From centuries‑old inns to modern gastro‑pubs, South Staffordshire’s pubs and bars offer something for every visitor. Cosy interiors, locally‑sourced menus, craft ales and lively atmospheres are all on the menu here.
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Nestled in the heart of Penkridge, The Littleton Arms is an 18th‑century Grade II listed coaching inn turned boutique pub and hotel, serving handmade, seasonal dishes. Think generous street‑food sharers, fusion creations, and beloved pub classics.
Cocktails, wine, and perfectly poured pints are the order of the day here, with toe-tapping live music featured at weekends.
A culinary collaboration between Medicine Bakery and Joules Brewery has delivered Medicine at The Crown, a modern gastro‑pub in Codsall village, which offers a fresh take on traditional cooking accompanied by craft beers and seasonal ingredients.
Bringing a touch of modern elegance to Penkridge is Aperitif, a stylish venue for cocktails and light bites with moody lighting, polished interiors, and a menu that pairs well with a pre-dinner drink or casual catch-up.
A traditional family‑run pub since 1993, Codsall-based Bentlends is well loved for its generous Tex-Mex-inspired menu, real ales and draught beers, all able to enjoy in a large beer garden.
Stone floors, wooden bar tops and a sunny garden make The Dog and Partridge a popular choice in the centre of Calf Heath.
Cradled in picturesque countryside on the Kinver and Stourbridge border, the late 18th-century country pub The Fox Inn offers real ales, a wood-fired pizza oven in season, a sun terrace with panoramic views, and a split layout of cosy bar, conservatory, and dining room. It regularly hosts live music and other events.
The Harrows Inn is an 18th-century coaching inn based in Coven with a boutique hotel vibe.
Many visitors arrive at The Hartley Arms by water as the country pub in Wheaton Aston lies at Bridge 19, on the popular Shropshire Union Canal.
Real ales, comfort‑style pub food, and contemporary cocktails in a scenic canal-side setting make this a popular choice.
Andy’s Ale House is a Great Wyrley micro-pub with a strong local following from real-ale fans.
Like the village pub it once was, The Lounge at the Moat House’s characterful oak beams and Inglenook fireplace give it a lovely, cosy atmosphere.
Enjoy local craft beers and carefully selected wines by a blazing log fire in the winter or small batch, gin cocktails by the lake, when the weather is fine.
The Ale Hub in Perton is one of a vibrant chain of family-run micropubs, with locations across the West Midlands. They offer a range of gins, wines and revolving cask ales as well as events such as a weekly quiz, wine and cheese nights, and meet the brewer evenings.
