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The Bishop Vesey (JD Wetherspoon), Sutton Coldfield
Boldmere
Postal town: Sutton Coldfield
B73 5UY
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J D WetherspoonReviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Bishop Vesey (JD Wetherspoon)
Quite a good 'spoons on a corner plot in the Boldmere shopping area. Usually busy in the main bar and seating areas, with the main feature of note at the front being a dartboard. Further back, there is a 'library' and beyond that a decent-looking patio beer garden. Quieter in the smaller upstairs dining area. Excellent selection of 11 real ales from the two banks of eight handpumps on this visit, with a mix of regular, beer festival and other beers. In the end, I went for Black Sheep's Astronomer (in good shape).
On 3rd November 2022
- rating: 7
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Bishop Vesey (JD Wetherspoon)
I quite liked this Spoons, the layout was good and the there was plenty of room both inside and out. Two banks of 8 handpumps with the majority doubled up. There were 2 Backyard Brewery beers Hoard and Harmony, along with Adnam's Ghost Ship. The beers were in great condition and prices excellent.
On 1st August 2022
- rating: 7
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E TA left this review about The Bishop Vesey (JD Wetherspoon)
As others have said below, this is an above average ‘Spoons which makes it a good option around these parts. The glazed ceiling over the front part of the bar makes it light and airy, and the furniture and décor are in relatively good order. The church pulpit by the entrance provides a nod to the eponymous bishop, or maybe it’s where Tim preaches to the perverted. Ales on were Exmoor Gold, Salopian Hop Twister, Backyard Hoard, Purity Bunny Hop and Ubu, Burton Bridge CD and Damson Porter. No cider was apparent, though. Very handy for the Travelodge.
On 9th September 2019
- rating: 7
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Bishop Vesey (JD Wetherspoon)
A great selection of beers on here for my last visit. In fact too many to note but amongst them were Oakham Blue skies, Eagle Parallax IPA, Greene King Heritage Hop Ale, Vesey Gold plus 6 others. There has now been a roof terrace added which is a nice feature. We enjoyed a drink in the sun (although it was a bit cold!). Well worth a visit.
On 5th April 2019
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Gill Smith left this review about The Bishop Vesey (JD Wetherspoon)
Enjoyed our visit to this JDW on Saturday with an excellent choice of beers available. We enjoyed Backyard Antipodean and Oakham Blue Skies IPA which were both a bit strong for the start of a pub crawl, but excellent anyway. Loved the layout here and especially the patio garden at the rear with it's mirrors and nick knacks around the walls and in the trees. The free top ups for the latte and other special coffees was a first I have seen which must be welcome.
On 21st November 2017
- rating: 8
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Aqualung . left this review about The Bishop Vesey (JD Wetherspoon)
It says on the JDW web site that this building was constructed in 1931 and was used by a builders' merchant for many years. It certainly doesn't look like your average shop conversion being a smallish square space with plenty of light. The bar is on the left as you enter and there is a slightly raised area to the right. Stairs lead to an upstairs area that I didn't venture into. I found a seat at the edge of the raised area and was surprised to see a dart board hidden away. They actually have a dart team here and at the time of my visit were second placed in division 2 of the Four Oaks & District Darts League.
The bar has two sets of six hand pumps which for once were put to good use with no doubling up, available soon / unused or cider clips. The duller six had the JDW Trio Of Doom, London Pride a house beer Backyard Vesey Blond and Oakham Citra. The others had Enville White & Ginger, Celt Experience Cardiff Resin, Salopian Automaton & Lemon Dream and Backyard Hoard. I went for the Automaton (£3.09). This is expensive for a Spoons but it is a 7.0% beer and was in superb condition. The standard guest ale price here is £2.49 which is slightly on the high side but the same as the vastly inferior Bottle Of Sack a mile away.
It's GBG listed and has had a 16 year run in it.
I thought this was a really top Spoons and would happily come again.
On 7th March 2016
- rating: 9
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Andrea Hughes left this review about The Bishop Vesey (JD Wetherspoon)
Nice pub, usual Wetherspoons and a decent selection of ales.
On 30th April 2014
- rating: 5
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Bishop Vesey (JD Wetherspoon)
A good example of a Wetherspoons, its a medium sized pub with long bar. Though open plan, there are various drinking areas, including a tiny 'booth' and a library area at the back. There is also a well presented patio at the back, as well as an upstairs.
Its compfortable though gets busy at a weekend, service was good.
Its Good Beer Guide 2010 listed and the beer is well kept, though the choice is perhaps a little uninspiring compared to other Wetherspoons, lots of the usual ales with only 2 a little different, but this is harse judging as this is still better than other places.
Nice pub all round.
On 22nd March 2010
- rating: 8
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Ian Taylor left this review about The Bishop Vesey (JD Wetherspoon)
A corner pub stands right next to Haverster's. On rather busy road between Boldmere and Erdington. It is believed it is one of oldest JDW in Birmingham. Nice looking converstory at the back where lights shines through the glass especially on sunny days. Didn't venture go to upstairs. It is long long walk to toilets. It is quite unusual for JDW as you always find JDW in large building but not this one. Quite small for its size. However drinks are quite nice and very drinkable. It was busy when I popped in early afternoon.
On 4th February 2010
- rating: 8
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Bishop Vesey (JD Wetherspoon)
A corner, looking like a 1930/40s, brick pub, with beer patio.
The interior is open plan, as 'spoons generally are, but this one is two tier. The lower level is in the usual kind of decor; red and white, with wood panel, with the usual 'spoons old pictures and information boards. The place is mainly done out for food, though there is a sofa area, with a library. The service was excellent; friendly and offering samples, the place tidy and the clientele the usual mix and very busy.
Beer; tap stuff, with Abbot and Ruddles on handpull with several changing guests. The Shropshire stout was well kept and Springhead Chocolate Orange Twist, different.
I am critical of 'spoons in general, but my visit here was fine; the beer, venue and staff all chipped in for once. There is a dearth of decent places around where this mate of mine lives, so we may well be back here - which i could live with
On 20th December 2009
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