The Bell & Talbot, Bridgnorth

I had waited a while for the opportunity to visit this pub because the Good Beer Guide says it doesn’t open until 5pm. Two roomed pub with additional verandah to the rear. The interior was basic but the service was pleasant and friendly as were the few customers who were in at the time of my visit on a Friday afternoon. A drum kit being dismantled in the corner suggested that it had hosted live music the previous evening. Music seemed to be a theme because the ceiling was covered in vinyl albums and musical instruments. There was music playing on the stereo and although not mainstream it was kept to background level. Ales on handpull were Hobson’s Town Crier, Hobson’s Twisted Spire, Batham’s Bitter and Salopian Oracle. I liked it here and I’d happily go back.

A bit out of the town centre but a good pub and well worth the walk. Low ceiling, with old 78s and 33s in places, musical instruments and junk in other places. Of the two bars, I preferred the back bar, the beer and service in either is great though. A bit quirky, for example there are horse brasses fixed to the kick board at the bottom of the bar counter, some of the quirkiness is deliberate but some I think is unwitting. I didn't note all the beers as I was far too busy enjoying my Hobsons Twisted Spire and was slightly drunk if I'm honest, Hobsons and Bathams seem to be the regulars.

Smallish pub with several little rooms/areas. The whole ceiling is taken up with old vinyl LPs and assorted musical instruments. Very unusual. Had Bathams and Six Bells Golden BB on tap. Had a pint of the Six Bells, very nice it was too. For some reason the signs on the toilets are upside down. Had a real fire in the lounge as well. Pretty good this place.

As can be seen by the picture, a nice terrace brick Georgain style pub, with green trim. The interior has a small room, larger back room and conservatory with beer patio/garden area. There are lots of albums, instruments and other music memorabilia on the ceilings and walls. The gaffer was really friendly, chatting to us in between serving pints. Place seemed clean and with a good clientele. Beerwise; after the usual tosh, there was Hobsons Town Crier and Bitter, Bathams (class), Kinver Light Railway (fine) and i think Batemans XXXB. Well kept stuff. Another Bridgnorth delight that washed away the thoughts of having to get the bus back to Wolverhampton. Another must.