Balsall Heath:

My better half hadn’t been that enthusiastic about this, imaginiing it was in Moseley itself. Now, there’s at least one fine pub in Moseley, but the place itself is a bit posh brummie, a bit up itself.

Having reassured her, off we went. A slight hiccup finding the bus stop, but then a short ride and 5 minutes walk to a fine, fine traditional pub with great beer, a lovely landlady, decent music, and samosas. Inside is traditional, with open (gas) fires. A office Christmas party was in place in the back half of the room, but we could still hear each other and have enough space. A superb pub.