The Old Joint Stock, Birmingham

Fine, ornamental Fullers pub in central Birmingham, easy walk from New Street & Snow Hill stations. I would agree with some of the other comments on here, that is the service is notoriously slowand it ain't cheap, and the gallery is often shut off, but it is an excellent example of a bank conversion, very Fullers likeand a good addition to Birmingham because of it. Central ornate bar, stools around the outer wall cill, traditional tables and chairs elsewhere, lots f dark wood. Excellent decor and there is a theatre upsatirs. There is a small, but welcome outside area, which is rare for Birmingham central, and also leads down the stairs to the back door of the real ale'd Wellington. Its opposite St Phillips Cathedral and square (pigeon park), so handy before or after Evensong if you are that way inclined. I have a soft spot for the place as I have seen a few England footie games here down the years, though usually there is no TV or sports here. They have the full Fullers range, which whilst not a personal favourite the Pride and ESB can be very good. Two guest beers, sadly no longer locally sourced - no more Beowulf! But the beer quality tends to be good.

This large Fullers pub is opposite Brum Cathedral. Fab interior with a large glass domed ceiling, a Grade II listed building, built in 1864. Has the full range of Fullers ales, this pie and ale pub does a great pie, which are made daily on the premises.