The Dovecote, Hill Top, West Bromwich

A detached modern estate pub and eatery - well, a carvery, which has a beer garden and an interesting dovecote in the garden that does attract birds. It is a 60s style house, in brick, with sprawling low-level extensions, also in brick - slightly more aesthetic than most of its time. The interior has an open plan area, which is part partitioned, as well a large dining area, down a few steps, that was deserted and closed off. The main area is a bar, lounge and carvery serving area - i didn't eat so can't comment on that. It is in white and blue patterned wallpaper, with white ceiling, red patterned carpet and had blue seating. It looks tidy, and traditional enough with the prints on the walls. There is a dart board, although people sit underneath it (if brave enough) and a TV, which was showing the women's footy. The service was fine and there were a few people in - mainly just drinking. Beer; usual tap stuff with Banks's MILD and Stonehouse Station Bitter on handpull - which was just a tad warm. While it is a generally dull building, it is tidy inside and does real ale - i would pop in again, if just for the one.