Ale Hub Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham

Cracking little ale pub. Now I've found it, shall be a regular visitor. Not much to look at from the outside but a cosy place on the inside

We have visited several times before but last Saturday there was an issue with the till so we waited patiently for 5 minutes. The bar staff said they could not take an order without the till being online. I suggested we pay cash, they add up the drinks with a pen and paper and then when the till is back online they can upload our order. The female staff member looked at me like I had suggested free drinks on the house and said no orders were possible without the till. We waited another 5 minutes and were then told it wouldn't be possible to have a drink. Our party of 4 plus several other customers left feeling pretty bemused. I am writing this review because as a business owner I'd be pretty upset if my staff turned away customers when there was a simple solution.

Very friendly and service with a smile. Treats for the dog and a fantastic selection of beers. Cocktails for those who don't fancy beer. Very quiet on a Sunday lunch time, but great atmosphere at other times.

Was gasping for a pint after walking from the city centre on a hot day via canals, cycle paths, and Sutton Park, seeing ne'er a pub on the way, more's the pity. I wouldn't say they had much ale variety on here, but I sank several Butty Bachs, which is the right sort of session ale for an afternoon. I was the only customer for most of the time, so I thought I was going to miss out on the conviviality micro pubs are designed for. But it so happened that the barman was a friendly and interesting young guy, who was studying journalism at university in the city, which made an interesting topic of conversation. He gave me his time--not from behind the bar but round the front, and I appreciated that. The tables were all reserved for a Bingo session later, so I presume the Ale Hub livens up later on a Tuesday.t

The Homely Hub, we have been regulars here almost since they opened, love the great variety of beers, especially the regular Butty Bach! There is always a nice friendly buzz about the place and amazing how many people you bump into that you know and also people that you didn't know but now you do! Dog friendly too, so a good excuse for walking the dog! So much better than the larger dark impersonal establishments! (You know who you are!) Great friendly service, shout out to Chloe ;-) Give it a try, I am sure you won't be disappointed.

friendly staff. Good value and what mere green needs. Decent beers and gins compared to greenhouse. Will definitely be back