Local Reviews
In February 2018, Carol B said about The Black Country Arms
Saturday 10th February 18, My husband and I went out for a drink and a meal with my godson Kevin who lives in Walsall to celebrate his 40th Birthday.
We parked the car and then My husband, Kevin and I walked down into Walsall town centre to go to ‘The Black Country Arms’, a city centre real ale pub.
The Black Country Arms is situated in a Georgian building. The pub is situated over three floors with tables for dining and a wonderful real ale bar with over 40 types of real ales and ciders.
We all found a table and we looked at the menu, we then went to look at the bar, the range of ales was impressive and as I am not an ale drinker, I asked about flat ciders, and they had an impressive array.
We were served by Kevin, who was a lovely bright and cheerful man, who took our food and drinks order.
The food when it arrived was piping hot, well presented and a HUGE portion. My husband had the Black Country Steak & Ale pie served with peas and chips. which he said was really tasty. My husband washed this down with two pints of ‘Big Friendly Giant - BFG’ ale. I had the Black Country Cottage pie, which came served with steamed vegetables and a jug of nice rich gravy, and I washed this lovely food down with two pints of ‘Ruby Tuesday’ raspberry cider, which was so smooth and had a lovely taste, but Oh so strong, as I felt 'heady' the next day.
Kevin did not want a big meal, so he had two crusty cheese and onion rolls and two bags of cheese & onion crisps. Kevin had three pints of ‘BFG’ bitter. We spent over three hours here toasting his birthday, talking and chatting and catching up on news and gossip.
If you want a good down to earth pub with friendly staff, good food and excellent bitters, ales and ciders then this is the place to be.
We parked the car and then My husband, Kevin and I walked down into Walsall town centre to go to ‘The Black Country Arms’, a city centre real ale pub.
The Black Country Arms is situated in a Georgian building. The pub is situated over three floors with tables for dining and a wonderful real ale bar with over 40 types of real ales and ciders.
We all found a table and we looked at the menu, we then went to look at the bar, the range of ales was impressive and as I am not an ale drinker, I asked about flat ciders, and they had an impressive array.
We were served by Kevin, who was a lovely bright and cheerful man, who took our food and drinks order.
The food when it arrived was piping hot, well presented and a HUGE portion. My husband had the Black Country Steak & Ale pie served with peas and chips. which he said was really tasty. My husband washed this down with two pints of ‘Big Friendly Giant - BFG’ ale. I had the Black Country Cottage pie, which came served with steamed vegetables and a jug of nice rich gravy, and I washed this lovely food down with two pints of ‘Ruby Tuesday’ raspberry cider, which was so smooth and had a lovely taste, but Oh so strong, as I felt 'heady' the next day.
Kevin did not want a big meal, so he had two crusty cheese and onion rolls and two bags of cheese & onion crisps. Kevin had three pints of ‘BFG’ bitter. We spent over three hours here toasting his birthday, talking and chatting and catching up on news and gossip.
If you want a good down to earth pub with friendly staff, good food and excellent bitters, ales and ciders then this is the place to be.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In March 2018, DeuceWooo said about The Black Country Arms
We had our usual which was BCA pie, & the Chilli, SIL had faggotts, & BIL had bol, no he didn’t really he had gammon but I thought that sounded good. BIL loves his ales, & he’s planning on a return visit with his mates so watch out for that loud crowd!!!!
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In March 2018, sportybirmingham said about The Black Country Arms
Closing for upgrade soon, don’t know why, the pub is great as it is.
The pub is having soft refurb from 3rd April & will close completely 30 April to 15 May inclusive to allow for major re-works to be done.
The dinners are wonderful as always especially the chilli con carni’s.
The drinks are always excellent & the staff & management a credit to the pub.
The best pub in Walsall by a country mile.
Good quiz held on 3rd Thursday of month at 8pm. It hard, good if you like a challenge.
Pet friendly, 2 lovely pub dogs in situ.
The pub is having soft refurb from 3rd April & will close completely 30 April to 15 May inclusive to allow for major re-works to be done.
The dinners are wonderful as always especially the chilli con carni’s.
The drinks are always excellent & the staff & management a credit to the pub.
The best pub in Walsall by a country mile.
Good quiz held on 3rd Thursday of month at 8pm. It hard, good if you like a challenge.
Pet friendly, 2 lovely pub dogs in situ.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2018, MarkMMontgomery said about The Black Country Arms
I hope the refurbishment will maintain the atmosphere. Great welcome for a first time visitor. Great selection of we'll kept ales. Undoubtedly the best beef baguette I've had in a very long time. Only niggle was the condiments in sachets! I'll be back.
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In May 2018, DeuceWooo said about The Black Country Arms
at the new refurb at the weekend. We had to wait outside for it to open as it didn’t open until 12 on a Saturday. With just 5 mins to go until opening there was quite a queue forming, popular place is The BCA. It’s lovely, loads more tables, yet it seemed quite spacious. TV’s galore too if you pop in to watch a match or something. Love the toilets, but can you put the big mirror back please? Twice I went to have a gawk at myself but it wasn’t there. I had my usual Chilli ... to die for, MrDW had a Caesar Salad seeing as he’s on a diet. He thought he would miss the pie, but he didn’t as it was divine. Fantastic food as usual, & great prices! See you again soon x
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In June 2018, sportybirmingham said about The Black Country Arms
Despite the make-over, the pub isn’t bad.
Wish they had kept the stain glass windows in, don’t like the plain windows, they look dull.
The bar now numbers left to right, instead of right to left, 16 real ales, & 4 ciders.
Drinks are still lovely, as are the dinners.
Gone is the handwritten beer board in the right hand corner, now there is at least 3 electronic boards dotted around, behind bar, top floor & 1 other I remember seeing somewhere.
The possibly fake plants up the stairwell, look nice.
Haven’t got use too the table layout upstairs yet.
TV’s are now flat on side wall upstairs & by right hand side window downstairs, instead of in top corners where they were before.
Don’t like the sauce sachets, preferred when condiments were in the numbered small metal bucket, sachets are fiddly & take ages to open & you need lots of them. Needs Encona hot pepper sauce in selection too.
Pictures have been moved around, history of the Green Dragon is now upstairs instead of opp: the bar & some new dinky ones added.
Still a great quiz on 3rd Thur of the month with an excellent quiz master.
The best pub in Walsall by a country mile. Brilliant, knowledgeable staff too.
Wish they had kept the stain glass windows in, don’t like the plain windows, they look dull.
The bar now numbers left to right, instead of right to left, 16 real ales, & 4 ciders.
Drinks are still lovely, as are the dinners.
Gone is the handwritten beer board in the right hand corner, now there is at least 3 electronic boards dotted around, behind bar, top floor & 1 other I remember seeing somewhere.
The possibly fake plants up the stairwell, look nice.
Haven’t got use too the table layout upstairs yet.
TV’s are now flat on side wall upstairs & by right hand side window downstairs, instead of in top corners where they were before.
Don’t like the sauce sachets, preferred when condiments were in the numbered small metal bucket, sachets are fiddly & take ages to open & you need lots of them. Needs Encona hot pepper sauce in selection too.
Pictures have been moved around, history of the Green Dragon is now upstairs instead of opp: the bar & some new dinky ones added.
Still a great quiz on 3rd Thur of the month with an excellent quiz master.
The best pub in Walsall by a country mile. Brilliant, knowledgeable staff too.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In June 2018, Pedantic said about The Black Country Arms
Visited for the first time on a Friday lunchtime. It was quieter than expected but with a good atmosphere (background music was not obtrusive but just up my street). For someone with mobility problems, it was not the easiest place to have lunch as there are stairs to the bar to order food and more stairs to get to the toilets. The staff were friendly and helpful with advice on the massive range of ales and ciders on offer. The food was good, reasonably priced and well presented with a daily veggie option (which my son tried and enjoyed). Overall we enjoyed our visit but I wish the bar and toilets were downstairs!
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In June 2018, Will H said about The Black Country Arms
Had an amazing lunch break today, surprisingly large selection of beers, fantastic service and amazing food. 5 star!
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In July 2018, Alan M said about The Black Country Arms
Popped in for a pint and lunch. Excellent choice of beers. Ordered the ploughman’s lunch - enough food on that plate to have fed my entire family! Fantastic chutneys and a delicious pork pie.
Service was great too. Highly recommended Walsall pub.
Service was great too. Highly recommended Walsall pub.
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In July 2018, shotgun433 said about The Black Country Arms
I read the reviews an must say it sounded great, Well had Lunch and decided on the Faggots must say great, But Fish and chips No!! chips good mushy peas good but Fish frozen iceland type special, The beer was incredible choice and very nice, beer prices very good, Really sorry to only give three stars would definately give 5 if not for awfull fish
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