A Wordsley canalside pub is re-opening its doors on Friday, 9 January.

The Samson and Lion in Brierley Hill Road has been closed for some time and was badly damaged in a fire in November 2023.

The pub has been refurbished by the owners of The Haden Cross in Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, Matthew Carey and Nicola Griffiths. A new kitchen has been installed.

Opening hours will be 12 noon to 11pm with home made food from 12 noon to 2.30pm and 5pm to 8.30pm.

The manager of the pub is Amy Jane Bolton.