The Whippet Inn

06/06/2026

Greetings everyone - here is your starting line up this super Saturday. The great news is that pump 2 has recovered in time after last night’s injury to take its place in the line up. ☺️🍺

05/06/2026

Afternoon all - due to an error by our social media guru, (yours truly) - our weekly update earlier this week incorrectly stated that our opening times today were 2pm - 7pm. 🙈🙈

Fear not, we are open as usual this evening until 11pm. 🍺🍺🍺

Apologies for any confusion caused.

02/06/2026

This Week’s Update

What’s on the Pumps

* Pump 1: Bitters from New Bristol and Tartarus.

* Pump 2: Session pales and IPAs from Bristol Beer Factory, Vocation x 2, Shiny, Electic Bear and Brass Castle.

* Pump 3: Stronger beers from Thornbridge, Redwillow, Pentrich and Three Blind Mice.

* Pump 4: Milds available from Redwillow and Neptune.

* Pump 5: Fruity ciders from Seacider.

* Pump 6: Traditional stronger ciders from Celtic Marshes and Pulp.

Weekly Updates

* On Thursday 4th June Gerry (half of Gerry and Sean - Violin and Guitar string duo) will be performing at 7.30pm as part of our summer music sessions series.

This Week’s Opening Hours

* Today: 5.30pm - 10pm
* Wednesday: 4pm - 10pm
* Thursday: 4pm - 10pm
* Friday: 2pm - 7pm
* Saturday: 12pm - 11pm
* Sunday: 2pm - 9pm

Join us at The Whippet this week and coming weekend. We look forward to seeing you all. 🍺

31/05/2026

Following the awful events of last Sunday, please see attached to this post a link to a fund raising page for Matt O’Gara.

Please give generously in loving memory for one of our own. 💔

https://go fund.me/e39415ddc

Hi , my name is Elaine Hutchings and on behalf Matt’s loving partn… Elaine Hutchings needs your support for Help us give Matt O’Gara the farewell he deserves

27/05/2026

It is a profoundly sad time for all those of us involved in Lichfield’s hospitality industry.

Two of our own have been taken far too soon.

Please join us in remembering these two legends.

Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to their families, friends and staff.

Take time to cherish those close to you. Hold them a little tighter when you see them, as these tragic events have demonstrated that life is both fragile and precious.

Please note that as a mark of respect we will not be posting our usual update this week.

Rest in peace Gentlemen. 😔💔

23/05/2026

Here is your starting six for this glorious Bank Holiday Saturday. ☺️🍺🍺🍺

Hope to see you all at some point this weekend ❤️

22/05/2026

We’ve got some exciting events lined up this weekend!

We’re delighted to be part of Lichfield District Council’s Purple Flag trail this weekend. Simply pick up your trail booklet and sticker when you enjoy a drink at the Whippet from Friday through Sunday.

How the Trail Works

Visitors can collect a Purple Flag Trail booklet from participating venues while supplies last.

Participants will receive one sticker per participating venue after purchasing at least one drink.

Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks qualify.

To complete the trail, participants need to collect six stickers from six different participating venues.

Once you’ve finished, you can redeem your completed trail booklet for a special reusable Purple Flag pint cup at selected redemption venues.

And get this—we’re thrilled to be an Operation Mayfly 2026 venue this weekend! We’ll have two casks of Neon Raptor’s special annual beer available over the weekend—a single beer that will be distributed and enjoyed nationwide this weekend.

We’re planning to start serving this wonderful beer later this evening and throughout Saturday and Sunday.

Just a friendly reminder that we won’t be open on Bower Day.

Have a wonderful sunny Bank Holiday weekend everyone 😎🍺🍺🍺

19/05/2026

A bank holiday weekend is just around the corner, and while we won’t be open on Bower Day, we’ve got plenty of refreshing ales to keep you cool as the weather warms up.

There is also some exciting news about events commencing this Friday 22nd May as Lichfield celebrates its Purple Flag Status.

🍺 What’s on the Pumps

Pump 1

Start with a gluten-free pale ale from Siren, followed by traditional bitters from Salopian and Shiny.

Pump 2

Sip on session pales and IPAs, including some gluten-free options from Tartarus, Black Iris, Dark Revolution, Howling Hops and Brass Castle.

Pump 3

This week, our stronger beer selection includes IPAs and pales from The Kernel, Thornbridge, Two By Two and not one but two casks of Neon Raptor’s Operation Mayfly 2026. Available from Friday, this Bank Holiday special - one Beer, enjoyed across the UK, all on the same weekend! A great way to celebrate the City’s purple flag status. 💜

Pump 4

We continue Mild in May with a gorgeous Mild from Buxton.

Pump 5

Treat yourself to fruity ciders from Pulp and Lilley’s.

Pump 6

Savour three top-quality stronger ciders from Ascension and Lilley’s.

💳 Discounts & Offers

👉 CAMRA members & Blue Light card holders get 50p off a pint and 25p off a half.

👉 Not yet a member of CAMRA? We’ve membership information at the bar 🍺

📰 Weekly Updates

👉 We’re proud to be participating this weekend in Lichfield’s Purple Flag weekend. Lichfield is officially recognised as a Purple Flag accredited city – a mark of excellence that celebrates safe, vibrant, and well managed evening and night-time experiences.

👉 As part of these celebrations, this coming Sunday 24th May, Dave Kelly will be performing for us in our latest live music session from 7pm to close.

👉 A reminder that we are closed this coming bank holiday Monday.

🕰️ This Week’s Opening Hours

• Today: 5:30pm – 10pm
• Wednesday: 4pm - 10pm
• Thursday: 4pm – 10pm
• Friday: 2pm – 7pm
• Saturday: 12pm – 11pm
• Sunday: 2pm – 9pm

Come down, grab a drink and enjoy great company and conversation at The Whippet this week and weekend🍻

Cheers from all of us!

16/05/2026

Afternoon everyone.

Here is your starting line up for day 1 of the Lichfield Spring Food Festival. 😍🍺🍺🍺