The S'oak, Birmingham

Large open plan room with modern fit out - lots of dark brown, especially the walls, high benches in the middle, sofa booths to one corner, and sofas at the front looking onto the street. There is a flag stone floor. 3 pool tables and a TV screen at one end. Modern indie music playing in background. No real ale - keg Ruddles Smooth. Its ok, a better place than the Goose next door, but a bit pretentious and studenty for me.