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I was expecting a quiet bottle shop with a few customers sampling the craft keg taps (although there are ten, so not disappointed there), but the place was absolutely heaving with a Good Chemistry tap takeover when I happened by. Managing to get to the bar, I found three handpumps as well, so went for the visiting Norrington's X mild (£3.40).

The Oak reopened In Autumn 2018 after a years closure. It is now run by the community with a new manager and also a new chef. Beers from Coppertown Brewery of Anglesey. Open 11.00 to 23.00 every day (Facebook).
The beautiful Ceriog Valley now has five pubs (again!), all selling Real Ales.

Whilst primary a Restaurant, they were pleased to serve thirsty pub-crawlers from a variety of Continental Lagers. No Real Ale though.

New micropub.

This is a stand-alone pub on a forgotten bit of the main road which has been straightened out at some time, leaving the building a bit marooned. The two room format has been retained with a vault (public bar) on the right as you enter plus a larger main lounge which has been extended to the rear and side with large windows overlooking the sizeable garden. A terrace at the end of the garden overlooks the Trent and Mersey canal below plus the Anderton Boat Lift which is still in use lifting vessels from the canal to the River Weaver adjacent.
The vault has a dartboard, TV and a games machine while the beamed lounge is partially carpeted and has various framed photos of the canal and boat lift plus some old maps on display. There is an exposed brick fire place which looks to get some use, logs are stacked next to it. Only one of the three handpumps was clipped, offering Castle Rock Harvest Pale. They still do food but I wouldn't say that this is a destination dining venue.
There were a few in on a weekday lunchtime which can only be a good thing. Bearing in mind the proximity to the canal and the boat lift visitor centre however, the pub could perhaps try a bit harder.