Coopers Tavern, Burton On Trent Town, Burton on Trent

I agree with both Mr Hind and Mr Fastard below. This pub is worth a very long detour for a visit. There really aren't many very traditional Victorian pubs like this one left and this is a very good place for a few top quality beers. The building is cosy and welcoming and the staff friendly. Beers on were Joules Pale Ale and Slumbering Monk, Bass, Thornbridge Jaipur IPA and Chiron, Andwell Spring Twist, Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild, and Triple fff Pressed Rat and Warthog. I'd guess that the first 3 are the regulars. They're served either on handpump or from the barrel and everything we tried, however it was served, was in excellent condition. Again, Joules range isn't broad but their pubs really know how to look after beer. A must visit.

In my opinion THE best pint of draught Bass in the land. Straight out of the barrel and apparently the lager is top notch also. Worth a day trip to Burton just to go in Coopers and see what a proper pub should be like.

Cracking little gem with lots of guest ales served straight from the barrel. Also serves a selection of ciders and perries. Two old fashioned parlours lead to a cosy little bar. If you sit in the bar, you will most certainly end up having a good old chin-wag with the people sitting around you. A great atmosphere that is very rare in pubs nowadays. Well worth a visit.

Brilliant little old-style pub. Get the Bass straight out of the barrel. Great pint and it is really too small for the 'Big Boys' to want it and do anything with it. If you didn't know it was there, you'd miss it. Sits opposite the old Bass brewery (now Coors- what kind of a name is that for a beer?)and down from the Devonshire Arms. If you want a restaurant or disco bar, forget it. Serves food but is a traditional English pub. (Now a rarity)