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

A long thin corner pub in Victorian style not far from the station, the interior has some fine features, the lincrusta frieze round the walls and along the elegant counter in particular. Decorated in restrained style with a few maps, cartoons and railway pictures. The traditional wooden furniture, cast iron fireplace and bare boards are in keeping with the overall feel of the place. The ceiling is partly plastered and papered and part dark varnished tongue & groove in the old style, this could be oppressive but to me it’s cosy. There are screens at both ends and free wi-fi. An outside drinking area is at the front by the door and there’s a yard at the back. Eight handpumps offer a selection of decently kept beers, obviously Pedigree, but Bass, Ringwood, Greene King and a local brewer Dancing Duck, make an appearance.

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.