Five Ways, Cannock

As the name suggests, this community pub is set on a multi-arm junction, and directly opposite the impressive Heath Hayes war memorial gates. Opened out to form an irregular staple-shaped interior with the bar on one side. Not a huge amount of space inside, so the rear courtyard garden is a bonus. Just one of the pair of handpumps was in use, but this produced a very respectable pint of JW Lees Bitter (£3.70).

five ways now offers something for everybody, all the live sport channels, sunday lunch weekday food real ales and an open fire it has live entertainment and lots of pub teams abit of the traditional with a modern twist

Having driven past this pub more times than I care to remember I have been meaning to give it try since I heard a rumour that the great Steve Bull used to drink in here! I've always thought it looked a bit small and 'locally' from the outside so its taken time to get here. But finally found the time. Its seems bigger inside than you'd think, though its by no means huge, and its welcoming and seems friendly, though it was busy on my visit, being a warm sunny Friday early evening between the first 2 matches of 2010 World Cup. Ok, it is a traditional local, but I felt welcome and relaxed, especially after a pint of very nice Pedigree, not usually one of my favourite beers. Tables outside on a patio & the car park can be reached from either of the adjoining roads. Nice place.