The Buck, Lichfield

Over and out for The Bald Buck. Opening as Richer Sounds "very soon", re-furb in progress as I type.

R.I.P.

15 Oct 2010 11:23

The Great Western, Wolverhampton

Another Wolves match day visitor. Have to agree with previous comments, new management is in the process of introducing change and not necessarily for the better. Don't get me wrong, we all have to embrace and accept change throughout life and our favourite pre-match pub is no exception.

I don't normally eat in there, but the rolls have always been superb when required. Now they are smaller and more expensive.

The biggest gripe is with the music. There are now more loud speakers in there than Glastonbury, all have been recently installed and blast out an endless loop of football themed muzak (Match of the Day, Big Match, Wooly Bully, Liquidator, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life - you get the picture). Whilst the odd tune is fine, the endless loop is relentless and as commented previously seems to be at a volume just above the noise level of the customers. I'd be interested to know what non-match day visitors have to endure through the sound system (please don't say Stars-on-45).

Have not worked out whether this is automated or the owner just turns it up at regular intervals. Apparently he used to be a DJ in the town, maybe he thinks he still is.

In summary. Beer remains cheap (by current standards) and superb, Holdens Special is my pre-match tipple. But with a new season on the horizon, the jury is out whether this will hold its position as the regular pre-match Saturday haunt.

As commented by GazzaTheBeerMan - Saturday match days will never be quite the same again.

24 Apr 2008 19:59