The Albion, Winchester

Convenient for a last quick one before the train, small single L shaped area, light coloured walls and bar with a wooden floor give an updated modern feel lacking a little in character. Four handpumps, two on dispensing Pride and TT Landlord, one reversed ( Summer Lightning), one unclipped, while virtually hidden behind a pillar (and missed by me until after I'd ordered) were two on stillage, Irving and Co Spinnaker and Frigate. The clientele were generally rather young, lively and boisterous and the music was a touch loud for a middle aged grump like me.

Stands on a busy crossroads just down the hill from the railway station (south bound side). Four handpumps with mainstream casks plus the usual UK kegs. Altogether too bright and the grey paint work doesn't enhance the place. Fairly humourless barmaid as well. OK enough place to wait for a train but I wouldn't miss one to drink here.