Best Guinness in Birmingham?

[@identitywithheld1027]

The spotted dog is the only traditional Irish pub. It was used by the Irish in the 50s/60s/70s who lived in the area and went to St Annes. The Kerryman is a construct. None of the trad Irish pubs had Irish names (the Bear, Anteloope,, Mermaid, etc) . Rough pubs in their day. They were Irish pubs simply because Irish peopled used them and they made the most money. Irish pubs became a theme globally because the belief was if you call it an Irish pub you'll attract Irish drinkers.

[@thebigb3ard]

Worked in a pub that did a decent pint of Guinness the majority of the time but if the kegs just been changed, or it's a really hot day, you'd struggle to pour a good pint. Some places would just pour pints like that away until they start pouring good but if ye have one of those managers who wants every drop sold then you've got to give it over. Used to cringe at some of pints I'd hand over.

[@ChrisLarsenOfficial]

Comes down to how consistent the gas pressure is and how long the lines are on this one - first pint or two might be a bit lively but after that they shouldn't be any different! Some taps/systems not properly dialed in unfortunately build up pressure if the tap isn't being used every 10-20 minutes and you'll have to release pressure by pulling the tap / 'pre-pour' a splash before you pour a pint.

[@RetroMasters1977]

back in the 90s in sparkhill and sparkbrook in birmingham there was lots of irish pubs now lot of them have gone they did a very good Guinness

[@darrenbiggadike6758]

I'm in The Lamp Tavern now on your recommendation. I mentioned this to Eddie and he said he had a great night when you were in here. We spoke about the one pour / top up and his words were "can't be arsed with that" 😃😃

[@McElhinney65]

I went in The Lamp following your recommendation, had a nice chat to Eddie, nice auld fella.

[@garethrose5262]

Such a shame about the dog. I've been a fan of your videos since near the start and have always made a point to go to any I've seen you rate if I'm around that area. Ive been looking forward to the brum video as I can say with 100% certainty it's the best I've had in the UK and only one comparable to irish standards. Ive been there over ten times and its always excellent... My jaw dropped when I saw the state of what you got served 😂 Anyway great to see you sneaked a quick one in with Eddie in the lamp. Keep it up buddie, get yourself to Manchester next!

[@thomasmcandrew8822]

They’ve had a shocker there in The Spotted Dog usually a decent pint in there for GB standards anyway.

[@jayw804]

Whoever poured that pint in the spotted dog - surely that's their last shift. You couldn't hand that over to a 'normal' customer - let alone to Dara.

[@mhagain]

The Kerryman's popular with the pre-gig and post-gig crowds in the O2 next door, so it tends to have a bit of a rocker clientele, almost like the Thomas House in Dublin.

[@thomasgreenway9614]

I thought you missed the lamp tavern at first but glad you squeezed it in a the end. Best pint in Brum and Eddie is a great guy, also shtick is always on point

[@robertmusson7307]

It’s not though

[@bobmarley2140]

The thing about Birmingham the ones who know a good pint aren't on Instagram to recommend you them, whoever poured that in the dog must be shamed publicly was it their first day bloody hell someone's not maintaining the cellar temp i bet

[@Ainttnoway]

Im a long time lager drinker and recently just started drinking guinness and I must say it is delicious. Irish gold.

[@Voxterx]

i cant stand lager its piss water how could u drink that shite, get the guiness doon ye

[@SweatySparrow]

The low at the start when ‘The Lamp Tavern’ was going to be missed and the jubilation at the end. Thank god for those two fellas ya met. I would have been gutted if TLT didn’t feature.

[@patrickfleming4363]

Try clearys or hennessys or the big bull in digbeth

[@TrashhMack]

4.2, surely not even worthy of the 4’s. You surprised me here with that one!

[@jjtotheb]

The lamp tavern looks class. My type of pub

[@StevenCasey-m6y]

Eddie Fitzpatrick of the Lamp Tavern passed away yesterday and you're not wrong he was a right character with a strong friendly bunch of regulars. A pub I walked into many a time for a quick one and left several hours later after getting into a round with the man himself. Best Guinness in brum even if he didn't waste time anymore with a proper 2 part pour. No other pub I've been to like it, an end of an era and a real loss to the community. RIP Eddie

[@stephenbunn2150]

Old style back street Brummie pub The Lamp Tavern ,is great for all beers Eddie proper pub gaffer.

[@dx7301]

Shame you didn't try the Big Bulls Head. Had a few proper pints there!

[@myoldman]

The best Guinness in Brum is in DJ Quinn’s (formally Beehans) in Hall Green.

[@McElhinney65]

The rooms are like Wembley stadium though, too big.

[@dannyk3786]

Liam who owned the Kerry man was a pure gentleman

[@philipoconnor2236]

It's gone now? I was over in Jan and it was all closed up

[@colmbuckley1297]

The dog definitely has the creamiest pints in birmingham dj quinns is well up there aswell

[@niallormond6972]

Did they fill that up from the girl in primark in Birmingham?

[@JsinUnsinsored]

4.2 sounded generous

[@danbreen6946]

Can't believe he's not been to Glasgow yet

[@peterthecoll]

This is soo gutting, been to the Dog soo often this year, good few times a month for a pint of plain. I have NEVER seen that happen in my life and it’s just soo gutting. Gotta come back bro! 😢😢

[@dkit09]

Just went on a bad day.

[@CJR410]

Same, been in loads and it was all good. Bad luck I suppose

[@dashrendar7321]

Come to Glasgow! Plenty of pubs up here that serve a decent pint of Guinness. 🍀

[@toonboy2658]

😂😂😂😂 do they fuc...

[@liambroadhead6167]

You need to come to York, keep up the great work!

[@chriscoughlan5221]

good ol´biffo Eddie in the lamp tavern, had many a pint in there. He has a great selection of real ales too.

[@birminghamcityfootballclub7587]

The big bull next to Kerry man does a good 1

[@shawwtydaveere]

When you picked the pint up into view I couldn’t help but laugh 😂 Fucking hell that’s big.

[@jayd1974]

Jeez that pint in da Spotted Dog was like a vicars collar I would have left it on da bar and walked wid out paying….Shocking pint even for UK

[@chriscoughlan5221]

popped in for a pint today (18/09/2024) sadly Eddy isnt well, hopefully he´ll be fighting fit soon, Anyway get back to the pub, the guinness was fab, 2 pour, 1 big pour then the top up. his daughter was covering for him, her name was Edwina (shes a twin) local character Andy kept me informed regarding the local history of the place! Sadly the pub had to close early (at 8pm) we´ll be back for more craic on friday.,

[@djkwikstar]

So much history at the Lamp and around that area there used to be loads of pubs almost every corner how times have changed. There a few better places though if you come again

[@ObstacleOne1]

I can confirm it was just an off day at The Spotted Dog. I went there today and the pints were quality!

[@tim2223]

Shame about the dog… their biggest problem is turnover of and lack of training for staff, so you could have been served by a girl (he doesn’t hire lads…) who has only been there a few days and had no training. Nortons is a great spot, easily the best pub overall, but deffo a better weekend spot. The Lamp’s worth going to just for Eddie. Some man. Quinn’s is nothing to write home about at all btw.

[@BarryFromEastenders]

Why doesn't he hire lads?

[@tadhgbenson1081]

Not even the persons fault on bar if they big turnover and no training that’s the managements fault

[@googleexplorers7209]

Old saying I know it sounds sexist but tits sell drinks

[@pdjhh]

@@tadhgbenson1081 yes and a a valid reason you might get a bad pint and a valid reason for the low score. It’s good he had the bad one cause they’re bound to come out now and then with no training.

[@landondonovanify]

@@BarryFromEastenders why dya think

[@skernavagh]

Go to St. Neots in Cambridgeshire not sure the name of the pub but it's on the old road into town on the right,best pint of Guinness I have had in the UK so much so I had to get a taxi back to the hotel where I was staying as I only popped in for 1😉

[@15johnf]

Big Irish population in brum, Would have expected a lot better quality

[@pdjhh]

Birmingham looking good. Would like to go.

[@dx7301]

Digbeth is a good spot. Can't forget St Paul's Sq. & Jewellery Qtr too.

[@cheddabiz9354]

You shoulda came down to the bull ring tavern decent pints in there lad

[@129jazza]

Sheffield next! Grapes!!!!!!

[@Aircraftsystemst]

Can you do a review of West Drayton for the pub that serves the best pint of Guinness?

[@looney60]

OK boy. Come to Manchester. Go to Mulligans. Sure the best pint outside of Dublin 100%. Second best is Osheas. Third best is a bit outside the city centre but the Bowling Green in Chorlton. I'd happily give you a tour myself.

[@marcmoran97]

Piccadilly tavern nice pint in there aswell

[@Fjallrav]

I'd put a shout in for the Bowling Green in Chorlton as well.

[@UshehHeheh]

The Patrick Kavanagh is a must!!!!!

[@annehebert510]

7.4 for a single-pour pint? What makes the difference? Can someone explain?

[@RestoreRepair]

Can't believe you didn't get sent to the Shakespeare. Best Guinness for me, the spotted dog is better for real ale.

[@mchammer1982]

Been at those eyebrows with the mower 3 point zero ;)

[@johncoltrane7899]

UK Landlords. A plea from UK Guinness drinkers. Please travel to the best Irish pubs and learn. Bring back the techniques. It can be done.

[@elliottwalsh94]

"Not here for the culture, I'm hear for the pints!!!" - The Guru

[@PeatedPete]

I wish they'd revert back to the classic glass style.

[@Twiceonasunday]

The main mistake you make in GB is assuming that “Irish” bars would be the best. Far, far from it. They generally take the proverbial and take for granted the craic simply because they might have a Tricolour and the Proclamation on the wall…yawn. A pub with an Irish landlord who looks after all the beers (English ales, Scottish heavies etc) would be a better gauge.

[@bigSwigsofGuinness]

They are in Birmingham though the best two pubs for Guinness are in Digbeth. Granted that doesn’t mean every Irish pub is going to do good Guinness

[@JB-rn4ys]

State of that pint at the dog 🤣👌

[@joeaustin5901]

Shakespeare is the best Guinness in brum. Bull ring tavern is decent as well. Don't know who gave you them recommendations mate

[@MerseyBeers]

I got recommend the Lamp Tavern in Birmingham....

[@joeydowney2865]

Lamb Tavern looked the best hope you come to Liverpool

[@paulsmith8746]

DJ Quinn’s is the one, you missed out !

[@mchammer1982]

Obviously the cooling system was not functioning properly in the dog. Warm Guinness= massive head. Bad luck on the dog 🐕

[@caseyodonnell9837]

The state of that pint in The Spotted Dog….

[@gerardobravoG_Man_Up]

That first one didn't look bad at all, especially for England 🤷🏻‍♂️🍻👍🏼👌🏼

[@martincarm5203]

Great vid! When you going to help me out and find the best pint of the genius in Wales?!

[@rootsquare]

The Dog... that glass looks a little tall... it's not an official Guiness glass... it could be an over-sized pint glass... they like their big heads on ales up north.... but still want a full pint as well.

[@joshuasmith4615]

I had a lovely pint In the Lamp on Thursday

[@Bart5800]

That’s the worst pint of Guinness I’ve seen since a manger in a marstons pub in the uk poured me a pint like it was a larger, no time to settle just one pour and job done, brutal.

[@roryduffy3756]

I think you were generous giving that a 4.2. Gutted.

[@patrickhannon4217]

whenever I get a pint like the one in the Spotted Dog I take it back to the bar and say "I'll have some Guinness with my head, thanks" 🤣🤣

[@bigSwigsofGuinness]

1. The Spotted Dog 2. The Lamp Tavern

[@alanhiggins2785]

Do Manchester next please

[@garyhughes6135]

Mulligans👍👍

[@jayd1974]

And the Bowling Green in Chorlton Green great pints👌

[@joehart598]

Mulligans 😋😋

[@HS-wo8ti]

The Albert in Withington and the Station in Didsbury

[@barrymiller6289]

@@HS-wo8ti heard good things about the Albert.

[@moe381]

I went to many places where they poor it half way first and still dont get a head like that crap

[@verali164]

No real Guinness drinker would accept that pint with a big head, they would politely tell the barman or woman what to do with it. And ask is the bishop in town, I'm talking about Ireland

[@joebees21]

The Spotted Dog usually does fantastic Guinness. Proper Irish Pub that one.

[@andrewhalliday84]

Should have got yourself down to the Ivy Bush on Hagley road big lad. First class pint by Birmingham standards and Mon-Thurs it's only £2.20 a pint

[@chriscoughlan5221]

it that still a bit of a dive? i used to go upstairs in the late 80s for live music. The bar always seem a little rough!

[@andrewhalliday84]

@@chriscoughlan5221 nah, it's a decent old fashioned boozer now. Nowt fancy, but good pints and pool table, so exactly what I'm after for a cheeky dinner/afterwork couple with the boys from work

[@doiminiclynch5208]

spotted dog usually great haha

[@paulkimber1754]

Hennesseys opposite Nortons does good Guinness too

[@greigmartin4339]

That head is pure comedy

[@roryduffy3756]

Birmingham disappointing for a city with so many Irish & 2nd/3rd Generation Irish. (Probably only behind Liverpool & London in England).

[@spurs541]

Half of brum is Irish ☘️

[@roryduffy3756]

@@spurs541 exactly. Should be a decent pint there somewhere

[@paddycollinsB14]

Bad Intel. No Prince, Patrick Kavanagh's, Quinns etc. The Irish are out in the suburbs. Good shout on the Lamp, tho'. Spotted Dog was some insane aberration.

[@desgardner7169]

Digbeth is just a building site now, even the Irish center has packed up and gone! the area is now a disgrace to Birmingham the council need to get their act together instead of spending the money on the Floozy and the games that are shortly coming to Birmingham. The Spotted Dog would have been my choice for the best pint of Guinness in Brum, what they served you was a disgrace, the stuff that comes out of a can is better than that for about a euro. I just don't know what to say except I am a Guinness drinker and I have been to Ireland many times, oh by the way I am a Brummie and I do live in Birmingham and have been to the Spotted Dog Many times. Best wishes and safe travels....

[@benoakes01]

At the spotted dog you might have been unlucky with a new staff member. You could ask for it to be topped up, but I suppose the point of the channel is to review what is served up. You shouldn’t have to ask for a top up.

[@niallthegod2]

Can't believe the dog served you that!! Must of been a new girl. That doesn't represent it 😔

[@stothAjs]

if ever in Winchester best pint of Guinness i ever had was in The Wykeham Arms. was a while back so who knows but they were in running for best pub in country at time. elite boozer.

[@xXLuK3Xx1]

Id of sent that one from the dog back

[@monkeyx17]

Petition to bring back culzy

[@thelettucepreacher1276]

Come to west Belfast

[@dannyk3786]

Shame really think with our Irish family in Birmingham Guinness should be better

[@SENZBIRMZ]

I did DM on Insta many moons ago giving you a recommendation. But it's outside the centre and logistically not viable. City centre puns aren't worried about quality unfortunately. The local pubs outside so better. Glad the lamp tavern redeemed itself

[@dmauger9492]

First pub gets extra points for having golden brown playing at least haha

[@richardpawlowski7722]

I have to say Daragh there are some terrible pints in England, I'm going round all the locals in my area and there is only 1 or 2 pubs out of say 20 that does a decent pint, keep up the good work.

[@UshehHeheh]

The Patrick Kavanagh in Moseley

[@ML-Brumski]

I’m embarrassed, proper shite showing by my home town.

[@dannywhite132]

Wait you're in the mids?? Mate come Warwick Uni for a cracking....ly average pull

[@marczero16]

That one with the big head, surely those that votes were trolling you 😂

[@Leitrim_Red]

It is genuinely well regarded! Somethings gone tits up big time!

[@Snipes8429]

What is going on down the Dog. Absolutely shocking.

[@Joeavfc1]

Much better pints in Birmingham a bet you just didn’t want to travel for them😂 all of them in digbeth

[@deanzirolli7826]

He went to digbeth 😐

[@ipodhuman123456]

The peaky fookin blinders

[@gar8860]

The head on that hewer in the thumbnail(the pint)

[@bigSwigsofGuinness]

Something clearly gone wrong in spotted dog, I did 2 videos of spotted dog pints and both times 9/10 plus

[@niallmclaughlin7076]

Guinness coffee in Ballymena tesco North of Ireland 🇮🇪 antrim glens going try .you video r class I love Guinness

[@johndargan5214]

As a brummie and a regular Guinness drinker I would say the best pints Iv had although not in the city centre is the station in Sutton Coldfield & the New Inns in Erdington.

[@JohnOGradyArtist]

The Spotted dog was a place for a trad session and to get a decent pint for England. Not in anyway a Mulligan's pint but drinkable What you had was desperate.

[@t3649]

Do Berlin next

[@myleshennelly9176]

Been Kerryman as one of my first brum pubs, wasn't best pleased with it. Best pubs I've been to for quality and social pours are Davenports pubs like the Queen's Head in Steelhouse Lane or the Midland in Bearwood

[@dx7301]

Hard to compare those pubs really. They're both tucked away in quiet spots.

[@myleshennelly9176]

@@dx7301 On the contrary, steelhouse is pretty central and gets pretty busy, especially lunch and dinnertimes. Bearwood is naturally quieter, but not too many good pints going on around here