The Manor Tavern, Birmingham

A detached corner pub, with a few benches outside. It is plain and simple, with a touch of the Georgian look - the square design, mansard roof and upper sash windows. The lower storey has rounded windows, a bay window and more ornate entrance. It is in cream brick. The pub has a couple of rooms, but that to the left was all in darkness, so I headed to the bar to the right. This is a split room, with one end being in darkness, but I did note a TV (not on), a pool table and a dog basket for the friendly pub hound. The décor is one off Villa colours, with a white ceiling. TVs had the sport on (horse racing). A few mirrors and Villa memorabilia are on the walls. The service was friendly and a few mature locals were in. Beer; no real ale, just the basic keg choice - no MILD. I just had a shandy. A basic and very much a locals pub - nothing for the real ale fan.