The Alma, Heath End

Went recently as I have just moved to the area , and am looking for a pub to call my local ... And I may have found it ...I was beginning to despair , apparently the alma has new landlords ,can't comment on previous owners as never went there then , but a lovely pub ,nice selection of beers and wine , food looked good and the pub has a nice ambiance , and beautifully kept , they obviously work hard to maintain a high standard of customer care , looking forward to having many and pint getting to know other locals

30 Jul 2013 00:32

The Ball and Wicket, Heath End

As a new person to the area I am trying out all the local pubs and restaurants. I saw the Ball and Wicket and had high hopes that it was going to be a nice cosy and welcoming village green pub, oh how wrong I was!!! I should have guessed by my first impressions with the cigarette ends thrown outside the door, a bench propped up on bricks, troughs full of cigarette ends instead of flowers and a pane of broken glass in the door. Unfortunately when entering it didn't get any better, I am all up for oldy worldy but the pub is filthy. The floor probably hasn't been washed in 10 years I know this because I left my shoe behind. As advertised I had a pint of the pubs home brew, not the nicest beer I've ever tasted it was quite bitter and had bits floating in it. The restaurant appeared to be closed and was full of general bric a brac that made it look uninviting. Will I be returning....No! Such a shame because it has a wonderful location and is within close proximity.

30 May 2013 20:08