The Why Not Inn
Quick info
About The Why Not Inn
On Broad Lane in Wolverhampton, The Why Not Inn is a pub serving JC's bar and grill kitchen menu alongside a stocked bar with Cobra on draft. The food runs from steaks, pizza and pies to fish and a rotating specials board, and the kitchen also puts out Indian dishes such as tikka masala and lasagna alongside the pub classics. Cobra sits among a wider beer selection at the bar. Outside, a beer garden, children's play area and outdoor screen extend the space, while indoor screens cover sports along with a darts board and pool table. A room upstairs is set aside for parties and events. Tables can be booked in advance, though walk-ins are also taken.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention indian menu, lasagna, chunky chips and cobra on draft.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention indian menu, lasagna, chunky chips and cobra on draft.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the Indian menu, with several noting it's "great to have Indian food back at the Why Not" and praising the tikka masala alongside standbys like lasagna and steak. Close behind, other dishes draw specific praise too, including minted lamb with honey and chunky chips from the specials board, with mains generally priced between £10 and 15. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, welcoming and attentive, and several reviewers mention returning after a refurbishment brought clean facilities and new staff. Cobra on draft and a good beer selection get a mention alongside the food. One visitor who attended a party didn't sample the food but would return regardless. Multiple reviewers suggest booking a table, noting weekends get busy, and many describe the pub as a regular go to spot they plan to revisit or order from as a takeaway.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the Indian menu, with several noting it's "great to have Indian food back at the Why Not" and praising the tikka masala alongside standbys like lasagna and steak. Close behind, other dishes draw specific praise too, including minted lamb with honey and chunky chips from the specials board, with mains generally priced between £10 and 15. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, welcoming and attentive, and several reviewers mention returning after a refurbishment brought clean facilities and new staff. Cobra on draft and a good beer selection get a mention alongside the food. One visitor who attended a party didn't sample the food but would return regardless. Multiple reviewers suggest booking a table, noting weekends get busy, and many describe the pub as a regular go to spot they plan to revisit or order from as a takeaway.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Quality food at a very reasonable price. Really enjoyed it will definitely be going back. Quick friendly service I'd recommend booking a table before you go, you can turn up but it's very busy on the weekend. We love it here staff are very welcoming. Food is lovely drinks are reasonable too. One of our go to places”
- Google user
“Excellent food and service lots for you money definitely go back or order a takeaway”
- Google user
“Great night food fantastic cobra on draft”
- Google user
“First time we used this pub after refurbishment and new staff was very clean and welcoming food was amazing and good price was made welcome and friendly staff will be back again”
- Google user
“Nice little pub, went in for a party. Good selection of beers. Room upstairs and they do Indian food there aswell. Didn't eat there so can't comment on that. Would go back.”
Highlights
“Local pub with a warm welcoming atmosphere. Family friendly, we have a large beer garden, children's play area and outdoor screen. Multiple indoor screens, with all the sports, darts board and pool table. JC's bar and grill served from our kitchen! Delicious food for all the family.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Highlights· 6
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The Why Not Inn
- Wheatsheaf4.31,1041.7 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
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- The Colliers Arms4.62301.7 mi£10–20Reservations
home made puddings, daily roast dinner, real ale
- The Fingerpost pub.4.36132.8 mi£10–20
canal side setting, lunchtime burgers with chips and slaw, pork belly
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Why Not InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3238 | — | £10–20 | indian menu, lasagna, chunky chips |
| WheatsheafReservations · Good for kids | 4.31,104 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | lunchtime three-course meal, bingo entertainment, chicken and rib combo |
| The Colliers ArmsReservations | 4.6230 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | home made puddings, daily roast dinner, real ale |
| The Fingerpost pub. | 4.3613 | 2.8 mi | £10–20 | canal side setting, lunchtime burgers with chips and slaw, pork belly |
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