A micro-pub is one that looks back to the very (very) old days - being more like a drinking parlour or beer-shop rather than the 'gastro-pub' so prevalent today.
And, it's quite a new (if very old) concept...
The Crossways MicroPub in the centre of Blythe Bridge is, as you can see, pretty basic. It's just an unadorned room, with no piped music - and with low prices (£2.80 a pint!). The most exciting thing on offer, apart from the excellent (Peakstones Brewery) beer is ... card-games.
Will micro-pubs succeed? The Crossways has only just opened, so it hasn't had to take on an English winter yet... but, yes, there is interest from the town.
It definitely is no frills.
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