The Druid Inn, Birchover

Birchover is a place we've been several times previously but always to visit the woodenly atmospheric Red Lion. The Druid had been through some changes of management and we were responding to information that it had, recently, been turned back into a pub that does food (rather than a restaurant with a small bar attached). Fortunately that did turn out to be the case and we found a selection (albeit small) of beers, from Kelham Island, Buxton Brewery and one other. All beers were on the sharp side of 'bitter' and were slightly disappointing, in terms of richness of flavour. The surroundings were conducive, apparently refurbished, but appearing to be traditional in tone. The welcome was warm and the young man behind the bar was very ready with information. A good addition to the Birchover repertoire.