Country pub once operated by Neil Morrissey reopens todayThe Plume of Feathers has had a makeoverView Image The Plume of Feathers in BarlastonA country pub reopens today. The Plume of Feathers, in Barlaston, is back open from Friday 3 October after being closed for a two-week makeover. ‌It comes after celebrity Neil Morrissey pulled out of running the Station Road pub earlier this year. ‌The landlady said: “I’m thrilled to say that since taking over this fantastic pub, we’ve been flying. This is an exciting story that’s just getting started, and I’m determined to make this a great success.”