The Woodman, Birmingham

First time in, but it won't be the last. Remnant from a street that has long gone. Reminded me of the Blackfriar in London. But not quite as ornate. Tiled victorian pub with at least two rooms, upstairs function and sheltered smoking area. 7 real ales on. I went for the Castle Rock Black Gold. Not because it was £2 a pint but because it was a reminder of past travels in Nottingham. Well worth popping into - and there is a loyalty scheme between this, Post Office Vaults and Wellington where you get a free pint on your sixth stamp.

Excellent pub in a bleak part of town, due for re-development. Loads of beer choice on the bar. the place was packed with younger (student) types during our Saturday afternoon visit. Some strange card and multi faceted dice games were being played in the front bar, taking up many of the seats, so we headed for the very clean and tidy upstairs room, via an extremely steep set of winding stairs. Really good beer, food on offer and friendly staff. great pub, will be back.