The Malt Shovel

Walk through those doors on Tower Street and you're stepping into proper old-school Dudley. The Malt Shovel isn't trying to be anything it isn't—it's a proper pub, full stop. You'll find blokes nursing their halves, the kind of conversation that actually matters happening at the bar, and a drinks list that respects tradition without being stuck in it. It's the sort of place where regulars have their spots and newcomers still feel welcome, which is rarer than you'd think these days.