The Roebuck Inn, Burton On Trent Town, Burton on Trent

A nice looking 19th century corner pub that has a patio area at the front. The pub has a forward facing gable and a curved end. It is in white render with black paintwork. The interior has a single narrow-ish room that curves around and along the lengthy serving bar on the left. There room ends in an area where there is a dart board and a TV (not on at my visit) and where bands set-up for live gigs. The decor is white walls, with some wood panel and green embossed wood (running along the walls and the bar), with a wood floor and mainly white ceiling (some wood too). There is a fireplace with a grate and general traditional tables, chairs and stools. There are a few pictures on the walls and a few maps too. The service was very friendly and there was a small mixed clientele. The background music was general and quiet. Beer; usual tap stuff with Abbot, Pedigree, Oakham Bishop's Farewell and a very good Ind Coope Burton Bitter on handpull I found this a friendly traditional kind of place. I was more than happy to stop off here and would go back without question. Worth dropping in.

i disagree with the previous reviews. everytime i have been in the roebuck inn i have found the place to be friendly, clean and very inviting. the bar staff are all really nice. The pub has 4 real ales on, which are all kept very well and i have never had a bad pint in there! on sundays the pub is usually very busy which is nice to see in a pub these days with lots of business going into administration. as for being asked for i.d in a pub if you look under 25 its the bar staffs job, having worked in bars clubs and pubs before i have had to do this myself.

I went to the Roebuck Inn for their live music on a Sunday, ever so slightly as I like to find a nice place to sit or stand without getting in the way. Which usually serves me fine, though at the Roebuck there was a large problem, no matter where you stand in this pokey, small pub you're always in the way, and always in a band position. Also, even though I got their slightly early, expected to see the band soundcheck to get a flavour for them, due to the locals wanting to watch the football the management didn't allow the band to set up til half an hour before go-time, which harmed the overall afternoon. The drinks were average at best, nothing you wouldn't expect to find in an average local. The location is nice as it's close to the train station and near the town centre The smoking area and outdoor seating was boxy and intimidating (barred gates, large covered walls) The staff were terrible. There was one member of staff who seemed to not care about the customers, about the entertainment the bar put on or anything like that, the only thing this woman seemed to do was scour for people to kick out and chat to the locals. Which strikes me as odd as a town centre pub, which is closest to the train station than any others, would often be one which allows all customers as opposed to treat them as outsiders. Would definitely suggest Burtons other pubs for every possible aspect, the entertainment is handled better at places such as the Wetmore Whistle, while the location is nice at the Roebuck, places like the Devonshire Arms and The PepperTree suffice just as well, and have a better atmosphere. For general drinking, be it alone, with friends, on a night out, or a quiet summer day, there's always much friendlier places. This pub has turned away myself and a number of people I know who have been to this bar. Definitely not a bar that looks as good as it's outdoor appearance!

I was shocked and appalled at the level of service at this establishment, I was treated rudely by bar staff, and my I.D scrutinised for minutes at a time despite being in my twenties and visiting with my parents for a nice Sunday drink (60 56 respectively)the atmosphere was oppressive, and the pub it's self is too small to swing a cat and choice of drinks are fine, but not what you'd expect from a town once famed as the brewing capital of the world. I'd suggest burtons The Albion Appleby Devonshire Arms Cottage brewery or the wheatmoore whistle over this pub easily