The Black Country Arms
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This is one of five local pubs that a group of us visit regularly on Thursdays. Over the last five years we have dropped pubs for failing in respect of food quality or obscene price increases and added new pubs but the Black Country Arms has stayed on our rota. Good food,12 real ales and a warm welcome. The downside (that, fortunately does not impact on us) is that the flight of stairs to the servery and two flights to the toilets makes it impracticable for those with impaired mobility.
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My monthly visits to this great place never fails. Beautiful range of 16 ales every day, well managed bar owned & run by Kim. Great food, now being served all day. Fish Pie, Liver, onions & mash, Scampi all delicious. Brilliant Quiz every 3rd Thursday of the month run by excellent brothers Jimm & Michael at 8pm. Please do come to see what I rate as probably the best pub in Walsall.
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I ate a roast pork and stuffing sandwich, accompanied by an half a pint of elderflower ale in this lovely old pub. The sandwich contained perfect white meat and is up there with the best; the ale was enchanting. This place takes pride in it's food and drink and it shows. The staff member was friendly and helpful. I can't wait to return and try more of their ales, beers and food. Every town should have a pub like this..!
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Took some time to experience what Walsall had to offer mainly with respect to real ales. The pub is wonderfully decorated with a bar that has an extensive range all priced low in comparison to many other pubs. The food on offer covered snacks in the form of cobs with various fillings for £1 each to more substantial offerings. I had a chicken jalfrezzi which was excellent. This pub is well worth re-visiting!
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found this pub on trip advisor and as we were going for a night out in Walsall for our daughter's 40th birthday we decided to try here, so glad we did the food was excellent best we have had for a long time and drinks spoilt for choice and all reasonably priced, will definitely be going back
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for me, seeing as it was my third visit. This time I had the Chilli Con Carne, chips, & garlic bread, SLURP :-)''' as usual. Mr DeuceWooo had fish & chips, but he wasn't keen, he missed his BCA pie that he usually has. Again 2 meals & 2 drinks for under £20, you really can't go wrong here people. I've already chosen my meal for next time, & I can't wait to get back & try that pie of Roy's!
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One of the top pubs in town excellent selection of beers and food is of a very high standard.
Would recommend eating there.
Would recommend eating there.
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We had always thought that the Black Country Arms looked like a working men’s pub. This was pure prejudice on our part – it looks smart enough, but situated at the top of the Walsall market, it looked as if it was the place to have a drink or two after work.
Recently a friend recommended it highly, so when we were in town the other day around lunch time, we decided to give it a try. Our friend was right. It has an interesting and imaginative layout, with different levels and numerous alcoves which help reduce noisy and enable privacy. The bar is on the second level, with some games facilities on the top deck.
The menu is quite extensive. There were various vegetarian items, with more on the ‘specials’ menu on a board at the bar. We opted for the beetroot and Brie tart, which was served with a very fresh salad.
The Black Country Arms surpassed expectations, and we will certainly return.
Recently a friend recommended it highly, so when we were in town the other day around lunch time, we decided to give it a try. Our friend was right. It has an interesting and imaginative layout, with different levels and numerous alcoves which help reduce noisy and enable privacy. The bar is on the second level, with some games facilities on the top deck.
The menu is quite extensive. There were various vegetarian items, with more on the ‘specials’ menu on a board at the bar. We opted for the beetroot and Brie tart, which was served with a very fresh salad.
The Black Country Arms surpassed expectations, and we will certainly return.
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What a superb town centre venue, open from 11:00 am until you should be in bed. The place features a cornucopia of real ales, ciders and wines plus amazing portions of good honest food. Even better is that it has great atmosphere, cheery staff and led by probably the best licensee in town. Truly a class act.
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Great place! I'm in there weekly, kim an the staff do a great job. Lovely ales, food and staff!
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Having discovered this wonderful pub just last year it has become our regular stopping place for lunch every time we are in Walsall. In particular we adore the Sunday lunches, fabulous big platters of home cooked roast beef and fresh vegetables.
The service at The Black Country Arms is always excellent. Very polite, well trained staff look after you from the moment you arrive. This pub is a hidden gem and an absolute "must visit" for those who enjoy fantastic real ales, freshly cooked meals and true value for money. It is by far the best pub in the town!
The service at The Black Country Arms is always excellent. Very polite, well trained staff look after you from the moment you arrive. This pub is a hidden gem and an absolute "must visit" for those who enjoy fantastic real ales, freshly cooked meals and true value for money. It is by far the best pub in the town!
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Weekdays at dinner-time is my usual time for visiting the Black Country Arms, and I've always found it a welcoming and enjoyable experience.
It's a big place with plenty of seating and some corners to hide yourself away for a quiet pint and book.And what a choice of ales. There are at least 15 (changing) real ales on at the bar, and as a Czech beer lover I am always happy to see Krusovice available on tap.
I've eaten there several times and always had good food - persoannly i'm never worried how long food takes to arrive if it's good and freshly prepared, which meals here always have been in my experience. That said, my meals have always arrived quickly and are great value for money. Check out the daily Specials as well as the Black Country specialities on the menu.
From the reviews of a couple of other people, I think i'll keep up my routine and avoid busy weekend periods - I enjoy it here too much.
It's a big place with plenty of seating and some corners to hide yourself away for a quiet pint and book.And what a choice of ales. There are at least 15 (changing) real ales on at the bar, and as a Czech beer lover I am always happy to see Krusovice available on tap.
I've eaten there several times and always had good food - persoannly i'm never worried how long food takes to arrive if it's good and freshly prepared, which meals here always have been in my experience. That said, my meals have always arrived quickly and are great value for money. Check out the daily Specials as well as the Black Country specialities on the menu.
From the reviews of a couple of other people, I think i'll keep up my routine and avoid busy weekend periods - I enjoy it here too much.
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We visited the Black Country arms this weekend for a family meal instead of a Sunday lunch. I had heard and read great things about this place so was looking forward to it. I have to say I was a little disappointed.
The place is nice and we sat down at a great little corner table. Although we had pre ordered the roast dinners on booking the food was an hour to be served. I had the burger which was nice enough but the roast dinners didn't seem great. All in all a disappointing visit to a well recommended place.
The place is nice and we sat down at a great little corner table. Although we had pre ordered the roast dinners on booking the food was an hour to be served. I had the burger which was nice enough but the roast dinners didn't seem great. All in all a disappointing visit to a well recommended place.
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I took my team here for an evening meal. We'd hoped to eat here but food wasn't being served at 7pm when we arrived. Perhaps it's more of a lunchtime place. The range of beers was excellent, with over 12 hand pumped bitters and a couple of good lagers but the room wasn't particularly friendly and the clientele there on the night we went was a bit "unreconstructed", frankly there was a bit of an atmosphere and we only stayed for a couple of pints before going elsewhere. It was a shame as the range of beers was very interesting indeed and perhaps on another evening we could have made a session of it.
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We didn't eat here, apart from the ham salad rolls which ere excellent!, but the selection of ales was superb. Great service from the bar staff, along with a really good understanding of the beers on offer. Evening entertainment was "Dave Jackson Blues Band" who were fantastic. Highly recommend.
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Excellent value 2 course Sunday lunch for family, including 4 year old daughter. Roast dinners generous and tasty; desserts equally good. Beer fine, as ever. Highly recommend!
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Having passed this pub on many occasions over the years I finally ventured inside and wasn't disappointed.The first thing that struck me was the size of the place. From the outside it doesn't look very big but it stretches quite a way back and there are plenty of tables.There is a plentiful supply of real ales.There is quite an extensive menu and I chose the Brunch with a potato wedges.The portions were huge and looking round other diners this seemed to be the case for the menu as a whole.The staff were very pleasant making me wish I had used the pub before.One thing's for certain,it won't be my last visit.
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Wow, this is a great pub for the real ale fan, or just somewhere nice, clean and respectable for a quality couple of hours.
Been here on numerous occasions the last being Saturday night, where I counted 22 beers all on pull.Sometimes in these real ale places it's frowned upon when you order a carling, or half a coke, but not here. Everyman to himself, with a really wide mix of people.
Sat night had a great relaxed atmosphere with some live music, nothing to loud but loud enough, if you know what I mean,Lots of dark, lights, pale ales, Belgium and German bottles to choose from.
Bar snacks, at last a pub with a full compliment of snacks, crisps, pork pies, scratching a, pickled eggs and gherkins.Also at last 2 nice happy, enthusiastic barmen, credit to themselves and the pub. They actually looked happy and interested in serving the waiting customers.
I'm seriously considering changing this to my local, now that Asda don't charge for parking lolWill want to try the food soon, see if it's as good as the beer,
Well done guys, keep it up
Been here on numerous occasions the last being Saturday night, where I counted 22 beers all on pull.Sometimes in these real ale places it's frowned upon when you order a carling, or half a coke, but not here. Everyman to himself, with a really wide mix of people.
Sat night had a great relaxed atmosphere with some live music, nothing to loud but loud enough, if you know what I mean,Lots of dark, lights, pale ales, Belgium and German bottles to choose from.
Bar snacks, at last a pub with a full compliment of snacks, crisps, pork pies, scratching a, pickled eggs and gherkins.Also at last 2 nice happy, enthusiastic barmen, credit to themselves and the pub. They actually looked happy and interested in serving the waiting customers.
I'm seriously considering changing this to my local, now that Asda don't charge for parking lolWill want to try the food soon, see if it's as good as the beer,
Well done guys, keep it up
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this pub is a bit of a mixed bag,large and too bright inside,few more plants and paintings around these days so that does help with the atmosphere,good range of real ales to choose from in good condition to,but one big no no,on a saturday night was the whole length of the bar were people sitting on bar stools so it was difficult to get served or get any were near the bar ,most of these need to be moved on a busy saturday night,there was a man playing some live music on our visit which was enjoyable.
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if your into your real ales this place is a gem , a bit of a walk up the hill to get to it and the pub is staps galore but with its wide range and reasonable price you would have to go a long way to match or beat it , would take you a week or so to try all the beers , the ones i tried were in good condition , clear and fresh tasting
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great pub and ale.
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for me, I loved Walsall as a kid & worked on the market for a few years as a teenager, sitting upstairs in the BCA bought it all back to me. Just sitting there with my Czech beer looking at the side of Asda & remembering what used to be .... The old chippy where I'd get my tea pot filled for next to nothing, I can still see the woman's concerned face as she told me not to burn myself. Ooops I went off on one there! OK, so we had our usual, cider for him, Czech beer for me, & one of the best that I've ever tasted in my life. He had his BCA Steak & Ale Pie, I like to work my way down the menu so I went for the Cheese & Onion Pie, & what a lovely meal it was! All this for under £20! Staff as usual were most welcoming, even the regular customers welcome you. I'm just sorry I missed the beer festival 19-22 March. Well done BCA for creating such a good atmosphere!
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This pub is at the top of the market in walsall. They have a great selection of real ales and other beers. The food is really good with some great blackcountry fare. The food is always hot and really reasonable. The staff are very friendly and the pub itself very welcoming. Really worth visiting.
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Good food good beer and excellent staff. This is my favourite lunchtime venue in walsall, always friendly staff who really want to help
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I reviewed the BCA a few months back but there's no harm in adding a bit more. Popped in on my own for a pint and a bite and went for the beef lasagne verde and salad. It was clearly 'home made' and every bit as tasty as the food in nice Italian foodie places and at around half the cost. As usual staff were friendly and beer well kept. Faultless.
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