The Fingerpost pub.
Quick info
About The Fingerpost pub.
Sitting on the canal at York's Foundry Bridge in Walsall, The Fingerpost pub. gives boaters somewhere to moor and drinkers a table with views over the water, with an upstairs decking area holding further tables. Reservations are required, and signage confirms food is served to booked tables only, with the team seating arrivals at their table. The kitchen works through a short menu of standard pub food running to 57 dishes, taking in Pork Belly Bites, Halloumi Fries and burgers served with chips and 'slaw, alongside a Soup of the Day. Dogs are welcome in with their people. The pub opens daily and runs a quiz night.
Menu & Prices
51 dishes · mains £5–19- 8oz Sirloin Steak£14.95
- Farm Fresh Beef Burger£10.50
- Soup Of The Day£4.95
- Brie Wedge (V)£4.95
- Chicken Goujons£5.95
- Pork Belly Bites£5.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention canal side setting, lunchtime burgers with chips and slaw, pork belly and cold guinness and san miguel.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention canal side setting, lunchtime burgers with chips and slaw, pork belly and cold guinness and san miguel.
Customer Review Summary
The canalside food draws the most praise, with one diner singling out pork belly called succulent and flavourful alongside cheesy mushrooms and garlic bread, and another describing lunchtime burgers served with chips and slaw as tasty and good value. Cold Guinness and San Miguel get a mention too. Close behind is the welcome: several describe staff as friendly, quick to seat groups, and going out of their way, with one group meeting the chef and another noting dogs are welcome alongside people. The complaints are real and recurring, though. Two reviewers say the menu has slipped since a changeover, one calling it standard pub food and saying they will no longer moor there to eat. Another was refused a food order in the evening, and one found a sign reading no food unless booked despite an empty room, plus pork bon-bons chalked up on the bar. One visitor also thought the upstairs decking needed fresh staining and greenery.
Customer Review Summary
The canalside food draws the most praise, with one diner singling out pork belly called succulent and flavourful alongside cheesy mushrooms and garlic bread, and another describing lunchtime burgers served with chips and slaw as tasty and good value. Cold Guinness and San Miguel get a mention too. Close behind is the welcome: several describe staff as friendly, quick to seat groups, and going out of their way, with one group meeting the chef and another noting dogs are welcome alongside people. The complaints are real and recurring, though. Two reviewers say the menu has slipped since a changeover, one calling it standard pub food and saying they will no longer moor there to eat. Another was refused a food order in the evening, and one found a sign reading no food unless booked despite an empty room, plus pork bon-bons chalked up on the bar. One visitor also thought the upstairs decking needed fresh staining and greenery.
Featured reviews
- Blake Cornelius
“Absolutely fantastic breakfast! The ingredients were clearly high quality and everything was cooked perfectly. It was really busy when we visited, but the food still came out surprisingly quickly and was cooked exactly how it should be. …”
- Ann
“1st visit here. little canal side pub. We went on the upstairs decking. Decking needs a bit of TLC ,flowers,greenery,hanging baskets need refreshing. Decking could do with a fresh staining. Seats were a bit low compared to the tables. Staff were lovely, friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious! We had lunchtime burgers served with chips and 'slaw. Very tasty and good value. Guiness and San Miguel lovely and cold. No negative comments on the food or drinks, and just observational feedback on the decking. Would we come here again?...YES”
- Rebecca Jones (Becky)
“We’ve visited the pub many times over the last few months and sadly keep encountering the same issues. We waited a good 5 or so minutes before being served to be seated to a table …”
- Adventure with Robbie
“Sadly not the place we visited last year. Menu has gone absolutely awful ( standard pub food ) . As a boater I will not be mooring hear again for grub. Just another reason for boaters not to come up this canal”
- jackie vale
“Big sign upon entrance saying ‘no food unless booked’, which was strange as the place wasn’t busy at all. Chalk board on the bar advertising pork bon-bons, which were apparent …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Serves food at bar
- Has toilet
- Serves beer
- Serves food
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- Serves spirits
- Has karaoke
- Has quiz night
- Has rooftop seating
- Facilities· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Fingerpost pub.
- The Four Crosses4.21301.6 miOutdoor seatingTakeout
real ale selection, beer garden, battered chicken wings
- 1.6 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
real ales on cask, pineapple cider, dogs and kids welcome
- The Farmers Boy4.42112 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
ribs combo, roast beef sunday dinner, half chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fingerpost pub. | 4.3613 | — | £10–20 | canal side setting, lunchtime burgers with chips and slaw, pork belly |
| The Four CrossesOutdoor seating · Takeout | 4.2130 | 1.6 mi | — | real ale selection, beer garden, battered chicken wings |
| The Jiggers Whistle Micro PubReservations · Good for kids | 4.8152 | 1.6 mi | £10–20 | real ales on cask, pineapple cider, dogs and kids welcome |
| The Farmers BoyReservations · Good for kids | 4.4211 | 2 mi | £10–20 | ribs combo, roast beef sunday dinner, half chicken |
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