The Boldmere Tap
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About The Boldmere Tap
The Boldmere Tap is a pub in Sutton Coldfield, at 363 Boldmere Rd, that pours Joules cask ales. A core range sits on tap alongside a seasonal beer, and Shropshire Hop IPA is among the Joules beers served. The kitchen cooks homecooked traditional food across a menu of 13 dishes, including Steak Pie and Chips and a Sunday Roast. The pub is decorated with quirky touches. A Christmas meal is served in December.
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Menu & Prices
13 dishes- Sunday Roast
- Sunday Dinner
- Custard
- Gin and Aromatic Tonic
- Steak Pie and Chips
- Pint Carling
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention joules cask ales, shropshire hop ipa, homecooked traditional food and christmas meal.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention joules cask ales, shropshire hop ipa, homecooked traditional food and christmas meal.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the Joules cask ales, with one praising the Shropshire Hop IPA and another noting the core selection plus a seasonal. One regular, though, says the cask beer has been poor on recent visits, and plans to drink elsewhere. Others describe homecooked traditional food, friendly staff, a great atmosphere and a Christmas meal, though the conversation is what one long-time visitor still values.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the Joules cask ales, with one praising the Shropshire Hop IPA and another noting the core selection plus a seasonal. One regular, though, says the cask beer has been poor on recent visits, and plans to drink elsewhere. Others describe homecooked traditional food, friendly staff, a great atmosphere and a Christmas meal, though the conversation is what one long-time visitor still values.
Featured reviews
- Lorraine Dangerfield
“Love this place. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Had a fabulous Christmas meal (December 2025)”
- Cathy Rowling
“We used to really like this pub as it had excellent Joules beer and good conversation. The conversation is still great but the cask beer hasn't been good on our last few visits. Not what we expect from Joules. We'll need to find somewhere else to drink locally. 😕 …”
- Graham Hartle
“A typically impressive Joules pub with the core selection of cask ales plus a seasonal”
- Hazel Shaw
“Our second visit here and it's just as great as our first visit. Tasty homecooked traditional food, which is very reasonably priced. Lovely friendly staff. The pub itself is lovely with some quirky decorating touched. Toilets are spotless.”
- paul brown
“I didn't know that this was a Joule's one until I entered. I've tried a few from Lichfield to Congleton. On this visit I tried a couple and settled for the Shropshire Hop IPA (see photo …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Alcohol
- Restroom
- Beer
- Live music
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- Facilities· 5
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Boldmere Tap
- The Lounge at Boldmere4.16050.7 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
live match viewing, overpriced food, smoky jerk
- The Bishop Vesey4.22,1320.7 miWheelchair accessible
ales and beers, upstairs sun terrace, fish and chips meal deal
- The Horse And Jockey4.42,3801.2 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
fast service, great prices, pub recommendations
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boldmere Tap | 4.5563 | — | £10–20 | joules cask ales, shropshire hop ipa, homecooked traditional food |
| The Lounge at BoldmereReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.1605 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | live match viewing, overpriced food, smoky jerk |
| The Bishop VeseyWheelchair accessible | 4.22,132 | 0.7 mi | — | ales and beers, upstairs sun terrace, fish and chips meal deal |
| The Horse And JockeyReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.42,380 | 1.2 mi | £10–20 | fast service, great prices, pub recommendations |
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