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The Park Gate Inn, Cannock
Cannock Wood
Postal town: Cannock
WS15 4QZ
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Park Gate Inn
Newly reopened pub close by the Castle Ring hillfort on the southern edge of Cannock Chase. Slightly odd-looking arrangement of two buildings adjoined at right angles, with quite a basic bar in one and several different dining areas in the other. Also has a beer garden at the front, side or back, depending how you look at things, but this has the benefit of evening sunshine. Bass, Butty Bach (£3.70) and Proper Job available from three of the four handpumps in the bar (with three more on the other counter, not in use).
On 30th June 2022
- rating: 6
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Park Gate Inn
Found whilst walking the HOEW.
Did a bit of research and found it was a hot bed of paranormal activity but I dont think Cannock Chase has a Sasquatch.
Pub is an old farm house - again, modelled on "Country Dining". There were four real ales on - two from Sharps - Atlantic and you can guess.
I went for a Lancaster Bomber - which was lively, prompted the bar man to head downstairs to check and ultimately bang average.
Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2upZyly
On 15th July 2017
- rating: 6
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Park Gate Inn
A good review below by Danny
Like Danny, i put this down as former farm buildings - detached L-shaped brick builds, with a couple of beer gardens, one having a childrens play area. There is a dining conservatory and a marquee for outside functions. The situation, as Danny says, is lovely - tweeting birds (not on mobile phones) and the iron-age hill fort, with medieval hunting lodge remains is just next door. Peaceful.
The interior had two rooms. The bar was in cream, red, with white ceiling and wood panel and had a brick fire range with stove. There were a couple of nooks and crannies, as well as a dart board, bottled beer collection - the bottles un-opened and many years old, some brass ephemera and saddles on display. It had a half tile and half wood floor - it felt traditional enough, even with the rock music in the background. The lounge was the opposite. In cream, beige and wood panel it was irregularly shaped and had a dining area and a sofa area, with arty pictures on the walls. I didnt eat but the food seemed a decent choice and many main courses at some £7.50. Danny hit the nail on the head when he said that "Inside the pub itself its a great example of how a restaurant pub can still work as a place just for a drink". The service was good and although quietish - the clientele was mixed.
Beer; tap stuff, with Pedigree, Everard's Tiger and a decent Holden's Golden Glow on handpull, with Young's Gold as the guest ale. A decent choice.
The last time i visited here, some 15 years back, it wasn't much to write home about - this time i was pleasantly surprised - worth a visit, either to eat, or to drink - even better on a summer's day and you can wander outside.
On 8th June 2010
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- Function Room : Yes last updated 30 May 2022 by ROB Camra
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- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 30 May 2022 by ROB Camra
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- Real Ale : Yes last updated 30 May 2022 by ROB Camra
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- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 30 May 2022 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 30 May 2022 by ROB Camra
