Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale at the Foxlydiate Arms, Redditch

This is a pub that’s clearly for diners. The small bar is not enough to cope with the size of the pub, and if you know what you want to drink then you’re better off opting for the table service in the open-plan lounge than hanging out at the bar. If you do find space; there are a few tables designated for drinkers and a couple of sports screens are available; though it lacks the pub atmosphere. Three handpumps are available; though there’s usually just the one bar available from a national brewer. The pub’s exterior isn’t particularly inspiring; it’s just a large bricked up building. In previous years it would have served as a hotel; though this is now operated by a chain and is through an extension at the side of the pub. It’s a pub that’s quite popular with larger groups; though it’s better if you book in advance. The pub’s best feature is its extensive beer garden; though its play area has been replaced with foliage.