The pub has gone into a serious decline after over 20 years as a regular almost daily I have…read moredecided it no longer provides what I want from a pub. The ale quality and choice has become poor. Regulars are decamping elsewhere. The lounge has become uncomfortable and frankly needs a deep clean. They are doing regular singers and was having karaoke unfourtnately the pub isnt best acoustically so you tend to be blasted out. They have introduced TVs what was a cosy traditional pub is no longer. On the plus side they do good cobs. On the down side theres no landlords on site its managed remotely and some bar staff are great one or two others are frankly not.

The Jolly Crispin is everything you'd want in a Dudley pub. It's jolly, and on winter nights its…read morecrispin'. I'll be rocking the dad jokes at the bar on my fifth pint every third thursday of the month.

Right the pub has had a complete makeover and old landlords have been booted out . its totally…read moreunlike any other Holdens pub and the beers expensive . ItS got a very modern feel neutral colours light wood etc .A bit of the amber taverns about it . certainly do not thing old clientele very welcome its more ladies who like to lunch .

This is a Holdens pub so expect good ale at reasonable prices. But I was a little disappointed with…read morethis pub as it wasn't as welcoming as it used to be. Also, I felt it needs a bit of care and attention too - it's seen better days. So whilst I would pop in for a quick pint as part of a tour, I would not feel tempted to stay longer.

Okay I think the refurbishment has finally reached the end leaving a pub that's clean comfortable…read morewith a really good ambiance. Decor not quite to my taste. Really good range of ale including their own brews. Good bar food and restaurant serves up really good grub.

Went in today as part of a lower gornal crawl. Great pub - good ale choice plus massive cobs with…read morechoice of fillings. Meals available "famous gornal smokey sausages" with mash (cheese, BBQ etc). Well worth a visit. Friendly locals too. 19/09/09: Popped in again - you must try the cheese cobs they are massive and only £1.25.

Its a Bankss sixties estate pub , basic beers and well its very clicky . Really would not bother…read moregoing in .

Typical Bank's pub. Decent beer, cobs available. Its a drinking den rather than a nice night out…read moreplace. It's a stones throw from the Britannia over the road. Oh and by the way -this area is Upper Gornal - not sedgley!

this is a great pub with lots of atmosthere the place is clean ,modern ,and freindly .the beer is…read moregood and the prices are just right

Had my twins 18th Birthday party there 21st july 2012. Lovely size room, great bar staff, food was…read morelovely and fresh, beer good & priced right. Thanks for a great night would highly recomend for the money. Refurbished toilets is a must but they were clean.

Went in today as part of a gornal crawl. Very impressed with ale choice plus locals very friendly…read moretoo. Choice of ciders and lagers on draught. Very traditional pub. If you like old pubs and/or real ale you must give it a go.

This is a bit of a strange pub . Its old and so is the interior , needs a bit if money spent on it…read morefrankly its a bit tatty particularly the beer garden which is a rubbish dump . However it has a good range of beer and its kept well . The clientel are a bit reserved and the service is a bit hit and miss . Its not a pub that the regular beer tourists in the area frequent .

Well having had a bad experience with The Jolly Crispin I decided to try this pub which is actually…read morea lot closer to where I live. Gone past so many times and today was the day to try and am so sorry not been in before. Very pleasant and comfy inside with a good selection of real ale. The staff are very welcoming . Nice beer garden. Loyalty has definitely changed.

Cracking pub quiz on a Tuesday entertainment on Sunday afternoon real ale n great cobs well worth a…read morevisit

Interior, fairly clean but nothing special. Atmosphere, it is a family restaurant so expect kids…read morerunning around screaming and having tantrums. Staff do their job but not too friendly and welcoming - they are kind but you wont get many smiles. Menu boring but very cheap. Service was prompt. Food a mixed bag: portions are large, not very fresh. My mother had to send her food back as the fish was still frozen inside. We did get a full refund for that meal. My wine glass was dirty, had a replacement. I had a burger on the menu, contained pulled pork in a glaze, bacon and salad. The beef patties were a total let down, very hard texture, dry, and not much taste.

I have eaten here a couple of times now. Got annoyed by kids running around or being noisy and the…read morestaff not getting the parents to stop it. Food was adequate, ale was too cold and limited. Ok if looking for food and a creche!

Home and birthplace of Black Country Ales the pub located in the heart of Formal has recently had…read morea refurbishment which has not ripped the place apart . Very big on the sky sports . As you would expect there are quite a few ales available of very good quality .

Although part of the black country ales pub chain I was not too impressed. Went in as part of a…read morecrawl and this was worst pub - mainly due to drunk and foul mouther customers with noisy kids that ran around. Also not the usual real ale choice either. Would probably not go again.