The Spotted Dog, Birmingham

Side-street pub in a semi-industrial area, with a fine interior still retaining three separate rooms in a 'J'-shape around the servery. Irish decor but more of an ale-house feel. Extensive 'Smoke Room' covered patio beer garden to the rear. Four beers available from seven handpumps scattered around the bar counters: Castle Rock Harvest Pale, Jennings Cumberland, Oakham Citra and a fine pint of Holden's Mild (£2.10). Well work seeking out.