In the first of what we hope will be a new series of Meet the Publican, we pose our ten questions to Matthew Allen & Keith Parkes who took over The Pheasant in Stone earlier this year

What inspired you to run a pub?
The great spectrum of people you get to meet

Why should people come to your pub?
Well, we do serve beer!

What will we find behind the bar to delight our tastebuds?
We offer great cask ale as a main staple along with a zero percent option alongside it. Also, refreshing lager, ciders a range of spirits and wine with soft drinks available as well

Do you have any regular or occasional events?
We have 2 darts teams, a dominoes team, BBQ (weather permitting) and fund raisers to benefit the local community

What are the best & worst parts of the job?
Best: no two days are the same
Worst: early morning deliveries

You have some time off – what do you do?
Apart from catching up on sleep we visit local pubs nearby

Any funny moments you can share?
Over the years, too many to mention

What three words best describe your pub?
Warm. Clean. Friendly.

How could CAMRA (local & national) help support you?
To keep doing what they do promoting real cask ales, real people & running traditional old-school pubs

Tell us you best (or worst) pub joke
A weasel strolls into a bar.  The bartender says “Woah – I’ve never served a weasel before, what would you like” ?
“Pop” goes the weasel