The Why Not Inn

Quick info

141 Broad Ln, Essington, Springhill, Wolverhampton WV11 2RH, United Kingdom

£10–20

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

Reservations
Accepts reservations
Parking
Free parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Good for kids
Good for kids

Menu & Prices

42 dishes · mains £5–15

Chicken Wings£6.00
Halloumi Fries£6.00
Loaded Nachos£6.00
Scampi And Chips£6.00
6oz Gammon£7.00
Loaded Potato Skins£7.00

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Reviews

4.3/5

238 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention indian menu, lasagna, chunky chips and cobra on draft.

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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

Featured reviews

Google user
4 months ago
“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
5 months ago
“Excellent food and service lots for you money definitely go back or order a takeaway”
Google user
6 months ago
“Great night food fantastic cobra on draft”
Google user
7 months ago
“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
7 months ago
“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.”

Google user
7 months ago
“It's great to have Indian food back at the Why Not. We have visited a few times now and the standard is spot on every time. A very good little pub in its own right but even better with the Indian menu back.”
Google user
7 months ago
“First time visitor,and will more than likely go back. Food was excellent (minted lamb with honey). Very friendly and attentive staff. Thankyou.”
Google user
1 year ago
“Great location to meet up with friend for catch up and food. Small menu - steaks, pizza, pies, fish etc and a specials board prices for main ranged £10-15. Good size meals lovely chunky chips. Friendly staff and clean facilities.”
Google user
1 year ago
“Was recommended this pub a few months ago, and have been meaning to come since! Well it did not disappoint, I had the lasagna, was better than my own!!!! Our friends had the steak was superb, and the tikka masala was really good! Please try it…..the chef is working really hard to establish this venue.”
Google user
3 years ago
“Really good food and excellent service. Would highly recommend and will be returning sometime in the near future.”

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Hours

Monday: 2 PM – 11 PM
Tuesday: 2 PM – 11 PM
Wednesday: 2 PM – 11 PM
Thursday: 2 PM – 11 PM
Friday: 2 PM – 1 AM
Saturday: 12 PM – 1 AM
Sunday: 12 PM – 11 PM

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
Good for kids
Food at bar
Cozy
Beer
Food
Free water refills

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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

The Why Not Inn

£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating

4.3238

The Spice Vault4.619
1 mi£20–30Reservations
grandma-style chicken curry, cold beer, pink gin
Ivy House4.3711
1 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
homemade chips, cannelloni, indian food
The Romping Cat4.699
1.6 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
cask ales, pint of guinness, pool table

Place	Rating	Distance	Price	Mentioned in reviews
The Why Not InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating	4.3238	—	£10–20	indian menu, lasagna, chunky chips
The Spice VaultReservations	4.619	1 mi	£20–30	grandma-style chicken curry, cold beer, pink gin
Ivy HouseReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating	4.3711	1 mi	£20–30	homemade chips, cannelloni, indian food
The Romping CatWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi	4.699	1.6 mi	£1–10	cask ales, pint of guinness, pool table