The Kerryman, Birmingham

Not what I expected at all (which was a cozy, if run down, Irish boozer). Instead, despite having a mainly Irish clientele (as you would expect from the area) and being fairly nondescript from the road, it has been fully refurbished inside with light, modern decor. Sparsely furnished, leaving lots of space for music and dance events. No real ale, so made do with a pint of Banks's Dark Mild (£2.20).