Up next in our meet the publican series is Geoff Blundell, owner & landlord of the multi award winning Swan Inn, Stone

What inspired you to run a pub?
Love of real ale

Why should people come to your pub?
It’s a proper, traditional public house

What will we find behind the bar to delight our tastebuds?
9 ever changing real ale handpulls, 3 craft ales always on draught, a selection of traditional ciders

Do you have any regular or occasional events?
Regular live music, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday. Pub quiz on a Tuesday. Occasional summer festivals

What are the best & worst parts of the job?
A chance to support local and English breweries. Socialising with locals & friends

You have some time off – what do you do?
Travel the World

Any funny moments you can share?
Last May an Italian heavy rock band played for us & we had a beer on called ‘Stiff Upper Lip’ which was the name of their single. They drank the lot – even thoughthey don’t drink real ale.

What three words best describe your pub?
Ale, Music, Locals

How could CAMRA (local & national) help support you?
More visits to our pubs, which we would be happy to accommodate

Tell us you best (or worst) pub joke
A pub landlord says ‘We don’t serve time travellers here’
A time traveller walks into a pub

If you run a pub in the Heart of Staffordshire area and would like to take part in a future ‘Meet the Publican’ feature, please get in touch