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(Last Updated 16/03/2010)

The Woodman, Albert Street has now reopened though at the time of writing it is not known if real ale is on.

The Sun on the Hill, Bennett’s Hill opened on 17th February after an extensive refurbishment. Previously known as The Hill and before that, the Factotum and Firkin, this pub has struggled in recent years. Hopefully this new investment will address this problem. Four real ales are on sale and quality food is available. Look out for the rather nice pub sign which adorns the exterior and features the Sun Insurance logo from the building opposite.

Real ale in the form of Purity Mad Goose is now back on at The Yardbird, Paradise Place after a few years’ absence. Real ale used to sell well here when the pub was called The Stage and it was always a mystery as to why it was removed.

The Urban Coffee Company, Church Street and The Electric Cinema, Station Street are both stocking Purity bottled beers.

The Old Joint Stock, Temple Row West, City Centre has now introduced 2 LocAles as well as the usual Fuller’s range. A new beer for February has been launched, Bengal Lancer at 5% is an excellent beer and was exclusive to Fuller’s pubs throughout February but will be more widely available in March.
The pub is now open on Sundays from 12-5pm with live Jazz from 1-3pm and Sunday lunch served 12-4pm.

The Arthur Robertson, One Stop Shopping Centre, Perry Barr, opened on January 22nd. This Wetherspoons pub has been tastefully furnished and has a good range of traditional ales.

The Windsor, Cannon Street, City Centre is due to have a change of manager who is eager to take the pub in a new direction. The range of ales, which previously was spasmodic and uninspiring, will be increased to 5 including 2 guest beers.

The Scarlet Pimpernel, Tennal Road, Harborne is now stocking a real ale from the Enterprise Inns approved list.

Arco Lounge, High Street, Harborne is a smart, recently opened,  cafe-bar. As well as a good range of food and the usual drinks they have a handpull serving a beer called Toga Man from Bath Ales. They are also stocking bottle-conditioned beers.

The Station, High Street, Kings Heath is due to re-open after a refurb and will be stocking up to 6 real ales.