Bell Inn, Wolverhampton

A nice three story 18th century red brick building with extensions that is owned by Holden’s Brewery. The main entrance on the right leads into a small traditional lounge which has a small bar counter in the back left corner, a nice inglenook fire place in the left wall, a few comfy seats and various interesting decorations such as a large grandfather clock, a singer sewing machine, a collection of antique plates and old paintings. In the old single story extension on the left of the main building is a small traditional public bar, this has a small bar counter in the back right corner, a brick fire place in the left hand wall by the entrance and a really old juke box in the corner with a flat screen TV above, on the walls were old photos of Wolverhampton town centre. A door at the back of the lounge leads to a second more recent extension which is a large modern restaurant with a small bar facing the back of the building, a piano in the middle of the room and around a dozen large tables set out for dining, at the back of the room are double doors that lead out to a small patio area, there is also a small patio at the front of the pub with a couple of picnic tables. Regular ales are Holden’s Black Country Bitter, Golden Glow and Bathams Best Bitter with at least one changing guest beer usually from independent breweries in Staffordshire or neighbouring counties. On this occasion it was Hobsons Town Crier and I found all the beers to be well kept (GBG 2011). This is a great pub which offers both a traditional setting with lots of character for a social drink and a modern restaurant for a decent meal or a special occasion, the food is very good and although the standard menu is a little expensive there is a two for one offer on certain days. This place is perfect for us as I love the traditional pub side and the Mrs likes the nice restaurant, also children are welcome. I will definitely be going back soon.

I agree with all the other recommendations and add that the restaurant is well worth a visit - not cheap - but good food well presented.

They also sell Batham's and guest beers.

A rather fine Holdens establishment well worth seeking out