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About The Turtles Head
At 14 Croft Parade in Walsall, The Turtles Head is a micropub with at least four real ales on tap alongside its one lager, Amstel. The bar also stocks a wide range of gins, plus ciders, wine and spirits. Food comes two ways: the menu lists freshly made cobs and pub rolls, with pork scratchings and other pub snacks for the bar, and visitors can bring their own food instead. The pub is set in a 1960s-style building. Dogs are welcome, so regulars can bring their four-legged companions along.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale on tap, freshly made cobs, pub snacks and scratchings and wide range of gins.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale on tap, freshly made cobs, pub snacks and scratchings and wide range of gins.
Customer Review Summary
Real ale is the draw at this Aldridge micropub, with reviewers praising cask ales kept in excellent condition and singling out a good pint of HPA. Close behind are the food extras: freshly made cobs, pub rolls, scratchings and other pub snacks. The only lager is Amstel, alongside at least four ales on tap, and reviewers also mention a wide range of gins, plus ciders and wine. Staff and regulars are repeatedly called friendly, and the atmosphere is described as warm, cosy, relaxed and lively, with tables and chairs outside and dogs welcome. The one reservation comes from a reviewer who says the pub suffers a little from its 1960s architecture, though they still praise the pint. A former regular notes a refurb and says it is now home to a British Legion branch. One reviewer suggests chatting with the proprietor, whose story of registering the pub name with the licensing authorities is described as funny.
Customer Review Summary
Real ale is the draw at this Aldridge micropub, with reviewers praising cask ales kept in excellent condition and singling out a good pint of HPA. Close behind are the food extras: freshly made cobs, pub rolls, scratchings and other pub snacks. The only lager is Amstel, alongside at least four ales on tap, and reviewers also mention a wide range of gins, plus ciders and wine. Staff and regulars are repeatedly called friendly, and the atmosphere is described as warm, cosy, relaxed and lively, with tables and chairs outside and dogs welcome. The one reservation comes from a reviewer who says the pub suffers a little from its 1960s architecture, though they still praise the pint. A former regular notes a refurb and says it is now home to a British Legion branch. One reviewer suggests chatting with the proprietor, whose story of registering the pub name with the licensing authorities is described as funny.
Featured reviews
- Dennis Bonehill
“Quite relaxed place to enjoy a pint (in my case a good pint of HPA).”
- James Herrador
“I'm a local resident in the village of Aldridge,I find the turtles head a very nice pleasant place,to have a quiet drink and staff very nice as well.”
- David Tranter (DavesfromMars)
“Wonderful ale, pub snacks, freshly made cobs and homely surroundings make the Turtles Head a pleasure to visit.”
- Zak
“Best pub ever, amazing bar staff the young lad is good, great owner, GREAT ALES, GREAT TIME.”
- Geoff Cross
“Great real ale pub. Beer in excellent condition. Busy but cosy.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Alcohol
- Cozy
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- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Seating
- Restroom
- Offerings· 2
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The Turtles Head
- Red Lion4.4940.4 mi£1–15Outdoor seating
black country real ales, fresh cobs, pint of guinness
- The Hop Station4.7750.8 miOutdoor seating
real ale selection, fresh cobs, dartboard
- The Brickmakers Arms4.21401.5 mi£15–30Outdoor seating
cheap cobs, back beer garden, dog friendly
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Turtles HeadWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6299 | — | £10–20 | real ale on tap, freshly made cobs, pub snacks and scratchings |
| Red LionOutdoor seating | 4.494 | 0.4 mi | £1–15 | black country real ales, fresh cobs, pint of guinness |
| The Hop StationOutdoor seating | 4.775 | 0.8 mi | — | real ale selection, fresh cobs, dartboard |
| The Brickmakers ArmsOutdoor seating | 4.2140 | 1.5 mi | £15–30 | cheap cobs, back beer garden, dog friendly |
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