The Mini Monocle, Loughborough

Micro-pub in the Tudorbethan-frontaged former Barley Mow pub / music venue with just enough room for a compact stage by the window. That leaves little room for seating, but there are also a couple of small metal tables out on the pavement. Up to seven real ales in a range of styles are served from taps mounted on half casks mounted on the back wall, with six of these in use when we called in. After some discussion, I tried the last of the 5.9% Bohemian Dark Export from Leatherbritches (£3.50, half) but that turned out to still be in good shape.