The Cat Inn

The Cat Inn Public house The rent was 1 shilling (5p) a year. John Willmott made improvements to the property including a stable and converted part of the house into a shop.
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The first mention of The Cat Inn is on March 1718 when Richard Leigh who lived at Cox Green leased for 999 years ‘ all that small parcel of land.......in Enfield near to the pond or rivulet there eastward.....upon which parcel.....there formerly stood a dwelling-house or cottage’ to John Willmott a cordwainer or shoemaker. After his death The Cat was given by his widow Jane to their son William wh

o was a collar maker when he married Ann Yorke in 1729, She was the daughter of Edward Yorke of The Blundies. William and Ann had one child called Lucy who married Samuel Farley, a saddler from Worcester. After her death the remaining years of the lease were sold in 1799 to John Penzer of Enville who is described as an inn-holder. His brother Edward Penzer kept the White Hart which was situated on the Bridgnorth Road opposite the turning to Blundies lane where the blacksmith’s is today. There were at least six inns in the parish at the end of the 18th. century the others being The Swan at Bar Green, The Cock on the Chester Road, an ale house at Gilbert’s Cross and a cider house on the Bridgnorth Road near The Toys. A document of 1837 describes ‘The Cat Public House’ as having a malt-house and it was licensed to sell malt ale, beer and spirituous liquors. It was run by two women, Ann Penzer and her granddaughter Ann Foxall. The Tithe map of 1838 shows that the area to the side of The Cat, which is now the car park, was then a large pond. The lease passed on through the Foxall family to Henry Yardley who had married Ann Foxall. In 1851 a deed states “Henry Yardley and Mary Ann, his wife had pulled down the dwelling-house which had stood upon said parcel of land and they had erected a commododius dwelling-house, malt-house and outbuilding occupied as an Inn and known by the name of the Cat and Partridge Inn”. In 1869 the lease was sold on to a nail manufacturer, Thomas Perrins who lived at Careless Green, Oldswinford. It was still known as The Cat and Partridge; as well as being an inn there was also a grocer’s shop and a malt-house. Over the next few years there were several changes of lessees, but it came back into the Yardley family in 1882. The property was enlarged to provide more stabling, a corn warehouse and other outbuildings. in the will of W.H. Yardley which was made in 1912, he is described as a retired grocer, a licensed victualler and corn dealer. The lease of The Cat was left to his two sons James Harry and George Cecil who sold the lease on after their father’s death in 1919 to a Henry Hawthorne of The Rock Hotel in Tettenhall. By 1925 he had sold the remaining years of the lease back to Lady Catherine Grey and The Enville Estate.

Our next pub quiz! Get your thinking caps on and book your tables now for Julys quiz. 28th July 6pm 🖤 🐈‍⬛
19/07/2026

Our next pub quiz!

Get your thinking caps on and book your tables now for Julys quiz.

28th July 6pm 🖤 🐈‍⬛

15/07/2026

NOTICE🖤

No food will be served tonight, however we are still open for drinks, bar snacks and cobs!

Come on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

MEET THE STAFF AT THE CAT 🐈‍⬛ Here we have Garrick! Garrick is a waiter at the cat and always has such a warmth about hi...
12/07/2026

MEET THE STAFF AT THE CAT 🐈‍⬛

Here we have Garrick! Garrick is a waiter at the cat and always has such a warmth about him. Garrick is a credit to the team and always makes us laugh. He mainly works on a Sunday serving you all a lovely roast! Make sure to say hi to Garrick next time you see him 🙂 🖤

MEET THE STAFF AT THE CAT 🐈‍⬛ Beth the bar manager!Beth started with us around 2 years ago, after around 6 months due to...
04/07/2026

MEET THE STAFF AT THE CAT 🐈‍⬛

Beth the bar manager!

Beth started with us around 2 years ago, after around 6 months due to her hard work and dedication, she was promoted to the bar manager. Beth is a trusted, hard working and loyal part of our pub. Without Beth, we wouldn’t have half of the well trained staff that we have today. If you don’t see Beth chatting and serving our customers she will be somewhere cleaning, she does love a good clean 🧼 make sure you say a big hello to Beth next time you see her and she will always give you a big smile and hello back! 🖤

MEET THE STAFF AT THE CAT 🐈‍⬛ Next up is our newest recruit, Josh. Josh is new to the job, but not the pub! He’s a lovel...
04/07/2026

MEET THE STAFF AT THE CAT 🐈‍⬛

Next up is our newest recruit, Josh. Josh is new to the job, but not the pub! He’s a lovely lad and will do anything we ask of him. I honestly never have a bad word to say about Josh! He’s always happy to help, and always with a smile on his face! Although he struggles to manoeuvre around the pub due to his height 😂. Why do we keep hiring giants?! On a serious note, Josh has smashed it so far. Well done Josh 🖤

MEET THE STAFF AT THE CAT 🐈‍⬛ I’m sure you’ll all know Zoe! She’s worked as a bar maid here for 5 years and is a firm fa...
02/07/2026

MEET THE STAFF AT THE CAT 🐈‍⬛

I’m sure you’ll all know Zoe! She’s worked as a bar maid here for 5 years and is a firm favourite with our regulars. Zoe is part of the furniture now and knows her job inside out. She is really a valued part of the team. Some of you may not see Zoe as much anymore as she’s got 2 little boys so only does a few days, but is worth her weight in gold. She always makes us laugh and has a story to tell, with a friendly smile. 🖤

It’s a tense night in our locals bar! England are 2-1 up, do we think they’re going to win? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
01/07/2026

It’s a tense night in our locals bar!

England are 2-1 up, do we think they’re going to win? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Tables still available for this guys. It does get busy so it’s best to book. However we will keep some tables for walk i...
28/06/2026

Tables still available for this guys. It does get busy so it’s best to book. However we will keep some tables for walk ins 🖤🖤🖤

⭐ PUB QUIZ ⭐

Join us at the Cat Inn for our pub quiz!

Tuesday 30th June.

Bring your brains for this one 🧠

See you there! 🐈‍⬛

(Tables are available to book for the quiz)

28/06/2026

What a week it’s been! With temperatures hitting 35 degrees I can only praise all of the staff that have worked this week, especially in the kitchen where it’s been extremely warm.

If you’ve been in recently let us know how you got on below in the comments, we would love to hear some lovely comments from you all!

From the team at the cat, thank you for your continued support and for keeping us smiling even when we’re melting 😂.

Tables are still available for the pub quiz on Tuesday so get those secured. 🖤 🐈‍⬛

MEET THE STAFF AT THE CAT 🐈‍⬛ Here we have the Mole sisters! Valerie (left) has been with us a long time and she’s a rea...
24/06/2026

MEET THE STAFF AT THE CAT 🐈‍⬛

Here we have the Mole sisters!

Valerie (left) has been with us a long time and she’s a real asset to the pub. Valerie is always smiling and happy. Valerie is currently upstairs in the kitchen, however she is starting to learn the ropes on the bar, and is proving to be wonderful, but did we expect anything less? 🖤

Dolly (right) is Valerie’s little sister and she is a waitress here at the cat. Dolly has come out of her shell since starting at the cat and is so good with customers. She’s got a heart of gold and we appreciate her a lot! Nothing is ever too much for dolly and I don’t think I’ve ever heard her complain! 🖤

Address

Bridgnorth Road
Stourbridge
DY75

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441384872209

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