The Old Gate, Cinder Hill, Bilston

Marked as closed

I was a little put off with the outside of this pub as I approached as it is built into a block of unattractive flats and there were a few people smoking in the doorway as to avoid the heavy rain giving this place a sinister feel. Thankfully the interior is clean and the clientele seemed nice enough, but there was a lack any kind of atmosphere and this was when all of the seating was taken up. Maybe the problem was that the pub was busy with couples and small groups that had been or were about to dine meaning that no one was standing at the bar. This place excels in the beer front with five ales on hand pump and a host of bottled beers behind the bar. The staff were very friendly and I would suggest that anyone wanting to order the best beer for them talks to the governor as he is very knowledgeable and some of the bottles are hidden out of sight behind others on the shelf due to lack of space. I wouldn’t purposely go out of my way to visit here again, but this is due to my own personal taste and I’m sure that CAMRA fans will love it in here.

This pub has been demolished [Admin edit: marked as closed 5/2/10]