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The Wellington (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
AllGates - VictoriaExcellent1
Beowulf - Dark RavenExcellent1
Froth Blowers - Piffle SnonkerExcellent1
Titanic - Route 10 I.P.A.Excellent1
Oakham - CitraExcellent1
Neepsend - BergamiaExcellent1
Temperance Union - Vfm SoftyExcellent1
Fernandes - Jackdaw MildExcellent1
Toll End - Little Devil StoutExcellent1
Oakham - The Hare and the HedgehogGood1
Black Country - Pig on the Wall MildGood1
Coastal - ErosionGood1
Purity - Mad GooseGood1
Bespoke - Over a BarrelGood1
Oakham - Scarlet MacawGood1
Sadler's (see also Windsor Castle entry) - Samkova's StacheAcceptable1
Goffs - CamelotNot Tried0
Shiny - Pail NZNot Tried0
Siren Craft - Suspended In Huell MelonNot Tried0
Brown Ales - GravityNot Tried0
AJ's Ales - Best BitterNot Tried0
Ilkley - American SmoothNot Tried0
Kinver - Graduation AleNot Tried0
Malvern Hills - Black PearNot Tried0
Wye Valley - DG Hoppity HopNot Tried0
Angel Ales - Mettle & FireNot Tried0
Black Country - BFG Bradley's Finest GoldenNot Tried0
Elland - Bora BoraNot Tried0
Dark Star - SunburstNot Tried0
Black Country - Fireside BitterNot Tried0
Box Steam - Piston BrokeNot Tried0
Fernandes - Newky BlackNot Tried0
Hook Norton - First LightNot Tried0
Bird's - Black Widow StoutNot Tried0
Titanic - WreckageNot Tried0
Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale)Not Tried0
All Hallows - Peg Fyfe Dark Mild (originally 3.2%)Not Tried0
Sharp's - Atlantic Pale AleNot Tried0
Slater's - HakaNot Tried0
Abbeydale - Belgian SaisonNot Tried0
Hobsons - Champion MildNot Tried0
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Dunkel DevastatorNot Tried0
Brown Ales - Into The WildNot Tried0
Oakham - Below ZeroNot Tried0
Vale - Lock Prop and BarrelNot Tried0
Derby - 175Not Tried0
Castle Rock - Twistin' My Melon ManNot Tried0
Froth Blowers - Gollop with ZestNot Tried0
Derby - Indian InkNot Tried0
Brains - Hancock's HBNot Tried0
Salopian - AutomatonNot Tried0
Leatherbritches - Hairy HelmetNot Tried0
Titanic - Cherry DarkNot Tried0
Quartz - Cross WiredNot Tried0
Hobsons - Manor AleNot Tried0
Siren Craft - Coldblooded Cold-Steeped PorterNot Tried0
Robinsons - Hartleys Cumbria WayNot Tried0
Enville - Old PorterNot Tried0
Neepsend - PomonalNot Tried0
Grainstore - Ten Fifty (1050)Not Tried0
Coastal - St Pirans PorterNot Tried0
Fixed Wheel - No Brakes IPANot Tried0
Picture 1. The Wellington, Birmingham, West Midlands
Picture 2. The Wellington, Birmingham, West Midlands

Visits Details

10 Sep 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Time for a pint before my train home, a street music festival in full swing nearby with many folk about luckily the pub wasn't as busy as expected for a mid Friday evening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Oakham - The Hare and the Hedgehog3.90GoodIntensely dry, moreishly bitter and loaded with punchy citrus hops in the Oakham tradition.
Brains - Hancock's HB3.60Not Tried
Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale)4.00Not Tried
Purity - Mad Goose4.20Not Tried
Oakham - Citra4.20Not Tried
Froth Blowers - Piffle Snonker3.80Not Tried
Titanic - Cherry Dark4.40Not Tried
Siren Craft - Coldblooded Cold-Steeped Porter5.00Not Tried
Neepsend - Pomonal4.80Not Tried
Fixed Wheel - No Brakes IPA5.90Not Tried
Siren Craft - Suspended In Huell Melon4.00Not Tried
01 Jan 2020 (Stephen Harris)
Two visits today. The first planned, at noon, the second unplanned in the early evening when I found other scheduled pubs to be closed.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Beowulf - Dark Raven4.50ExcellentA very pleasant Mild.
Neepsend - Bergamia4.80ExcellentHazy gold. A floral and aromatic Pale Ale. Lemongrass and bergamot.
Black Country - Pig on the Wall Mild4.30GoodA satisfying Mild.
Bespoke - Over a Barrel5.00GoodA nice, robust Bitter.
Sadler's (see also Windsor Castle entry) - Samkova's Stache5.00AcceptableA slightly odd cask Pilsner that was not much to my liking.
Black Country - BFG Bradley's Finest Golden4.20Not Tried
Black Country - Fireside Bitter5.00Not Tried
Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale)4.00Not Tried
Oakham - Citra4.20Not Tried
Titanic - Wreckage7.20Not Tried
Froth Blowers - Piffle Snonker3.80Not Tried
Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale4.20Not Tried
Hobsons - Champion Mild3.20Not Tried
Oakham - Below Zero4.10Not Tried
Castle Rock - Twistin' My Melon Man5.00Not TriedRan out.
17 May 2016 (Blair)
In town for a gig at the symphony hall and finally a chance to visit the wellington! Great pub with lots of people in having a post work pint or two.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fernandes - Jackdaw Mild5.00ExcellentGreat condition and a very tasty strong mild.
10 Nov 2015 (Alenomore)
15:30 visit. Perfect stop-gap with 3½ hours between trains.Not been through hetre, or New Street for over 5 years, hardly recognised the re-vamped station. Sparse crowd in, a contrast to the rammed, post festival Saturday visits of days gone by. With 16 ales on, constantly turning over, this is still one of the best gbg's in Brum. Central.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Temperance Union - Vfm Softy1.00ExcellentBig City prices, but a Fentimans Ginger Beer will do me.
15 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening's last pub brought me back now that I knew where the Barrel of Brum magazines were secreted.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Titanic - Route 10 I.P.A.5.70Excellent
Black Country - BFG Bradley's Finest Golden4.20Not Tried
Black Country - Fireside Bitter5.00Not Tried
Black Country - Pig on the Wall Mild4.30Not Tried
Dark Star - Sunburst4.80Not Tried
Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale)4.00Not Tried
Leatherbritches - Hairy Helmet4.70Not Tried
Hobsons - Manor Ale4.20Not Tried
Purity - Mad Goose4.20Not Tried
Fernandes - Newky Black6.00Not Tried
Enville - Old Porter4.50Not Tried
Oakham - Citra4.20Not Tried
Shiny - Pail NZ4.00Not Tried
Froth Blowers - Piffle Snonker3.80Not Tried
Kinver - Graduation Ale4.20Not Tried
Angel Ales - Mettle & Fire4.80Not Tried
15 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. A must visit on a Birmingham city centre crawl. The staff here are so damned enthusiastic and knowledgeable about their products.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Froth Blowers - Piffle Snonker3.80ExcellentAs clear as a bell and only £2.90 a pint
Black Country - BFG Bradley's Finest Golden4.20Not Tried
Black Country - Fireside Bitter5.00Not Tried
Black Country - Pig on the Wall Mild4.30Not Tried
Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale)4.00Not Tried
Leatherbritches - Hairy Helmet4.70Not Tried
Hobsons - Manor Ale4.20Not Tried
Purity - Mad Goose4.20Not Tried
Enville - Old Porter4.50Not Tried
Oakham - Citra4.20Not Tried
Coastal - St Pirans Porter6.00Not Tried
Shiny - Pail NZ4.00Not Tried
AJ's Ales - Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Kinver - Graduation Ale4.20Not Tried
Angel Ales - Mettle & Fire4.80Not Tried
Titanic - Route 10 I.P.A.5.70Not Tried
09 Jun 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Only listed beers on the downstairs bar.
BeerABVScoreNotes
AllGates - Victoria4.00Excellent
Black Country - BFG Bradley's Finest Golden4.20Not Tried
Black Country - Fireside Bitter5.00Not Tried
Black Country - Pig on the Wall Mild4.30Not Tried
Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale)4.00Not Tried
Purity - Mad Goose4.20Not Tried
Elland - Bora Bora4.30Not Tried
Oakham - Citra4.20Not Tried
Box Steam - Piston Broke4.50Not Tried
Bird's - Black Widow Stout4.50Not Tried
All Hallows - Peg Fyfe Dark Mild (originally 3.2%)3.60Not Tried
Abbeydale - Belgian Saison6.30Not Tried
Brown Ales - Into The Wild4.00Not Tried
Derby - 1754.30Not Tried
Derby - Indian Ink5.20Not Tried
03 May 2014 (Dosser)
Full at lunchtime many with their own food. 16 beers on
BeerABVScoreNotes
Toll End - Little Devil Stout5.40Excellent3.60 a pint
15 Apr 2014 (Mick)
Very busy. not surprising with the quality and range of beers available.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Oakham - Citra4.20ExcellentOne of my favourite beers, crisp and full of hops.
Purity - Mad Goose4.20GoodLovely pint of this pale complex beer.
Oakham - Scarlet Macaw4.40GoodNice hoopy pale ale.
Robinsons - Hartleys Cumbria Way4.10Not Tried
Black Country - BFG Bradley's Finest Golden4.20Not Tried
Black Country - Fireside Bitter5.00Not Tried
Black Country - Pig on the Wall Mild4.30Not Tried
Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale)4.00Not Tried
Grainstore - Ten Fifty (1050)5.00Not Tried
Goffs - Camelot4.40Not Tried
Brown Ales - Gravity4.80Not Tried
Ilkley - American Smooth4.30Not Tried
Wye Valley - DG Hoppity Hop4.10Not Tried
24 Mar 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. With an extra hour to kill made a 2nd visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Coastal - Erosion7.50GoodJust a half
Malvern Hills - Black Pear4.40Not Tried
Black Country - BFG Bradley's Finest Golden4.20Not Tried
Black Country - Fireside Bitter5.00Not Tried
Black Country - Pig on the Wall Mild4.30Not Tried
Hook Norton - First Light4.30Not Tried
Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale)4.00Not Tried
Purity - Mad Goose4.20Not Tried
Oakham - Citra4.20Not Tried
Slater's - Haka5.20Not Tried
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Dunkel Devastator5.60Not Tried
Vale - Lock Prop and Barrel4.10Not Tried
Froth Blowers - Gollop with Zest4.50Not Tried
Salopian - Automaton7.00Not Tried
Quartz - Cross Wired4.80Not Tried

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About The Wellington

The pub sign. The Wellington, Birmingham, West Midlands

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional2
Excellent37
Good38
Acceptable11
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5SN.

City centre pub close to New Street and Snow Hill railway stations. Popular as it offers up to 16 beers on 17 handpumps on the downstairs bar counter, which can be asked for by handpump number and are all displayed on an overhead TV screen which lists abv, price and a beer colour code. There are also 3 cider handpumps on the back counter of the downstairs bar. In April 2013 underwent major building alterations to add a bar to the first floor. This upstairs facility has 7 more handpumps and there is a large function room and an outside terrace and an outside heated smoking "tent" upstairs too. The pub offers the opportunity to bring your own food and it will supply the crockery and cutlery.

We have visited this pub 47 times, seen 239 different beers and tried 82 of them.

Map location

Postcode: B2 5SN