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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.

lunches with terry

Lunches with Terry are always delightfully fluid.

This one kicked off in 'Primitivo' before we adjourned for a swift pint in 'The Wellington', beloved of Birmingham's real ale sub-culture.  From there it was but a hop, skip and a jump to the subterranean pleasures of 'The Post Office Vaults' and their amazing menu of international bottled beers.

Our final stop was beneath the Snowhill railway arches and some excellent Indian dark lager at 'The Indian Brewery'.  A superb day out indeed!