Old Royal Oak, Collycroft, Bedworth

Located on the north side of town, this pub looks OK and is set back from the main road by enough to leave space for a narrow terrace as well as the car park. Once inside, you find an opened-out and refurbished 'L'-shaped bar area; simply furnished with modern tables and chairs, and the walls painted in a surprising light-blue shade. A pool table can be found at one end and a dartboard at the other, and music was playing at more than background level. No real ale available, but at least Sharp's Atlantic (£3.10) was available from the keg taps as an alternative to the Worthington's.