The Old Colonial, Elmdon Heath, Solihull

Marked pub as closed

This detached brick build has a mock Tudor facade, the lower half in stone and the upper in timber, that hide its much later origins. There is a coloured mural on the side. The interior has two rooms (Offilers Lounge) and the bar, and is in white and wood panel, with marble fireplace. Whilst the walls are a little bare, there are still a number of old photographs of the pub and Derby, as well as some prints. There is a lot of tiling in the corridors and there is a central wood bar, with good service, though it was quiet when we visited. Music was easy listening and at a decent level. Beer; tap stuff, with 8 handpulls. The Brentwood Hope & Glory was excellent, the Cairngorm Stout fine. Yet another joy to visit. A great pub.

I used this place a lot in the 80s, when playing football. I have it on good authority that it is currently closed [admin note: marked as closed 16/11/09]