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Roberto's Bar is a bar with pedigree and is in the image of the owner

Plus The Halesowen bar that's become a leading venue for obscure and different beers

Plus The hidden gem pub with a tight-knit community that 'only locals really know abo...

Plus The pub where the staff are the only ones pleased when there's an M6 closure

Plus 'We make this a place to be in the summer': The pub which shines brightest when ...

Plus Traditional pub given new life by couple who call it their life

Plus The community pub run by a woman who 'was stuck here' in lockdown - but decided ...

Plus The traditional pub fuelled by home-brewed, award-winning beer for more than a c...

Plus The town centre community pub revived thanks to a £230,000 refurbishment

Plus Regular becomes manager of favourite pub and now welcomes locals and people from...

Plus The newly refurbished pub where the people 'make it special'

Plus The pub that provides a community feeling and a place of peace for its busy owne...

Plus The town centre pub run by a landlord who returned home to manage his local

Plus The vibrant pub that's grown from a small home brew and run by a woman enjoying ...

Plus How a Wolverhampton building destined to be flats is now a thriving pub and rest...

Plus The popular and long-running sports bar with 'biggest whisky collection in Staff...

Plus The friendly Dudley pub run by a couple, one half of whom is from Pennsylvania

Plus The traditional 'proper pub' with a regular rotation of beers run by a former cu...
As pubs continue to battle the cost of living crisis, the Express & Star continues its Love Your Local series which celebrates our local inns.
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Plus The Gornal pub saved from being lost forever and given new lease of life by form...

Plus See inside the Black Country inn run by popular couple who'd never managed a pub...

Plus The Wolverhampton 'pub for all seasons' that's thriving under new management

The Starving Rascal has history and a prominent look

Plus The Black Country pub 'haunted' by the ghost of a beggar turned away one cold ni...

Plus The traditional Black Country pub that is a hit with locals and customers from a...

Plus The Desi pub owned by the same family for 45 years that's popular with football ...

Plus The Walsall pub in a listed building that was once a library and is full of nods...

Plus Iconic hotel and bar up and running again in Stourbridge

Plus The traditional Black Country pub that is thriving under a new lease of life

Plus The award-winning family-run Wolverhampton pub that is a hit with the community

Plus The Wolverhampton city centre venue that is likened to a New York-esque loft bar
As pubs continue to battle the cost of living crisis, the Express & Star continues its Love Your Local series which celebrates our local inns.
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Plus The family-run Walsall pub with a variety of events for all to enjoy

Plus Former lorry driver's 'Desi pub' is a hit with locals and West Brom fans

Plus The Dudley pub on the doorstep of stunning nature reserve

Plus The Canal-side bar where good food, good drinks and good vibes is the ethos

The Desi pub in Dudley serving good quality food and drink and where everyone is...

Plus The Wednesbury pub said to be the oldest in the town, dating back to 1510

Plus The award-winning pub celebrating 10 years of success - and where members enjoy ...

Plus The Bilston pub known as a jazz and blues club with a rich history of playing li...

Plus The Tipton pub that's a hit with the local community and thrives on being there ...

The Walsall pub a hit with local musicians wanting to showcase their talent

Meet the Tipton couple celebrating 10 years running the 'best pub in the area'

The Wolves pub big with matchday fans but faces harsh reality of city centre str...

The Willenhall bar and restaurant that's gone from derelict building to award wi...

The Desi pub rated as one of the Black Country's best and run by the same family...

The Dudley pub that's a well-known music venue for local bands to show their tal...

The historic Walsall pub with more than 20 real ales that's a hit with visiting ...

The top-rated Wolverhampton pub which prides itself on its locally sourced food

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