The Oakley Arms, Stafford

Typical Brunning & Price country pub / restaurant, much extended behind the farmhouse-type building you can see from the road. Numerous different dining areas arranged around the central bar area, all decorated in the expected upmarket semi-traditional style. Benefits from a patio terrace on one side, overlooking a very attractive pond. I found six of the seven handpumps in use, including their 'house' Bitter and a pair from Big Hand, but that's probably too many cask ales if my pint of Seren from the latter is anything to go by (£4.60).

Official site of The Oakley Arms - www.brunningandprice.co.uk

Official site of The Oakley Arms - www.brunningandprice.co.uk