prime cut

A casual lunch with my good friend Terry invariably results in high spirits and an extended exploration of the key watering-holes of Birmingham.

We start with a swift pint in the Old Contemptibles before a short march across the Great Charles Street footbridge to the Jewellery Quarter.  The joys of Anderson's Bar and Grill await our pleasure in the cellars beneath Mary Ann Street.  Their 'Nose to Tail' beef special comes highly recommended.

We retrace our steps to the railway arches on Livery Street and a visit to the Indian Brewery. A schooner or two of one of their darker brews goes down well. Onward once more to our final stop, the legendary Wellington, home to Birmingham's finest real ale emporium.

Job done, we go our separate ways into the dark rain-soaked streets of the city.

drinks with clive

Another journey into the Jewellery Quarter, which is fast becoming one of my favourite places to visit in Birmingham. This time I'm accompanied by my friend Clive as we visit The Indian Brewery, The Pig and Tail and The Rose Villa Tavern.

 

the pig and tail

 

The Pig and Tail is a fantastic little pub in the heart of Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter. We visited it earlier in the week for a splendid tapas. The food was first-rate - tasty, fresh and moreish. A swift half or two of an excellent craft ale provided a suitable accompaniment.

We thoroughly recommend a visit and it's a place we'll definitely be visiting again.

 

 

quiz night at the rose villa tavern

It's the last session of Summer Term for our photography group and we've decided to have a 'social' in Birmingham. The Rose Villa Tavern to be precise and it's Quiz Night tonight.

We eat first, then break into two teams to take part in the quiz.  I've brought a tiny pocket-sized Sony camera to record all the action and it does several rounds of the table as we take turns to show off our new found portraiture, 'oof' (out of focus), food photography and abstract art skills. 

Our two teams perform creditably in the quiz and miraculously the camera makes its way safely back to me by the end of the evening!