The Wellington, Birmingham

Smoke tends to be a problem when the place is heaving on Fri and Sat nights - when the doors are opened at the back it really helps though. In the day it is better. I just had a particularly bad experience with some very rude cigar smokers, so perhaps I am more hostile towards it than most! Although something might have to give if they are still going to allow people to bring their own food in when/if the laws change - bring your own food is a brilliant policy, I hope that doesn't change!

The Welly is doing brilliantly with the ales though - look forward to a GBG entry soon, hopefully as record breakers! :-)

I will say one last thing to Apey though - we don't need "air freshener bars" - ever been to the Three Fishes in Shrewsbury? Shows how it can be done, great non smoking pub.

8 Aug 2005 15:32

The Wellington, Birmingham

Well thanks Apey - you must be one of those idiots who thinks it funny to blow cigar smoke over the non-smoking area!

Here's what I would say about the Wellington: great boozy relaxed friendly pub BUT too smoky. Yes, do leave it as it is, but let's even it out a bit. No air-fresheners needed, just fresh air!

How on earth do people like you actually taste and enjoy the ale? Have you ever actually tasted it properly? I think not.

25 Jul 2005 15:18

The Wellington, Birmingham

Great pub, claims to have the fastest changing range of beers in the country and they are not joking.

However, if smoking really bothers you then give it a miss. Smokers are taking over! We have put up with it until now; but they just won't stop selling cigars! The non-smoking area is two tables without ashtrays...right next to all the smokers. Hope they get it sorted asap - let's have a proper division of the space?

15 Mar 2005 16:49