The Barley Mow, Walsall

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Soup Dragon left this review about The Barley Mow

UPDATE: Had been closed for a while, then was torched and it has now been demolished
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Strange one to rate, this one. The exterior is a nice green and light yellow look, and the pub has a cottage look, with a smaller annex to the side.

The interior is open plan, with a small bar area, with tile floor and an obtrusive music system (though not playing overly loud) and two small lounges, one carpeted on a higher level. There were some nice old pictures on the wall and the beam look wasnt cheesey - inside was quite traditional - apart from the music and TV.

The service i had was mixed - the lad behind the bar was friendly, the gaffer seemed a bit wary of a stranger, though he said bye later. The clientele were wierd, not many were in, but there were two drunken crones cackling away in the corner, that made me wish the crappy chart music playing was actually turned up. One looked at me like i was filth when i walked in, yet, cackled out a 'bye luv' as i left - so i cant work out whether it was friendly or not!

Beer; simply the usual stuff, with Banks's MILD smooth, which was fine.

The pub is a little out of the way. If i return to Blakenall i would simply visit the Kings Head (locally called the Nut). I can get smooth MILD anywhere, so it wouldnt be worth the walk

On 1^st April 2012 - no rating submitted
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