The Old Red Lion, Staines Town, Staines Upon Thames

An attractive looking pub, the pub sign claims circa 1610.The Main drinking area is divided into two areas plus a little snug at one end.Black beamed ceiling, half panelled walls the upper half is duck egg green, painted textured wallpaper.The beer choice a little pedestrian for my taste, Courage Best, Hobgoblin Gold and London Pride, I went for the Pride which was a tad hazy but tasted as it should. Nice enough pub.

I am pleased to say things have improved since the last review and this is now a good, traditional local which seemed pretty popular. A nice old building with beams, still with the leather straps mentioned below, with one main room and a small side room used more for eating. It retains one of those increasingly-rare bars that seem to have more room behind than in front of! Draught beers on offer were Courage Best, London Pride and Spitfire and the food was home made and pretty good. Perhaps rates a seven and a half but will stretch it to an eight as it just felt right as soon as I walked in.