linnit Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 I will be in Birmingham centre tomorrow...are there any pubs I can moor beside overnight in Oozells Loop..ta in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 I'm not really sure if I'm understanding your question, but i don't think there are any pubs on tbe Ouzells loop. There are a few pubs dotted around the general Birmingham city centre canalside, but I'm not sure I'd want to moor outside any of them even if it was possible. Why do you specifically need to moor outside a pub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 You might be able to moor in a short section of 48hr mooring at the start of Oozle St loop, but there isn't a pub there and it becomes private/marina moorings. There are moorings along the main line above, below and opposite the newSherborne Street Wharf premises and the Fiddle and Bone pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnit Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 I'm not really sure if I'm understanding your question, but i don't think there are any pubs on tbe Ouzells loop. There are a few pubs dotted around the general Birmingham city centre canalside, but I'm not sure I'd want to moor outside any of them even if it was possible. Why do you specifically need to moor outside a pub? ..cos I love to drink...and it will be easier to moor up than the place I tried to buy coal from you on the Shroppie..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearley Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Fiddle & Bone closed at present. Prince of Wales, Wetherspoons or Craven Arms. Oh and there is the Malthouse which might be apt with the US elections on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Fiddle & Bone closed at present. Prince of Wales, Wetherspoons or Craven Arms. Oh and there is the Malthouse which might be apt with the US elections on. Do you know why the fiddle & bone is closed?? Must admit we looked in over the summer but the beer choice seemed quite dull so we wandered over to the Wellington & post office vaults..... Cheers Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Vectis Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Do you know why the fiddle & bone is closed?? Must admit we looked in over the summer but the beer choice seemed quite dull so we wandered over to the Wellington & post office vaults..... Ahhhh, a man with taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnit Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Fiddle & Bone closed at present. Prince of Wales, Wetherspoons or Craven Arms. Oh and there is the Malthouse Been to Malthouse many a time but not by boat...if I can moor outside that would be ideal....Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearley Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Do you know why the fiddle & bone is closed?? Must admit we looked in over the summer but the beer choice seemed quite dull so we wandered over to the Wellington & post office vaults..... Cheers Gareth I understand from one of Sherbornes moorers that the complex closed 2 months ago in being sold. New owners plan to reopen pub. Meanwhile the Sherborne Wharf offices are now on a boat on their moorings, their engineer is thought to be working from the drydock at Hockley Port and the shop and launderette are closed. Diesel, pump out and coal still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 I understand from one of Sherbornes moorers that the complex closed 2 months ago in being sold. New owners plan to reopen pub. Meanwhile the Sherborne Wharf offices are now on a boat on their moorings, their engineer is thought to be working from the drydock at Hockley Port and the shop and launderette are closed. Diesel, pump out and coal still available. Blimey that didn't last long....bit of a shame as the laundrette and chandlery could have been very useful. They must have spent a bit reopening it all. Wonder what went wrong? Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillergirl Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 If you get on Cambrian Wharf you can see your boat from the flapper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homer2911 Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 I will be in Birmingham centre tomorrow...are there any pubs I can moor beside overnight in Oozells Loop..ta in advance Oozels loop has always been our preferred mooring spot. Off the main drag, local security cameras trained on the boat fore and aft, overnight security patrol, a Spar just up the steps etc. Never had any trouble - want a pub?- walk a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Oozels loop has always been our preferred mooring spot. Off the main drag, local security cameras trained on the boat fore and aft, overnight security patrol, a Spar just up the steps etc. Never had any trouble - want a pub?- walk a bit!I agree that it my first choice place to moor in the centre. I a very surprised by the Fiddle and Bone closing after such a short time, I think that is a great shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnit Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Oozels loop has always been our preferred mooring spot. Off the main drag, local security cameras trained on the boat fore and aft, overnight security patrol, a Spar just up the steps etc. Never had any trouble - want a pub?- walk a bit!...walking isn't the problem.....it's the staggering back that is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) ...walking isn't the problem.....it's the staggering back that is?If it's a good range of cheap beer you want there are two Wetherspoons on Broad Street only a short walk away. The figure of Eight is the quieter one. Tim Edited November 9, 2016 by Tim Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Blimey that didn't last long....bit of a shame as the laundrette and chandlery could have been very useful. They must have spent a bit reopening it all. Wonder what went wrong? Gareth Brexit Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frahkn Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Fiddle & Bone closed at present. Prince of Wales, Wetherspoons or Craven Arms. Oh and there is the Malthouse Been to Malthouse many a time but not by boat...if I can moor outside that would be ideal....Ta The Prince of Wales is a fine pub and easy to get to (and back from). It is only about 100 yards from the Malthouse - in the street immediately behind. The Wellington has a great range of real ale, ciders and perrys but you need to know where it is (and it's a fair stroll). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Trackman Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) Blimey that didn't last long....bit of a shame as the laundrette and chandlery could have been very useful. They must have spent a bit reopening it all. Wonder what went wrong? Gareth It's a great shame. Lovely setting. Only been in once after it reopened. Very quiet. Food only okay and not great price. Service not great either. Not encouraging. Edited November 9, 2016 by Mrs Trackman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Todd Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Brexit Tim Suggestions for a modern form of stone,paper,scissors: Brexit, Trump and . . . ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_P Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) You can mood immediately outside 'Bank' on Oozels Loop. More a bar though. Edited November 9, 2016 by Dave_P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Do you know why the fiddle & bone is closed?? Must admit we looked in over the summer but the beer choice seemed quite dull so we wandered over to the Wellington & post office vaults..... Cheers Gareth A shame if it has closed after Earle did a great job doing it up. I will be in Birmingham centre tomorrow...are there any pubs I can moor beside overnight in Oozells Loop..ta in advance No pubs on the Oozells loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_P Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) A shame if it has closed after Earle did a great job doing it up. I wasn't a fan. Rather too big and draughty. Inexperienced staff. No pork scratchings. Average beer selection. Badly cooked food with limited choice. There are so many excellent pubs in Birmingham now, the only customers they attracted were on sunny days to the beer garden and lazy boaters who couldn't be bothered to walk to anywhere better. The pub has enormous potential but needs an experienced and imaginative landlord to bring it to life. Edited November 9, 2016 by Dave_P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Vectis Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 I wasn't a fan. Rather too big and draughty. Inexperienced staff. No pork scratchings. Average beer selection. Badly cooked food with limited choice. There are so many excellent pubs in Birmingham now, the only customers they attracted were on sunny days to the beer garden and lazy boaters who couldn't be bothered to walk to anywhere better. The pub has enormous potential but needs an experienced and imaginative landlord to bring it to life. I'd agreee with the above, especially with the comment 'average beer selection'. But then again I confess to being a beer geek. Anyone tried this place http://www.gunmakersarms.com/ Its near the bottom of Farmer's Bridge, close to the Children's Hospital. I've been meaning to have a look but haven't managed to get there yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 I wasn't a fan. Rather too big and draughty. Inexperienced staff. No pork scratchings. Average beer selection. Badly cooked food with limited choice. There are so many excellent pubs in Birmingham now, the only customers they attracted were on sunny days to the beer garden and lazy boaters who couldn't be bothered to walk to anywhere better. The pub has enormous potential but needs an experienced and imaginative landlord to bring it to life. I can see your point. Just that it was a grotty abandoned building, as you may have gathered, I'm more interested in the building than the beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebfg Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) If it's a good range of cheap beer you want there are two Wetherspoons on Broad Street only a short walk away. The figure of Eight is the quieter one. Tim I went in the big one at the bottom and asked for an ipa. I was told if I wanted ale they only had John smiths or Guinness. Went back to the malt house but only because of the view and fantastic heaters outside and they had real ale. Edited November 10, 2016 by thebfg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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