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Church Tavern, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill

36 High Street
Quarry Bank
Brierley Hill
DY5 2AA

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Ian Mapp left this review about Church Tavern

Blue Scrumpy was luckier than me. I should have trusted my instincts. In on a Wednesday lunch at around 1pm, there were two other drinkers in there. Both on Carling. I was somewhat surprised they were even selling cask, but Holdens Golden Glow and Burton Bridge Stairway to Heaven (chosen) were both on. I had done my research - this place appears in (an admittedly out of date) Dudley Real Ale Trail booklet. The review here suggested it was fine. Untappd showed frequently changing ales and some of my favourites.

It was, of course, near undrinkable. Not pulled through or been on for far too long. Cloudy when it should have been clear. Smelling of vinegar.

The quietness of the place and the smug responses of my keg drinking colleagues meant that I battled through, waiting to cleanse my palate with a Bathams at the Kidderminster end of the railway line.

Awful.

I promise to myself (again) to ask for a sample for all untrusted places.

On 28^th August 2025 - rating: 2
[User has posted 1679 recommendations about 1656 pubs]

Blue Scrumpy left this review about Church Tavern

I've driven down Quarry Bank High Street many times over the years, but can't say I've ever even noticed this pub. As it happens, it was just about my favourite pub of the day on this visit to the West Midlands.

Locals were spilling out onto the pavement when we arrived and there was no space in the rear car park which only has room for 3/4 vehicles.

The busy front bar had a disco and live singer on our Sunday afternoon visit. It has a fireplace in the front right corner, St George's flags on the ceiling and a TV showing live cricket on mute. A smaller room to the rear left had a dartboard. There is also at least one outdoor table at the rear next to the car park.

There were 4 handpulls in the front bar. I note that WhatPub says there are 2 further handpulls in the rear room, but I didn't notice these. The 4 cask ales on were Greene King Spring Break, Bewdley Worcestershire Sway, Enville Ale & Three Tuns XXX. Looking around, most of the regulars appeared to be drinking lager. So, I was a little concerned that the beer quality would not be the best. However, my Worcestershire Sway was absolutely fine.

There were also plenty of keg ciders. Thatcher's Gold & Haze, Kopparberg, Blackthorn, Aspall's & Strongbow were all available. Various drinks offers are available and I noted that quite a few of the locals had some kind of discount cards they could get stamped presumably for a free drink or some kind of discount.

Children are allowed in, as long as they were not too bothered by the boisterous (and many drunk) locals. Apparently there is karaoke every Friday. With it being quite busy, I was particularly impressed by the speed and efficiency of the landlord. Working on his own, he was getting through orders really quickly leaving nobody waiting for long.

For me, this is a well-run and popular High Street pub and one I'll now look out for each time I pass by!

On 10^th June 2025 - rating: 7
[User has posted 3232 recommendations about 3230 pubs]

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Delboy 20 left this review about Church Tavern

Proper old school locals boozer which always has a couple of ales on. I call in from time to time as I'm from Quarry Bank and it always seems to be busy. Long may it continue!

On 14^th March 2023 - no rating submitted
[User has posted 1866 recommendations about 1736 pubs]

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