The Green Dragon, Church Stretton

Attractive Good Beer Guide pub with a L-shaped bar given a lighter-than-expected-but-still-quite-traditional look. Also has a separate dining room off to the right. With four of the seven handpumps in use, I found HPA and Butty Bach from Wye Valley plus a couple of Ludlow beers: Gold and a fine Black Knight (£4.50).

Official site of The Green Dragon - thegreendragonpub.co.uk

Official site of The Green Dragon - thegreendragonpub.co.uk

I was here at lunchtime, and was probably the only customer not eating. At other times I imagine it would be drinkers only, as there are seven hand pumps on the bar. One had a cider, and the others were all from local breweries (Hobsons, Wye Valley and Ludlow) with the exception of Bass. I had Hobsons Shropshire Stout, which went down well. Perhaps a little strong when I had 40 miles to cycle still, but we live and learn. I'll try not to call in at midday in future when I'm in this neck of the woods again. Date of visit: 21st April 2017