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The Linford Arms (JD Wetherspoon), Cannock
Cannock
WS11 1BN
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J D WetherspoonReviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Linford Arms (JD Wetherspoon)
A smallish Spoons with a fair amount of character and, as noted below, converted from an ironmongers. It’s over two levels and I preferred the light and bright upstairs with some nice views of the original exposed beams to the less enticing ground floor. Three guest cask which is about right for the size, my Silhill Blonde Star was in good nick (NBSS 3.5) and breakfast was served in good order. GBG listed.
On 13th March 2024
- rating: 7
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Linford Arms (JD Wetherspoon)
Strangely enough, this branch of Wetherspoon's was closed the last time I visited Cannock in April 2021. That was a time of outdoor drinking only and whilst the pub does have an outdoor drinking area, it is tiny, with only enough room for 1 or 2 tables.
For a 'spoon's, this pub does have a fair amount of character with low beams and multiple drinking areas, including a mezzanine level where the toilets can inevitably found.
The usual Wetherspoon's trio of Greene King Abbot, Ruddles Best & Sharp's Doom Bar were on, with the 3 guests being Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold, Oakham Citra & Peerless Knee-Buckler IPA. There was no real cider that I could spot. Between us, we had the Citra and the Knee-Buckler. Both were very drinkable.
We had just over 30 minutes between buses from the nearby bus station. But it was a pleasant enough short stay.
On 28th May 2022
- rating: 6
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Linford Arms (JD Wetherspoon)
Decent spoons in the middle of town. Not the biggest choice of ales with Titanic porter, Abbot reserve and Grafton Caramel Stout alongside the usual trio. I went for the Grafton and it was in good shape. My only real gripe is that it needs a bit of TLC such as doors which don't lock in the toilets and broken toilet seats. Simple enough things to fix.
On 20th September 2018
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Linford Arms (JD Wetherspoon)
Traditional-looking pub, and although not used as such until recently it is undoubtedly a genuinely old building. It has been partly opened-out and given the 'spoons treatment, but still has some residual interest within. There are also small patio areas to the front and side. Modest selection of real ales from nine of ten handpumps, but the local Backyard Blonde was nice enough.
On 3rd June 2018
- rating: 7
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Aqualung . left this review about The Linford Arms (JD Wetherspoon)
Although this is a shop conversion it's a much older and less dull building than the usual terraced shop. The building had various uses before becoming a shop.
It's not a huge space but has two storeys with the upstairs area providing extra seating. The downstairs level has a low ceiling with some old beams visible and is divided into different areas.
The bar has two sets of five hand pumps with the two GK beers doubled up, Doom Bore and five festival ales. I went for the Otter Fusion (£2.35) which was in good nick and I had as part of the Steak Club mixed grill. The four steaks for this are better described as morsels, especially the lamb but minus the price of the beer it costed just £5.40. I thought this was a decent Spoons, better than many.
On 10th April 2016
- rating: 7
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alan alan left this review about The Linford Arms (JD Wetherspoon)
A Nice Wetherspoons with cheap beer and cheap & nasty food!
You pay for what you get, and this is a good place to start off the evening but can get a bit rough later on!
On 6th April 2011
- rating: 4
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Mark Barr left this review about The Linford Arms (JD Wetherspoon)
One of the pubs I used to frequent most often when I lived in the area, it used to be ironmongers before it was a pub and still has some details to attest to that fact. The beers are an excellent selection of real ales (I am no Ale connoisseur however), the usual brands of lagers with however some international imported one's and the same goes for the spirits and ciders available.
Clientele is very rarely the 'chav/chavette' but tends to be the working class man in his 40's just come to the pub after work, this is however by no means the absolute as there is also different types of people here. The treatment you receive depends upon the time of day you visit, if you visit in the morning you will of course find the alcoholics and benefit scroungers, going into the afternoon it is often frequented by families who wish to partake of the dining facilities there of which it should be noted there is a wide selection of foods, in the evening it is the working men going there after work and at the late night there may be a nightclub reveller wishing to get a cheap drink but without music facilities here they will soon leave.
The smoking area is no longer heated and is only covered by a few unbrella's if you are in the front or some plastic sheeting if you are using the back smoking area.
Staff however tend to very choosy in who they serve first (Often that would be me, which I do not mind but could be unfair to everyone else...perhaps) and of whom they will enter into a conversation into.
Overall a decent pub worth many a visit.
On 31st January 2011
- rating: 8
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Linford Arms (JD Wetherspoon)
Contrary to review below this pub is not a typical Wetherspoons, which for me is a large open plan pub with rows of square tables. This is actually one of the best examples and unusual for them, small areas, including a library/study with arm chairs, just watch out for Professor Plum with his candlestick. Have a sit upstairs, put your feet up and watch the world, well, Cannock, go by.
Yes, it is in the middle of this small market town, so Thursday/Friday/Saturday nights are best avoided, when its busy with chavs after a cheap pint (the curse of Wetherspoons) more of a Miss Scarlet night, unless thats your bag.
Good beer, usually a local Beowolf on.
On 27th September 2009
- rating: 10
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Linford Arms (JD Wetherspoon)
Rather garishly painted former town house of the Linford family, with a brick facade. The pub refit still allows a glimpse here and there of older timbers that form part of the structure. Clean, with friendly service
Usual kind of Weatherspoons, with several real ales on, but lacks something in its overall atmosphere. I had the Roosters, which was fine.
Fine during the day, but as its on the High St, the gregarious sub-species known as the 'chav/chavette' will water here while looking for a potential mate, or to display their bling.
On 10th September 2009
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