The Lad In The Lane, Erdington

See a comment from July 2008 - 'Good area out the back for smokers'. Shame the sour faced fat woman that came in the other night didn't use it. What is up with drinkers around here - seems the law never changed.

Yes, building great but just sad to see it in decline, was never brilliant, even years ago but has a very 'tired' feeling about it now. Beer ok, no real ale but Theakstons dark is next best thing and yes, the staff are really friendly, one of the few places around Erdington I felt welcome.

Real shame about the smoking, won't be going back but seems to be the norm.

1 May 2014 13:01

The New Inn, Erdington

I thought I had found a decent pub after returning to the area after some years. OK, no real ale at all but what they serve is OK (Guinnes and M&B tasted so far) and reasonably priced. More importantly the welcome is friendly and the atmosphere excellent.
But, at what point were the no smoking in public laws repealed in the UK? It's been a while since I last saw ash trays on the bar and tables and whatever the drunk guy was smoking last night reeked....

Won't be going back.

1 May 2014 12:53