Town Wall Tavern, Coventry

I haven't visited all of Coventry's town centre pubs but this is the one I'd head to first. I won't try and add to the accurate descriptions below other than to say that the bar is a convivial and comfortable place to sample an ale or two in front of the fire on a chilly night. The welcome from the friendly barmaid was also warm and many of the clientele seemed to have either been working at or attending the Belgrade Theatre next door. There was no feeling of exclusion though and it was very easy to be swept into the general conversation. Beers on were: Adnams Best and Broadside, Bass and Deuchars IPA as regulars and Green Jack Orange Wheat and Trawlerboys Best and Camerons Monkey Stout as guests. All that we tried was in good condition and went down well. The three guests were well chosen and I'd be tempted to swap one or two of the regular nationals for guests allowing a more interesting and electic selection. Local tastes may not allow but I'm sure that visitors would appreciate it and it would make the pub even more of a draw. An excellent and characterful boozer.