One Trick Pony Club, Moseley, Birmingham

Official site of One Trick Pony Club - www.onetrickponyclub.co.uk

Official site of One Trick Pony Club - www.onetrickponyclub.co.uk

Not quite clear what this place is aiming to be, but seems to be on the same chain as the Sindercombe Social on Shepherds Bush Green and 60 Million Postcards in Bournemouth. The large 'L'-shaped bar / dining area has the look of an American diner, but the (loud) music was (mostly) rather more modern. Further seating is available out on the pavement and in the rear patio beer garden. Four of five handpumps in operation, offering Doom Bar, Marston's 61 Deep and two ciders, but I went for one of the Sierra Nevada 'craft beer festival' offerings, namely the Hop Hunter IPA (very tasty, but at something approaching three quid for a half...).

A largish open plan pub. The single room is all bare brick and wooden floored. There is no Irish influence anymore though I'm not sure what they're aiming at. There are 4 handpumps on the bar with Purity Ubu, Bombardier and another bland beer, which I've forgotten. Not as bad as the useless Cocks over the road but not great either.

A detached O'Neills chain pub/eatery with a patio area at the front. The pub is a 30's mock-Tudor styled place, in brick with moulded stone around the windows. It has a gable front, a roundall window and two large modern entrances in blue. The interior is a large, open L-shape which is in red, white and green amongst other colours. It odes food, but we didn't eat. The walls had a mix of old photos and arty stuff on them. The service was fine and the place rammed with a mixed clientele. The music was general and at a decent level and i didn't see a TV. Beer; usual tap stuff with Purity UBU and a fair enough Doombar on handpull. A popular Spoons style pub, as O'Neills are. Nothing to go out of your way for if you are a real ale fan.