The Kings Arms, Stafford

It's a bit of a walk from the town to this back street local in an area that is still losing pubs - the Princess Royal around the corner is "long term closed" on Camra's WhatPub. This one feels a bit rough around the edges, though the prospect of Draught Bass was encouragement enough for some of my drinking companions. I like Bass when it's well kept, like at the Vaults in Uttoxeter, for example. I decided to go for a football-themed beer from Woodforde's, called something like Lion's Roar, which was unmemorable (NBSS 2.5). The pub did not float my boat at all, as there was what my nose identified as a strong smell of dog, though it didn't seem to be coming from the small and innocuous one that we could see, but more likely well established in the carpet. I was glad I only had a half and could move on quite quickly.

Official site of The Kings Arms - www.dorbiere.co.uk

Official site of The Kings Arms - www.dorbiere.co.uk

Its ok. A couple of standard casks on.