The Good Intent, Birmingham

Shop conversion in the ornate Great Western Arcade. Bare boarded interior with exposed brick work. 6 real ales.

I think I spotted eight hand pulls on my recent re-visit, with three or four of those offering Craddock ales. My only gripe would be that no clue is given as to the style of these beers with the pump clips just listing the name and ABV of the beer. However this was mitigated by a helpful and knowledgeable barman who was happy to offer a taster when I was asking about styles and trying to make my mind up. The Good Intent is always a pleasure when visiting Birmingham and I've always found the Craddock ales to be decent. Maybe one day I will catch them with a porter or stout available, but I was certainly not disappointed with the two beers I selected. As has been noted, there is a single WC with separate disabled WC on the ground floor. There is an upstairs area, which I have still not investigated - I'd imagine this makes a good overflow area when the place is busy, but the downstairs seating makes for a shorter walk to head back to the bar so that's good enough for me. Definitely worth checking out and I intend to return again.

First off - the Great Western Arcade is gorgeous and full of independent shops. Having such a handsome, 2023 Good Beer Guide pub is the icing on the cake. A destination to impress people new to Birmingham. The pub operates on a non-profit basis, with all proceeds going to charity. Insides, its all mahogany wood and large glass windows. There is an upstairs, which most of the punters seemed to be heading for. I will investigate next time. A nice patio out front, which is great to people watch and attempt to lure in shoppers with your pinty delight. The usual Craddocks Range (wish they would put descriptions on the pump clips) but I went for a Brummie Gold (Birmingham Brewing Company) which was in fine condition. Well worth seeking out.

Paid another visit this week. Not much further to add to the previous reviews, but there were 6 hand pulls at the bar, offering a combination of Craddocks beers and guests. I went for the Yule Glow, a 6% Winter Ale by Craddocks, £2.45 for a half and easily my favourite beer of the day. Service was pleasant. There is a single unisex toilet, but this was nice and clean. Glad to see this place is still going strong.

A decent stop off given it's location, a decent range of beers as mentioned recently below, not overloaded with ambiaunce and like Steve below wouldn't make a dedicated return as such, my beer choice of Fixed Wheel Simcoe was pretty good so would call in again if passing.

The Good Intent is located in an upmarket covered shopping arcade close to Snow Hill station. As a Craddock's pub, it has a good range of their beers, both on cask and on keg. Troll, Saxon Gold, Crazy Sheep & Capra represented the same selection as for the 16th October review. Although guests had changed to Birmingham Brewing Company Gold Brummie & Purity Ubu. The friendly barman guided us through our choices and we managed to find a table on the ground floor, without having to venture upstairs. The Toilet is also on the ground floor and is unisex. The donating of all profits to charity is certainly an interesting concept and with a range of 6 real ales, this is certainly a pub that I will consider a return visit when next in Birmingham.