A brilliant pub to visit on a sunny day, the Weighbridge Inn has a great outdoors area perfect for an al-fresco pint. Conveniently located near the rail station, this pub is an excellent choice to stop by as a tourist to plan your day in Burton over a drink or two.

Given 3.5 stars on Tripadvisor, this pub seems a great place to stop for a pint if you're taking a stroll along the nearby Trent and Mersey Canal. Described as a "Quality olde worlde Traditional Canalside Pub", breaking up your afternoon walk with a pint outside could be just what your weekend needs.All the famous names of Burton brewing are long gone: Bass, Ind Coope and Worthington. There is now a clutch of excellent small craft brewers in the town, but Marston’s remains the sole survivor from the dizzy days of the 1800s, when Burton was the most important brewing centre in the world. In May 2017, Marston's announced further expansion with the acquisition of Charles Wells's Eagle Brewery in Bedford. This gave Marston's ownership of the Bombardier, Courage and McEwan's ale brands, and the global licence for Young's beers. [14] a b c Lesley Richmond; Alison Turton (1990). The Brewing Industry: A Guide to Historical Records. Manchester University Press. p.228. ISBN 978-0-7190-3032-1. If you look at a bottle of Marston’s Pedigree, you will see it described as an amber ale. But a more accurate description would be a pale ale. This is a common English beer style, and there are hundreds of excellent beers to choose from. You’ve also got the other beers in the Marston’s line. Their EPA beer is very similar. Or, if you enjoy a stronger beer with a more hoppy aroma, you’ve got their Old Empire IPA which is absolutely stunning.

Customers say: "Passed through Burton in our boat and were thrilled to find this micro pub. A great selection of beer and bar drinks and an awesome atmosphere." Like Draught Bass, it retains a loyal following, hard-earned over many years. Arguably, when the beer is at its best, it still deserves that following.Burton ales and water achieved cult status in Victorian times thanks to the invention of the ‘union set’ method of fermentation. Located a short distance from the town centre in the surrounding village of Barton-under-Needwood, The Red Lion pub receives an honourable mention on this list for providing its customers with some excellent events and live music. From children's cinema afternoons to live bands, the Red Lion boasts plenty of family-friendly activities. Reviewers give the place five stars, commenting on high-quality food and great value for money. The Eagle Brewery, (formerly Charles Wells) Bedford brews Bombardier, Courage, Waggle Dance, the global Young's licence and Scottish brands McEwan's and William Younger

The Alfred pub, in Burton, at a beer festival with Michael Skinner, one of the bar staff, helping at the festival. (Image: Northcliffe Media Ltd.) Anyway, the news reignited an idea for a column I’ve had in my head for a while. It’s very much just my opinion and it’s about Marston’s – the brewery and the company. Graham, August; Stephens, Lydia (23 December 2020). "Marstons takes over all 156 Brains pubs in Wales". WalesOnline. What a fantastic pub! The most loveliest of welcomes, spotless, warm and inviting and best of all the beer is top notch." Weighbridge InnI really enjoy a pint of Pedigree, so please don’t think that I’m naming replacements because they are better. They are just other beers you may like if you happen to enjoy Pedigree.

Rob Davies (22 May 2020). "Brewers Carlsberg UK and Marston's announce merger | Business". The Guardian . Retrieved 23 May 2020. a b c d e f g h Oliver, Garrett (2011). The Oxford Companion to Beer. Oxford University Press. p.573. ISBN 978-0-19-536713-3.

Sadly not, Marston’s Pedigree is made with malted barley, which contains gluten. Is Marston’s Pedigree Vegan? The beer he replaced it with is a good one, but, apparently, is not selling enough. And yet the Pedigree has remained in demand for all this time. The pub seems a favourite of drinkers, getting 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor, with many complimenting the staff on their excellent knowledge of real ale in particular. As well as the outdoor space, the cosy décor inside makes for wonderful surroundings, with a real fire that's perfect for winter nights. With a cosy pallet beer garden that's perfect for the upcoming summer months, The Last Heretic is another pub that's very conveniently located for travellers and locals alike, near the town's rail station.