Richard's reviews
Review of James Brindley
12 Apr 08, 16:08
James Brindley 
A great location and fair sized pub with food being served. The decor could do with spruce up from last time I was there but the outside terrace and great view of the canal does make up for this and the drinks are fairly priced.
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Review of Yates's Wine Lodge
12 Apr 08, 15:16
Yates,Wolverhampton
Quite a pleasant bar and one of the favourites for Wolverhampton folk. Good meal offers in the daytime and busy on Friday and Saturday nights. There is a small dancefloor area and DJ and tends to be a bar to start the evening off before heading onto a club
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Review of Gun Barrel It's A Scream
12 Apr 08, 14:58
Gun Barrells
This is the yellow pub just down from Birmingham University on the Bristol Road. It's a great student pub with discount drinks (with a special student card) but it is open to non students as well but prepare to feel a little old if you're not at Uni ! It's a lively atmosphere with good music on the jukebox and a number of games to play too.
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Review of Sainsbury's
12 Apr 08, 10:18
Sainsburys, Martineau Place
A medium sized store not far from the main shopping areas of The Bullring and Corporation Street and New Street. They don't have the largest selection compared to the bigger stores but do have a fair range of choice for city dwellers. It's also close to many bus stops on Corporation Street so quite useful as a stop off point for supplies or a dinner on the way home from town.
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Review of 3 Store
12 Apr 08, 09:50
3 Store, Mailbox
The first 3 Store in Birmingham and right in the fashionable shopping and restaurant complex that is the Mailbox. All the usual handsets and offers from 3 are here with a good knowledgeable staff so if you are heading to the Mailbox and are after a new 3 phone then it's somewhere you should check out whilst you're there.
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Review of Debenhams
12 Apr 08, 09:47
Debenhams Bullring
A large split level department store in the Bullring. More reasonable prices then Selfridges but probably not quite as classy. If you are after some good homeware or are kitting out your first home then this is a good starting point.
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Review of Schuh
12 Apr 08, 09:35
Schuh, Bullring
A fair sized store in Birmingham's Bullring with a good selection of shoes. Not the cheapest place and there doesn't seem to be many offers but it's reasonably busy and well staffed so if you have your eye on a particular pair of shoes then you should have no trouble finding the size you want and be served quickly.
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Review of Sunglass Hut International
12 Apr 08, 09:31
Sunglass Hut, Bullring
Quite a small store but a fair range of Sunglasses. The price tag is quite high so if you are not after named goods then you could probably find better prices elsewhere but the staff are friendly and helpful so if you are after a nice pair of sunglasses for your summer holiday then do stop by.
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Review of Billabong
12 Apr 08, 09:29
Billabong, Bullring
Quite a small store but for fans of the brand this is worth a visit. There are occasional end of line sales but expect the usual price tags associated with the brand. There is a smaller kids section as well but generally could do with a larger location.
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Review of The Entertainer
12 Apr 08, 09:27
The Entertainer, Bullring
With the loss of Toys R Us in Birmingham this is a slightly inferior alternative with not as much stock but if you are looking for a popular item or just want somewhere to pick up a present or gift for a child then this is a good starting point if you are in the City Centre.
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Review of Wing Wah Chinese Buffet Restaurant
12 Apr 08, 07:56
Wing Wah
Fair selection of food but do find it a little less tasty by being done en-mass and left out as it is. The constant singing of "Happy Birthday" does become irritating after a while but for a works night out in the area then it might be for you.
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Review of The Britannia Hotel
11 Apr 08, 23:07
Brittania Hotel Wolverhampton
Close to the train and bus station this is quite an old building but has many rooms. Quite cheap if booked online or in advance but some rooms do suffer from traffic noise during the day and the rooms aren't always the cleanliest I have stayed in. If you are looking for a relatively cheap room for an overnight stay then this will be just the job.
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Review of The Living Room
11 Apr 08, 20:01
Living Room Broad Street
Sometimes you can have a great night in here with live music from singers and pianists and a huge selection of cocktails. Othertimes, especially if you are in a group, it can be difficult to get entry (especially for males) and there is a strict door policy on trainers or t-shirts even with smart jackets. Early evenings are best and the bar staff are friendly and great to watch in action.
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Review of McDonald's Restaurant
11 Apr 08, 19:53
Mc Donalds Paradise Forum
There are quite a few Mc Donalds within each reach in the city but with the loss of the Broad Street branch this is a welcome stop off if you are near the entertainment quarter. All the usual menu items and a recently refurbished seating area overlooking Victoria Square.
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Review of Tika Tika
11 Apr 08, 19:40
Tika Tika Birmingham
A very popular place towards the end of an evening on Broad Street. Very friendly staff and good 2 piece chicken and chips or Kebabs to finish the night off right. All those clubbers can't be wrong !
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Review of O'Neill's
11 Apr 08, 16:55
ONeills
Always a favourite themed bar. O'Neills is what you would expect from any of these bars in the country. A smaller venue than the Broad Street one, but still worth the craic !
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Review of Legs 11
11 Apr 08, 16:53
Legs 11
One of the first strip clubs in Birmingham, this is still a favourite for stag nights but with the likes of the newer Spearmint Rhino clubs this isn't always the first choice of location especially if Broad Street is your main choice for a night out.
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Review of Pennyblacks
11 Apr 08, 16:33
PennyBlacks
Good selection of food. Wide choice of beers and located in a nice surronding overlooking the canal by the Mailbox. A good place to star spot as it's right next to the BBC. A good place for a few friends or quiet place to have a meal in nice surrondings.
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Review of Nightingale Club
11 Apr 08, 16:28
Good for TV Talent Contestants
Just to add to the previous review that you do tend to get some of the new talent from TV Shows such as Pop Idol and X-Factor appearing as well as other guest apperances at the weekend
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Review of Bar Academy
11 Apr 08, 16:25
Bar Academy
Next to the main Carling Academy this is a much smaller venue to it's neighbour but has some good local bands and emerging national talent. If you want to see some good live music in the city then it's worth looking at.
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Review of Indi Bar & Lounge
11 Apr 08, 16:22
Indi Bar
A cool and trendy bar in Birmingham's bustling Arcadian Centre. Great for summer afternoons. The drinks can be a little pricey and the place gets very noisy and busy at the weekends but a good place to be seen and hang out with friends.
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Review of The Works
11 Apr 08, 16:17
Works Birmingham
A large nightclub, situated at the far end of Broad Street. A good mix of music and lots of people but it does suffer from being at the end of Broad Street where many bars are now closed so it may be a little further to get to, or may not be your first choice if you are heading elsewhere in the city.
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Review of Square Peg
11 Apr 08, 16:07
Square Peg
Located at the top of Corporation Street this is a good pub for meeting friends or a drink after work but does get busier in the evenings. Also quite an older crowd but not too noisy and generally a good atmosphere.
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