both shitless!Opened again recently as Mallory's (?) and closed again after a knife attack
The Dukes was a particular favourite of mine. Especially on open weapons nights.
Northfield has some lovely pubs run by some very nice people. Well Rednal does.
Struggling to think of a decent boozer in Rednal - The Chalet used to be half decent I supposeI have lived in Rubery, Bournville and Weoley CastleCan't think of decent watering holes back then other than The Black Horse and The Stone Used to drink in the King George V Having left Brum 23 years ago I bet they are all demolished or turned into Chinese/Indian restaurants
If she wanted value for money how about selly oak. Used to love the Dog and Partridge...Now that was a pub.
Quote from: villa `cross the mersey on June 08, 2019, 07:46:14 PMStruggling to think of a decent boozer in Rednal - The Chalet used to be half decent I supposeI have lived in Rubery, Bournville and Weoley CastleCan't think of decent watering holes back then other than The Black Horse and The Stone Used to drink in the King George V Having left Brum 23 years ago I bet they are all demolished or turned into Chinese/Indian restaurants Hare and Hounds used to be ok back in the day but as a place to meet mates mid week rather than a night out but haven’t been there in years. Black Horse is a Wetherspoons, The George was a Chinese but about to become a KFC apparently. Can’t think of a decent pub left in the whole area.
Where was the Hare and Hounds? Didn't there used to be one in Kings Heath?I knew it as "The Hairy Mound"
Quote from: clash city rocker on June 08, 2019, 04:35:20 PMIf she wanted value for money how about selly oak. Used to love the Dog and Partridge...Now that was a pub.Not been the same since the Gun Barrels was demolished. Although to be fair I haven't been in since 1986. When I was 16, and it was round the corner from school. Always got served so long as we took our blazers and ties off. Back room full of "youths" all in identical black trousers and blue open neck shirts with a big pile of Adidas bags by the door !!
Quote from: itmustbe_it is! on June 08, 2019, 08:04:32 PMQuote from: clash city rocker on June 08, 2019, 04:35:20 PMIf she wanted value for money how about selly oak. Used to love the Dog and Partridge...Now that was a pub.Not been the same since the Gun Barrels was demolished. Although to be fair I haven't been in since 1986. When I was 16, and it was round the corner from school. Always got served so long as we took our blazers and ties off. Back room full of "youths" all in identical black trousers and blue open neck shirts with a big pile of Adidas bags by the door !!The Gun Barrels was the pub my dad would take me to for Sunday lunch when he came up to visit me occasionally at Birmingham University. The Brook and the OVT were the big student drinking places in Selly Oak back then.
Quote from: Risso on June 08, 2019, 08:23:32 PMQuote from: itmustbe_it is! on June 08, 2019, 08:04:32 PMQuote from: clash city rocker on June 08, 2019, 04:35:20 PMIf she wanted value for money how about selly oak. Used to love the Dog and Partridge...Now that was a pub.Not been the same since the Gun Barrels was demolished. Although to be fair I haven't been in since 1986. When I was 16, and it was round the corner from school. Always got served so long as we took our blazers and ties off. Back room full of "youths" all in identical black trousers and blue open neck shirts with a big pile of Adidas bags by the door !!The Gun Barrels was the pub my dad would take me to for Sunday lunch when he came up to visit me occasionally at Birmingham University. The Brook and the OVT were the big student drinking places in Selly Oak back then. Ahhh, the OVT, scene of one of my favourite wedding reception rumbles. Mother of the groom punched the DJ. Top night.