The Jewellers Arms, Birmingham

What a find this one was today while wandering around Hockley. It is a recently refurbed bar by Black Country Ales and like the others in the chain it has 3 of their own beers and a selection of 7 other ales from a variety of breweries. I was spoiled for choice but enjoyed my Salcombe Seahorse beer.

Black Country Ales have done a great job with this pub. Now boasting a large selection of ales. The 2 we tried were in fine form.

After a closure, this pub has been refurbed and taken over by Black Country Ales. It is due to reopen December 2017.

As Mr Hondo says this is a good old style locals local. 2 roomed with just the one real ale, Hobson's best, though there are 2 handpumps in the lounge bar. I liked it cos its unspoilt without being a dive.

An old style bar and lounge with 2 real taps(both off on my visit).

This is the one boozer in the area that hasn't been taken over by the Hipsters. Very traditional inside - one real ale - Hobsons Best - which was in good nick. Mixed crowd of football fans (football was on), old guys drinking away the afternoon, pre-wedding crowds and interested pub tourists. That was me. Some photos at my blog - http://mappiman.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/020515-jewellery-quarter-pub-crawl.html