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The Penny Black, Tamworth
Tamworth
B79 7AE
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Reviews of The Penny Black (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Please Note: This review is over a year old.
Aqualung . left this review about The Penny Black
The thing that struck me most about this place is how similar it is to a smaller Wetherspoons. The tall furniture near the bar, the open plan space split into areas with some raised, the front patio, the breakfast menu but most of all the prices. I noticed the breakfast here is actually cheaper than JDW. The biggest difference is that they had a quiet music track playing and of course there are no beer mats spouting political propaganda.
The other difference is the beer range, it was completely mainstream with nothing at all from a microbrewery. The five hand pumps had a cider, Doom Bore, GK Barmy Army, Hobgoblin Gold and Marston's Wainwright. The Hobgoblin Gold (£2.35) was in excellent condition. I liked this one more than I thought I would and would definitely return as an early option.
On 13th August 2018
- rating: 7
[User has posted 2143 recommendations about 2143 pubs]
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Penny Black
Sizeable Stonegate pub with various seating areas scattered around the central bar counter. Usual semi-modern furniture, although the decor is lighter than most (and enlivened with flags and bunting in anticipation of the World Cup when I visited). Also has a number of tables out front on the pavement. Plenty of food offers from the standard menu. Doom Bar, Atlantic, Hobgoblin, Purity Pure UBU and a Lilley's cider available from the five handpumps.
On 3rd June 2018
- rating: 6
[User has posted 8117 recommendations about 8117 pubs]
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Al Bundy left this review about Yates's
Now called The Penny Black. A long bar offers 4 cask ales including their own Penny Black Ale brewed by Jennings. As its an old Yates the layout should be familiar.
On 22nd July 2015
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3487 recommendations about 3390 pubs]
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Tamworth, 0.43 miles, 8 min walk (show)
Wilnecote (Staffs), 2.01 miles, 38 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 11 November 2015 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 11 November 2015 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : No last updated 11 November 2015 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% - last updated 11 November 2015 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 11 November 2015 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 11 November 2015 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 11 November 2015 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : No last updated 11 November 2015 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 11 November 2015 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 11 November 2015 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 11 November 2015 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 11 November 2015 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 11 November 2015 by ROB Camra
