The Square Peg (JD Wetherspoon), Birmingham

I remember when this place had black sticky carpet before the refurb a few years ago and it’s now a much more welcoming place. At 9.30 on a Saturday evening it was fairly busy even though it is out of the way of the busier parts of town. We managed to find some comfortable seating at the very back of the pub where diners sit during food serving hours. I counted 9 handpulls and opted for Cornish Tribute. The barmaid knew that the barrel was on its way out so she handed over the pint and a pint of Timothy Taylor Landlord in case I didn’t fancy the Tribute. I can’t pick fault with that. Although refurbed in 2007, the decor is sympathetic to the building’s traditional Victorian appearance with heavy curtains and dark wood panelling. It is now quite a popular place. I felt quite comfortable here and I’d be quite happy to pop in any time of day.

Not my favourite Wetherspoons in Birmingham, as despite having one of the longest bars there are often few guest ales on. We had the controversial Hilden Gael Rua here and yes it was smokey but no it was not off. Aquired taste maybe. I tried it before buying, then had the half pint. The other beer was Mordue IPA. The food was OK and came quicker than expected.

Possibly JDW's longest room in City, On major road for bus stops. You will get full of customers waiting for bus drink in here. My bus to Tamworth stops mere few seconds from Square Peg. I must say it is not the better JDWs in B'ham as you will get occasionally drunks and people asking you for fags. I only come in as it is last pub before catch the bus.

Friendly service but a dire experience with drunks, fights and grimy loos all ready to welcome you....Fine in an emergency

Gets really full at weekends. I never feel comfortable in there.

Gets really full at weekends. I never feel comfortable in there.

Huge Wetherspoon's selling a good rage of real ales.Gets packed.