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My family and I ate at this pub on New Year's Eve, where I enjoyed the wild boar ragu . For dessert, my uncle and I had the chocolate cremuex, which was better than I expected. The pub offers a enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere with professional bartenders.

I have always had fond memories of a warm atmosphere and friendly staff in the past, but I was incredibly disappointed with how rude the staff was tonight. I walked in to find a lot of people sat at the bar- okay, this cannot be helped, but staff had no clue someone new had approached the bar (in fairness she was alone, but I was dressed pretty uniquely in comparison to what I can only assume is the regular clientele). I was served and sat down quietly. My partner joined a little later and I purchased his drink as he entered. First drinks went down a treat and my partner bought the second round. He tasted his Guinness and wasn’t happy. Being a barmaid myself, I tried his drink and agreed something wasn’t right. I went back to the bar to make the staff aware of this. It wasn’t a complaint- I know that when the end of the barrel is close, the drinks occasionally taste off. From previous experience, the drink is either replaced, or an alternative offered (as I mentioned before, I am also a barmaid). Instead, the staff insisted there was nothing wrong despite not tasting it themselves and, quite rudely in front of a rather full pub, pointed out that many people were drinking Guinness. I would have accepted if she’d checked that the barrel was 1. In date and 2. Wasn’t empty/near end, but she refused to leave her post and continued to essentially belittle me. I returned to my partner feeling rather small and sheepish. He didn’t finish his drink, which he’d paid nearly £5 for (this is a village pub, not flipping London) and we left shortly after. Bitterly disappointed as I was looking forward to being reunited with a warm and welcoming pub.

I'll start by saying we have a dog and although not allowed in the staff could not have made us more comfortable, bringing out a heater which was perfect. The gentleman looking after us was extremely friendly. The food was amazing all cooked fresh, and had a great selection of drinks on tap. Cannot recommend this place enough will be back very soon :)

Being back in Burton for another pub crawl we thought we would look this place up again for probably the last time as it is due to close at the end of October in an act of complete vandalism by Molson Coors, showing a total lack of respect for brewing history by planning to redevelop the site for offices. Have these people no morals or respect? Clearly not. As for the tap room and restaurant itself, it’s a fairly sterile corporate affair but at least the hanging pub signs in the restaurant section does try and give it a bit of character. And in my experience the bar staff serving behind the bar have always given the impression that they are suffering for their profession and would rather be somewhere else. Although cannot comment on the food as we have never eaten here and again were only here for the tap bar bit, but can certainly pass judgement on the ale and in that respect the beer was very good, but then you would expect it to be as it is the official tap bar for the Heritage Brewery, embedded in the National Brewery Centre next door, and they don’t have to travel very far. The Tap bar has six hand pumps and for our visit these were dispensing the Heritage Brewery Masterpiece IPA, Heritage Gold, Charrington IPA and Oatmeal Stout as well as Draught Bass and Elgood black dog on as a guest. I went for the Oatmeal Stout. It is not one of the best tap rooms I have ever visited, but it is probably one of the most famous, so I will be very sad to see it go, if this act of vandalism is allowed to proceed by the local council and the local MP. If it is then the very soul of Burton on Trent will go with it.

Although everyone else’s food was fab , as the only vegan I was very disappointed. I chose the vegan burger with chips and salad which were both lovely , but ….the burger ? Dry , tasteless , nothing else except the burger itself in a white pappy bun. Would’ve been much better with some fried mushrooms or onions or relish . Tasted like a cheap frozen veggie burger , and nothing else ! Not good at all ! Need to up their game !

If you like lumpy mashed potato, tasteless veg and watery gravy, you will like this place. I have never seen a more sorry looking carvery in my life.

Siempre vamos aquí y conducir desde la calle Annes porque vale la pena. El pescado blanco fresco y espeso cocinado a la perfección con papas fritas es delicioso y me recuerda a lo que el chippy de la vieja escuela solía saborear.

Was invited to test out the newenu as a VIP guest. It had an amazing vibe, Tracey had put in a lot of effort as well as the team working, a big thankyou and looking forward to return and try the new 'Big Don Burger'! Also looking forward to playing some darts as I noticed they were building a new Darts area whilst I was there.

Very welcoming atmosphere. Recently done up and very cosy. Food excellent, best triple cooked chips I’ve ever had! Owner very nice and welcoming and fab entertainment on a Saturday night. A must, highly recommended.

Called in with the family on a whim. I had heard that a new chef was in and had heard good reports regarding quality etc. I know the pub well and it certainly is well looked after, the fire a massive bonus, service was warm and friendly, menus pointed out to us. There was quite a range of dishes and I settled on lasagne, mum and dad had the sea bass and hubby had the venison. The food was amazing, presentation immaculate. We couldn't manage a dessert but enjoyed a gin or 2 after. Well worth a visit.

Corries was a great place to eat, but it closed and has now reopened. It is now called MIVA, the food is excellent, the staff are helpful and attentive without being pushy. I would recommend it.

Pretty disappointing dinner here. Came and ordered two steak baguettes, each costing almost £20. They came covered in a caremelised onion chutney and so much melted cheese and yet, were still so bland. Bad bread, bad steak, bad cheese. It came with a watery chimichurri sauce for dipping, which didn't really feel thought through with the rest of the dish. Won't be back.

Excellent food in a beautiful location . The wraps are to die for. The cakes are good value, service was polite and excellent

Had the most amazing Jacket potato with cheesy leeks and bacon here a few months back. Could not wait to come and have it again. Sorry to say very disappointed today. Could not taste any cheese in the cheesy leeks and the portion of bacon vastly reduced. All in all very bland and tasteless.

Lovely conservatory seating area. Nice to have tea served in a tea pot with spare hot water. Friendly staff. Would visit again.