The Gladstone Arms, Stowmarket

Well-presented Adnams pub located just across the Rattlesden River from Stowmarket town centre. Partly opened out to form a 'T' shape arrangement of bar area (plain wooden furniture, simple tiled floor and operational fireplace), lounge on other side of front entrance, wide corridor with extra seating and a rear pool room. Recently refurbished by the look of things. Beer garden on far side of little steam at back of car park. Three real ales on handpump: Southwold, Broadside and a very fine pint of Old (£3.25). Overall pretty good, apart from the landlord who chose to serve some regular customers first despite knowing full well that I had been standing there waiting before they arrived - minus one point for that.