The Cuban Embassy, Birmingham

Formerly the Bull's Head (still proudly proclaimed on the façade), this now has the expected Cuban-based menu, drinks selection and background music. Apart from that, it is a very ordinary 'U'-shaped bar with plain furniture and limited decor. Also has a rear patio area. No real ale of course, so made do with the Caledonian Coast to Coast (£2.30, half).

This is a later rebuild of a pub that was at least Georgian, and may have been linked to the old chapel. Built predominantly in undressed brick, the outstanding features are the upper oriel windows and the ostentatious front entrance. The pub is now a mix, with an upper floor for hosting music events. The bar room is a U-shape and is in grey, with ome gold and greyish brick effect and a wood floor. Some books are on shelves in one corner and the art is based on music - posters and pictures. A chaise longue features, but general bench and table/chair seating is the norm. There is no TV and the music was easy stuff at a decent level. The service was fine and a small, but mixed clientele were in. Beer; usual tap stuff with a few continental lagers. A decent enough Theakston Bitter was the single handpull beer. A place that gives something a little different in Moseley - happy enough to have stopped by.