The York, Birmingham

Large pub, previously food-led if the remnant external signage is to be believed but they were operating 'cash only' and offering a limited £5.99 menu from a chalkboard when I visited. The 'L'-shaped interior layout has been partly opened-out and comprehensively refurbished with semi-modern furniture at some stage, but is now starting to look worn in places. The wooden furniture on the front and side patio areas and in the rear beer garden has seen better days too. No real ale available, so I went for the bargain M&B Mild (£2.50).

Typical food pub. Decent enough but only for one!