Tap Steakhouse, Stafford

The Tap and Spile is one of the friendliest pubs I've ever been in. When I first came in here, just over a year ago, I was made to feel very welcome indeed by the locals. The bar is a large open-plan room with a well-balanced selection of machines (which usually annoy me but don't here) and seating areas. This, coupled with the excellent beer (3 ales on usually) and wonderful home-cooked food, has made it one of my prime choices of venue in Stafford. This time I didn't eat but thoroughly enjoyed pints of both Stargazer and Bombardier, well-kept and served with a smile. This pub is definitely worth seeking out for an enjoyable evening or as part of a crawl.