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Pub on a side street almost opposite the prison. We arrived shortly after opening. But a few had already beaten us to it. Bradfield Farmer's Blonde was the regular beer and there were 6 guests - Salopian Shropshire Gold, The Hop Studio Pale, Dancing Duck Abduction, Oakham JHB, Welbeck Abbey Harley & Brewsmith Oatmeal Stout. There was no real cider. I opted for the only dark beer - the Oatmeal Stout, which was probably the worst beer I had all day in Stafford. It may just have been the first one out though. There is a bar at the front and a larger room at the rear.
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Well, this pub is the sort of place that CAMRA beer-tickers would rave about – but I don’t ! In fact every time I go here I like it less ! There are usually 7 or 8 real ales available. Apart from Bombardier, you are unlikely to have heard of any of them, and they have names which don’t immediately tell what kind of beer they are. You needn’t worry however, they are ALL golden / pale ales ! It is also frequented by people who all know each other and have in-jokes which you are excluded from. On my latest visit, I got castigated by the landlord for looking at the pimp clips to see what was available, rather than perusing the list on the wall.
5/10 – avoid this place unless your face fits !
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Stopped off in Stafford overnight this summer on our way up north. I love this pub. Had a couple of really nice session beers and watched first match of the World Cup.
A proper boozer that seems to have a good cross-section of customers. A great 8/10.
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A lot of beers but the range is poor, mostly strong, pale, golden or blonde beers. Often noisy in the public bar and the noise carries through into the lounge. Best smoker's area in Staffordthough
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Popped in late on a Thursday evening during an overnight in Stafford. This is a real pub - no doubt about it; the style and layout of the place and a good range of beers on. I had a couple of pints of good condition Kelham Island Easy rider. Overall 7.5/10.
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I think this is an older building with a new interior but it looked good to me with eight or so ales on. I tried Farmer's Blonde by Bradfield(??) which was very good.
I then had a pint of Wadworth's Bishop's Tipple at 5.0% which was also very good. Sports showing and I heard the locals expecting a very busy night with a quiz night crossing with an England match.
I would go back.
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Went in to have a pint before going for a curry. Excellent range of beers kept well. The Kelham Island easy Rider very good. My daughter and boyfriend will be living nearby so hope to visit again soon.
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I don't see what the fuss is about this place. In view of reviews elsewhere (e.g. GBG) I was expecting something special. It just seemed like a standard Camrahouse to me - and not a particularly welcoming one. Had several beers I'd never heard of, and no indication of what sort of beer they would be.
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Another good ale house - you have the Spittal Brook to the South of town and the Greyhound to the North of it - though not quite so far to walk to here.
anonymous - 4 Oct 2009 10:59 |
Great locals' pub, though it felt a bit cliquey at first. I had a great pint of Sheffield Tigers's Speedway and a thoroughly relaxing evening. Would definitely recommend this pub as part of a Stafford night out.
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