Today - by my counting - there are 11 pubs along Harborne high street and within walking distance. So rather than just post a few reviews of my favourites I thought it could be fun to invite a few interested folk to join me in the Harborne Run, and we can do some live reviewing as we go along. Granted, our critique might not be as sharp towards the end of the day, but that's the chance we'll take!
Suggested route as follows, if I've missed any obvious places please add them in the comments. I am missing out some further field, like The Old House at Home and The Scarlet Pimpernel.
- The White Swan
- The Green Man
- The Plough
- The Sportsman
- The White Horse
- The Harborne Stores
- The Varsity
- The Junction
- The New Inn
- The Vine
- The Bell Inn
For those interested in coming along, either for a swift half or the long haul, suggested date is Saturday 20 February starting at 12 midday. That should hopefully mean we can refuel with lunch on the way, and maybe even grab a kebab at the finish.... More details closer to the time!
Ruth Ward
I remember starting the Harborne Run during my student Freshers Week in 1997. I don't remember finishing it.
ReplyDeleteIn the run that i remember the Old House & Home was included and it finished at the pub on the Hagley Road at the top of Lordswood Road, name escapes me for now! of course a diversion to the Court Oak Could be included so that's 3 more argh!
ReplyDeleteDont every recall doing it!!
y'know, I've lived near to the place for years now but I've never gone drinking in Harborne. If I can overcome my paralysing laziness I might just give this a go... ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm starting to think we might have to do this run as a relay!
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