8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season

As the weather and scenery begins to change, more and more people will be heading out on walks around their towns and villages, taking in the winter air.

While the walk will provide some lovely views and great colours, the weather itself will begin to feel colder and, as a result, people may want to find a quiet and comfortable place to sit down and warm up during their trips out.

All across the region, there are plenty of pubs which can be described as cosy and comfortable, offering a real fire and a warm welcome, as well as comfortable places to sit down and rest.

We've picked out eight pubs across the region which offer that real fire and cosy feeling. 

Is there a pub we've missed that you think is a nice and cosy place? Please let us know in the comments.

Littleton Arms in Penkridge

The pub sits in the centre of the village, just a short walk away from Penkridge Railway station, and combines the cosiness of a community pub with the culinary treats of a major restaurant.

The Littleton Arms, which is owned and run by Davenport's Brewery, provides a warm welcome to locals and people passing through alike, with a log fire inside and comfortable seating in and around the pub.

The new menu at the Littleton Arms brings together a series of menus that embraces the flavours and generosity of street food, in addition to fusion a la carte dishes with flavours from across the globe that deliver on taste, style, and substance.

Vine in Wombourne

Sitting on Wombourne High Street, the Vine is part of the Mitchells & Butlers Vintage Inns collection, a collection which celebrates country pubs and aims to provide a comfortable dining and drinking experience in a traditional pub. 

It has been refurbished by Vintage Inns and retains traditional features such as beams and an inglenook fireplace, while also retaining a small bar area alongside the large seated area for food. 

The number of cars parked in the car park shows how popular the place is for its food and the pub provides a diverse selection of pub favourites alongside a range of seasonal dishes and classic dishes. 

Mug House in Bewdley

The Mug House is an old-fashioned pub in a particularly picturesque location on the River Severn which can be identified by its flower-filled hanging baskets in summer.

It's a friendly pub that welcomes locals and visitors, serving four beers from Bewdley, Timothy Taylor and Wye Valley, plus a guest in the warmer months when the pub also stays open through weekday afternoons.

There are cosy settles and a log fire in the lounge bar in winter, and to the rear is a sun terrace and glass-covered patio entwined with grape vines and wisteria next to a fish pond.

The Crown in Tettenhall

The Crown is a large pub which still gives the feeling of being cosy and warm for those who enter.

Set on the A41 heading out of Tettenhall, the pub is known for its quality menu and is a perfect place for passing trade due to its location.

It is primarily set for diners, but still has a cosy area for drinkers to sit in, enjoy the warming fire and take in the interior, which is oak-framed and dark.

Cock Inn in Woodseaves

It's a pub which has farming traditions that can be seen in every part of the building and which has become a place for all people and all creatures through a warm welcome, a cold pint and a hot meal. 

Since 2016, the Cock Inn has been a mixture of wet led and dry led, keeping the traditions of a local village pub that people could enjoy a drink in, with everyone from dogs to farmers with muddy boots welcomed in, while also being a place where families, dates and passing trade can come in to enjoy the food on offer.

The food menu is of a high quality, full of treats like box baked camenbert, steak and ale pie, lamb rump, lasagne and a host of indulgent steaks and grills, as well as a very popular Sunday lunch menu and plenty of options for vegetarians and children.

Navigation Inn in Gnosall

Set on a bridge on the A518 Newport Road, the Navigation Inn is a wonder in white brick and the familiar sign on the outside, visible on both the A518 and to anyone on a boat or walking along the path of the Shropshire Union Canal. 

The location of the pub and the warm welcome people get on arrival are key reasons why the pub is successful, as well as the quality and variety of the food.

Being set by the canal, it's a good spot for people to stop and take the weight off their feet during walks along the canal.

The Stripey Oss in Gornal

One new micropub which has quickly become a popular place to go to is The Stripey Oss in Upper Gornal, which first opened its doors to the public on October 13 inside the Arcade on Kent Street.

Being a micropub, the Stripey Oss is free to pick whatever drinks it wants, with Alpacalypse a popular draught choice, along with Madri, while plans are being put in place to bring in a selection of real ales, with owner Justin Thomas saying there had been a list of about 30 ales so far, with plenty of suggestions from customers.

The pub also provides cobs for customers, but also encourages customers to visit the cafe based next door and, if they want to, bring in their sandwiches and other purchases to eat inside the Stripey Oss.

The Ecclian in Eccleshall

It's a pub at the heart of its community, which pays tribute to a much loved TV pub and which will work to ensure that if a customer want something, they will get it. 

Since opening in 2019, the Ecclian has been a popular setting, with its 50 seats regular filled with people, as well as a cosy set of tables out the front of the pub, which is styled like Coronation Street's The Rovers Return.

Owner Martin Peet said the hand pull ale selection was very popular with regulars, changing regularly based on taste, as well as a wide selection of lagers, ciders and Belgian beers, plus an alcoholic ginger beer which sold about five barrels a week.