The Ball and Wicket, Heath End

I am shocked and very disheartened at the comments made by charles 500. As a small community and such a sucessful day on Saturday (hale carnival) proved that community spirit is very high at the moment so for you to be so vindictive in your comments i find a disgrace. I understand that there is a certain amount of rivalry between local pubs in the same village but to purposely run down another pub is petty and childish. If the beer is so awful and tastes like dishwater then why after reading your comment did i visit the ball and wicket and find many of the customers drinking and enjoying the ales even more than were drinking lager. Also as a lady customer of this pub for over 5 years i have never walked into this pub whether it be at the beginning of opening or end of close and been treated with anything but respect from the locals or staff. So I feel that before you decide to diminish one of the business' in our small village you should think about what consequences could come from it. The Wicket is the heart of the village and will always remain that way so if you think that your comments will attract business to another local in the area you are very much mistaken.

9 Jul 2009 23:30

The Ball and Wicket, Heath End

All the local brews are brewed on the premises by Gary the owner. They are all fantastic and range from a light refreshing session ale to a exciting malty brew appropriately named Mike Hawthorn as it is 5.4%.
The staff are friendly and welcoming.
The food is also very good and great value for money you should try their pizza night on a Tuesday. 12" stone baked create your own with garlic bread for �5.95.
I recommend this pub to anyone wanting to sit in a friendly welcoming environment and wanting to enjoy a bite to eat or just to sample the Ale.

7 Jul 2009 23:32