Any punters living in Birmingham Area interested in a Pie, Pint and jaw, one evening in a pub in Birmingham area.
Personally interested in small time investing(gambling), developing an appetite for CFDs. Also developing an interest in Charting or TA.

I use Sharescope, Moneyam, Barclays, Comdirect and IC

Suppose meeting at Anchor will be OK by S87 so I will post to Grandretire with details.

Afternoon S & F ... just returned from a nice day out ....
Thanks for offer of lift ... Is Anchor revised venue or starting point to get to Barton Arms...?

'Thanks for offer of lift ... Is Anchor revised venue or starting point to get to Barton Arms...?'

Yes thats the idea, see post 477.

Stan .... I must be a bit slow today ... but as regards 'Yes', is that 'Yes' to:

a). Meeting to be held entirely at Anchor

OR

b). RDV at Anchor and then proceed to Barton Arms.

???

I think the platter is the latter!!

Meet preferably outside and I can just stop and put you all in the boot on the way to the Barton Arms.

If there are more than twenty I will bring the RV.

Fred.... All becomes clear now. Last time I was down that way (Digbeth) a few weeks ago, an unmarked police car blocked off a car in the middle of the road then two marked patrol cars came screaming up behind to block wanted vehicle in. Quite well executed. Guess they've had plenty of practice in Digbeth.

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The Bartons Arms Thai Menu Lunchtime Specials
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Served only at Lunchtime - a complete dish on its own
1. ORIENTAL DUCK (Wrap) ....................................................................5.25
Crispy five spiced Duck with hoisin sauce, fresh cucumber, spring onion and served with Thai fries.

2. CHICKEN SATAY (Wrap) ....................................................................4.55
Char-grilled Chicken satay served in a wrap with crunchy and spicy peanut sauce, crisp salad accompanied with Thai fries.

3. MASSAMAN BEEF CURRY (Nann) .....................................................4.95
Tender simmered Beef in rich coconut milk curry from the south of Thailand, served on a warm nann bread, accompanied with Thai fries and crisp salad.

4. SWEET AND SOUR VEGETABLES (V) (Wrap) ................................... 4.25
Fresh vegetables stir-fried in a sweet and sour sauce served in a wrap with Thai fries.

5. MASSAMAN BEEF CURRY & THAI FRIES OR RICE ............................4.25
A lunchtime portion of massaman Beef curry from the south of Thailand served with crisp spicy potato wedges or steamed Thai jasmine fragrant rice.

6. YELLOW CURRY CHICKEN & THAI FRIES OR RICE ............................3.95
A lunchtime portion of yellow curry made from coconut milk and sun-dried yellow chilli spices with onion, tomatoes, potatoes, and Chicken. Served with crisp spicy potato wedges or steamed Thai jasmine fragrant rice.

7. VEGETARIAN RED CURRY & THAI FRIES OR RICE (V) .......................3.95
A lunchtime portion of red curry made from coconut milk and sun-dried red chilli spices with bamboo shoots, aubergines and sweet basils. Served with crisp spicy potato wedges or steamed Thai jasmine fragrant rice.

Wish I hadn't clicked on now...this thread's making me feel hungry )-:

Looks an excellent menu though, thanks for posting it.

Been in touch with Grandretiree and she's away from the 24th of Sep. so hopes we can arrange something before then.

I am beginning to think the Barton Arms is one of Survivor's franchises.

Well, in September JHB Extra should be on:

J. H. B. Extra. Fruity citrus hop and grainy flavours with a spicy, peppery dry bitter finish with some fruit notes.

Availability: September-October

4.2% A.B.V
List Price 68.00 + VAT PER 9 GAL

"4.2% A.B.V
List Price 68.00 + VAT PER 9 GAL"...Are you sure? that works out at just over a 1 a pint!

I am happy to bring the time or date of next meeting forward as you wish.

Think Wednesday 12th or 19th Sept OK at 1pm at the Barton Arms and pick you up outside the Anchor at 12.30pm, or from front of NEW Street Station at the same time,ie. 12.30pm.

Stan.... yeep, that's the price.... info they give as regards it is as follows:
"List Price 68.00 + VAT PER 9 GAL (Excluding delivery and VAT).
The above prices are our list prices at the brewery gate. For trade, wholesale and beer festival customers significant discounts apply dependent on volume and distance to delivery address."

Fred.... I'm easy re next meet ....(Well, after 9 Gals who wouldn't be...?)

Desserts
61. TEMPURA ICE CREAM .................................................3.25
Deep-fried vanilla ice cream wrapped in pastry, warm from outside and cool from inside. Served with blue berry syrup. Delicious!!!
62.BANANA FRITTER .......................................................3.25
Banana pieces deep-fried in a Thai batter,served warm with syrup and cream.
63.COCONUT ICE CREAM .................................................3.95
Rich and creamy ice cream in coconut shell served with lemon grass syrup.
64.THAI RICE PUDDING BRULE ...........................................3.25
Thai cream rice pudding with Mango, served with a Caramelised Brule top.

And if you want to take some 'dessert' home then how about:
4pint Carryout Container. Reusable plastic containers, enjoy your favourite ale in the comfort of your own home, time and time again.

"I am happy to bring the time or date of next meeting forward as you wish.

Think Wednesday 12th or 19th Sept OK at 1pm at the Barton Arms and pick you up outside the Anchor at 12.30pm, or from front of NEW Street Station at the same time,ie. 12.30pm."

I'm OK for both those dates & times at the moment but again may have to pull out at late notice because of work on the house.

You two decide.

Stan, For me the 12th seems to be OK

Pick you and Chris and ?Mother at 12.30pm from the dropping zone at New street Station.

Any others meet at Barton Arms at 1pm.

Look forward.

That's fine for me.

Ditto. Thanks.....

PS: At least this threads 'going strong' with now 500 posts..... !!!

Just realised that the Birmingham Beer Festival starts on the 13th of Sept. at Aston Uni.

Next year perhaps.