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The Phoenix, Tamworth
Tamworth
B79 7LJ
Pub Type
Great Traditional Pubs (Stonegate)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Phoenix
Much as described in the review below. Still has half a dozen hand pumps, with five on when I was at the bar: Doom Bar, Directors, Landlord, Pedigree and Exmoor Gold. I went for the Pedigree, which went down a treat (NBSS 3) and only cost £1.50 for a half. I only had a few minutes until my train, so my notes were brief and to the point: "cheap and cheerful".
On 17th October 2023
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Quinno _ left this review about The Phoenix
Large open-plan barn, light and forgettable decor with a rear raised area although there is a bit about the Reliant motor company. Rammed on Friday lunchtime with OAPs and squawking kids, as well as plenty of detritus all over the floor. Half a dozen ales on from the Marstons stable along with a guest (Back Yard was it?). I plumped for a Banks Amber which was in good nick (NBSS 3) and clocked in at a scarcely believable £1.10 for a half. Worth a look for the prices if nothing else.
On 5th March 2020
- rating: 6
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Phoenix
A decent sized pub, with plenty of seating areas. The interior was in three sections, the front part with a good view out on to the pedestrian high street, the middle section with the bar area running along the left hand wall, and the rear section with a high timber clad vaulted ceiling. The paint work was predominantly greys and whites. Furnishings included upholstered chairs and booths finished in plain along with some tartan. The bar was finished in oak and had a black and white tiled floor in front of the counter.
Eight handpumps, serving seven ales and one cider. We went for the Kelham Island Pale Rider and the Easy Rider.
On 2nd August 2018
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Phoenix
A 'bigger than it looks' Stonegate pub with a slightly split-level (but wheelchair accessible) layout that stretches back some way and which has been extended into an adjoining building. Thoroughly modernised and brightly lit interior with a mix of furniture in the various seating areas. You also pass quite a few tables on the front pedestrianised zone as you enter. Various food offers from the standard menu. Surprisingly, not only are there eight handpumps on the counter but they were also all operational, offering Pedigree, Old Speckled Hen, Abbot, Purity Pure UBU, Duck & Cover from Green Duck, two from Backyard - Blonde (£2.57 with a 10% Camra discount) and The Hoard - and a Lilley's cider.
On 3rd June 2018
- rating: 7
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Aqualung . left this review about The Phoenix
This looks like a shop conversion and is a Stonegate pub. It's set on three levels with the bar on the middle level. The whole place is divided up into smaller areas although it is a single room. I noticed they do food here at very similar prices to Wetherspoon but the Full English is actually cheaper than the JDW large breakfast. I spotted a few TVs one of which was playing music videos with the sound on and the others were muted which was just as well as they were on different channels. The three hand pumps have the largest swan necks I've ever seen standing almost as tall as the handles. Sadly the beer choice was mainstream, Pedigree, Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen. I went for the Pedigree (£2.30) a beer I haven't tried for years and thought it was quite dull compared to what I remembered. If I had noticed the CAMRA discount it would have become cheaper than the two Spoons and this place is a bit like a small JDW. Sadly the limited and dull beer choice lets it down and I wouldn't bother returning.
On 29th February 2016
- rating: 5
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Al Bundy left this review about Phoenix
A pleasant enough pub with 3 real ales available - Hobgoblin, New World and one I've forgotten.
On 22nd July 2015
- rating: 7
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Alan Winfield left this review about Phoenix
The Phoenix is situated on Tamworths main shopping street and has market stalls around it on market days.
Once inside there is a large single oblong shaped room,the serving bar is up a couple of steps on the left side,the room is mainly carpeted,the seating to the front is normal tables and chairs,there are a few tall tall tables and chairs opposite the bar,there is a raised area to the rear which has more normal tables and chairs.
There were three real ales on the bar,i had a drink of Tim Taylor Boltmaker which went down well on my early morning visit,the other beers were Hobgoblin and GK IPA.
Decent background music was playing,a large TV to the rear was showing a cooking programme.
This is a pleasant enough pub during the day which attracts drinkers of all ages,but i think it might liven up in the evenings with younger drinkers.
I was quite happy having a drink in this pub.
Pub visited 25/10/2014
On 25th October 2014
- rating: 7
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