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Nº 115 in 770 in Wolverhampton

Nº 11 of 72 British in Wolverhampton

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..chickenmustonionpiebaconoldcheesefishgoldencookedstewpork

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We had a get together there spot on

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Gary Beeley . 2024-11-12

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Love this little place work shifts permitting can't wait to go again. Only had a cob, but the menu looks great & reasonably priced

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Wendy Mills . 2024-11-11

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Great choice, cheese and onion cobs were yum

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Adrian Brooks . 2024-11-09

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Visited here tonight for the 1st time. Absolutely wonderful pub inside and great prices for food and drink. Lots of lovely train/ railway memorabilia. Also free parking which is a bonus. The only downside is that it seemed very cliquey. Got ignored up the bar for around a good 4 minutes as people kept on coming up after me and being served. Either they were locals,face doesn’t fit or barman couldn’t read the room on who was next,Only when someone pointed out to Barman that I was next was I served. Apart from that was a great atmosphere. Didn’t eat tonight but will give it another chance and try the food as it looked fab and see what happens next time at the bar. Oh and the Holden scratching are brilliant.

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David Nicholls . 2024-11-07

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Nice railway nostalgia, very quiet Tuesday evening, friendly staff

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shane denham . 2024-11-05

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Amazing value, great quality food. Love all the railway memorabilia on the walls too!

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Danny Ebbutt . 2024-11-03

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Nice pub if you like that nostalgia vib and like to feel you are part of the old railways scene, situated virtually underneath the main Wolverhampton railway line it won't win and rewards for its outlook.

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RP . 2024-10-29

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We had reserved the tables in the back part of the pub for a retirement gathering for which we had arranged a buffet. The evening was a great success and the buffet was enjoyed by all. While the pub's theme is railway memorabilia it isn't over the top and gives it a great atmosphere. Above all there is a great selection of beer and the prices are reasonable.

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UptonHPennyworth . 2024-10-26

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We had reserved the tables in the back part of the pub for a retirement gathering for which we had arranged a buffet. The evening was a great success and the buffet was enjoyed by all. While the pub's theme is railway memorabilia it isn't over the top and gives it a great atmosphere. Above all there is a great selection of beer and the prices are reasonable.

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Matthew Hack . 2024-10-26

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Absolutely one of my favourite pubs, this is a real gem and worth seeking out. It's situated a short walk from Wolverhampton train station, down a cobbled road and under the train line. It looks really picturesque and atmospheric from the outside and inside it doesn't disappoint either, laid out like the ideal of a classic pub, with a centrally situated bar, wooden benches and comfortable snugs. There's also a fairly large outside area. There seems to be always a good selection of ales available and filled rolls and the usual bar snacks if you're hungry. The staff are friendly and efficient and there's a nice chilled atmosphere throughout. Place is clean and well-run throughout. Definitely worth a visit or a stopover if you're traveling through Wolves on the train.

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Harry Turner . 2024-10-24

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Great pub,,excellent beer,great atmosphere,,,will certainly be back

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richard baker . 2024-10-24

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1st time at TGW and hopefully not the last time I visit. Lovely pub, great food and great service.

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Wendy Davies . 2024-10-23

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Traditional Wolverhampton pub with a friendly atmosphere.

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daron hackett . 2024-10-23

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Great place met up with friends for drinks, very friendly service great food

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Dawn Humphries . 2024-10-20

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Went to a leaving party there First time My kind of pub by the

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Pat Molloy . 2024-10-19

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A proper pub. Proper beer. Proper food.

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Max White . 2024-10-17

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Excellent bar staff so welcoming at all times good food and excellent ales.

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Michael Joseph O'Connor . 2024-10-05

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Nice pub with good choice of beers and good food

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Alan Davies . 2024-10-03

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Finally managed to visit here. Well worth the wait. Excellent pub. Great beer line up.

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Chris Jones . 2024-09-23

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Beer was too expensive, cheaper at the Wetherspoons.

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Phil Hazleton . 2024-09-18

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Only had a drink here before a football match, but the place was buzzing. Nice Holdens ale 🍺 👍 Service was clearly well geared up for a matchday 👏

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Giles Fowler . 2024-09-15

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We walked into this pub at 6.30pm and asked what time they served food until and we were told 7pm. We found a table and ordered food by 6.40pm. At 7.30pm we chased the food and was told the kitchen was “closed now mate “ We pointed out that we had already placed an order and paid for it which he remembered. He apologised, gave us our money back and told us of another pub that served food. No mention of any compensation, even a beer would have been nice. We had travelled up from Bournemouth by train to see family, and as we do, tried to support the smaller businesses. Why bother? We had to walk in the rain to the local Wetherspoon to get food. All the small pubs knock them but they do what it says on the tin. If smaller businesses don’t do this, they won’t survive in this world. Our plan was to visit this pub each evening but this is now lost along with our spending. What was the food like? We will never know. The only positive was the locals were nice. We won’t be back.

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Chris Onions . 2024-09-12

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Very busy but friendly pub with a great atmosphere,friendly staff and nice food

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Brian Shrives . 2024-09-12

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Couldn’t leave the Black Country without having the ubiquitous, enormous cob with my pint. Always great service in here and the beers are so well kept.

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Mark Nicholson . 2024-09-10

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I've been here quite a few times and they've been happy to take my money but this time I was denied entry by a bonehead on the door because I couldn't prove I was a Wolves supporter (I'm not). I only wanted a pint before my train but the jobsworth wouldn't let me in. Went back to the town and had one there. I come from a place where strangers are welcomed. They aren't here. I travel to Wolverhampton regularly but won't be coming back here.

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Safari04495852724 . 2024-09-10

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Nice pub selling a good selection of ales ciders and lagers. The beer is a bit pricey but there's a nice atmosphere so I don't mind paying that bit more.

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Ken Saunders . 2024-09-09

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Beer just isn’t what it used to be. Father in law uses this place and complains that the beer is poor. Popped in today to meet a pal. Had a holdens lager - thought you can’t go wrong with a lager - how wrong was I. More life in a gnat’s fart. Took it back to the bar to be met by a dismissive barmaid who simply poured said flat pint into another glass (which was hot!). Needless to say any life that was in the pint was quickly killed. Took the same pint, but now in a second warm glass, back and explained it had no life and needed changing. Next bar person went to pour beer into yet another glass - I explained this had already been done. The first bar person then said that all the glasses were warm. I said that’s not my problem. Shockingly she said “It’s not my problem either! We’re very busy!” No excuse for serving poor beer. Heard a young lad who worked behind the bar helpfully ask if the gas had gone. Rude bar maid then said “I think it’s low!” Thereby an admission of guilt. Second bar maid poured original pint into a third glass and topped it up to add a bit more life. Surely the best customer service would be to apologise (none was offered) and offer to change the drink. Won’t be returning in a hurry. Gone down the pan this place has! Real shame as it used to be a gem of a place!

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Cyclopath53 . 2024-08-30

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Took a nostalgia trip a week ago when we had to come to Wolverhampton for business. We left 20 years ago, and it's always risky and usually disappointing to re-visit a favourite haunt but not in this case! Like a little nugget of time travel it was exactly the same inside, the Holdens Special and cheese and onion cobs still amazing, atmosphere chilled and vibrant, and friendly welcoming staff. Thank you all, it made me a bit emotional! Keep doing what you're doing, you and your pub are a rare gem.

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Jayne Young . 2024-08-25

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Lovely place to go for a quiet drink

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Caroline Stack . 2024-08-20

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My cousin & I had chicken & mushroom pies. The filling was like sloppy, thin soup. A few pieces of chicken & mushroom were few & far between. A big disappointment.

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JudyM1955 . 2024-08-15

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Lovely pub with a great atmosphere, plenty of space and right in the middle of everything. The food looked great although I didn't have any this visit.

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Lee Bert . 2024-08-11

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Great experience via staff member who was very efficient. Likewise with kitchen staff and the meal was extremely tasty plus great value. :-D

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Susan G . 2024-08-03

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Cheese and onion cob and a glorious pint of Batham's Best. Doesn't get much better than this.

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Francis E. Slingsby . 2024-07-27

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A nice locals pub tucked away, but enjoy the GWR atmosphere, which I recall from the '60's and nice selection of ales.

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Andrew Taylor . 2024-07-20

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Haven't tried the food yet, but it looked nice and very reasonable. We stopped off here when my daughter had her prom. The lady who served us was very friendly and welcoming and the pub its self is nicely decorated and some nice seating outside. We are definitely coming again and next time for some grub.

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Tracy . 2024-07-19

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Lovely place, lovely staff. Food was really nice except the curry.

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christine camara . 2024-07-18

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Popped in for a quiet pint and ended up in the middle of a Bike night.. Absolutely fantastic evening, beer was flowing, music, with Free burgers and Rasta pasta.. Great chat with the bikers and staff. Again a fantastic night and thank you

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John . 2024-07-14

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Good Bathams when it's good from the brewery. Great selection of other ales and plenty of snacks and a selection of cooked food. Brilliant staff and a lovely atmosphere in a clean and well kept building with a railway theme throughout.

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Jon Smith . 2024-07-12

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This pub has retained its unique dated look and atmosphere. Good beers and a decent, well cooked range of unpretentious food.

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Manus Kane . 2024-07-11

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Needs smartening up outside plus gets lots of rough sleepers walking by making noise ,not good or appealing especially to those staying in premier inn near by if fancied a drink going out or coming in

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Kerry Philpott . 2024-07-10

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Called in here today as I was in the area. Lovely pub, good food & dog friendly. Shame I'm not local or I'd be a regular.

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Mark David . 2024-07-02

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Great place great customer service and great atmosphere

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Vicky Ansell . 2024-06-29

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The best place in town for a meet up and a pint..or three

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Alan Foster . 2024-06-26

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Staying at the nearby Premier Inn we decided to eat elsewhere than the TableTable, opting for this location - online we saw they did meals so headed over, just a 5-min walk parallel to the train tracks... only to find when we got there they stopped taking orders at 7pm so had to get an order in quick! The place is railway-themed and feels small upon entry until you realise it actually goes back some way, once past the bar. It's not a young trendy pub by all means (no Wifi, for example) but has a lot of history around and seems popular with the older crowd, quite tranquil in atmosphere. There was live music towards the end of their deceptively long lounge (but we stayed near the bar where it was quieter). Our meals arrived fairly quickly but were pretty much dropped off by a waitress who hastily vanished; I had to hunt around for cutlery and condiments - it seems they'd all been cleared up in advance of 7pm, so it felt odd no help was offered with that. Nonetheless, the meals were enjoyable, quite traditional and filling. My steak pie had a nice rich tomato flavour to the gravy, and the chips were thick to soak up the juice. My colleague's faggots were likewise meaty with a dark gravy, nice and heart-warming. There's a good range of varied ales; I tried out some different ones but settled for Golden Glow, a 4% session ale that was quite palatable and went down easily. We were later joined by some friends and a good four hours of continued drinking proceeded, until kicking-out around 2300. Although open on sundays they didn't do meals then, else we'd have returned there. But when in the area, I'm more than happy to eat again, given the variety on offer and the reasonable prices.

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PreacherKane . 2024-06-16

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A fine proper boozer with decent ales and good local style food with décor that includes reminders of the pubs association with the railways.

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Chris Cameron . 2024-06-12

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We came here on Saturday Night, hoping to eat, but all they had was a few cobs on the bar. Why do they stop serving food so early? It's laziness: another 6 hours of trading and they shut the kitchen. On the plus side, the ale is superb; whoever is doing the cellarwork knows their craft.

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bobajob2 . 2024-06-08

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Had a few drinks with friends. Great choice of ales and warm friendly service.

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Billy Logan . 2024-06-05

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Reasonably priced food including local delicacies like grey peas and bacon, and hot pork baps. The traditional Holden's dark Mild beer was fabulous, and selling well.

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David King . 2024-06-03

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Beautiful place..lovely food..friendly staff..

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Darren James . 2024-05-27

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We didn't try the food so can't comment on it other than to mention there's a good selection at reasonable prices including cobs on the bar cheese and onion also ham with mustard available if wanted. Good selection of real ales at reasonable prices, the bar area is small but well presented with seating and tables extending far into the back. Everywhere was clean and tidy with the barmaid quick to clear and wipe down tables after they'd be vacated. Situated where it is it's like a hidden gem of a pub but it's no secret as everyone has heard of it.

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Rob Pizza'Fan . 2024-05-26

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Good beers. Comfortable. Interesting pub.

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Trevor Henley . 2024-05-22

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Food lovely real choice Ales & ciders good range cracking find

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Nicola Kendrick . 2024-05-21

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Great real ale pub. Holdens always on and regularly changing guest ales. There on the Real ale finder app too, so no excuses when in Wolverhampton. Also I can personally recommend a cheese and onion cob.

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CLLS Yep . 2024-05-18

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Love this place. Great local pub. Bostin Black Country fittel (great local food). Great atmosphere. Great decoration. Friendly staff. Everything you would want a pub to be. It doesn't get better for a local pub. This is a place of and for legends.

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Matthieu Lambert . 2024-05-12

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As Tina said. "Simply The Best".

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BlackCountry MagdeburgDave . 2024-05-11

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Bathams was stunning like the rest of the pub ,food very good .

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Philip Read . 2024-05-09

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Excellent real ales in a heritage pub.Food always good

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Malcolm Crow . 2024-05-06

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Still my favourite place to stop and chat over a half, good beers at good price

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Anthony Bucknall . 2024-05-04

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We went here for a wake so can't comment fully on the pub itself

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Caitlin Sinclair . 2024-04-29

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Great choice of ales and great atmosphere…

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Robert Strothers . 2024-04-21

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A great venue for Bathams and Holdens.

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Peter Dyson . 2024-04-16

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Really is a hidden gem of Wolverhampton

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Warren Taylor . 2024-04-15

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Best pub in Wolverhampton for atmosphere. They do a great pint of Bathams and some lovely cobs

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missxtreme07 - Vix . 2024-04-13

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A lovely historic place to visit 😊

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Billy Babu The Story Teller . 2024-04-12

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Always a pleasure to visit this pub, with good selection of beers

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Warren Taylor . 2024-04-11

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The best pub in Wolverhampton with the best cobs. Love coming here for grey peas and bacon in winter too 🥓

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Chloe Wildman . 2024-04-08

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Gone down hill over the last few months. Me and a huge group of other blokes come here exclusively for the Bathams and we know being let down. I don't know what kind of pub isn't able to keep stock of their most popular ale. Really poor management.

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Anonymous Redditor . 2024-04-06

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Thank you for having charging ports 😭😭

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Brian Okoto . 2024-04-03

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Holdens Golden Glow is excellent

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Si Genner . 2024-03-27

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Iconic pub that serves a superb pint of Holdens & Bathams beer. The addition of a train departure screenisreally handy also if stopping off for a couple before getting the train. Food pretty average though.

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Richard H . 2024-03-24

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One of the best pubs in Wolverhampton

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Tom Gough . 2024-03-17

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Great pub - the bar at the front always has an open fire lit. Amazing Bathams and cheese and onion cobs!

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James Deaves . 2024-03-17

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Match day food is spot on, also some of the best ales I've ever had

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Umberto Zucchermaglio . 2024-03-17

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What an absolute gem of a pub. This is what a proper little boozer should be all about. Great to experience a few cracking real ales in a pub that brought back memories of what it was like before the chain pubs took over. If this brilliant pub was anywhere near where I live I'd be in there every day! Timbo

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Tim Norman . 2024-03-15

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I wrote a review last June saying that the quality of some of the food, especially the chips, was not what it was before the refurbishment & change of ownership. Sadly, that's still the case. The beer is very well kept, and the staff and the atmosphere friendly and welcoming, but the food still lets it down. Chips were soggy, greasy and tasted as though the deep fat fryer hadn't been changed in days, and the faggots (which used to be so good) had strange hard bits and balls of fat in them. I'm giving 4 stars as The Wessie is still one of my favourite pubs, but please can you try harder with the food?

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602-Squadron . 2024-03-14

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Best real ale pub in Wolverhampton

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Steven Thatcher . 2024-03-11

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Great local beer, with the best pork bap ever! Definitely come back next time I'm in Wolverhampton.

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K Renraw . 2024-03-10

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Great place for a great drink but not the food I had. I had the cheese and potato pie. It was basically a jacket potato without skin in a dish. Mashed spud with sprinkling of cheese on top. Three tiny onion slices at the very bottom. No taste whatsoever. My friends chips were not as good as they had been previously.

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Wendy m . 2024-03-08

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Amazing little find in Wolverhampton. Almost like walking in a museum 😊 love it ...man splaining heaven

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Ryan M . 2024-03-05

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Good old style pub with a great range of beers. Staff were excellent.

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Ray Dawson . 2024-03-04

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Fab traditional pub! Classic food which was hot!

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Cherri Blackwood . 2024-02-29

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Lovely boozer. Will be visiting again next time I'm in Wolvo 👍🍻

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Geoff Waits . 2024-02-25

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Always fantastic nice easy place to sit with mates 😀

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Steven Dawson . 2024-02-24

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Extremely good beer and reasonable food at moderate prices.Today it was very busy beer was exquisite and the food although a little slow due to their high level of business arrived piping hot , terrific quality and even better value.

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David Burgess . 2024-02-22

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Brilliant pub - just how pubs used to be! Great staff, bostin grub, real fires, superb beer!

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alan perrins . 2024-02-21

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I was meeting a friend here as I the place has a good reputation as an old school ale pub, and I was not disappointed. A good selection of ales and bags of atmosphere. The Railway themed decor inhances the experience. In a way the pub is very much like the TARDIS, it is a lot bigger than I realised, or it appears from the front bar.

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Nick Griffiths . 2024-02-17

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Very characterful with all the railway memorabilia. Good classic ales on tap and really cheap too.

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Jack Roscoe . 2024-02-09

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Went to try Black Country grey peas and bacon, they were fabulous ! served with bread , ideal as a starter or light lunch. We followed them with faggots, mash and peas and chicken pie, mash and peas for hubby. Both were excellent piping hot and plentiful. The staff were really welcoming and the open fire was great. Can't wait to return....

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Lisa B . 2024-01-31

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Lovely beer lovely food lovely service a proper pub

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John Sinnott . 2024-01-23

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This pub is a bit of a hidden jem, although it was packed when we went on a Saturday night. Had Bathams bitter which was the best tasting I've ever had including at the Vine ( Bull and Bladder ).

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Philip Carter . 2024-01-18

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Good beer , lovely traditional pub although no too welcoming to away football fans

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Mike Davies . 2024-01-17

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Don't know coz website says open at 11 & doesn't open until 11.30 this am. Had to catch train at 11 30.This pm shut for a private party!! The whole pub...not happy.

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Phil Bickerton . 2024-01-07

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Traditional pub serving real ales.

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Jennifer Nicholds . 2024-01-06

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Great pub been visiting for years. Good food and serves Bathams what else do you need???

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Steve . 2023-12-29

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Great selection of ales, clean and friendly with bostin cobs.

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Darren Gregg . 2023-12-21

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Wonderful experience yet again. Amazing beer, great service, wonderful food. We sampled Tagging TS, stew soup, pork roll, and those home cooked chips are the best ever!! Thank you.

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John L . 2023-12-18

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I have been to this pub on four occasions now, usually just for a drink. Staff always efficient and friendly, excellent beer at reasonable prices. I am not a local so only visit when in Wolverhampton. Last visit was Friday evening, very busy on the run up to Christmas! It was the first time I had ordered food, Fish and Chips and Faggots and chips. They were both excellent, piping hot tasty and very reasonable priced. Definitely worth a visit.

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Steve Seal . 2023-12-18

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Great pub with lovely food. Very spacious and a big conservatory with a seating are outside. Service was very friendly and prompt and a super selection of ales, lagers, beers and generally every drink possible. Very relaxing and we passed quite a few hours no problem. A hidden jem only 5mins from the train station and 15mins walk into the city. It was not our first time there, and will definitely not be our last.

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Noel McKillen . 2023-12-12

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This is such a great pub! Not tarnished by the usual bland marketry of the chain's. The staff are lovely and know all the customers by name (and their dogs) and it still has it's open fire :) The extension is lovely, and the food is wholesome and such a good price, oh, and the chips are to die for! Delicious! You will not be disappointed if you visit here, unless you like all your pubs the same of course. Enjoy!

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Amanda Wright . 2023-12-11

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Brilliant pub, good selection of ales that are well kept. Atmosphere is second to none, with lovely home made food too

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Daniel Smith . 2023-12-10

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