The Old Swan, Netherton - pub details

Old Swan
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Address: 83, Halesowen Road, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9PY [map] [gmap]

Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 20584)

Nearest train stations Cradley Heath (1.6 miles), Old Hill (1.8 miles), Rowley Regis (2.5 miles)

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Pub suggested by pappadamjoe on 14 Feb 2005

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other pubs nearby:

Cottage Spring, Dudley (0.8 miles), Royal Oak, Rowley Regis (0.9 miles), Holly Bush, Cradley Heath (1.0 miles), Hailstone, Rowley Regis (1.0 miles), Waggon and Horses, Cradley Heath (1.1 miles) - see more nearby pubs

 

user reviews of the Old Swan, Netherton

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The landlord Tim has returned Ma Pardoes to its previous position as one of the best pubs in the black country.

You have a classic building (especially the bar) humourous staff and customers, excellent Olde Swan beers brewed on site, always served in good condition, and also very good quality and reasonably priced food (try the gammon or scampi).

Difficult to beat!!
Andythebaggie - 3 Dec 2009 08:50
Another famous Black Country institution this - and a must for the first time visitor to the West Midlands.

Older drinkers may recall that, in the early 70's when CAMRA was formed, there were less than half a dozen home brew pubs active, of which the Old Swan was one. Whilst it has not brewed on site continuously since that time, it does now, having recommenced in 2001. The pub sign now bears the name - "Inn Business" - not sure who they are.

The pub is situated a couple of miles outside Dudley - on a frequent bus route incidentally - and has been expanded into the building next door on the left since my previous visit in the early 80's.

The pub features in CAMRA's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors for its unspoilt public bar, featuring an enamelled swan - motiffed ceiling, old fittings, a stove and an antique "try your weight" weighing machine. Above this weighing machine is an enamelled sign telling us that "the Ales brewed at this establishment are the purest in the borough" and that they are "brewed by a medalist and certificated brewer". Of note also, although probably more recent, is a back to front clock over the bar. The public bar is where beer and conversation rule and, on my recent Sunday lunchtime visit, the atmosphere felt akin to that of an old style Scottish "drinking shop".

Round the back behind the public bar are several cosy snugs, served via a hatch from the public bar, which are traditionally furnished, comfortable and much quieter. A corridor - the walls of which bear framed certificates awarded to the beers at CAMRA festivals - leads to an outside drinking area at the back with a smokers shelter behind the newer part of the pub.

On the real ale front, there 4 pumps, all unclipped, but the home brewed beers are detailed on a blackboard and range from Old Swan Bitter ( 3.5% at £ 1.80p ) through to Bumblehole ( 5.2% at £ 2.40p ) . I found the Old Swan Bitter rather thin and bland, but both the Bumblehole and the Entire ( 4.4% at £ 2.20p) were excellent tasty pints in good condition. The pub has been a GBG regular in recent years.

Do make the effort of visiting this one when you can.
JohnBonser - 28 Sep 2009 12:56
Fantastic pub architecture, the service from the bar staff is also worth a mention, they took the 25 pints being ordered (I kid you not) from our coach party in their stride and even had the time to get me a taxi as I had to depart all too early. Oh and the beer was both cheap and lovely. An absolute must visit pub if you are in the area.
Abteilung - 28 Jun 2009 18:41
Renowned Black Country brewpub that features on CAMRA's National Inventory of historic pub interiors. A welcome sight after a dingy walk through the Netherton tunnel, it's pleasantly rustic rather than spectacular, although the original stoves in both the cosy front room and the rear snug (on a different level) are well worth seeing. The beer is home brewed and is displayed on a blackboard rather than pump clips. It's excellent and very good value, I tried Bumble Hole and it went down a treat. Out of the way but worth the trip from Dudley.
Carlurmston - 23 Jun 2009 13:09
Just about as good as a pub can be.
BUFFETBORE - 4 Jun 2009 13:42

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