The Post House, Stafford

Official site of The Post House - theposthousestafford.com

Official site of The Post House - theposthousestafford.com

My alarm bells were ringing as I walked past the tacky flaming torches either side of the entrance in the small outside area that is railed off from the passing high street. Inside is a central island bar with a short front bar counter and longer rear counter, both of which support premium keg. I was accosted by a member of staff from behind a lectern who informed me that it is table service only, so I sat on one of the stools that line the front bar. The barman served my drink from behind the bar and then walked around to the front where I was sitting before taking card payment, very very odd. There are different seating areas all around the central bar and some stairs lead to the first floor, but a velvet rope denied access. My visit was on a quiet Wednesday evening when the handful of other customers were all dining. I would put this more into a restaurant than bar bracket, but I was fine to sit and drink a half whilst listening to the weirdy mood music. I’ll not be visiting here again.

The Post House is now the Apothecary. Flash place intended for the flash of Stafford, No ale.