The Wellington, Birmingham

Enjoyable visit on 17th and managed to get to the bar OK. Had 3 new beers from the superb list from Moles, Morgans and Brew Co breweies. First class. Sad to have missed a green beer from Slaters called The Craic.

I simply call it as "The Greatest". Almost in my every visit to Brum, I always go to Wellys and PROPER real ale pub. No well known brands like Carling, John Smiths, Brew XI do ever sell, only real ales that is it. 15/16 real ales on ale, if you have problem choosing the beer and Television above the bar will help you. Resident Cat sometimes makes an appearance and will sleep on stool. No food served BUT you can bring your own, cutlery will provided. You can visit Old Joint Stock via Welly's back door.

Hi, I would like to counter attack Mr Ian Taylor's non recommendation of the Mercian Pub. Having moved to Belgrave 3 yrs ago, I was a little dubious of the area. I have since encountered many genuinely nice people who live on the estate, may it be in a private or COUNCIL HOUSE!!! I have frequented the Mercian on a weekly basis, and I can honestly say, I have not been in a friendlier pub. The landlady, Mrs Jacky Walker, is one of the most welcoming ladies I have ever met. How many landlords will take their older clientele home when the weather is bitterly cold? Mrs Walker does! This is MY community local, and as a lady of 46 yrs, I feel perfectly safe going for a drink by myself. Mr Taylor, you don't know what your talking about!

Current Birmingham CAMRA pub of the year. Nuff said.

This pub lived up to my expectations after reading the reviews on here. Huge range of ales, absolutely packed, TV at the end of the bar listed the ales, tap number, brewery, price (wide range from £2.60 up to over £3) and something I'd never seen before, an A - E scale of colour, HPA from Wye Valley being a double-A. Only downside - it was absolutely roasting! So hot we could only stay for one drink before heading out the back door and into the OJS which backs onto it.

Outstanding choice of ales - often from smaller local microbreweries. Friendly staff. Does get very busy - usually for most of the day - which is a good thing these days! Also holds regular beer festivals. On the flip side even allowing for it being Birmingham City Centre the pints are sometimes fairly steep. Very occasionally you get a not so brilliant beer which is understandable given how many beers they get through - when i was there Joe the barman changed no fewer than 4 beers in the space of 30 minutes. To say he was a little tired would be an understatement! Would still recommend people visit when in area. Long live the success of "The Welly"

Great if you like wood - weather boarded outside, bare beams and floor inside. Oh yes, then there's the excellent range of beers and ciders and great atmosphere. Food looked good also, although not cheap.

I cannot believe I have missed this gem of a pub for so long. Fantastic Beers and what a change to see staff happy to serve you. And a very cute Cat.

It's a nice building on the outside, but I'd still knock it down in a heartbeat. Don't bother with this one. Truly appaling - it's a shame that there's no rating below 0 stars.

Great place, and is always on my City Centre list. 15 ales, with the Black Country Ales as three residents, leaving 12 rotating guests. It can get very busy, and can get noisy. None of this is due to music, however, just conversation. Food is NOT available, but bring in a takeaway and they'll supply plates, cutlery and condiments. Parking is an issue as it's either on-street in the one-way system (miss a space & round you go again) or in the railway Multi Storey at Snow Hill or New Street. Evening on-street parking is free, though, so it's worth hunting a bit further afield. Never mind the tickers and the bellies - it's about the beer!

I'd like to say something nice about this place, which would be unusual for the city centre. Well, here goes. Wow! For the last 2 years they have sold at least 2000 different real ales a year. Hold their own beer festivals. As well as UK brews you will also see some from Belgium. Usual city centre prices - expected as only a few minutes from New St & Snow Hill railway stations. Who cares about food, nobody ever seems to as this is definitely a drinkers pub for people of all ages. Crowded, cramped, sometimes noisy. I've met people from all over the country in this place, most enjoy the atmosphere. The loo is tiny. On street, metered, parking only so leave the car at home and go by train. Do I go, yes, travel 50 miles 4 times a year.

I'd like to say something nice about this place, which would be unusual for the city centre. Well, here goes. Wow! For the last 2 years they have sold at least 2000 different real ales a year. Hold their own beer festivals. As well as UK brews you will also see some from Belgium. Usual city centre prices - expected as only a few minutes from New St & Snow Hill railway stations. Who cares about food, nobody ever seems to as this is definitely a drinkers pub for people of all ages. Crowded, cramped, sometimes noisy. I've met people from all over the country in this place, most enjoy the atmosphere. The loo is tiny. On street, metered, parking only so leave the car at home and go by train. Do I go, yes, travel 50 miles 4 times a year.