Bathams have become a family born to brew, with the sixth generation now involved in creating and serving a legendary beer of the Black Country.
Bathams Bitter, regarded by some as one of the finest in the country, would never have been if it was not for the pernickety tastebuds of pub regulars in a quiet Worcestershire village, and the brewing skills of Mr D.B.A (Arthur) Batham.
The Bitter (OG 1043) alongside the mild (OG 1036) has gained respect among drinkers far and wide who have visited any of the Bathams 11 pubs over the past thirty years.
Daniel Batham Senior
The company has continued to expand from that day in 1882 when Daniel Batham senior became the landlord of the White Horse in Cradley Heath. We think he would be proud to know that 137 years later in 2019 that Batham’s would be operating 11 pubs and supplying many more throughout the Black Country and beyond!
Each of the Bathams pubs is steeped in character and history but none are more so than the famous “Bull and Bladder” – the brewery tap and formerly known as The Vine Inn, Delph Road, Brierley Hill which provides a colourful frontage to the brewery behind.
Its well known frontage emblazoned with the Shakespeare quote “Blessing of your heart: You brew good ale” has provided a warm welcome over the years for the many who have travelled to sample the Delph Brewery ale produced by one of the last surviving family brewers in the Black Country.
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I live close to the bull and have drunk in there for over 52 years, we have drunk in shenstone for42 years love the place, but sadly the foul language in there at lunchtime is just too much, we may sit out side in fine weather, but we can't take our grandkids there for the obvious reasons, paul and his staff don't care about it so that's it I'm afraid, unless it's sorted bye bye
I love this pub except for a certain old man that keeps dropping the f word, the bar staff should say something to him but they don't, roll on the warmer weather when we can sit outside.
Fabulous Bathams beer, lovely chilli scotch egg and tradional village local...no thrills, no music, no gamblers flashing away...just great beer and friendly chat....lovely!
Used to use it at least twice a week as we had to travel from a little way now just if we're passing as I live further away now but still a bostin drink and still very sociable .
A lovely, proper classic pub 🍻 I enjoyed a couple of pints that we're spot on and at a great price. They had sausage rolls or pork pie if you fancy a quick snack 😋 The bar maid was really helpful and made me feel welcome. Go on, treat yourself to a pint 🍻❤️
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Shenstone, Kidderminster, DY10