Wheres the best place these days....

drewman · April 2016

To get a pre match Valley pint? Been going into Floyds/bartrams for so many years, but going next week for the first home game in a while and not overly keen to fill roly's pockets so looking elsewhere. Will be getting train so a tip would be appreciated.

Brendan_O_Connell · April 2016

Liberal club is £3 a pint.

iamdan · April 2016

Bugle.

And Bugle pub too.

Davo55 · April 2016

White Swan best local boozer

Alwaysneil · April 2016

I'd second Davos55 on that, went in the White Swan for the first time the other Saturday, they had a great selection of beers and ciders and a very good Beatles tribute band on.

Had a great night and I struggled to walk home.

Red Riding Hoodie · April 2016

The Upbeats walk is finishing at Rose of Denmark .... never been in there but surely that's a good enough reason to go?

se9addick · April 2016

Deffo White Swan

SDAddick · April 2016

So my good friends were very loyal to The Bugle for years, and it would be heresy to go elsewhere but got a note from them after Birmingham that they were in the White Swan. I suspect the change of ownership has changed the Bugle. I've not been since the change of ownership, though for the past few years I would have said Bug hands down.

Next time I'm over I'd quite like to try Liberal Club, not really sure what it is but I can only hope it's some sort of Masonic Workers Collective where chat is about how to overthrow Capitalist overlords.

Brendan_O_Connell · April 2016

SDAddick said:

Next time I'm over I'd quite like to try Liberal Club, not really sure what it is but I can only hope it's some sort of Masonic Workers Collective where chat is about how to overthrow Capitalist overlords.

It’s like a very large palace SD. When you arrive the well dressed and polite doormen escort you to one of the many chandelier lit rooms that boast an array of fine artwork on the walls. The bars stock every beer and spirit you can think of with an extensive wine list that many Mayfair restaurants could only dream of. Canapés and Vol-au-vents are served by waitresses who will ensure your plate or glass are never empty. The bathrooms boast marble floors with solid gold fixtures and each one has an attendant should you require a splash of aftershave or perhaps a breath mint.

I recommend next time you’re in town you pay a visit, you won’t be disappointed.

red_murph · April 2016

Brendan_O_Connell said:

SDAddick said:

Next time I'm over I'd quite like to try Liberal Club, not really sure what it is but I can only hope it's some sort of Masonic Workers Collective where chat is about how to overthrow Capitalist overlords.
It’s like a very large palace SD. When you arrive the well dressed and polite doormen escort you to one of the many chandelier lit rooms that boast an array of fine artwork on the walls. The bars stock every beer and spirit you can think of with an extensive wine list that many Mayfair restaurants could only dream of. Canapés and Vol-au-vents are served by waitresses who will ensure your plate or glass are never empty. The bathrooms boast marble floors with solid gold fixtures and each one has an attendant should you require a splash of aftershave or perhaps a breath mint.

I recommend next time you’re in town you pay a visit, you won’t be disappointed.

Proper laughed at the fine artwork on the walls bit :0)

SDAddick · April 2016

Brendan_O_Connell said:

SDAddick said:

Next time I'm over I'd quite like to try Liberal Club, not really sure what it is but I can only hope it's some sort of Masonic Workers Collective where chat is about how to overthrow Capitalist overlords.
It’s like a very large palace SD. When you arrive the well dressed and polite doormen escort you to one of the many chandelier lit rooms that boast an array of fine artwork on the walls. The bars stock every beer and spirit you can think of with an extensive wine list that many Mayfair restaurants could only dream of. Canapés and Vol-au-vents are served by waitresses who will ensure your plate or glass are never empty. The bathrooms boast marble floors with solid gold fixtures and each one has an attendant should you require a splash of aftershave or perhaps a breath mint.

I recommend next time you’re in town you pay a visit, you won’t be disappointed.

Christ sounds like I won't have to go far to take down the Capitalists then

.

I'm well and truly fine with a shithole.

charltonkeston · April 2016

SDAddick said:

Brendan_O_Connell said:

SDAddick said:

Next time I'm over I'd quite like to try Liberal Club, not really sure what it is but I can only hope it's some sort of Masonic Workers Collective where chat is about how to overthrow Capitalist overlords.
It’s like a very large palace SD. When you arrive the well dressed and polite doormen escort you to one of the many chandelier lit rooms that boast an array of fine artwork on the walls. The bars stock every beer and spirit you can think of with an extensive wine list that many Mayfair restaurants could only dream of. Canapés and Vol-au-vents are served by waitresses who will ensure your plate or glass are never empty. The bathrooms boast marble floors with solid gold fixtures and each one has an attendant should you require a splash of aftershave or perhaps a breath mint.

I recommend next time you’re in town you pay a visit, you won’t be disappointed.

Christ sounds like I won't have to go far to take down the Capitalists then .

I'm well and truly fine with a shithole.

If it's shitehole you're after your in luck. There's a few of them around.
Pickwick is my current favourite place for pint. Not too crowded and a decent pint.

drewman · April 2016

Brendan_O_Connell said:

SDAddick said:

Next time I'm over I'd quite like to try Liberal Club, not really sure what it is but I can only hope it's some sort of Masonic Workers Collective where chat is about how to overthrow Capitalist overlords.
It’s like a very large palace SD. When you arrive the well dressed and polite doormen escort you to one of the many chandelier lit rooms that boast an array of fine artwork on the walls. The bars stock every beer and spirit you can think of with an extensive wine list that many Mayfair restaurants could only dream of. Canapés and Vol-au-vents are served by waitresses who will ensure your plate or glass are never empty. The bathrooms boast marble floors with solid gold fixtures and each one has an attendant should you require a splash of aftershave or perhaps a breath mint.

I recommend next time you’re in town you pay a visit, you won’t be disappointed.

Brilliant mate!

drewman · April 2016

SDAddick said:
So my good friends were very loyal to The Bugle for years, and it would be heresy to go elsewhere but got a note from them after Birmingham that they were in the White Swan. I suspect the change of ownership has changed the Bugle. I've not been since the change of ownership, though for the past few years I would have said Bug hands down.

Next time I'm over I'd quite like to try Liberal Club, not really sure what it is but I can only hope it's some sort of Masonic Workers Collective where chat is about how to overthrow Capitalist overlords.

Amazing how a change of ownership can put so many people off something.....

A-R-T-H-U-R · April 2016

SDAddick said:

Brendan_O_Connell said:

SDAddick said:

Next time I'm over I'd quite like to try Liberal Club, not really sure what it is but I can only hope it's some sort of Masonic Workers Collective where chat is about how to overthrow Capitalist overlords.
It’s like a very large palace SD. When you arrive the well dressed and polite doormen escort you to one of the many chandelier lit rooms that boast an array of fine artwork on the walls. The bars stock every beer and spirit you can think of with an extensive wine list that many Mayfair restaurants could only dream of. Canapés and Vol-au-vents are served by waitresses who will ensure your plate or glass are never empty. The bathrooms boast marble floors with solid gold fixtures and each one has an attendant should you require a splash of aftershave or perhaps a breath mint.

I recommend next time you’re in town you pay a visit, you won’t be disappointed.

Christ sounds like I won't have to go far to take down the Capitalists then .

I'm well and truly fine with a shithole.

..and you live in the United States, I believe?

SDAddick · April 2016

A-R-T-H-U-R said:

SDAddick said:

Brendan_O_Connell said:

SDAddick said:

Next time I'm over I'd quite like to try Liberal Club, not really sure what it is but I can only hope it's some sort of Masonic Workers Collective where chat is about how to overthrow Capitalist overlords.
It’s like a very large palace SD. When you arrive the well dressed and polite doormen escort you to one of the many chandelier lit rooms that boast an array of fine artwork on the walls. The bars stock every beer and spirit you can think of with an extensive wine list that many Mayfair restaurants could only dream of. Canapés and Vol-au-vents are served by waitresses who will ensure your plate or glass are never empty. The bathrooms boast marble floors with solid gold fixtures and each one has an attendant should you require a splash of aftershave or perhaps a breath mint.

I recommend next time you’re in town you pay a visit, you won’t be disappointed.

Christ sounds like I won't have to go far to take down the Capitalists then .

I'm well and truly fine with a shithole.
..and you live in the United States, I believe?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs6xxuBR0vI

Hastingsaddick · April 2016

Anchor and Hope, especially when the weather is good. British Oak is the best for real ale though but it's a good 20-25 min walk to the ground....haven't been in the White Swan since it's changed owners.

TeslaGirl · April 2016

Pickwick for me too - not too busy (usually), friendly bar staff and atmosphere, pool table, darts, large garden, tv screens there but not taking over the place, home & away fans. Absolutely not posh although they have repainted a wall...

NorthStandUltra · April 2016

TeslaGirl said:
Pickwick for me too - not too busy (usually), friendly bar staff and atmosphere, pool table, darts, large garden, tv screens there but not taking over the place, home & away fans. Absolutely not posh although they have repainted a wall...

And a chippie a couple of doors away

TeslaGirl · April 2016

... and the Pickwick fine if you buy your lunch there and eat it in their pub.

SomervilleAddick · September 2016

I'm visiting next week, so I'm looking for somewhere to grab beer before the game. I've always used the Royal Oak, but last time I was there the beer was just OK. I thought I'd give the White Swan - is the beer decent? I'm talking real ale/craft beer.