Lych Gate Tavern (Black Country Inns)

Genuinely old building that was refurbished as a pub by Black Country Ales a few years ago. Done out in their house style with black and cream panelling and old prints on the walls. The place is spread over three levels, though the middle level only has the entrance. The bar is on the lowest level. – to your left as you come down the stairs. There is a board listing the beers on the right, and there is some seating by that. More, comfortable seating is sharp left from entry, including two high stools by the window, give great views of peoles knees ! This is where I normally sit. You will probably find the landlord sitting at the bar as well. There is another room (similar) upstairs which is normally open as an overspill. There is a small bar here as well, but I think it is only open during private functions. There is a disabled lift which goes between the levels – but if you are able-bodied and attempt to use it you will get banned ! As for the beers, there are 10 available. Usually, three or four of their own Black Country Ales, two dark beers, a cider and assorted guests. Guests are normally unusual beers, but can sometimes be run of the mill. Beer quality usually excellent. Holds occasional Tap Takeovers. As for price, it is in the middle of the large expanse between Wetherspoons and Hogshead ! Food takes the form of cobs, sausage rolls etc - £1 each. You are welcome to bring your own food however. Certainly worth a visit if you are in town.

Enjoyed our visit to this Black Country Ales pub on Saturday. It has a brilliant lift for disabled access. our beer choice was Binghams Doodle Stout and Kinver Witchfinder General, both of which were fine.

Great basement pub with plenty of cask ales and all in good condition. We had five new ones all from local brewers including an excellent Mild Ale. It was fairly packed with locals on a Friday evening, but we got a table at a window, which was also just about the only place in the pib, where we could get connected, so we could make our ratings. Great place and just what we needed after the horror that was Hogshead.

Another of the excellent Black Country Inns chain, again it felt like drinking in somebody’s front room, again an excellent selection of mainly local ales at reasonable prices.

Two room basement place. Ten casks on offer. Everyone was ordering the Colchester "Brazilian" while the other punters made crude jokes, so it was like having free entertainment. Staff and locals alike were very friendly, but I didn’t understand a single wotd any of them said. They still had cobs (aka sandwiches, on rolls) in the early evening, very tasty. Great place.

The winning formula of Black Country Inn is repeated here, in spitting distance of St Peter’s Church. A well-worn, but far from tired, look. Ten real ales on (three from Black Country and seven guests), plus a smattering of basic Belgians. The beer range plays it safe (mostly low ABV bitters/goldens) but the choice are good. A craft tap or two wouldn’t go amiss, but judging from the popularity of the place (very busy at 12.45 on a Monday), they don’t need to change their formula at all.

Visited a few times, last occasion on a Friday evening before seeing the German Comedy Ambassador do his thing at the nearby Wulfrun Hall. I’m not a fan of Black Country beers at all so see the pumps dedicated to their beer to be a waste. Usually pick up a good beer or two here from the guest range, service is friendly, prices decent and beer is always in good condition. Probably the best pub in Wolverhampton for range of beer with nicest ambiance. 50p rolls are the bargain here if there’s any left.

CAMRA pub crawl around Wolverhampton on 28th Feb 2015. Full downstairs so the 13 of us piled upstairs and found plenty of room. Good condition cask beers with plenty of guest ales to compliment the Black Country Ales always on offer. Friendly and busy.

Excellent small venue in Wolverhampton, 3 sticks on with 3 normally dispensing the BCA standard range. The rest normally feature a real cider and a dark beer. Great place to relax in the evening and chill and the open fire is excellent in the cold months. One of the oldest buildings in Wolverhampton with the rear being 16th century.

This is my favourite Pub in Wolverhampton. It has consistently good beer, very good service, and although it runs out of Cobs by about 5.30pm you can order food in and they will provide plates and cutlery. Marvelous place.