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The Waterfall, Cradley Heath
Blackheath
Postal town: Cradley Heath
B64 6RG
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Waterfall
Situated halfway up a steep hill with fine views of the Lickey and Clent Hills and the Wrekin in the distance,this Holden's house has a sign outside advising that "every day is a beer festival" and this is spot on as their nine handpumps offer a wide selection of the best ales from the Black Country.Besides a selections of Holden's,there was Bathams Bitter,Olde Swan Bumblehole,Enville Ginger,Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild,a guest from Burton Bridge and a real cider.
The two room layout was very authentic with a lounge at the front with a banquette around a real fireplace and a raised section to one side.The rear bar room around the corridor had a cosy atmosphere and there was a very warm welcome from behind the bar,with excellent chips and curry sauce for us pub crawlers.
Worth the steep walk up from the canal,I aim to return for a much longer stay next time I'm in the area.This is a pub not to miss.
On 6th October 2012
- rating: 9
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Andy Ven left this review about The Waterfall
This was my first visit to this place. It was part of one of my Friday Black Country crawls by minibus. 10 of us arrived just before midday and waited outside for it to open. The gaffer said we should have come around the back. He took an interest in where else we were going and very kindly made us some bowls of chips with a pot of curry sauce. He went out before we left and wished us a good day on our crawl. I made no mention of the fact that I was a regular PG Reviewer so his welcome was genuine. We did 9 pubs on our crawl but that kind of friendliness stuck in my mind.
Aside from the welcome, I really liked the place – a two roomed traditional pub half way up the steep slope of Waterfall Lane. I hope my photos capture it well enough. I’ve done this kind of thing before. I have started a crawl with a new pub and really liked it and felt comfortable enough to stay for longer. What it does mean is that I will definitely be back.
The bar is not very big so the selection of real ales is split between the front room and the back room so look out for the blackboard in the bar area giving the full list.
A Holden’s pub so cask ales included Holden’s Special and Golden Glow, Enville Ginger and Batham’s Best Bitter. Beer heaven.
On 19th June 2012
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Waterfall
A detached cottage-styled Holdens pub in white render with a patio area. It has been in the GBG over the last few years, i think.
The interior has a couple of room that are connected by a green and white passage that is adorned with all kinds of bits and pieces. The two rooms are served by a central serving bar area. The front room is in red and cream, with a wood ceiling and a brick fireplace. Victorian prints and lots of hanging jugs give the place a traditional feel. The bar room is behind and is in blue and white artexy kind of finish, with fake wall beams. It is an L-shaped room, with a dart board and also has the prints on the walls. There were a couple of TV's, none were on and there was no music. The service was friendly and they do food - which i found decent and quite cheap. They also do an array of cobs and things. The clientele was completely mixed on the several occasions i have been in and it is always pretty busy.
Beer; some tap stuff, but Holden's Bitter, Special and Golden Glow (Why no MILD????), as well as several guests; Enville Ale, Pardoe's Bumblehole, Bathams Bitter and Sarah Hughes Ruby MILD being on offer. The Bathams, Hughes and Bumblehole were on top form
What a choice of beer and really well kept; decent food, service and a nice environment - the only problem, for a misery like me, is that it is too popular and i have had to stand before now.
On 31st January 2011
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Mark Smith left this review about The Waterfall
Nice homely pub, great local Ales along with some guests from further afield. Food is good, a bit limited in choice, but adequate. Very friendly atmosphere, i would place it as one of my favourite pubs, as it offers everything the beer drinker could want.
On 16th December 2010
- rating: 8
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John Horton left this review about The Waterfall
Excellent real ales. Good basic food at reasonable prices. Furnishings basic but comfortable. Friendly atmosphere. In winter the open fire in the lounge can get a little overpowering but don't worry as pub frequented by retired Firemen. Car parking alongside pub & a beer garden at the rear.
On 13th July 2008
- rating: 8
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Steve Thorpe left this review about The Waterfall
Great pub now owned by Holdens but also stock guest beers. A good uphill walk from Old Hill station to work up your thirst!
On 31st October 2006
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