Pub Recommendations - Birmingham NEC?

Yes.

The NEC is miles from anywhere, as you'll find out when you park there. Not disabled friendly either :(((

The NEC is a Real Ale Desert. It depends on how dedicated a walker you are: The Griffin in Shustoke is only 10km away!

The Bulls Head, Meriden is 6km away

There appear to be handpumps in the

But basically yes. Much better selection in Digbeth (get off at Moor St)

- the Anchor is here

Definitely the second option

There's a Wetherspoons now in the NEC - predictable beers and ambience but very welcome.

Trains from the NEC (Birmingham International) don't serve Moor St. Get off at New Street Moor St (and the Anchor) aren't far away.

It's opening hours aren't quite what one might expect though.

Sorry about the bad train info, I was just going by the map. Still can't commend the Anchor highly enough.

Thanks to everyone who put forward suggestions. I was in the Anchor in Digbeth last month, and yes, it is an excellent pub.

The other day I ended up taking a train back to New Street from International station and heading for Pennyblacks, at The Mailbox. The main reason I chose this pub is because I'd been there before, and I knew the way from New Street!

I was once again very impressed with the range and quality of ales, especially for a 'trendy' pub. It was not cheap at £3 a pint, though!

Thanks.

Martin.

Oh dear... I remember the old Penny Black in Birmingham, just outside New Street Station. Not a place I'd ever want to go to again or recommend...

I think the beer at the Lamp, Highgate just 10 minutes walk from the Anchor takes a lot of beating.