The Railway, Solihull

Traditioanl brick built building on the way out to Hockley Heath. Nothing really olde worlde about it , its more like the buildings you get near canals or railways. There is effort made here on choice and quality of procduct, an interesteing menu and real ales (including local Wetheroak Ale). Some decorative features including the carved wooden benches and the thin wood beams and the large garden. The landlord's a bit of a grump but ok with it. Nice place.

Excellent traditional roadside pub on the fringe of the village (actually not very near any railway, despite the name!). Fairly snug bar at the front, and a larger lounge at the rear, with a good range of home-cooked proper pub food available. The main draw would seem to be the beer however - at time of visit 6 excellent and varied ales plus 2 ciders - which no doubt explains the various CAMRA awards. Seems disabled-friendly, and also appears to have large garden area, but closed up for the winter. Note is only a few minutes from the M42, if you can find your way through the back lanes, but get someone else to drive. Recommended.