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The William Shenstone (JD Wetherspoon), Halesowen
Halesowen
B63 4AB
Pub Type
J D WetherspoonReviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Blue Scrumpy left this review about The William Shenstone (JD Wetherspoon)
On a Wednesday evening, this branch of Wetherspoon's wasn't quite as busy as I would have expected. However, it is a fairly spacious place with plenty of tables. So, there were still probably a couple of dozen other customers in.
We grabbed a booth towards the rear which is on a slightly higher level. Whilst availing myself of a 50p off CAMRA voucher, we also had a selection of small dishes. As you'd expect from a 'spoon's, they came quick, they were cheap, they were edible and most importantly they filled a gap.
The usual real ales were on - Greene King Abbot, Ruddles Best & Sharp's Doom Bar, with 5 guest beers - Enville Ginger, Kinver Khyber, Noble & Witchfinder General & Inveralmond Ossian. The cider was Weston's Old Rosie. Service was fine. My Witchfinder General was good. Toilets were unsurprisingly upstairs and were a bit of a trek.
On 13th November 2023
- rating: 6
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Ian Mapp left this review about The William Shenstone (JD Wetherspoon)
Dreadful looking exterior - a post war concrete bunker - opposite a rather pretty sandstone church. What were the town planners thinking :-)
Inside - it typical spoons. The beer choice and quality was excellent - with Theakstons Old Peculiar for £2.67. Service was better and quicker than others I have tried. And lovely air conditioning on the warmest day of the year so far.
On 22nd May 2023
- rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about The William Shenstone (JD Wetherspoon)
A Wetherspoons housed in a grim 60s building but quite nice inside with a mauve colour scheme alongside dark brown wood trim. Mixed bag, the Theakston OP was excellent (NBSS 4) but the food service was dire with wrong orders and missing items. The toilets weren’t great either. Some of the punters were ‘interesting’. Still, a decent cask and that’s the bottom line for me. 5.5
On 17th January 2023
- rating: 5
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Delboy 20 left this review about The William Shenstone (JD Wetherspoon)
Fairly standard spoons just round from the bus station. Decent choice of beers on my last visit due to the current festival. My pint of Cotleigh Styrian Wolf was in great shape.
On 28th October 2018
- no rating submitted
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The William Shenstone (JD Wetherspoon)
Basic 'spoons in a converted split-level building on the edge of the dull pedestrianised shopping area. The interior is of the unimaginative 'could be anywhere' type too, with no distinguishing features. Modest selection of six real ales from two banks of five handpumps, but two were from Springhead Brewery - Left Lion and Roaring Meg - and the Backyard Penda Black IPA.
On 7th October 2017
- rating: 6
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Aqualung . left this review about The William Shenstone (JD Wetherspoon)
This is an old school Spoons on two levels. Left of the entrance is a small area down some steps and a few steps on the right lead to the main bar area. It's not one of their larger outlets probably best described as medium sized. It's low ceilinged and forms an L shape.
The bar has two sets of five hand pumps which had the two GK beers doubled up, two available soon and four festival ales. One of these was the excellent Saltaire Triple Chocoholic (£2.15 festival / standard guest price) which went down a treat. I thought this was a decent Spoons.
On 29th March 2016
- rating: 7
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The William Shenstone (JD Wetherspoon)
This is a very busy Spoons as there's not really any competition nearby. This Spoons is well staffed and you have no problem getting served. This small L shaped Spoons had 8 ales on handpump. I went for the Grainstore Gold and Exmoor Gold, both were spot on. Also I noticed Black Country Faggots, chips, mushy peas and gravy on offer at £4.19 - a local delicacy I presume, might give it a go next time.
On 21st July 2013
- rating: 6
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Richard Arwkrite left this review about The William Shenstone (JD Wetherspoon)
One of the smaller JDWs I have visited. Wheelchair access is easy but who thought of putting the disabled toilet next to the kitchen doors. At the rate they exit the kitchen with hot food its an accident waiting to happen.
Its a busy place throughout the day with all sorts and ages. A pleasant view of the church opposite is probabley the best Halesowen has to offer.
On 24th September 2009
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John Horton left this review about The William Shenstone (JD Wetherspoon)
Located near the town centre & only 200 metres from Halesowen bus station. What can you say about a Weatherspoons house? It's a typical Weatherspoons house I think covers it.
On 10th July 2008
- rating: 6
[User has posted 148 recommendations about 148 pubs]