Katie Fitzgeralds appears to be a large, modernised pub from the outside. Once you have stepped…read moreinside it is like entering a magical new world (as magical as pubs get). The inside is small and cozy with a traditional looking little wooden bar and great comfy seats. The prices are not too bad and the staff are really friendly, making sure you get a pint instead of waiting at the bar for half an hour. Downstairs (alot of small old-style stairs) is the reason I had first ventured into this place. They have the most atmospheric small stage and crowd area with regular live music from amazing unsigned bands. Plenty of seating, another well staffed bar. Brilliant venue for those that love music and a pint :) The parking is the only issue really. The area is quite residential so you can't park anywhere and there is only a small private car park on the back. This is a common problem for most pubs really though and I guess if you're having a few you don't need to worry about your car! Anyone that wants a good, traditional and friendly Irish pub go check it out. They really have a lot of passion for what they do and that shows by the kind of service you get when you are there. Video link: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyR23ckeumk

Scary Canary is a cool little bar / venue at the top of Stourbridge High Street, housed in the…read moreformer McDonalds building. On entering through a fairly plain black door you walk upstairs to find yourself in a lovely room filled with quirky lighting, mis-matched chairs, tables and sofas and with loads of art by local artists on the walls, (most of it for sale). The venue regularly hosts gigs, film nights and quizzes with a different theme each week. Last time I did a film quiz there, one of the rounds was 'who can draw the best picture of Steve Buscemi'! The bar is well stocked with a good range of beers, wine and spirits and also sells snacks like crisps and nuts. It also has a really great sound system and a small area that serves as a stage and dance floor. I went to Scary Canary last night for a birthday party and had a great evening, I would really recommend it as an alternative to all of the chain / old man pubs that are in Stourbridge.

Well i have just read the other reviews about the Duke being a gay pub . Frankly cannot say i have…read morenoticed or could care less, frankly the clientle are all ok by me . The pub is excellant , great beer , a little pricey perhaps but i love the place . Additional note , its no longer a Banks's pub its actually the home of the Craddocks Brewery .

Spent a great Saturday afternon here. We were a mixed group (2 poofs, a hettie and a hag)and were…read moremade really welcome by the owners/managers. For example - the big screen broke before the Grand National, management apologised and quickly got the race up on their laptop and we all gathered round to watch. Then they let us bring chips in from next door (as we were fairly drunk by then). All in all a non pretentious boozer that defines itself as a gay venue but offers all the warmest of welcomes. I urge anyone who is passing through Stourbridge and inclined to support a gay venture to get down there. Oh - it's a Banks's pub and the bitter was brilliant. Nice to see you keep your pipes clean ladies!

Best real ale pub in Stourbridge cheap beer good quality comfortable pub nice outside on a good day…read morePleasant company

What a great little pub!…read more The highlights were the real ales, a decent draught cider selection (including Hogan's, Thatchers etc) and a variety of scotch eggs to satisfy your bar snack needs (black pudding ones, Cumberland ones etc. for only £2.50). The pub itself is a lovely old fashioned looking type with several working fireplaces, and a piano. Also a nice garden of a fairly decent size with benches on the lawn, under the porch, and in a little covered area at the back, which has a stove installed. Located next to the park, which is another bonus. I'd definitely come here again, preferably not driving this time! Kids are allowed outside but not inside.

We arrived at this pub just after 5.30pm on a Saturday evening with family. We had two rounds of…read moredrinks. Upon asking for another round we were asked the age of our 17year old daughter who was drinking coke and promptly asked to leave as she wasn't 18. This is diabolical that you could have our money off us at 5.30pm but when the pub was filling up at 6.4pm our money wasn't good enough for them, also thank you for making her feel as she was to blame on her Birthday !!!!

Part of a chain of carvery pubs and can you go wrong with all you can pile on your plate for under…read more£4.00? Course not! Great place to eat, service good, real ale (Marstons EPA) too. Gets busy but worth a go especially of on a budget.

Western themed pub serving good real ales though primarily from the Breweries Banks's took over…read morethankfully the ones still making decent beer like Jennings and Brakspear . Pub very lively with plenty of live music .

The real adress is no 1, High Street, Amblecote - it's on the corner…read more This is the 2009 branch pub of the year, so good choice of award winning ales. also live music wednesday, Friday and Saturday with a quiz every other Thursday. 2 bars that are open all day.

I discovered the red lion in quite a cool way and now as soon as somebody says " the red lion" I…read morealways think of this pub. It isn't very big and the décor is quite simple but still the atmosphere is very nice. You can sit at an open fire and enjoy a drink. They have a small menu which is based on normal pub food. To be honest, I haven't eaten here myself but the food I saw looked good.

Bigger on the inside than it appears from the entrance. Cheap real ale on tap. Good place to…read moreescape the rain.