You will find craft lagers in micropubs as I've seen them in more than one occasion. The whole micropub scene began on the North Kent coast around Herne Bay and there are loads of them about now. On away trips I always search for a smaller venue to drink and can normally find a m/pub somewhere...
It most certainly does not rule out lager. What you won't get is Carling, Stella, Kronenbourg 1664 or suchlike. You will find a crafted lager or something like the original Czech Budweiser. For ciders it is just the same : Gwatkins instead of Bulmers for example. What I like to see is the...
They shouldn't be more expensive and there seems to be some confusion as to what makes a 'micropub'. For me it is the selling of real ales and wines with the focus on conversation over any form of entertainment whether it be live music or a jukebox. Some are crossing the line and introducing keg...