If you’re after an old fashioned looking pub that even on a Friday evening isn’t too busy and pretty quiet, this is a great pub to stop at. This pub, the Devonshire ‘round the corner and the Roebuck are pretty much the Bass holy trinity or trio if you will in Burton, brewing capital of Britain, and this pint ain’t half bad. A lovely albeit sharp pint of Bass, poured straight from the keg which was quite cool to see, decent prices on the pints too. As of the time of writing this review, paid £3.70 for the pint of Bass. Honestly if you’re paying anything under £4 for a pint of Bass you’re doing alright, at least that’s what my Dad told me, and he’s over 60 and lived in Burton all his life. All in all, a pretty decent pub!
Edit: Literally minutes after I wrote this review, I heard one of the bar staff talk about how it’s not normally this quiet 😂, something to do with the...
Read moreWithout a doubt the spirit of Burton in a pub, in fact one with a long history of bring tied to the Bass brewery. A regular hang out of me and my friends, and they travel from Tamworth just to go.
Serving up real ale and good beer food like pork pie platters and cheese and crackers it's not too be missed by any real ale fan or fan of how pubs used to be. The trick is only to know what you're expecting. Seating area is a couple of small snugs, bar is small and in a back room, the floor is basic red tiles and there is a real fire for heating and atmosphere.
Don't go if you're after a sports bar or a chain pub as you will be disappointed. If what you want is history, real ale and a good time then put it on the list for your next...
Read moreProper Pub... people sharing their views chatting sense of community spirit. Landlady/landlord working hard..greeting customers sharing a joke & making newcomers (me) very welcome!. Staff friendly & fast, despite how busy it gets...popularity of this little gem of a place speaks for itself! Plenty of ,"cask real beer" for you to try. Sells homemade pork pies & sausage rolls delicious! You won't taste another like this...sells out fast! Great free all Live music at weekends. Plenty of Future events written on big chalkboards, so you dont miss a thing. Beautifully kept, Surrounded by the memorabilia of Burton/Brewers fascinating past, & the feeling of comeraderie, you'll know you've had a proper night out...just like...
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