Hidden in the backstreets of
Astwood Bank is the perfect community local; the Oddfellows Arms. Its bar is on
the list of CAMRA’s regional Historic pubs as it has changed little since the
1940s; and you may still find that you can your beer served 5p cheaper. There’s
just about room for a dartboard; but if the bar’s full then you’re better off
in the lounge which is full of open-plan seating and a much larger bar. Head
out back and there’s a function room which then goes out into a long stretch of
a beer garden. In previous years the pub has hosted the Astwood Bank
Octoberfest to raise money for local charities; though the gaffer is a bit of a
miser and rarely cracks a smile these days. If you’re lucky there’ll be three
beers available alongside a great range of snacks; try the spicy rings. We used
to stock up on these while we waited for our cab to arrive.
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