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About The Court of Requests
The Court of Requests is a Wetherspoon pub on Church St in Oldbury, housed in an 1816 courthouse. The decor refers to the building's earlier use as a library and a magistrates court, and old books line the walls. The kitchen serves classic pub fare, with breakfast in the morning and bottomless tea and coffee. Drinks are ordered through the app and brought to the table, so there is no need to queue at the bar. The pub is open daily.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention courthouse and library decor, breakfast, app table ordering and cold draught pints.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention courthouse and library decor, breakfast, app table ordering and cold draught pints.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the staff, describing them as friendly and helpful, with one server whose smile and humour keep a regular returning and who sorted out a mistaken meal order. Service is called quick, with drinks reaching tables through the app, and the pints come out icy cold. Breakfast earns repeated praise for its large variety and free refills on hot drinks. The decor draws comment too, with walls lined with old books and nods to the building's past as a library and magistrates court. One diner found the Margherita pizza okay but the garlic pizza very watery and slow to arrive, and describes a manager responding dismissively to the complaint before agreeing to replace it. That reviewer also reports a friend's food poisoning after an earlier visit. Another reviewer recalls a waiter who, knowing their order, carried a drink straight to the table they had moved to.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the staff, describing them as friendly and helpful, with one server whose smile and humour keep a regular returning and who sorted out a mistaken meal order. Service is called quick, with drinks reaching tables through the app, and the pints come out icy cold. Breakfast earns repeated praise for its large variety and free refills on hot drinks. The decor draws comment too, with walls lined with old books and nods to the building's past as a library and magistrates court. One diner found the Margherita pizza okay but the garlic pizza very watery and slow to arrive, and describes a manager responding dismissively to the complaint before agreeing to replace it. That reviewer also reports a friend's food poisoning after an earlier visit. Another reviewer recalls a waiter who, knowing their order, carried a drink straight to the table they had moved to.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“A very nice Wetherspoons Even had it's own car park which I didn't realise until I'd paid for the one over the road Not sure on its history but from the decor I would say it used to be the courthouse”
- Google user
“Absolutely outstanding! Every dish was beautifully presented, full of taste, and the cozy atmosphere made the whole experience even better. The staff went above and beyond — highly recommend!”
- Google user
“Service is amazing, I was chatting to a friend about how good this place is, so thought it only fair to share with the general public. Service here lightening quick and consistent, the app works very well, often I have had drinks delivered to my table within 2 mins. Food, always consistent and well prepared and cooked… Jodie the manager, keeps a great pint, the beer comes out icy cold, draught and bottles.. white wine, nicely chilled.. I go to many pubs, nothing compares to here. A special thanks to all the staff, all really hard working, Jay Jodie’s partner is another credit to this place. This boozer/ eaterie is textbook on how a British pub should be run.. and it’s really well priced.. look out for specials and offers, £1.49 a pint offer, in 2025.. that’s some deal 🤣👌🏼”
- Google user
“I always come here and the service is amazing. Jay is very friendly and will always help no matter what is needed. He seems to understand and listens and and has a laugh which is what is needed to keep on coming”
- Google user
“Had a meal and chat with my daughter; the ambient noise was suitable for talking, and the food was quickly served and satisfactory.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Casual, comfy Wetherspoon pub in an 1816 courthouse offering classic fare & bottomless tea & coffee.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Court of Requests
- Bear Tavern4.31,2702.7 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
chick n mix, fish and chips, live tribute acts
- Bell & Bear Inn4.51,3372.8 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
piri chicken, large portion sizes, requires advance booking
- Bramford Arms4.21,7464 miWheelchair accessible
recent refurbishment, beef tacos, salmon dishes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Court of RequestsWheelchair accessible | 4.22,213 | — | — | courthouse and library decor, breakfast, app table ordering |
| Bear TavernReservations · Good for kids | 4.31,270 | 2.7 mi | £10–20 | chick n mix, fish and chips, live tribute acts |
| Bell & Bear InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,337 | 2.8 mi | £10–20 | piri chicken, large portion sizes, requires advance booking |
| Bramford ArmsWheelchair accessible | 4.21,746 | 4 mi | — | recent refurbishment, beef tacos, salmon dishes |
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