Every now and again I meet up with a couple of old friends for a meal and couple of drinks. We used to get together in the village of Wolvey but in recent times have used the 'Sarah Mansfield'. Although this pub has enjoyed several different landlords in the last few years, it's service has generally been good and we've enjoyed our visits.
Last night we met up for the first time in a few months and I arrived at the pub to find the car park almost full; given that it's a pub in a tiny village, I took this as a good sign. Inside, there'd been a degree of renovation with new furniture and a new menu and, as a free house, the beer was available in several varieties. The staff were, as usual, friendly and helpful.
We had a very pleasant evening chatting about things old and new, and putting the world to rights. The beer was excellent (I drank the 'Bass'; there was also 'Brain's' and 'Abbott') and the food very good to, though possible a little more expensive than it used to be. The pub was busy with an assortment of locals and others, something which many houses would be only too happy to see on a mid-week night. All-in all, a very nice pub with excellent service, beer and food.
For anyone looking to try this pub for themselves, it's left off of the A5 a little north of Rugby and passed the 'Magna Park' industrial development and roundabout You can also get to it by taking the 'Willey' turn-off at the roundabout followed by first right; both turnings are signposted and it's well worth a visit.
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