The Midland — Restaurant in Sandwell

Very disappointing experience here this evening. Despite the pub being mainly empty, me and a friend were rudely informed that it had been too long since that we had ordered our last drink and that we should leave if we didn’t order another one.

We then left and ordered a drink at another bar.

Never had such an encounter before. I would understand if it was busy, or if we were being rowdy, but it wasn’t the case. Won’t be drinking there again, and I wouldn’t encourage others to either.

I’m not normally a person to complain, but I was genuinely quite shocked. There are other ways to politely encourage people to buy drinks, but this was not the...

Always a good selection of ales and other beers which is the main focus of this pub I’d say.

We visited when there was a Kayleigh Band when we went there and they were great. Not too loud which meant people could join in a bit and chat too which is what we did and.

Other punters were friendly and my friend and I went with our guide dogs with no issues at all.

Staff member was friendly enough if a little harried as he seemed to be the only person serving.

Food is snacks or rolls. I had two rolls but, one was easily enough.

Worst part of this pub by far is that it stinks of pee when you go in. That is very off putting I’m...

Well one star is too good but had to rate something. New to Bearwood drinking culture after a fantastic curry we popped into the midland. However, my partner was rudely shouted at from the bar by a female bartender. Which however was a saving move by the very rude woman. The bar had awful lighting no atmosphere and rude staff. To be shouted at as soon as we enter the bar and have a demonstrated gesture from a very shouty female bar person was enough to leave anyway. Crossing her neck with her hand shouting fullly booked was rude beyond belief. So glad we were or...