Albert's Schloss, Birmingham

I like this set up, especially the live music and people having a boogie on down. Prices are at a premium, which balances out as you're not paying an entrance fee unless you book for a specific show. I always seem to make the mistake of ordering a Pilsner, which am not a great fan of. There is a large Schnapps bar over in the corner, which I haven't ventured over to.

Not really my kind of place - I reckon I'd hate it come evening time when I imagine it would be a living hell. That said I thought it was OK during my afternoon visit. An interesting selection of beers if a little pricey. I will call in again - but not at night!

Very large modern bar in Paradise, currently very populay and trendy. Various selling points around in house bakery, music/shows and tanks of Pilsner. However, its very much a pack em in, pile them high modern bar. The food is, well, poor, the beers not always on, the service slow and uninterested and all just feels like a gimmick with no quality.

As German as the Pilsner Urquell tank beer and keg Purity Mad Goose being served... and probably quite a riot on a Friday or Saturday evening with eejits dancing on the elongated tables. However, on a January Monday, it was quite sedate despite the endeavours of a DJ up on the stage. On the plus side, there are also a few interesting beers on the numerous (if duplicated) banks of taps, including the unfiltered Bitburger Kellerbier (£5.30) and the Stiegl Goldbräu from Austria. File under 'a one off visit'.

Official site of Albert's Schloss - www.albertsschloss.co.uk

Official site of Albert's Schloss - www.albertsschloss.co.uk