Sherborne Arms, Cheltenham

Looked the more down to earth of the two pubs in the village. Beer - a below average Marstons 61 Deep - bit lifeless, no head and poured with a lack of love. Food was very good - just a couple of sandwiches but well presented and good value. Great location to watch the bustle of market square. Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2HFK5EV

The poorer relation to the more upmarket Wheatsheaf in town and with a distinctly more 'local' vibe. Two ales available - Wadworth 6X and Butcombe Bitter - the latter £1.85 for half - with a third handpump unclipped. A small bar is located to the right upon entry, with small areas to the left and right side aside for drinking. Ahead (or, to the right of the bar) is an area which holds a pool table and a jukebox with a room further past set aside with tables for dining, not that I saw any evidence of this during my stay. With a bit of TLC and aptitude, this could potentially be a great boozer, but instead its currently inhabited by people akin to those in Blackthorn's photo of 2013, so I think I'll leave them to it.