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About The Pretty Bricks
Run by Black Country Ales, The Pretty Bricks is a pub at 5 John St in Walsall and the birthplace of the Walsall CAMRA group. Ten hand pulls serve Black Country Ales and guest ales, with two ciders alongside. The front bar and back bar each carry a different beer selection, so a visit can cover more than one lineup. The pub has real fires, plus a side room and back rooms for sitting. Traditional pub games are on hand. Food comes as fresh cobs and pork pies, with bar snacks at the counter. Upstairs, a function room hosts events and sports viewing. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
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Menu & Prices
21 dishes · mains £4–5- Jubilee£4.35
- Bfg£4.25
- Pig On The Wall£4.15
- Cherry & Vanilla£4.40
- Hooked Up£4.20
- Rocky£4.30
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention Black Country Ales selection, cask ales, real ales and ciders and traditional pub atmosphere.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention Black Country Ales selection, cask ales, real ales and ciders and traditional pub atmosphere.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to this traditional pub above all for its cask ales, singling out the Black Country Ales range alongside guest beers from other breweries and a still cider. Several note that the front and back bars carry different selections, and a few mention the prices as reasonable. Close behind is the atmosphere, described as snug, unspoilt and old fashioned, with friendly staff and a friendly landlord, plus regulars who add to the mood. One reviewer says the bar remained welcoming even when around 40 people were clamouring to be served. Cobs, crisps and bar snacks get a mention as well. The recurring caveats are modest: one reviewer finds the bar space a bit limited, though side and back rooms offer seating, and another says the surrounding area is horrible and suggests overlooking it. Another notes the walk from the station on the outskirts of town. Reviewers who recommend a visit frame it as a place to show friends what a real pub looks like.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to this traditional pub above all for its cask ales, singling out the Black Country Ales range alongside guest beers from other breweries and a still cider. Several note that the front and back bars carry different selections, and a few mention the prices as reasonable. Close behind is the atmosphere, described as snug, unspoilt and old fashioned, with friendly staff and a friendly landlord, plus regulars who add to the mood. One reviewer says the bar remained welcoming even when around 40 people were clamouring to be served. Cobs, crisps and bar snacks get a mention as well. The recurring caveats are modest: one reviewer finds the bar space a bit limited, though side and back rooms offer seating, and another says the surrounding area is horrible and suggests overlooking it. Another notes the walk from the station on the outskirts of town. Reviewers who recommend a visit frame it as a place to show friends what a real pub looks like.
Featured reviews
- Paul Shipman
“What an amazing traditional ale pub. Excellent selection of Black Country Ales beers and other breweries beers. If you've got friends over from foreign countries bring them here to show them what a REAL pub looks like. They'll love it. Just try to overlook the horrible area it's in and you'll be OK.”
- Colin Greenwood
“Lovely side street pub on the outskirts of Walsall (15 walk to station). Run by the excellent Black Country Ales so great choice of Ales.”
- Stephen Ratcliffe
“Great staff and clients/bar-flies create a friendly atmosphere True beers 🍻 which are very morish and not bad prices. Well worth visiting”
- Gareth James
“Another good old traditional pub. Friendly staff and a good beer selection”
- Andy Hodgkiss
“Authentic old fashioned pub with history. Great ale selection. Cobs crisps and bar snacks. I was made welcome .”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“This little Walsall gem epitomises the community pub tradition. Cosy, inviting, full of lovely snug corners in which to enjoy a pint of our finest ale in front of real fires. There is a pleasant court yard to the rear, and a homely upstairs function room for events and sports viewing. The birthplace of Walsall CAMRA group, this is an inn not to be missed. 10 hand pulls offer Black Country Ales, guest ales and 2 ciders. Fresh cobs, pork pies and hot and cold food available daily. Early Bird Promotion on selected beers. Traditional pub games. Children welcome in lounge till 8pm. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Parking on street. Outdoor drinking area and heated smoking shelter. CAMRA award winner.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Restroom
- Quiet
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near The Pretty Bricks
- The New Inn4.5360.3 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingTakeout
naan bread, spicy chips, chicken madras
- The Fountain Inn4.74930.4 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
real ales, homemade cobs, pork pies and scotch eggs
- The Tap & Tanner4.05430.4 mi£1–30Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
karaoke nights, Thatchers Blood Orange on draught, cheap bar drink deals
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pretty BricksWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.6408 | — | £1–10 | Black Country Ales selection, cask ales, real ales and ciders |
| The New InnOutdoor seating · Takeout | 4.536 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | naan bread, spicy chips, chicken madras |
| The Fountain InnOutdoor seating | 4.7493 | 0.4 mi | £1–10 | real ales, homemade cobs, pork pies and scotch eggs |
| The Tap & TannerWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.0543 | 0.4 mi | £1–30 | karaoke nights, Thatchers Blood Orange on draught, cheap bar drink deals |
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