10 of the best pubs with beer gardens in Stourbridge

WITH summer fast approaching and the weather warming up a little, it’s once again time to enjoy a pint in the sunshine.

Since the Covid pandemic – lots of pubs have spent time and money doing up their outside spaces so there’s no shortage of options locally.

Here’s our round-up of 10 of the best rated pubs with beer gardens in Stourbridge, as rated by Google.

The Old Wharf Inn, Amblecote High Street, Stourbridge (4.5 out of 5 rating based on 744 reviews)

The garden area at The Old Wharf Inn (Image: The Old Wharf Inn)

Established in 2019, the independently owned water-side Old Wharf Inn has a very popular beer garden overlooking the Stourbridge Canal. Described as a friendly neighbourhood pub, it serves up real ales, craft spirits and good food and is also popular for its breakfasts, coffee and seasonal small plates.

Reviews praise its “gorgeous outside garden”.

The Plough & Harrow, Worcester Street, Stourbridge (4.5 out of 5 rating based on 497 reviews)

The beer garden at the Plough & Harrow in Stourbridge (Image: Alex Boscott)

Located opposite Mary Stevens Park, the Plough & Harrow – part of the Craddocks Brewery empire – boasts a pretty beer garden and serves up an array of award-winning ciders and ales plus pub grub such as cobs, pork pies and scotch eggs. Dogs on leads and children are welcome in the beer garden.

Reviews praise the pub for its “great beer garden”.

The Duke William, Coventry Street, Stourbridge (4.5 out of 5 rating based on 907 reviews)

The outdoor seating area at The Duke William, Stourbridge (Image: The Duke William)

Located on the edge of the town centre in Coventry Street, The Duke William boasts a popular covered heated beer garden. The pub – part of the Craddocks Brewery chain – serves up a range of real ales from Craddocks and other breweries.

Reviews rate the pub for its “lovely beer garden in the sun”.

The Longlands Tavern, Western Road, Stourbridge (4.6 out of 5 rating based on 238)

The popular beer garden at The Longlands Tavern in the Old Quarter, Stourbridge (Image: The Longlands Tavern)

The Longlands Tavern is a traditional, cosy, dog-friendly real ale pub in the Old Quarter of Stourbridge – popular for its good selection of drinks, freshly-made pizzas and refurbished large beer garden with heaters and covered seating area.

Reviews praise it as a “lovely pub with a nice beer garden”.

Waggon & Horses, Worcester Street, Stourbridge (4.6 out of 5 rating based on 339 reviews)

The Waggon & Horses in Worcester Street, Stourbridge (Image: Waggon & Horses)

The Waggon & Horses, which was refurbished in 2015, serves up a range of cask ales, real ciders and wines plus snacks including rolls, scotch eggs and scratchings. It has an outdoor area with heaters and seating.

Reviews say: "Feels welcoming inside and has a little beer garden at the back."

The Bird in Hand, Hagley Road, Oldswinford, Stourbridge (4.5 out of 5 rating based on 296 reviews)

The Bird in Hand, in Hagley Road, Oldswinford, Stourbridge (Image: LexGetCreative)

The Bird in Hand, one of 11 pubs in the Bathams brewing empire – popular for its bitter and mild, was taken over by Bathams in late 2019 and refurbished in 2020. It retains a traditional pub feel and boasts a “greatly improved garden area containing multiple benches” – according to CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale).

Reviews say it has a “fantastic beer garden to enjoy a pint of Bathams in the sun”.

The Seven Stars, Brook Road, Oldswinford, Stourbridge (4.5 out of 5 rating based on 597 reviews)

The Seven Stars in Oldswinford, Stourbridge (Image: The Seven Stars)

The Severn Stars, located near to Stourbridge Junction Railway Station, is part of Black Country Ales. The Edwardian pub building is Grade II listed and it serves up real BCA beers and guest ales, plus traditional bar snacks, cobs and pork pies. Outside there’s a garden area to the side and rear.

Reviews praise its “good sized garden area”.

Kingsbridge Bar, Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge (4.6 out of 5 rating based on 208 reviews)

The garden area at Kingsbridge Bar in Wollaston (Image: Kingsbridge Bar)

Kingsbridge Bar is a popular microbar which opened during the pandemic in 2020. It serves a selection of craft ales, gins, coffee and cake, cobs and quiche and is open for breakfast and lunch. Outside it boasts a popular outdoor seating area.

Reviews praise the garden area describing it as “very quaint” and “a cosy little vaping/smoking area out back”.

The Royal Exchange, Enville Street, Stourbridge (4.6 out of 5 rating based on 381 reviews)

The Royal Exchange, Enville Street, Stourbridge (Image: The Royal Exchange)

The Royal Exchange is another traditional Bathams pub popular for its mild and bitter, cobs and bar snacks. It’s rated as something of a hidden gem of a pub, boasting a popular courtyard area to the rear.

Reviews praise its “great garden” with one reviewer calling it: “One of the nicest beer gardens I have been in. Lovely walled garden, nice planting and little water fountain.”

The Crown Inn, Hagley Road, Oldswinford (4.5 out of 5 rating based on 223 reviews)

The Crown Inn at Oldswinford, Stourbridge (Image: Google)

The Crown is a popular traditional pub known for its quality regular beers and real fires. It’s both dog and family friendly and outside has a large, covered seating area for smokers and non-smokers.

Reviews praises its “awesome beer garden with heaters”.