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Old Bush Revived, Rowley Regis

Powke Lane
Blackheath
Postal town: Rowley Regis
B65 0AD

Phone: 01215591655

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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Old Bush Revived

I have to echo some of the previous reviews. The Old Bush Revived was my second Black Country Ales pub of the day and apart from being much quieter than the Bridge Inn in Kingswinford, it had very similar features. In many ways, they remind me of smaller versions of Wetherspoon's. But they're not quite as cheap.

Cricket was showing on TVs without sound, with music playing instead. There was a dartboard on the right-hand side and a games machine to the rear left. The usual black and white pictures of the local area could be found on the walls. I was surprised when my phone connected automatically to the wifi. As Ian says below, the password is the same in each pub.

Toiletries in both gents and ladies toilets were an unexpected bonus. Dogs are welcome and there is outdoor seating to the rear.

Cask ales were Black Country Ales BFG, Pig on The Wall, Fireside, Citra Sublime & Jubilee IPA, Facer's Plum Porter, Oakham Thirteen Steps, Salopian Firewall & Little Brewing Company Taj. Ciders were Lilley's Cherries and Berries & Gladiator & Pulp Tequila Sunrise. Cobs and Scotch Eggs

I do still like the BCA chain of pubs, but it would be nice if some of their houses offered something a little different from the standard identikit fare. This pub was particularly quiet when we visited early on a Sunday evening. So, atmosphere was lacking. Probably much better when a few are in.

On 10^th June 2025 - rating: 6
[User has posted 3111 recommendations about 3109 pubs]

Ian Mapp left this review about Old Bush Revived

Identikit Black County Ales Pub. Individually, they are fine. In fact, most of what I am looking for in a pub. When you have just come out of the Swan (another BCA Pub), the lack of variety can get a bit boring. Everything from the cloth covering of the seats to the font that was written on the loo doors to the wifi password was the same in the two environments.

This was a lower score due to the beer not to the same high standard (Hop Back Citra, adequate), low number of customers and landlord/landlady minding their toddler on the bar, complete with loud musical toys.

I'm sure its fine at busier times.

On 16^th April 2025 - rating: 5
[User has posted 1607 recommendations about 1584 pubs]

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Real Ale Ray left this review about Old Bush Revived

I agree with Delboy, another great BCA pub. The interior was wallpapered and carpeted throughout, along with comfortable upholstered banquette seating. The bar was facing us on the left of the front entrance along with a flat screen beer board. 9 ales, four of which were from BCA, along with five guest ales which were Sharps Twin Coast, Holdens Golden Glow, St Austell Proper Job, Vale Hoptimist and Hopback Hop Jam. There was also two ciders Gwynt Y Ddraig Ancient Warrior and Lilleys Mango. The locals were really friendly on our Saturday afternoon visit and a lot of them were tucking into hot pork cobs.

On 11^th June 2024 - rating: 8
[User has posted 3684 recommendations about 3684 pubs]

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