The Bulls Head, Birmingham

Surprised to say that Davenport's have sold the Bulls Head - to an "unnamed investment company". No idea what the future holds now!

Visited earlier this week. I have been wanting to call in for a while, and happened to walk right past while in Birmingham so figured it would be rude not to! Five Davenports beers on cask - Gold Ale, CB Old Ale, It Ent Terry's, CB Original, and IPA. Some keg stuff available too, as well as bottled beers and gift sets. Despite the garish red Davenports sign outside, it feels nice and traditional inside - nice old wooden windows, some stained glass, banquette seating. A modern twist on traditional. Comfortable. I went for the Old Ale at £2 for a half, then was going to try the It Ent Terry's (a chocolate orange porter) but sadly this went off mid pour so I went for the IPA instead. In addition to the main room in front of the bar, there is a snug room behind the bar. Food is available. Gents are small but very clean. Overall, a nice pub vibe and a good selection of ale.

Official site of The Bulls Head - www.davenports.co.uk

Official site of The Bulls Head - www.davenports.co.uk

Lovely terracotta building located off the party strip. Retains a smattering of traditional old features such as the dark wood and stained glass porch. The main bar has been modernised but manages a cosy feel; mushroom coloured banquettes, embossed ceiling moulds, exposed brick walls, battleship grey painted wood and white metro tiled bar back - nice. Five pumps with four Davenports branded ales on. I went for the Mild which was warm, pump tired and had begun to suffer as a result. That none of the three under-worked staff had poured a little through said a lot to me about the state of cask in 2019. In short; nice pub, poor beer, staff and cellar skills.

This pub was very busy when we called in today and has a delightful old fashioned pub charm about it. Highgate Davenports ales were on the bar and we enjoyed the Davenports Pumpkin Toffee Stout.