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The Turnpike, Damford Park, Lichfield

Ryknild Street
Lichfield
WS14 9RT
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Turnpike

Not quite sure about the date, but let's say 1970s for this Marston's pub / restaurant in a small district shopping centre on the eastern side of the city. Various seating and dining areas in an overall L shape, all rather anonymous (if prematurely spooked-up for Halloween). Also has a pavement beer garden on the pedestrianised side. Pedigree, Wainwright Gold, Hobgoblin Gold (£3.00) and Courage Directors available from four of a total of six handpumps.

On 16th October 2025 - rating: 6
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Turnpike

A dull 70s/80s brick build estate pub in a shopping area, with patio

The interior is open plan, as it is a Marston's gastropub. So, food orientated, it has the English and French mustard coloured walls, with some red and brick, as well as the often seen snazzy carpet. The interest is supplied by a mix of old photos and arty pictures. The food we ordered was better than functional, the service was fine and the clientele mixed, including families. There was Sky TV for the sport and i saw a dartboard lurking in the corner.

Beer; tap stuff, including a decent Banks's MILD, along with a fair Pedigree, Marston's Ugly Sister and an untried Banks's bitter on handpull

An unispiring exterior and common type interior, but the pub had friendly service, there was fair real ale, keg MILD and the food was better than functional. I have been to far worse.

On 4th January 2010 - no rating submitted
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Alan Hurdle
Lichfield Trent Valley, 0.9 miles, 17 min walk (show)
Lichfield City, 1.1 miles, 21 min walk (show)
Shenstone, 3.59 miles, 1 hr 9 min walk (show)
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16th Oct 2025, 19:25
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16th Oct 2025, 19:25
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  • Darts : Yes last updated 04 January 2010 by Moby Duck
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 04 January 2010 by Moby Duck
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 04 January 2010 by Moby Duck
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 04 January 2010 by Moby Duck
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