The Cross Inn, Stourbridge

Another cracking Black Country Ales pub. Great choice of ales with the 3 regulars and half a dozen guests. I went for Stonehenge Sign Of Spring - I had been wanting to try this as it is bright green! Don't let the colour put you off, it was a nice pint. The pub was quite busy with plenty locals in. The usual excellent cobs on offer. Well worth a visit.

Official site of The Cross Inn - www.blackcountryales.co.uk

Official site of The Cross Inn - www.blackcountryales.co.uk

Excellent Black Country Ales pub, just off the main route through the village, but well worth seeking out (as the local Camra awards attest). The refurbished 'L'-shaped interior retains a traditional character, as you would expect, and the place has a good community atmosphere. With a total of 12 handpumps on different parts of the counter, there were three of the owning brewery's own beers, three guest ales (including the local 2 Step from Brothers of Ale in Stourport, £3.50), three draught ciders and Doom Bar. Cobs and pork pies also available for the peckish.

Black Country Ales Pub - those that know them, will know exactly what they are going to get..... their usual real ales (Fireside, Pig, Hole in the Wall) and a chalk notice board of one-offs that can come from anywhere in the country. Its probably about 50-50 on whether I have heard of the brewery or not. Traditional pubs - done well - and a winning formula. They go from strength to strength. Just heard they have resurrected the Seven Stars at Stourbridge Junction, which is a lovely pub. Good Beer Guide 2019

Another good BCA's pub with a good atmosphere a jolly landlord and comfortable surroundings. There was a coal fire lit on our Saturday lunchtime visit and a few regulars starting to make their way in. There were 6 ales and 3 ciders to choose from on this visit. We went for the Pheasantry Brewery Dancing Dragonfly.