I’d heard some good things about
the Inn on the Green at Acocks Green. The landlord had been to see us a few
times on some social trips; and he’d buy us all a round without question. When
Birmingham CAMRA made it their Pub of the Year, I thought that it’s got to be worth
a look. So when I heard that he was running a beer festival, it was the perfect
excuse. Getting to Acocks Green is no easy feat. You can catch a bus from Selly
Oak or if like me you don’t know how often they run or where they go; you can
catch a train into the heart of Birmingham and catch a second train out again
from Moor Street. The pub itself is built on the former village green with a
roundabout in front of it and lots of zebra crossings to make it extra confusing.
After negotiating a route, I ventured inside. There’s a long bar which runs
parallel to the entrance and the seating is open plan which is split around two
corners. There’s also a second room which hosts the beer festival. It’s
suffered the test of time so the décor isn’t perfect; but the beers are in
excellent condition and Brendon goes well out of his way to source new and unusual
beers. The locals are very friendly too. I’ve been back several times.
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