Blue Stoops

One block north of the Churchill Arms this site, previously a wine bar, has been re-opened by the team behind Allsopp’s Brewery. It is named in homage to the original Blue Stoops in Burton-upon-Trent, where Allsopp's brewed from 1730. Allsopp's recommenced brewing in 2020 and the original Allsopp’s IPA now has pride of place on the pub’s bar. Allsopp's has also commissioned the manufacture of beer engines with high “swan necks”, allowing the pumping by hand of ale from the cellar up to customers, in a theatrical manner. Four handpumps dispense three ales from Allsopp’s plus one reserved for a guest ale. Ale prices are reasonable for the area. Also note the various memorabilia and the marvellous Allsopp's mirror on the wall.

A menu of seasonal English food is available including a short bar-food menu. But note that on Sundays, only the Sunday menu is offered in both the front bar and back dining room.