Wigan Brewhouse Pretoria at the Merchants Inn, Rugby

This pub is a fantastic establishment to explore and has its roots in a merchant’s building in the heart of the historic city on a backroad. There always a good atmosphere here and it’s a place where the intergenerational can mingle. The walls are of traditional wood, but you won’t notice them too much because of the amount of breweriana that adorns them. A horseshoe bar stretches round the centre of the open pub while long tables are placed at its other side. At its rear is a parlour room which is laid out according to whatever event the pub is catering to at the time. The young and friendly bar staff are always happy to see you, and there’s always a good choice of beers on. I was quite happy to stay here and sample more new brews but the group grew restless and wanted to move on. I’d love to return during one of the pub’s music events or to sample their lunchtime menu.