The Whippet Inn, Lichfield

The Whippet has changed hands recently. The single storey build is the same from the outside, plain with plenty of etched glass, but the interior has has a bit of a makeover. The corner shaped room is in grey, but now has some plain wood blocks attached to the wall for some reason (possibly to help dampen the noise, as this place gets very loud with just a few people in). There is a clock on the wall, no TV or music. The wood bench seating has now been painted grey to match the walls. The cellar is still visible as before. Always friendly service and so are the locals (I count as one, being from Lichfield originally). 4 ever-changing ales and a cider, I had the Turning Point Lucid Dream, which was fine. I always visit when in Lichfield, but often can only stay for short periods due to the noise levels.

This is more like a traditional micropub. A fairly plain single room with limited seating. Again friendly service and excellent beer quality. I would call in any time I am in the area.

One of a pair of adjacent Good Beer Guide micro-pubs, with this one being a single-storey structure at the end of the main terrace of shops and other business premises on the north side of the street. Wedge-shaped layout, but unusually wider by the front corner entrance and tapering towards the back. Limited seating around a total of eight small tables and a compact counter with a bank of six handpumps. Five of these were in use, offering beers from Tiny Rebel, Black Iris and two from Hippy Killer - States of Micronesia and Natty Dread milk stout (£3.00) - plus a cider. Overall, despite the beer quality, I didn't find the atmosphere quite as welcoming as the Beerbohm next door.

Must be the answer to the question "where are the two closest Good Beer Guide 20189 Entries?" This is a micropub. There is a sign that says "Small House, Big Welcome" and this sums the place up. As you'd expect, the beer was excellent. I went for a Miner's Best Bitter. Never seen before but super condition. Micropubs aren't really my cup of tea though. All a bit brightly lit for me and a bit like drinking in a shop. Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2xqqFQj