The Picture House  

A Grade II listed building and former cinema, the Picture House in Staffords City Centre, is one of JD Wetherspoon's restorations.

It is a large one roomed establishment though is divided into three distinct drinking sections which are essentially where the cinemas seating once was. The bar itself is at the far end of the pub where the screen would have been.

The cinema theme has been maintained in a number of ways. The box office has been retained in the pub foyer and a ticket office manager has been employed to greet customers (even if he is only a mannequin!). Inside the main room the walls are adorned with cinema memorabilia such as film posters and black and white pictures of the cinema greats.

Other original features have been retained such as the ceilings ornate plasterwork and mouldings and, outside, its stained glass Art Deco name sign. The pub also has a pleasant and fairly substantial patio area, with a number of tables and benches for those wishing to drink al fresco.

Food is the usual Wetherspoon menu and is served from 9am-10pm with burger and jacket potatoes. More substantial meals are available for hungry drinkers.

The Picture House had five guest beers on including the Lichfield Brewery's Steeplejack. The clientele was fairly mixed when visited (late one Saturday afternoon) with lone drinkers, couples, and groups of drinkers.

The toilets are clean and spacious with lots of shiny surfaces. The presence of a floor to ceiling mirror in the gents toilet was noted as a welcome feature (other pub designers please note - men like to check their appearances too!).

The Picture House does not provide any accommodation but for those wishing to stay in Stafford, the local Tourist Information Office (01785) 240204 can provide a list of places that can oblige.

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