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LOCATED A FIVE MINUTE'S DRIVE FROM A MAJOR SHOPPING CENTRE IS A HIDDEN BUT HISTORIC PUB OFFERING COUNTRYSIDE CHARM IN THE WEST MIDLANDS 05:30, 01 Jun 2025 Perched near the entrance of a
West Midlands nature reserve is a charming pub dating back over 200 years. With picturesque woodland overlooking its beer garden, Saltwells Inn boasts all the pleasantries of a country pub.
But those in the region won't have too far to travel to experience those countryside vibes, with the pub located in the heart of the bustling Black Country. READ MORE: THE
'CONFUSING' MIDLAND ROAD WITH 7 DIFFERENT NAMES BUT IT'S STILL THE SAME ROAD GET BREAKING NEWS ON BIRMINGHAMLIVE WHATSAPP , CLICK THE LINK TO JOIN Saltwells Inn offers the
perfect place to stop off following a walk around Saltwells Nature Reserve in Netherton. Article continues below Or it offers a relaxed and green place to go for a drink or bite to eat.
Situated at the top of a new-build housing estate, it's a five minute's drive from Merry Hill and within easy reach of those arriving by car. While those relying on public
transport can catch a four-minute's bus ride from the shopping centre to nearby Coppice Lane, and from there embark on a six minute's walk to the pub. For centuries, visitors have
been attracted to the area for its salt springs, or salt wells, renowned for its healing water, and it's believed a tavern may have stood on the site since 1636. However the first
licensed premises came in 1810, in the form of an alehouse, which bore the pub's current name. But the old Saltwells Inn was demolished and replaced by the current building which opened
in 1939. Although parking is available on the nature reserve's car park next door, there's also ample parking at the pub itself - just make sure to enter your registration number
inside to avoid a fine. Inside, there is a lounge and restaurant area for dining alongside a dog-friendly bar area for a game of pool. It's worth bearing in mind you can only by card
for payments over £5 - I bought a diet Coke and a packet of Scampi Fries, which I thought was steep for £5.15. Article continues below Next to the pub, also overlooking its car park, is a
little row of cottages, known as Saltwells Cottages, which provides bed and breakfast accommodation.