The Traitors Gate, Grays

Undiscovered on previous Grays visits, this is a fairly large comfortable pub serving two changing real ales. my visit had Bays Best and Roosters Yankee, with something from Exe Valley and Maldon waiting in the wings. Now knocked through into one area, the room winds around the central bar. Darts, bar billiards and pool are played, and three TVs show sport. The walls are literally festooned with old pictures, tin signs and adverts, a collection of old West Ham programmes and hundreds of beer mats from previous offerings. A couple of sofas, banquettes, traditional tables and bar stools. No indication of food being served but seemingly acceptable to bring stuff in from the adjacent shops. Opening hours worthy of note, 3-11 Mon-Thurs, 1-11 Fri, and all day Sat/Sun. A good spot, worthy of a visit if in the area.