The Coppersmiths Inn is a reimagining of The Weighbridge Inn, which quietly closed its doors back in January, but you’d barely recognise it now. Under new management and with a thoughtful renovation, the space has been opened up, trading old familiarity for a brighter, more inviting feel.
Step inside and, if landlord Chilo is to be believed, you’ll find exactly what a good pub should offer: “a welcoming, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.”
Behind the bar, there’s plenty to keep both traditionalists and the more adventurous drinkers happy: four ever-changing cask ales, alongside craft beers, keg lagers and stout, plus wines and ciders for good measure.
And it wouldn’t be a proper Burton stop without something to nibble on. Expect proper pub fare done right, locally made pork pies, sausage rolls and generously filled cobs, the kind that demand a pint alongside them.
There’s also a practical upgrade that won’t go unnoticed during the Burton Ale Trail: longer opening hours. When the town fills with beer lovers, that extra time at the bar could prove invaluable.
Chilo is in no doubt about the importance of the event: “The BAT is an innovative event which is good for the pubs and the town. It helps promote Burton and its drinking establishments, giving customers a wide range of ales to sample. It has put Burton upon Trent back on the map as the beer town capital it was always known for.”
And with that renewed sense of purpose, The Coppersmiths Inn isn’t just back, it’s ready to be part of Burton’s story all over again.