The Cock & Greyhound, Whitchurch

One of those Atwill pubs dotted around that are usually called The Cock And (Whatever). Its a wide thin interior with a central servery. 6 handpumps on the bar with 5 on today. Beers seemed to be reasonably varied without being too adventurous. Still, every time I've been to Whitchurch this pub has been closed but its now open and has a new lease of life so good luck to it.

A long single room with the bar on the back wall, this area returns back slightly to one end where a door leads out to a brick paved outdoor area which looked a bit Spartan and unappealing having views of a car park and road. Better inside, there is a polished wooden floor, a stained beamed ceiling (painted white in front of the bar),leaded partially obscure windows with amber banding and a good range of décor, brewery mirrors, old railway signs, framed advertisements for this and that. Seating is mostly traditional benches and chairs but there are a couple of high tables. Six handpumps, five were in use, from Salopian, Shropshire Gold and Darwin's Origin (£2.50), from Phoenix, Black Bee and Monkeytown Mild plus Thatcher's Heritage cider. Food served from an open kitchen with a hatch. The TV was off on Thursday afternoon however a notice indicated that all the rugby World Cup games would be shown, further entertainment offered by regular Saturday live music. There is also a piano, whether it is used or for show I don't know. A pleasant pub, bright, clean and airy, half a dozen regulars sat on bar stools were having a bit of gentle fun ribbing the barmaid, I liked it in here and the beer was good.

Newly re-furbed pub just off the top of the main street , the bar has been opened out into one long narrow room opening out at either end , there is a small patio area to the rear . Usual keg taps and 6 handpulls with a good variety of local ales , Salopian , Blackwater and Cheshire all in good nick. A good addition to Whitchurchs pub scene