The Saddlers Arms, Little Bloxwich, Walsall

Ironic - like buses, nothing for years and two on the same day! I was also in on Wednesday, updating some of the Bloxwich pub reviews. As a building, the Saddlers is a generic 60s styled estate pub, rather like a big house, with extensions, with little grace and charm, but it does have a fine patio area. Inside, there are two rooms that form an L-shape. The bar has been redecorated since i last visited and is now in white, with yellow wood panel and cream ceiling. There is an undressed brick chimney breast. There is darts and a 'mobile' pool table along with a TV that was showing the football. The pew styled bench seats and stools have been re-covered and the place looks a lot tidier. There was no music due to the footy and a few trophies are dotted about. The service was fine and the clientele were more mature - it was a good atmosphere. The lounge is in white, with just a few pictures. I popped in briefly to see the karaoke set-up. I am not really as fan of karaoke, however, as the previous reviewer states, Taz and Deb are pretty good,and do several places locally that draw a loyal following. The place now does food, though i haven't eaten here so can't comment on it - the previous reviewer clearly has. The pub now also advertises as a family pub. There is a TV in the lounge also. The beer; tap stuff, with Banks's MILD and bitter on handpull. The MILD is very good. I visit infrequently, as it's a little away from other pubs in Bloxwich. Despite real-ale drinkers having a limited choice, it is now better than the 'muchness kind of place' i quoted before, as it has been scrubbed-up and you feel safe here, as well as the beer always being decent. Worth a visit for families and those that like karaoke!