Seven Stars, Stourbridge

What a relief to see this notable heritage pub open again, and in the generally reliable hands of Black Country Ales too. The two main bars, separated by a central servery with a landmark bar-back, retain a wealth of other heritage features (including many splendid Mitchells & Butlers etched windows and some fine decorative tiling, as do the compact central lobby and the separate (if more modern) restaurant on the other side of the entrance. With 15 real ales and ciders available from the numerous handpumps, the choice is remarkable, although I ended up going for the Chain Ale (£3.40), one of five of the owning brewery's own beers on offer).