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After failing to get served at the OWR (see review) we decamped here, and found at least a dozen other customers with similar experiences. That's probably the best part of £100 spent here rather than there. Lovely Holden's, albeit not the cheapest but the Trumpet is the sort of place where I'd happily pay a levy to help keep it going, friendly regulars and unspoilt from the last time I was in here a few years ago. A great pub.
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after visiting the pub for the first time we found it to be full of old people they were like zombies from a horror film the pub came to a stand still when we walked in we purchased two drinks the beer wasn't good and pricey we made our way to the end of the pub where there were a group of musicians playing the next minute we had a Russian queer waving a pint glass with some loose change in and some raffle tickets we said no thank you several times he became aggressive he said the tickets are free but wanted paying not a very nice gay after talking to people at a nearby pub they said this was the norm and the man in question was the landlord we suggest you give this pub a wide birth or enter at your risk
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What an interesting pub at the top of the High Street. Beers from Holdens and kept well. Jazz dominates but hey...no bad thing. Worth a jaunt from the Metro.
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Seasonal special was the Wharfinger with the usual range of Holden's being Special, Mild, Golden Glow and Black Country Bitter. Dusty jazz and music related paraphernalia all over the pub. Jazz playing every evening and Sunday lunchtimes. Not much room inside but plenty of room in the beer yard.
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Couldn't disagree with the other reviews. Yesterday they were offering Holdens Mild, Bitter, Special, Golden Glow and Wind Blower. The Bitter at £2.30 was excellent as was the Mild at £2.10. Recorded Jazz music was a little loud for my taste but that's a small gripe.
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This pub is in the town centre. The inside is an education in jazz and music, with all kinds of memorabilia, instruments and ornaments decorating the place. Even if you are not a jazz fan, its impressive. The staff are great and the music sessions are not just jazz. I can take or leave jazz, but last night, they hit the spot for me with a great rendition of 'A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square'.
I loved the fact that other than one C***ling tap, a cider, Abbots Ale, the rest is Holdens, a quality local brewery. The MILD is my personal favourite, but their bitter and Golden Glow are fine too. Last night i tried the Special,at 5.1%, as well. It was excellent.
In all the visits i have made here, i can say i have only had one pint that was not on top form. The local CAMRA lot were in last night to promote the local ale campaign, which the landlord supported immediately.
A beacon in Bilston
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This is a quirky little pub owned by Holdens brewery, and its either a pub you will love or you will hate. Its a marmite pub..
Personally i liked it, but my colleague was less impressed. It depends on whether you like Jazz music or not.
Beer quality was A1. Absolutely superb. I could have stopped all day. But sadly we had other pubs to visit.
This pub is a 8/10 pub. But if you dont like Jazz then perhaps you may want to try somewhere else instead.
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Tend to go during the day as i'm not a fan of jazz but they do shut for a few hours late afternoon.Class Holdens mild.Dr's verdict - best in Bilston.
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Interesting - good pint of Holden's Golden, worth a visit
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Enjoyed a visit to this friendly Holdens pub in Bilston and the beer was excellent. I love looking round the walls at the posters and the character drawings, and as I was told by the lady behind the bar it is like a museum.
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Excellent example of what a traditional pub should be - Good well priced beer (including a wide range from Holden's brewery), excellent historical decor (you need to come yourselves to see the range of old photos and adverts)and Jazz music most nights. Sit back with a pint of Holden's Golden Glow and enjoy the music and atmosphere!
Just to mention this pub has also known to be visited by local Politicians (at least one of the Wolverhampton MP's).
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No juke box, no pool table, no fruit machines. They're not missed because this is a friendly pub serving Holden's Black Country Ales. Has live jazz music on at weekends. Occasionally visited by members of Slade
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