The Firs, Wolverhampton

A detached Marstons pub and eatery with patio area. I think the pub dates to the 1930s, as this is when the Castlefields area seems to have been developed. A strangely curving, somewhat a crescent shaped building, which is in white render, the pub has two entrances with the small bar to the right and larger lounge to the left. The interior has two rooms, with separate entrances bizarrely. A quick glimpse saw that the bar is a small room, in cream and red, with red tile floor. The serving bar is to the left on entry and the room sports a pool table and TV, along with a few mirrors, pictures and trophies dotted about. The lounge is an L-shaped room, with a curved brick bar to the right. The decor is white and fake beam walls and ceiling, with some exposed brick and a lound carpet. They serve the food here - but i didn't eat, so can't comment on that. Old photos and posters adorned the walls and there was a nice brick fire range at the far end. The TVs were silent, with general stuff on and there was no music, as one side of the room was given over to the pub quiz. The service was friendly and the clientele a mixed local one it seemed. Beer; usual tap stuff with Banks's MILD, Bitter and Jennings Tizzie Wizzie (guest) on handpull. The MILD and Tizzie were fine. Like the Monster below (as ever, an excellent review), i found this place somewhat better than i felt that i would when outside. Packed with locals for the quiz, it had a better feel to it than the average Marston's foody place. Happy to go back.