The Duke Of York, Walsall

The pub has sine been taken over since the last review with the upstairs being turned into apartments. They now do a nice selection of indian food which although not worth poping in specifiacally for is quite nice if you happen to be in there. The locals are friendly enough and they sell Newcastle Brown. I have used it a couple of times in passing but it's not somewhere I would head to specifically for a few drinks.

A large 1930s brick pub, with lounge and bar and smoking area. I went into the bar and found when there was a poker night, i couldnt actually get through to the lounge with my drink unless i went outside - maybe i missed something. However, i felt a little uncomfortable as i think all the locals thought i was a hustler or some thing to that effect. I tried to hide in the corner watching the 20/20 cricket. I would have gone outside, had the bellowing smoke from the fags allowed me. It wasn't awful, i just think i got it on a bad night for me. I think it was up for sale and it had a resigned feel to it The beer was usual tosh, with Highgate MILD smooth, which was ok. So, all in all i wouldnt say it was worth the effort, at the moment

Back street pub but all are welcome. I would give it 2 and a bit stars.