The Wellington, Birmingham

After reading some of the reviews for the Wellington, I wasnt expecting much. I went in yesterday and was completely shocked!

This is one on the best pubs for real ale I've been in. It just goes to show that you shouldn't believe everything you read on beerintheevening.com.

On friday when I visited they had a unbelievable selection of 15 different real ales for across the country, and during by 2 hour stay there atleast 6 were changed. Each beer I tried was top quality and I don't think paying �2.30 a pint is a "complete rip", especially in the city centre.
After reading "anonymous'" review posted on 11 Jan 2006, stating they were charging up to �4.70 a pint I was prepared to spend a lot of money.

I did however question the barman to see if this was true and he told me the full story. Yes they sold an ale for �4.70 a pint, what "anonymous" failed to mention is that the ale was Eastwood's ISA at an incredible 12% ABV, which they apparently paid a small fortune for the beer and as a result have to charge more to make a profit on it. I agree �4.70 for a beer is a lot of money, but it's these rare and unusual beers which make this pub fantastic.

I for one would prefer to see 15 different real ale pumps with one rare and so be it expensive beer on a bar than the typical fight clubs that now taint our towns and citys pumping out Carling, and for the exotic lager drinker "EXTRA COLD CARLING"!

I would recommend this pub to everyone who enjoys real ale and cider. It's a wonderful place to enjoy an excellent pint.

Well done the Wellington- Keep up the good work.

18 Feb 2006 12:40