Chasetown, Staffs:

Been meaning to go in here for some time, but the lure of other nearby pubs, coupled with a reputation for being a bit “vibrant” had put us off.

Well, it may have been vibrant a while ago, but there’s been a new landlord since October 2020. Inside, it’s open plan, tidy, and pleasant. There’s 2 old Banks’s fireplaces of the sort that used to be common around here. 2 real ales (61 Deep & Hobgoblin Gold this time), music at a sane volume, and the landlord is friendly and keen. Well worth a visit, especially given the surrounding pubs are good too.