Castle View

You'll find Castle View tucked away on Castlegate Way, close enough to actually see the castle looming over Dudley. It's the kind of place where locals actually hang out rather than just pass through — the sort of pub that does what it does well without trying too hard. The food's straightforward but done right: burgers, pies, that sort of thing, all priced so you're not wincing at the till. It fills up with a proper mix of people, from after-work drinkers to families grabbing tea before heading home.