Beartown Bearskinful at the Golden Cross Hotel, Bromsgrove

It’s great to see that a modern pub chain has taken on one of Bromsgrove’s historic buildings. It’s a shame that they haven’t done a better job inside. As soon as you walk in, it’s dark and gloomy. There’s a few circular tables near the entrance and there’s some private booths on the right. There’s also a bookcase with some interesting titles near the tables by the access ramp. Then you’ve got a long bar with a pillar in the middle that does a great job of dividing up the bar so that you can’t see all the beers in one go. This means that service is often slow and usually there’s only two people serving at any time. There’s also some high tables for those who just want to sit and drink. Beyond this is a raised area which is ideal for dining. There’s also a rear courtyard which functions as a beer garden.