The Whippet Inn, Lichfield

This is a very well thought out conversion of a former dress shop,it has a real pub atmosphere.The interior is triangular and the windows at the front have been etched which gets over the problem of being "on view" that bedevils some micropub shop conversions.The furniture consists of pews along each wall with brittania tables and stools which maximises seating while creating the opportunity to chat to other drinkers .The bar at the rear of the room is large enough to allow vertical drinkers to chat with the friendly owner,and the lighting is carefully chosen to avoid harsh overlighting common in many small bar spaces.A lot of thought has gone into the design features.Six handpumps offer two real ciders and four ales which constantly rotate.Although the fixed pint pricing of £2.80 is admirable,it may be the reason for the range of low ABV brews available on my trip and although my Roosters Honey and Simcoe was in good nick,it wasn't one of the best brews from this normally reliable brewer.The other ale choices,despite offering a range of styles,was underwhelming for a pub that has won several local CAMRA awards in it's short life. Worth a visit if on a crawl with a very friendly welcome but IMHO not head and shoulders above the other 2016 GBG listed pubs in this attractive and upmarket city.

A very small micro pub set at one end of Lichfield. It was one of the last pubs we visited on a crawl around Lichfield. Approx five ales on and a cider. None of the ales were Marstons. I remember having a delicious ale from Three Tuns. It was clearly very popular as it was packed full. Fabulous cheese and onion cobs that are huge. Brilliant friendly atmosphere. Will definitely return. Probably my favourite in Lichfield.