The Red Lion, Solihull

Substantial Vintage Inn out in the countryside, but with large and busy car parks it obviously attracts a good trade. Behind the brewer's Tudor frontage, the 'L'-shaped layout has been mostly opened-out but there remain two semi-separated rooms on either side of the main entrance. There is also a compact beer garden out front. Beer-wise, just two of five handpumps in use, offering Doom Bar and (thankfully) Proper Job (£4.15).

Lovely garden to sit in and enjoyed our Everards Tiger. Very popular with a lot of food being served. Looks very clean and tidy inside, but we were enjoying our beer out in the sunshine.

A Vintage Inn and follows their general pattern, flagged floor, beams, real fire, a couple of sofas near the bar, homely & with a food menu to match. I personally love their pubs, they are very comforting, but do wish they would become more inspired with the beer choice. This one has a lounge off to the left as you walk in then then a long thin area running back with firstly the bar and then more seating around wood tables to the end. A lot of people were eating & we tried the food which was a little slow in getting to order but was fine when it came. I would agree with the comment below on the beer quality, in that it was very well kept.