A Black Country pub with a past that is looking to a brighter future
It's a pub that holds a place in history, but is also looking to building its future.
The Pretty Bricks in Walsall is described by UK pub guide website Whatpub as "a real back-street gem" and was also the first Black Country pub and second nationally to be recognised by the Campaign for Real Ale.
The pub on John Street dates back to the 1840s, with its name taken from the coloured glazed bricks at the front, and landlord Chris Vincent said it had undergone several changes over the years.
He said: "I know that it was an Ansells pub, then became a Tap and Spile called the New Inn before Black Country Ales bought it and did a small revamp of the pub.
"However, all the furniture and everything that came previously is still there, and the only thing that has changed is the decor."
Mr Vincent said the pub has around 12 real ale pumps, with two ciders and a range of ales available at any one time, and spoke about how the beers are picked - and his own preferences.
