The British Oak, Stirchley

Visited the pub on Sunday 7th March 2010 and plan to visit again soon.

What a pleasant surprise this place is. I�ve lived in the area for 30+ yrs and have witnessed the transformation from tired Victorian pub to busy local serving great real ales and ciders. The menu is reasonably priced; varied and they do cook good food. They also host a Comedy Club �The Laughing Sole� - packed out whenever it�s held.

There were about 7 real ales and 3 ciders available. I drank some great stuff from Saltaire and Thornbridge while one of my mates said he thoroughly enjoyed the Mild. This is an impartial and unprompted posting from an ordinary beer drinker. Bring on the good weather so I can enjoy the big back garden.

Other businesses in this area have been struggling for years but those running this pub have to be congratulated for offering a real alternative to B�ham City Centre where other great real ale pubs can be found.

8 Mar 2010 12:40