Local Reviews
In February 2018, Carol B said about The Black Country Arms
Saturday 10th February 18, My husband and I went out for a drink and a meal with my godson Kevin who lives in Walsall to celebrate his 40th Birthday.
We parked the car and then My husband, Kevin and I walked down into Walsall town centre to go to ‘The Black Country Arms’, a city centre real ale pub.
The Black Country Arms is situated in a Georgian building. The pub is situated over three floors with tables for dining and a wonderful real ale bar with over 40 types of real ales and ciders.
We all found a table and we looked at the menu, we then went to look at the bar, the range of ales was impressive and as I am not an ale drinker, I asked about flat ciders, and they had an impressive array.
We were served by Kevin, who was a lovely bright and cheerful man, who took our food and drinks order.
The food when it arrived was piping hot, well presented and a HUGE portion. My husband had the Black Country Steak & Ale pie served with peas and chips. which he said was really tasty. My husband washed this down with two pints of ‘Big Friendly Giant - BFG’ ale. I had the Black Country Cottage pie, which came served with steamed vegetables and a jug of nice rich gravy, and I washed this lovely food down with two pints of ‘Ruby Tuesday’ raspberry cider, which was so smooth and had a lovely taste, but Oh so strong, as I felt 'heady' the next day.
Kevin did not want a big meal, so he had two crusty cheese and onion rolls and two bags of cheese & onion crisps. Kevin had three pints of ‘BFG’ bitter. We spent over three hours here toasting his birthday, talking and chatting and catching up on news and gossip.
If you want a good down to earth pub with friendly staff, good food and excellent bitters, ales and ciders then this is the place to be.
We parked the car and then My husband, Kevin and I walked down into Walsall town centre to go to ‘The Black Country Arms’, a city centre real ale pub.
The Black Country Arms is situated in a Georgian building. The pub is situated over three floors with tables for dining and a wonderful real ale bar with over 40 types of real ales and ciders.
We all found a table and we looked at the menu, we then went to look at the bar, the range of ales was impressive and as I am not an ale drinker, I asked about flat ciders, and they had an impressive array.
We were served by Kevin, who was a lovely bright and cheerful man, who took our food and drinks order.
The food when it arrived was piping hot, well presented and a HUGE portion. My husband had the Black Country Steak & Ale pie served with peas and chips. which he said was really tasty. My husband washed this down with two pints of ‘Big Friendly Giant - BFG’ ale. I had the Black Country Cottage pie, which came served with steamed vegetables and a jug of nice rich gravy, and I washed this lovely food down with two pints of ‘Ruby Tuesday’ raspberry cider, which was so smooth and had a lovely taste, but Oh so strong, as I felt 'heady' the next day.
Kevin did not want a big meal, so he had two crusty cheese and onion rolls and two bags of cheese & onion crisps. Kevin had three pints of ‘BFG’ bitter. We spent over three hours here toasting his birthday, talking and chatting and catching up on news and gossip.
If you want a good down to earth pub with friendly staff, good food and excellent bitters, ales and ciders then this is the place to be.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In March 2018, 20cal58 said about The Black Country Arms
Have visited this pub many times and have never been disappointed. The choice of ales is second to none and there is always the option to "try before you buy". The food is excellent too.......the Ploughmans Lunch just has to be one of the best around!!! They bar staff are always friendly and happy to help. Will always visit when in Walsall.
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In March 2018, sportybirmingham said about The Black Country Arms
Closing for upgrade soon, don’t know why, the pub is great as it is.
The pub is having soft refurb from 3rd April & will close completely 30 April to 15 May inclusive to allow for major re-works to be done.
The dinners are wonderful as always especially the chilli con carni’s.
The drinks are always excellent & the staff & management a credit to the pub.
The best pub in Walsall by a country mile.
Good quiz held on 3rd Thursday of month at 8pm. It hard, good if you like a challenge.
Pet friendly, 2 lovely pub dogs in situ.
The pub is having soft refurb from 3rd April & will close completely 30 April to 15 May inclusive to allow for major re-works to be done.
The dinners are wonderful as always especially the chilli con carni’s.
The drinks are always excellent & the staff & management a credit to the pub.
The best pub in Walsall by a country mile.
Good quiz held on 3rd Thursday of month at 8pm. It hard, good if you like a challenge.
Pet friendly, 2 lovely pub dogs in situ.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2018, Mark M said about The Black Country Arms
I hope the refurbishment will maintain the atmosphere. Great welcome for a first time visitor. Great selection of we'll kept ales. Undoubtedly the best beef baguette I've had in a very long time. Only niggle was the condiments in sachets! I'll be back.
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In June 2018, johnbrum said about The Black Country Arms
Black country ales must have employed a new designer as this re furb has been done very well indeed, not their normal style and all the better for it.A good range of real ales in good condition they also have a tv screen with them on but wait for it to page over in case you miss any of the choice,very busy and under staffed on our visit and even after the refurb over 80% of the bar area has bar stools so makes it even harder to get served,with people on them hogging the bar area.these should be removed or just a couple allowed by the food area at weekends.
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In June 2018, sportybirmingham said about The Black Country Arms
Despite the make-over, the pub isn’t bad.
Wish they had kept the stain glass windows in, don’t like the plain windows, they look dull.
The bar now numbers left to right, instead of right to left, 16 real ales, & 4 ciders.
Drinks are still lovely, as are the dinners.
Gone is the handwritten beer board in the right hand corner, now there is at least 3 electronic boards dotted around, behind bar, top floor & 1 other I remember seeing somewhere.
The possibly fake plants up the stairwell, look nice.
Haven’t got use too the table layout upstairs yet.
TV’s are now flat on side wall upstairs & by right hand side window downstairs, instead of in top corners where they were before.
Don’t like the sauce sachets, preferred when condiments were in the numbered small metal bucket, sachets are fiddly & take ages to open & you need lots of them. Needs Encona hot pepper sauce in selection too.
Pictures have been moved around, history of the Green Dragon is now upstairs instead of opp: the bar & some new dinky ones added.
Still a great quiz on 3rd Thur of the month with an excellent quiz master.
The best pub in Walsall by a country mile. Brilliant, knowledgeable staff too.
Wish they had kept the stain glass windows in, don’t like the plain windows, they look dull.
The bar now numbers left to right, instead of right to left, 16 real ales, & 4 ciders.
Drinks are still lovely, as are the dinners.
Gone is the handwritten beer board in the right hand corner, now there is at least 3 electronic boards dotted around, behind bar, top floor & 1 other I remember seeing somewhere.
The possibly fake plants up the stairwell, look nice.
Haven’t got use too the table layout upstairs yet.
TV’s are now flat on side wall upstairs & by right hand side window downstairs, instead of in top corners where they were before.
Don’t like the sauce sachets, preferred when condiments were in the numbered small metal bucket, sachets are fiddly & take ages to open & you need lots of them. Needs Encona hot pepper sauce in selection too.
Pictures have been moved around, history of the Green Dragon is now upstairs instead of opp: the bar & some new dinky ones added.
Still a great quiz on 3rd Thur of the month with an excellent quiz master.
The best pub in Walsall by a country mile. Brilliant, knowledgeable staff too.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2018, BristolProbey said about The Black Country Arms
We were staying nearby for 2 nights over the last weekend at a local hotel where food prices were quite high. Had read other reviews and thought we would give it a try and so glad we did, as we went back the following night as well.
Food was wonderful on both nights and reasonably priced, about 8.00 each. Husband had Faggots one night & Liver the second, both were excellent portions. I had Gammon & Scampi again good portions and the chips were lovely crispy outside Fluffy inside, just like a good chip should be!!. Staff were most welcoming. Husband loved the dark beer that it not available in our area.Would visit again if ever in the area
Food was wonderful on both nights and reasonably priced, about 8.00 each. Husband had Faggots one night & Liver the second, both were excellent portions. I had Gammon & Scampi again good portions and the chips were lovely crispy outside Fluffy inside, just like a good chip should be!!. Staff were most welcoming. Husband loved the dark beer that it not available in our area.Would visit again if ever in the area
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2018, Ihbg982 said about The Black Country Arms
Always have a great time here. The food is great and vast choice of drinks. Staff are always friendly and chatty and always feel welcome. Love the new decor as well - modern but casual and relaxing. A lovely place to catch up with friends or just for a nice quiet drink with the hubby.
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In August 2018, Lamb B said about The Black Country Arms
Its had a refurb just lately and I was a bit worried it may be spoiled. But no, its the same pub just better, the staff are hard working and helpful, the food is home made and cooked, if they are busy you may have to wait a bit, but they will tell you in advance usually, look out for the pizza on the specials board. the beer is marvellous, they will give tasters and their opinions on beers and which are likely to run out, with 20 hand pulls there is plenty to choose from including at least 2 ciders or perries. Lovely atmosphere, relaxing, sometimes you have to look out of the windows to remind yourself that the asda is over the road.
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In December 2018, Mark P said about The Black Country Arms
Plenty of ales to choose from, good hearty food and friendly knowledgable bar staff. A grown ups pub, comfortable and welcoming. It’s always a pleasure to visit.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk