The Bright House

There’s not a lot positive to say about the Bright House, despite the incredibly optimistic name.
Here’s the few positive things I can think of — it’s close to town, the food and drinks are cheap, the food is edible, and occasionally they put on live music.
If that’s all you want from a pub then maybe The Bright House is for you but I must warn you, it’s terribly lacking atmosphere. It seems like the kind of place where depressed alcoholics that are just rich enough to avoid the park bench like to drink. The bar selection, though competitively priced, doesn’t rise above being the same old boring mass produced, chemically enhanced booze that you can get just about anywhere.
I’d even go as far to say that unless you have an extremely good reason to go (make up your own because I can’t) don’t bother — either stump up a few more pennies and go to the Victoria, or go to an off license and drink in the comfort of your own home. Either will probably be a far more pleasureable experience.

Don’t let the name fool you, there’s nothing bright about this pub at all. From the outside, I’ve walked past many times without noticing it. The darkened, dull exterior blends into the brick walls that surround, so it’s easy to miss on your travels. It’s a real shame because The Bright House is situated very central to New Street Train station. A lick of ‘bright’ paint could make all the difference, and suffice the intriguing pub name.
Inside is no different, and very old dark carpets and furniture make the pub feel quite depressing. Customers are in their maturer years, and do stare at the young’ns quite a lot. I didn’t really feel that welcome if I’m honest.
I’d gone to see a band at the pub, who performed in the tiny room at the back. Their music wasn’t really my thing, but I did feel a little sorry for them because I was the only audience member. However, this gig took place just after New Year; So maybe more people do turn up to gigs when they’ve not blown all of their money.
I don’t think I’ll be going again, the whole experience made me feel very depressed.

Located within easy walking distance to Birmingham’s New Street train station, this is an average pub.
I met a friend here for a drink, but I was surprised at how quiet it was being in the heart of the city. It was 4.30pm, so not exactly very early, and although they do have a decent food menu, pool tables, and also advertise live music, this was a bit of a disappointment.
There was no atmosphere and we wished we had gone elsewhere. Maybe it would have got busier later into the night, but for a central location and reasonable prices, I wont be going back.
We were hungry and didn’t bother ordering food, just had drinks and left.