The Station, Epsom

Large open-plan Greene King by numbers pub, there are multiple areas with plenty of, for the most part, sensible seating all around the rather characterless interior. There were very few punters in the pub at around mid-day on a Friday. On the Bar the row of six handpumps gave a rather humdrum selection of ales, Greene King IPA and Abbott, Wadworth 6X and Harveys Sussex Best, I tried the latter but alas the beer had about as much character as the pub it was sat in, so much for Cask Marque. I'm sure this pub serves a need for the local community but its not for me.

A Greene King community pub which is a focal point in this little-known suburb. A handsome building with mullioned windows, it has of course been opened out internally and given a not unpleasant modern facelift. There are multiple areas arranged around a central bar, with mainly traditional furnishings apart from a few benched tables. There are several sports TVs placed around, with darts and pinball off to one side but no pool table, unless it had been cleared out for Christmas. Various entertainments are provided on different nights. Outside there are tables on a forecourt patio area and a separate function room with its own entrance at the back. Draughts beers were IPA and Abbot, TEA and Rocking Rudolph (it being Christmas), in very drinkable form with Cask Marque accreditation. Friendly service and a welcoming feel top off this rather good pub.

Official site of The Station - www.johnbarras.com

Official site of The Station - www.johnbarras.com

A routine suburban pub well described below which makes a good stab at being all things to all people. A rather diminished beer range when we called, just Pride and Doom Bar but service was with a smile. The extensive seating out on the front terrace would make a pleasant place to watch the goings on in the summer