55 Wade Street, Lichfield

Mr F has nailed the details below and this place feels more of an 80's wine bar than a boozer. Nothing wrong with that especially with a reasonable quality 80's soundtrack. although perhaps they need to ease up on the Chris de Burgh. As listed, the four handpumps had on a good selection - Oakham JHB, Mallinsons Jade Gem, Prescott Hill Climb and Roosters Last Stand. It's the first time I've seen a Mallinsons and it was excellent. The policy is to maintain four rotating guest ales and there appears to be a clear aim to keep quality high. Unusual to find Mallinsons and Roosters in this neck of the woods and that's why it thoroughly deserves a visit even if you prefer a traditional boozer to this bar/restaurant.

The description of the Malt is as Soupy says below. Modern interior in an old Georgian building. I visited here at about 5:45ish on a Saturday with Mrs Staal. It was very quiet. I had a pint of Aston Brewery Red Rotunda. It was very flat. I then had a half of Aston Mild, which was also flat. I had a half pint of Titanic which was fine and a half of Marston's (sorry can't remember which!) but that went flat quickly. Finally, I ordered a half of Aston Distressway, but another customer pointed out how flat his pint was, so I swiftly changed my order to half of Dizzy Blonde, which poured well, but went really flat. Mrs Staal said I should have taken them back, but, as almost all were flat, what was the point? We also ate. The food was nice. I really enjoyed mine. Mrs Staal left none of hers. There was little atmosphere in there, but the young manageress was trying really hard. The service was fine. In short, I would try it again for beer, because the reviews below say that their experiences were fine. But next time, I would start with halves and work up. The place has promise, just not on the evening I was there.

A terraced Georgian looking undressed brick build and former cafe. It is now a self styled bar and restaurant. There is a patio. The interior is open plan, with the bar/lounge area at the front and the restaurant area at the back, through brick archways. As Ivan says, it is very modern in its decor, there is a wood floor and the walls are in white, red, undressed brick and wood panel. There are mirrors and arty pictures on the walls and cushions in the dining area, as well as high stools in the bar/lounge area. The service was friendly, but we were the only ones in. The music was easy listening and at a decent level, i didn’t see a TV. Beer; tap stuff with an excellent selection of Aston Brewing Company beers, as well as Ironbridge Brewery beers, along with a couple of generic beers, such as Greene King IPA. I had the ABC Aston Dark (MILD) and the Sporting Gold – others on were Dizzy Blonde and Pride of Aston. I visited at the end of August and the beers i tried were a little warm, but make no mistake, this is a great selection from two smaller breweries. I will more than happily visit here again. The decor isn’t to my taste, but with such a radical selection compared to the other Lichfield pubs, i think you have to pop in on any crawl.

Went for a quick pint yesterday. Was a little taken aback with the modern decor of the place. Saw the range of ales and, low and behold..A MILD. ABC's own Aston Mild. Was pretty good too. Nice to have a new range af ale..Sick of Marstons. Does a reasonable food menu too. Will be there again!