The Hop Pole, Crewe

Side-street pub with some heritage interest, particularly the central servery between the two bars. The counter by the main entrance also serves two further rooms; a lounge and another front room that is dominated by the pool table. Two of four handpumps in use when I visited, dispensing Marston's 61 Deep (£3.20) and Robinson's Trooper. Surprisingly busy on a Tuesday night, with a real community feel, both of which are good signs for any pub.

A multiroomed pub that has been opened out in a relatively restrained way, leaving several distinct rooms. A central bar serves all areas and there are four hand pumps, though just two beers available when I was here: Salopian Shropshire Gold and Sharps Doom Bar. My beer was in good condition but lacking in taste and originality. This was a pleasant enough pub that I wouldn't be too disappointed to live nearby, but I couldn't recommend it to any passing beer tourists, should any make the mistake of coming to Crewe. Date of visit: 14th January 2017

This great Crewe Pub has undergone refurbishment inside and out, new picture supplied. Lay out is still unspoilt, traditionanl, and friendly. Now with at least two cask ales on, ever changing and sometimes with one ale supplied by a local Brewery. Well worth a visit, parking is difficult, but it is on a bus route, and not too far out of the town center.

One of the great unspoilt local pubs, two main rooms, a bar and a large lounge with many private alcoves, usualy one real ale on. A great bowling green out the back with comfortable outdoor seating.