The Britannia (JD Wetherspoon), Rowley Regis

A converted, detatched community pub that doesn't really look like a JDW, externally at least. Inside, its as you would expect. Hugely busy on a Saturday afternoon, with a cross section of society. The beer was exceptional.... a rarely seen Enville Blizzard - 6.5% and £2.47. Can't really fault the place!

This was The Travellers Rest when I used it back in the 80's and early 90's but its original name was The Britannia. When Wetherspoons took it on they reverted to that name. It is a good Spoon's which normally has a decent choice of beers on. Lancaster Bomber, Batemans Rosey Nosey, Castle Rock Winter Melody, Kinver Edge and Half Centurion when I last called. The ones we tried were excellent. Well worth a visit.

what a refreshing change this Wetherspoon bar is. Small enough to feel like a local pub, friendly staff and the beer variety is amazing. 3 regular ales being Abbot, Doom Bar and Exmoor Gold, then 7 changing guest ales from Woods, Castle Rock, Wolf, Boss, Adnams, Robinsons and Slaters and all of them on too. Enjoyed 4 well kept ales from the list. Deserves it's place in the 2019 Good Beer Guide.

A very busy pub on our Saturday lunchtime visit. The interior has a large L shaped lounge area with cream and brown painted walls and a tartan patterned carpet throughout. There were two decent ales on our visit, which were Kinver Khyber and Salopian Golden Thread, prices in here were also reasonable.

Impressive '50s establishment, since extended and now a 'spoons, but the pedigree does help retention of a 'proper pub' feel. Nothing very remarkable about the furniture and decor, but a notably good selection from the two banks of five handpumps. One of these was reserved for local real ales - with three from Backyard (including The Hoard, £2.15) plus one each from AJ's and Byatt's - and beers including Exmoor Gold and Thornbridge Jaipur available from the other.