The Globe, Warwick

Recently refurbished. L-shaped interior with plenty of statement pieces - wood burning stove, steampunk chandelier, horizontal pine tongue and groove panelling and some very dark green, almost black, walls and ceilings. Front part of the pub is for drinking, rear part is formal dining. Well-done courtyard area makes for the best imbibing spot. Four ales on, three from Marstons stable - 2x Ringwood and Wychwood Hobgoblin with a local ale - Church Farm IPA - at a faintly ludicrous £2.10 a half and not even that well-kept. Far too expensive and pretentious for me.