Westley Arms @ Westley Hotel, Birmingham

Nice enough pub attached to the Hotel. Purity Ubu and a seasonal ale on which were fine. I would call in again.

Although part of a Best Western hotel, this place has its own name and a separate entrance. The large 'L'-shaped bar, with several different seating / dining areas, has a surprisingly roadhouse pub-like feel. Fairly anonymous semi-modern furniture and decor, but it features a jukebox and offers events such as a weekly quiz and occasional live music. Two of three handpumps in use when I stopped by, offering the regular Doom Bar plus a Sky Sports-branded beer called Done Deal (£3.00).

Official site of The Westley Hotel - www.bestwestern.co.uk

Official site of The Westley Hotel - www.bestwestern.co.uk

This is a pub called the Westley Arms, but it is a part of the Westley Hotel - and it is open to non-residents. There is a patio area. The hotel is on the site of some Victorian (possibly earlier) buildings, and some of their fabric may be incorporated into the hotel. The pub part is in white brick, with green shutters, a neo-classic porch and an irregular window arrangement. The interior is also somewhat irregular. It is in a yellow colour, with a brillo pad being used to dab blocks of colour on to the upper wall. The one half is carpeted, with a hearth feature in the middle of the room and has sport memorabilia on the walls, as well as some old photos. The other half has a wood floor, with sofas. The TVs had the footy on and there was no music, although there is a jukebox. The service was fine and the clientele was mixed and a little more civilised than other Acock's Green pubs. They do food, but i didn't eat so can't comment on that. Beer; usual tap stuff with Peroni. On handpull there were Butty Bach, Doombar and Cameron's IPA, which was well kept, just no to my personal taste. Another far better experience than i expected - decent ale, decent choice and decent surroundings. I would definitely pop into here again.