The Pear Tree, Ripley

Solid-looking pub with a side extension and a covered outdoor seating area that was so warm in the spring sunshine that the large concertina doors from the pool room were fully open. Nothing much else of note in the refurbished interior, but it was a pleasant surprise to find five of the six handpumps in use. In addition to the Abbot and Old Speckled Hen, Infinity IPA from Blue Monkey and a pair from Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather (£3.50) and Cavendish - were being served.