The Drill Inn, Chase Terrace, Burntwood

Official site of The Drill Inn - www.drillinnburntwood.com

Official site of The Drill Inn - www.drillinnburntwood.com

The Drill Inn is quite an isolated pub, tucked away down a country lane away from the main part of Burntwood. Its extensive grounds look as though they may attract a sizeable crowd, especially during the summer months. There are huts (presumably heated) in the garden, which may have been a recent addition following the various lockdowns. Inside is fairly modern and was quite frankly disappointing, considering we had just trudged for nearly 30 minutes over Gentleshaw common and down the lanes to get here. There is a small bar area, where a couple of locals were drinking and a couple of further open-plan dining spaces, where 3 or 4 others were dining or had just finished dining. The couple on the table next to us did pass comment on how enjoyable the food was. Another doorway led into what looked like some kind of winter grotto! But it was most likely the way out to the garden. The biggest disappointment was the beer range, with just Greene King Abbot & Morland Original available on the 2 handpulls. It wasn't worth the effort of getting here. But if you're driving, fancy decent food and it's a nice day weather-wise, it may just suit.

Called in a couple of weeks back - Nice place with a massive garden. Had a pint of Timmy Taylor Landlord, which was on excellent form. Did not eat there, but there were many people that were, and the food looked pretty good. A return visit is definitely on the cards.