SPOTTED DOG
104 Warwick Street B12 0NH A bit off the beaten track but worth persevering if only for the competitively-priced Holden’s Mild. Multi-roomed pub with a strong Irish feel, serving excellent scotch eggs (including veggie and glutenfree versions).
LAMP TAVERN
157 Barford Street B5 6AH Another hidden treasure, this time with Hobson’s Mild as a permanent ale along with a Stanway. Run by the same friendly landlord for the last 27 years. No food.
WOODMAN
New Canal Street B5 5LG Grade II listed pub on CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. Castle Rock Black Gold and Harvest Pale plus three changing ales. Nosh available.
Monday 3rd January (League)
BOURNEMOUTH KO 745pm
Saturday 22nd January (League)
WEST BROMWICH ALBION KO 3pm CROWN AND CUSHION
2 Lloyd Street B71 4AT Within easy walking distance of the Hawthorns, away supporters are always welcome in this singleroomed pub offering Castle Rock Harvest Pale and St. Austell Tribute plus a changing guest (often Harviestoun).
ROYAL OAK
14 Newton Street B71 3RQ Traditional backstreet local serving St. Austell Proper Job and Wye Valley HPA plus two changing ales. Bar snacks available.
THREE HORSESHOES
86 Witton Lane B71 2AQ A warm welcome is offered in this refurbished oneroomed boozer owned by Black Country Ales, whose products are served from ten handpulls alongside four changing guests. Bar snacks available. Al
CRICKETERS
41 Windham Road BH1 4RN Imposing Victorian local close to the ground, serving Fuller’s London Pride and two changing ales. Lunchtime food served.
FIRKIN SHED
279 Holdenhurst Road BH8 8BZ Quirky, friendly family-run pub hosting a constantly changing range of cask and keg beers alongside an impressive cider range (the pub is a former CAMRA National Cider Pub of the Year). No food though.
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SILVERBACK ALEHOUSE
518 Wimborne Road BH9 2EX A micro with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere which serves five changing ales, often from the Nottinghamshire area plus six ciders. Light snacks available. Visit our website for up-to-date news: www.peterborough.camra.org.uk
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