Ye Olde Leathern Bottel, Wednesbury - pub details
Address: 40 Vicarage Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9DW [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 13988) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Bescot Stadium (1.1 miles), Tame Bridge Parkway (1.7 miles), Walsall (2.3 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
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> Current user rating: 6.9/10 (rated by 10 users)
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user reviews of Ye Olde Leathern Bottel, Wednesbury
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| The previous commentator says "mellow pub" and having dropped in here for a quick pint 2 weekends ago I can completely appreciate the sentiment. The pub is olde worlde and perhaps to some the surfeit of Victoriana, complete with horse brasses, copper-topped tables and oak pannelling might seem a little too heavy. This didn't unduly concern me however and I was just pleased to find a friendly licensee (sporting a shirt and tie - how often does one see that these days - nice touch!), and equally enthusiastic conversation from a couple of local chaps, a father and son who knew the area well and were interested to hear why a bunch of Southern Softies had emerged in Wednesbury of all places! Ale-wise, it didn't quite match the promise that the Beer Guide implied; the most exciting option was Wye Valley HPA but it was immaculately-kept and if that's an indication of the usual standard, then I have no complaints. We noted that 4 days after our visit a festival was planned, with some less familiar choices on offer - I hope that event worked well for them. Really this pub will appeal primarily on grounds of its cosy interior and characterful kerb-appeal, in an otherwise mixed built-up area. It is perhaps unexceptional, and maybe even a little dated, but that doesn't mean you'd be disappointed if you dropped in for a drink or two. I am confident you'd receive as warm a welcome as we did. TWG - 27 Sep 2010 17:41 |
| Quite a nice Sunday lunchtime experience in this mellow pub at the bottom of a hill. Perhaps the three choices for real ale were a little lacking in imagination, but that said my pint of Ruddles County was in excellent condition. The choice for food was reasonable served with efficiency and civility. Where the pub scores points for me was in it's character - about half a dozen little rooms with an unforced rustic feel. and a generally relaxed atmosphere. A good 'un, 7.5 out of 10. ILooklikeme - 9 Mar 2009 08:01 |
| as an employee of the olde leathern bottel i can honestly say its the best place ive ever worked. the staff are easy going pleasure to work with. as a 22 year old it wouldnt have been my first choice as its a very old fashioned pub but after seein the people that go in and work there its my first choice now. im not a real ale drinker so cant comment on that but the food is fantastic well worth tryin. i see alot of differnt faces all the time in there an its a pleasure to serve them all. pop in an see for your self. anonymous - 6 Jun 2007 17:09 |
| Went in this pub for the first time the other week. I had a addidas jumper on so i was looked upon as a hoody thug which I certainly aren't. Even so it was very busy and seemed a nice pub until I was asked to leave for been a "hoody". I was actually doing my daily run and had a phone call off some friends to join them which I did. I am training for the marathon in Florida which my "hoody" wages will be paying for. Will not be using again as it was abit rude and embarrassing....thank you to the narrow minded management ( I wouldnt have minded but the couple of young lads sat near us had mouths like sewers!!!!) anonymous - 29 Apr 2007 21:11 |
| Nice, typical Black Country multi-roomed hidden local. Went for Bombardier as always reliable around here - good if not great. Worth a stop. mtaylor40 - 13 Oct 2006 20:21 |
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