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Pub Of The Month - July 2026 with Tris39
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Sir Charles Napier, Birmingham
Highgate
Postal town: Birmingham
B5 7HY
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 4½ of 10) see review guidelines
Strongers . left this review about Sir Charles Napier
With the window blinds shut I thought the Sir Charles Napier was closed, and then peering through the slats into the empty bar I actually noted that the pub was closed. Thankfully the location of the next pub on my crawl meant I had to walk around the corner of the pub where I spied an open door, through which a handful of locals were sat under ceiling fans to try and get some respite from the scorching sun. This rear bar is L-shaped with a nice solid central L-shaped stool lined serving counter that supports standard keg. Seating runs around the exterior walls and there’re a couple of televisions that were airing Wimbledon tennis via BBC with the sound on. I think it would be a bit strong to call the service I received as polite, but I wasn’t made to feel unwelcome in what is very much a local’s boozer. Note cash is preferred and there is a minimum £5 spend on cards.
On 22nd July 2026
- rating: 5
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Sir Charles Napier
Despite the grand name and traditional appearance, this turns out to be fairly basic 'L'-shaped bar, with a mix of furniture and plain decor and a notional Irish theme. No real ale, and even the keg M&B Mild proved to be a mirage, so (inevitably) it had to be John Smiths (£2.60).
On 2nd December 2018
- rating: 4
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Danny O'Revey left this review about Sir Charles Napier
Quite large back street local with lounge area and bar, basic but tidy. No draught bitter/mild, only cans, apparently there is no demand. Very much a locals pub.
On 22nd June 2015
- rating: 4
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Soup Dragon left this review about Sir Charles Napier
A large Victorian corner pub, with an upper frontage in cream with sash style windows with different lintel styles. The pub frontage is in grey, with with pilaters and leaded windows. The interior has a couple of rooms, both of which have a pool table. There is a bar is in cream with some blue, and has a moulded cornice, wood floor and a carved wood panelled serving bar. It had a jukebox which was knocking out 60s-80s music at a decent level. I didn't see a TV. I didnt see the lounge other than the pool table. The service was functional, and it was busy with a good mix of locals. Beer; no real ale - had M&B MILD on, but had Guinness, which was decent enough. Clearly a locals pub, i just wish it had real ale - a real down to earth pub - and i enjoyed my stop-off.
On 3rd February 2014
- no rating submitted
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