The Bridge, Kingswinford

Another great conversion from one of my favourite pub chains. A complete transformation from the tired Bridge I used to know. A roaring open fire and a friendly welcome is always a good start. Add to that a choice of 10 ales, 2 ciders and a mountain of cobs and you have just about nailed it for me! I went for the BCA Citra Sublime which was excellent. The place was very busy and so it should be. My only regret is that I had to move on somewhere else!

Now a Black Country Ales house, so a very welcome addition to the area (and doing excellent business on a Thursday evening). The various seating areas have been fully refurbished in this mini-chain's usual comfortable, semi-traditional style, with one part having a functioning real fire. As expected, an excellent choice of cask ales (with three from the owning brewery and seven guests) in a variety of styles, plus a pair of draught ciders. After some consideration, I opted for the green-hopped Limelight from Welbeck (£3.55) and this proved an excellent choice.

Official site of The Bridge - www.blackcountryales.co.uk

Official site of The Bridge - www.blackcountryales.co.uk