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The Bartons Arms, Birmingham
Aston
Postal town: Birmingham
B6 4UP
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 9 of 10) see review guidelines
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William Harrison left this review about Bartons Arms
A JHB pub, this place has four of their ales on plus a guest most of the time, and has one of the largest selections of imported bottled beers in the country. Yes, the location could be better, and yes, parking is a problem, but this is a true gem. With the exception of Sunday nights, the rear half of the bar, kept separate from the "business" end, is a decent Thai restaurant. Well worth the trip, even if it's only to see the Grade II listed building.
On 28th October 2008
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[User has posted 29 recommendations about 29 pubs]
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John Horton left this review about Bartons Arms
This is a gem of a building, a wonderful example of Victorian architecture and the art of ceramics. Unfortunately for this place a good pub is much more than just a building. Except for the bottled Belgian beers on offer and the surroundings it has nothing, including atmosphere, to offer the serious drinker. The Oakham beers are grossly overrated. It also suffers from being in one of, if not the, most violent parts of Brum (which in general is a relatively peaceful city). Located near Lozells on the Walsall road north of the city centre it is best visited (if at all) by either bus or taxi. Other than the architecture the place is sterile.
On 14th July 2008
- rating: 4
[User has posted 148 recommendations about 148 pubs]
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Chris Kilmister left this review about Barton Arms
Fantastic old pub, serves good real ale.Shame about location.
On 25th February 2008
- rating: 8
[User has posted 13 recommendations about 13 pubs]
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john mcgraw left this review about Barton Arms
A grand ornate multi roomed Victorian pub selling Oakhams excellent beers.The Thai food is first class.Watch out for the sloping floor in the main bar.Well worth the 10 min bus ride from the city centre.You will not be disappointed.
On 22nd June 2007
- rating: 10
[User has posted 2044 recommendations about 2025 pubs]
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Steve Thorpe left this review about Barton Arms
Probably Birminghams best pub, just a real shame of its location. Having said that if it was in the city centre you wouldn't be able tio move in it! An Oakham pub serving a good range with guest beers and an extensive foreign bottled range. Housed in a very impressive listed building, the food available is Thai. Can be found on the Nos 33, 34, 51, 52, 107 buses from the city centre
On 7th November 2006
- rating: 10
[User has posted 130 recommendations about 126 pubs]