Jolly Crispin

Paul Davis
2 Star
A real shame. Great old black country pub, very friendly barmaid's but beers were awful, think the pioes need cleaning or beer is out of date. Our lady who ordered a flavoured gin had something that no one could identify by taste & the colour was all wrong but they exchanged it for the correct drink without question. Our beers were awful. I drink local real ales but we will not be returning, this is a shame as the pub is lovely, very quaint and the decked area at the rear really catches the ☀️🌞 🌞 - big car 🚗 park at rear.
Monday 11th July 2022

Pete Leach
4 Star
A great, honest 'Black Country' pub. I loved every minute I spent in there. Maybe it's just me but this type of traditional pub to me is what a real "Boozer" should be. Real Ale & Real people. Thank you Jolly Crispin for a lovely evening.
Sunday 18th September 2022

Thomas Luxton
2 Star
New owners do not understand what made it a good pub before. They have taken a old traditional ‘Black Country’ pub with original features that attracted civilised drinkers and tried to modernise it. They have installed large TV screens so they can broadcast sky sports, put out modern decking, put in a new PVC doors and seats, all of which are not aligned to the traditional character of the building. There was a reason why they never sold larger before and that’s because civilised people drink ale and it used to keep the larger drinkers away. Before, it was common to see a couple of dogs inside and dog biscuits at the bar, but it doesn’t seem the right atmosphere to bring your dog anymore. The new owners have even managed to squeeze a games machine behind the doors to the lounge at the cost of the door only opening half way. The result of these poor decisions have created a poor, rowdy atmosphere, attracting the wrong crowd of people. It used to be a nice place where everyone knew everyone and everyone used to be happy. The new owners didn’t seem to have much experience pulling pints - having beer splashed back on them and taking ages to serve. We miss the community connection we once had, such as the monthly newsletter that was on each table, or the events which Rob put on, such as the brass band at Christmas. I have also heard there have been a couple of incidents where glasses were thrown across the room. This weekend was meant to be a cider festival, but they couldn’t even staff that this evening and had to shut that down. I’m advised the ladies toilets were an absolute disgrace. It really is a shame, it used to be a nice safe atmosphere, where I’d recommend go for a drink. Ladies toilets I’m told were absolute disgrace. I recommend go somewhere else for a good pint including, the Old Swan, Netherton; The Bull’s Head, Gornal; The Brit, Gornal.
Friday 3rd June 2022

bob bennie
4 Star
Excellent pub , landlady very accommodating with good knowledge of beers will be going this week on our visit to Dudley. Good price good beers what more could you ask for 👍👍
Tuesday 12th July 2022

Nigel Green
5 Star
Smashing friendly pub ,great selection of beers n ciders Staff are very helpful and cheerful
Friday 9th September 2022