The Greyhound, Stafford

Coming in through the front entrance reveals a carpeted seating area to the left with a coal fireplace and dartboard. To the right the carpet runs through to a bar counter that supports four hand pumps, with two in operation drawing Bradfield Farmer’s Blonde and Oakham JHB. Standard and premium keg was also available and a food cabinet was storing rolls and sausage rolls. My visit was late so these must have been for the next day. Having finished my half of JHB I wondered to the toilet at the rear where I stumbled upon a rear bar. Spotting four more hand pumps I decided to stay for half a Ludlow Blonde. Wye Valley’s Butty Bach, Holden’s Golden Glow and Bristol Beer Factory’s Divide were also available. There was a group of beardy types discussing the fact that the pub had recently been taken over and that Steve, who apparently, was crap at customer service, but great at keeping beer had left. I liked it in here and will pop back in when next in the area, although I was surprised when last orders were called at 22:15.

Official site of The Greyhound - greyhoundfreehousestafford.co.uk

Official site of The Greyhound - greyhoundfreehousestafford.co.uk

Welcoming real ale pub with two separate entrances on different side streets, and both sides feature a white façade 9albeit in very different styles). Generally well-lit light decor within the twin-bar layout, each with an unfussy and tidy appearance. Good choice from mostly smaller breweries from a total of eight handpumps, including the Bradfield Farmers Blonde (£3.10). Well worth seeking out.

A really good pub. 7 cask ales on. Two distinct bars. The list of beers is located on a board in either bar.