'On the weekend it's like a big party' - We explored a small village near Wolverhampton with a thriving pub scene
It was a far bleaker day than some we’ve had lately - but that didn’t stop the friendly locals of Codsall beaming as they told us why they love their village.
The quaint South Staffordshire village is just a short drive from Telford and an even shorter train ride from Wolverhampton.
If it’s your first time in the area, you may be surprised - like I was - by how many places there are for a tipple.
There are four boozers only a stone’s throw from each other, including Shropshire’s very own Joule’s Brewery, as well as longstanding pub The Bull, which features a lovely courtyard and even a play area for kids.
We caught up with Jae Fitzpatrick, the bar supervisor of Joule's taphouse The Crown in Wood Road, to find out what drew him to the village - and why plenty of people make the trip out.
Jae joked: “I actually live in Oldbury so I travel 30 minutes every day - it can't be too bad!”
The 25-year-old, who has worked at the pub since July 2023, added: “It's a nice, quiet little village. It's quite a close-knit community. You see a lot of the same locals come in every single day.
“It's a beautiful place to visit.
“This pub in particular, [things are] starting to really pick up now.
“A lot of people are traveling to Codsall, because we host a lot of big events, especially in this pub, word-of-mouth events, things like that.
“It can get really busy on the weekends, but also during the week. We have a selection of food so if you're looking for something more quiet, come in the week!
“On the weekend, it picks up - it's like a big party.”
Jae would recommend people visiting Codsall to explore the other boozers too - Love & Liquor, The Bull and Codsall Station.
