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The Trumpet, Bilston
Bilston
WV14 0EP
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Trumpet
Cosy little Holden's pub with a small stage at the back, renowned for live jazz but also offering four good Holden's ales on handpump, including Mild. The one room is decorated with numerous pictures, flyers and other memorabilia from the many bands who have played. The dark green ceiling and limited windows gives a rather cavernous feel to the place but it is very comfortable when the live music is not on.
On 8th November 2018
- rating: 8
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Aqualung . left this review about The Trumpet
I find it hard to judge this place as it is essentially a venue for live jazz. It's a small single room with a small bar area to the left as you enter and the stage for the live music right down the back. On my Saturday afternoon visit there were a few old duffers in and no jazz but there was a music system playing some sort of Latin American sound track. I don't know if this was jazz but it sounded pretty awful to me and was far louder than it need be.
The bar had all four Holden's beers on offer and I went for the Golden Glow (£2.60) which was in good nick. I wouldn't like to come here when a live performance is on but it does sell all four Holden's beers which is a plus point in itself so I won't be too harsh with the score.
On 16th March 2015
- rating: 6
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Trumpet
A modern looking pub and nothing special from the outside.
Not large, Its a jazz venue with live music daily performed in the top corner. There is the added benefit of Holdens beers. My afternoon visit the pub was occupied by various locals and was welcoming and pleasent for a stop off.
On 3rd February 2014
- rating: 7
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Trumpet
A little terraced 1960s looking Holden’s pub, with etched windows and black paintwork, with a rear beer patio. The actual name is The Royal Exchange, I believe.
The interior is more or less a straight room down past the brick and wood panel serving bar that is to the left on entry, culminating in an area where the musicians set-up and play. The décor is a mix of red wood panel, wood panel, cream wood panel and a green wood panelled ceiling, with a mix of red tile and carpet flooring. It is an education in jazz and music, with all kinds of memorabilia, instruments, photographs and ornaments decorating the place and lots of old tickets and things stuck to the walls. Even if you are not a jazz fan, its impressive. There is no TV and the music (piped) was easy Neil Diamond stuff. The live music sessions are not just jazz. I can take or leave jazz, on one visit they hit the spot for me with a great rendition of 'A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square'. The service is great and the clientele whilst mainly more mature, also attracts music and CAMRA people of all ages.
Beer; I loved the fact that other than one C***ling tap and a cider, the rest is Holdens, a quality local brewery. The MILD is my personal favourite, but their bitter, Golden Glow and Special are all served, as well as the Holden’s guest ales. The beer was of course excellent.
Still a beacon in Bilston.
On 6th July 2011
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Johnny Realale left this review about The Trumpet
Excellent, safe, local boozer that serves the full range of Holden's Beers. If you love your jazz you've died and gone to heaven here! Even the landlord gets up to play on occasions. Friendly staff. Does do cobs. Bit pricier for beer than at other Holden's beers but this should NOT in any way deter anyone from coming - I would recommend this pub to my family and friends ANY DAY!
On 14th January 2009
- rating: 8
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ANDREW WELLS left this review about The Trumpet
A unique little jazz pub with good holdens beer. Even if you don't like jazz well worth a visit just for the atmosphere and experience
On 5th October 2007
- rating: 8
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Steve Thorpe left this review about The Trumpet
Very much a Jazz pub with live acts most nights and very much worth a trip if Jazz is for you. A Holdens pub. Beware of the opening times,19.30 in the evening.
On 13th August 2007
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