Top 20 Pubs: Post Office Vaults, Birmingham

This is a classic station pub, albeit it is a two minute stroll from Birmingham New Street Grand Central. Of course, whilst the glossy new cosmopolitan station in England’s Second City has suitably glossy bars such as Slug & Lettuce/All Bar One etc, this little cracker retains the feel of old skool Brum tucked away as…

Top 20 Pubs: The Blue Lion, Thrussington

How are us bloggers meant to compete? Whilst Martin is knocking out two posts a day from a back catalogue to rival Status Quo, the rest of us are having to rustle up all sorts of blogs from a Brother Beyond amount of material. However, I can reveal I am supporting my local cricket club…

Top 20 Pubs: The Swan, Milton

As us bloggers search for ever innovative ways to keep our posts remotely interesting I thought it would be a good time to continue the Top 20 Pubs series. Ostensibly, I select some of the best I’ve visited in over 550 pubs and I can’t think of any better than The Swan. So far, I’ve…

Top 20 Pubs: The Lord Clifden, Hockley

The Jewellery Quarter has lots of gems and diamonds tucked away in both its shops and pub scene but, for me, undoubtedly the 24-carat gold boozer is The Lord Clifden B18 6AA. It’s the sort of place that really is all things to all people. I’ve been here with Mrs BB for a drink and…

Top 20 Pubs: Stamford And Warrington, Coalville

The second in an occasional series and I have to say, it could be controversial. By that I mean this really isn’t a pub for the faint-hearted. Not in terms of hassle as it’s a friendly boozer but the decor is basic, the beer range limited and the gaffer sometimes wears a purple vest. Throw…

Top 20 Pubs: King William, Milford

As I inch ever closer to 500 pubs on this blog I thought I’d keep the suspense going a little longer by blatantly ripping off Martin starting an occasional series featuring my Top 20 boozers so far. Having had some corking suggestions recently on wet led local boozers then it is time to trawl through…