Hogshead, Wolverhampton

Imposing corner premises, having a large main bar with high ceilings. Not a great deal of character inside, but the 'beer garden' is a curious affair since it is housed in what can only be described as a large shed with most of its roof missing (actually better than it sounds, with mirrors on the wall too!). Beer-wise, there are seven handpumps offering a good range of real ale (including an excellent pint of Holdens Black Country Bitter at £2.25). Overall, rather better than I was expecting.

I think i visited this place just at the best time. It had been several years since my last visit and i am not even sure if it was the Hogshead then. It's a town centre place, sort of in the JDW mould. Here there were a couple of pool tables on top. The place was a little bland and a touch scruffy, bar staff friendly and it was quick service. Usual tosh with 6 real ales; Bombardier, Jennings Tom Fool, GMT 3 Rivers, JW Lees Game On, Moorhouse Black Cat and Enville's Old Porter. The Black Cat MILD was decent, the Old Porter first rate. All in all a great visit and intend to go again.