Pub · Birmingham
Don't be put off by the narrow frontage — inside, this Birmingham Wetherspoon opens out into a genuinely big room with tables spaced far enough apart that you can park a buggy without apologising to anyone. Table service means you're not abandoning a toddler to queue at the bar, and that extends to the outdoor seats out front, which are pleasant in the sun. Food usually lands fast and hot — one family had theirs before the drinks arrived — and the Cheese Meltdown burger gets particular praise. Prices are low, there are high chairs and a kids' menu, and the staff stay friendly even when it's heaving. Two honest caveats: Saturday mornings get properly busy with a wait, and standards wobble — some visits bring lukewarm breakfasts and grubby tables.
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