10th Anniversary Pub Crawl in Birmingham

[Real Ale Ray]

The Bartons is a stunning pub with great beer. I have been many times over the years en route to the Villa. The ground is walkable from there (anybody remember The Shareholders Arms) which was over the road?
To be honest, if you have been before you are wasting a chunk of quality time to visit again. There are so many good pubs closer to the city centre. If you haven't been it is worth visiting but you could say the same about Black Eagle for instance.

Totally agree with you there Del, the Black Eagle is a fantastic pub, I've been quite a few times since my first visit and it's always a great experience. Well worth a detour for anyone who hasn't been.

[Mobyduck]

Totally agree with you there Del, the Black Eagle is a fantastic pub, I've been quite a few times since my first visit and it's always a great experience. Well worth a detour for anyone who hasn't been.

Looks a bit of a way out.

[Delboy20]

Looks a bit of a way out.

I'm not suggesting you visit, merely pointing out that there plenty great pubs outside the city centre. There are far more closer to the city centre!

Although to be fair the Black Eagle is only 3 stops on the tram from Snow Hill and takes about 10 minutes! Downside being t is a bit isolated where it is, much like the Bartons!

[Mobyduck]

I'm not suggesting you visit, merely pointing out that there plenty great pubs outside the city centre. There are far more closer to the city centre!

Although to be fair the Black Eagle is only 3 stops on the tram from Snow Hill and takes about 10 minutes! Downside being t is a bit isolated where it is, much like the Bartons!

Decisions desisions, always a problem in a good pub town/city.

[Delboy20]

Decisions desisions, always a problem in a good pub town/city.

That's the problem. Not a bad problem though, either way you win!

My opinion for what it's worth - If I am visiting a city that isn't familiar to me I will try to tick off as many as I can in the time I have. I will make the effort to travel out for a real gem of a pub. The Barton's certainly qualifies and it isn't that far out of town. If all else fails it would cost about £6/ £7 for 5 in a black cab.

I used to jump on the number 7 bus right by the Hen & Chickens and The Wolf.