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The Craven Arms, Birmingham

47 Upper Gough Street
Birmingham
B1 1JG
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Craven Arms

My last visit to the Craven Arms was in February 2019, so I decided it was about time I paid another visit. This is still the traditional old school pub that it was back in 2019 and was somewhat busier, giving the pub a bustling atmosphere just before 4pm on a weekday. A real fire was burning, which helped add to the atmosphere and feeling of tradition.

At the bar, 9 of 11 hand pulls were in operation, four of which were offering beers from Black Country Ales. There were also several keg options that I didn't take much notice of. My Pig On The Wall (mild) by Black Country Ales was very enjoyable.

Reasonably priced pub snacks are available from behind the bar - home made cobs, slice of pork pie, sausage rolls, scotch eggs and crisps, for example. No artisanal £6 scotch egg here, just good honest snacks ranging from £1.50 for a slice of pork pie (which I went for, and was very nice), sausage rolls and scotch eggs around the £2 mark, and if you wanted to push the boat out with a home made cob, that would set you back £2.50 with a variety of fillings including cheese and onion, cheese and tomato, and cheese and ham.

A handsome pub both inside and out, and one I would be happy to spend a bit more time in.

On 6th December 2023 - rating: 8
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Craven Arms

It has been far too long since I last took the short stroll from Broad Street. Another rock solid pub from one of my favourite chains. You know what to expect - 3 house beers plus half a dozen guests. My Mallinson's NZ Double was spot on. So was the Aussie Blonde I tried next. A great looking pub from the outside too. Well worth a visit.

On 15th May 2023 - no rating submitted
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Craven Arms

I really enjoyed my first time visit to the Craven Arms. After the noise and bustle of the Colemore, a much more relaxed seated session in this fine Black Country Ales owned traditional pub with fellow PuG crawlers and a top notch beer selection to choose from.
Alongside the house Pig on the Wall Mild and BFG golden ale from Black Country there was Sharps Sea Fury, Primate Best Bitter and BG Sips Pale Ale from Blue Monkey Brewery, Phoenix Brewery Green Swan, Brew 61 Spring Meadow IPA and Fownes Brewing Korvak’s Burden Breakfast Stout.
I went for the Blue Monkey Primate which was very good but I got smoky chocolate and caramel undertones which I wasn’t really expecting in a Best Bitter and had me thinking I should do a lateral flow test when I got home that night. Fortunately a quick google of the Blue Monkey web site detailed the malts used and I was relieved to discover it wasn’t just me.
Good service levels from the bar staff and I will certainly be looking this one up again when I am next in Brum.

On 24th November 2021 - rating: 8
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Birmingham New Street, 0.42 miles, 8 min walk (show)
Five Ways, 0.62 miles, 11 min walk (show)
Birmingham Moor Street, 0.69 miles, 13 min walk (show)
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6th Dec 2023, 17:50
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 13 November 2014 by Quinno _
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 13 November 2014 by Quinno _
  • Beer Festivals : Yes last updated 17 November 2014 by Gill Smith
  • Car Park : No last updated 13 November 2014 by Quinno _
  • Child Friendly : No last updated 13 November 2014 by Quinno _
  • Dog Friendly : No last updated 10 May 2014 by Pub SignMan
  • Hot Food : No - Bring your own and staff will sort crockery - last updated 13 November 2014 by Quinno _
  • Karaoke : No - Saturday - last updated 13 November 2014 by Quinno _
  • Pinball : No last updated 13 November 2014 by Quinno _
  • Pool Table : No last updated 13 November 2014 by Quinno _
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2015 by hondo .
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 13 November 2014 by Quinno _
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 29 July 2015 by hondo .
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