Harvester Monkspath, Solihull

I am not a fan of these places unless you are eating here. We weren't so it was a forgettable experience. Didn't fancy the Doom Bar so I had a quick 61 Deep and moved on!

Modern bar / restaurant of unusual design, with a porticoed single-storey front extension and something supposed to look like an orangery to both sides. One houses the general seating area, with the main dining areas being found to the other side of and behind the central servery, and various patio tables are available on each side of the entrance. Features the expected semi-modern furniture and decor throughout, but the overall effect is somewhat better than is often the case with this chain. Real ale is also available, albeit just Doom Bar (£3.40) from one of a pair of handpumps.