The Tiltyard, Kenilworth

Large, modern estate pub somewhat hidden away near a small collection of suburban shops. Two separate bars - a busy, noisy public bar with a pool table and a number of machines, and a split-level lounge divided by a pair of steps with lots of seating. The latter room is clearly targeted at those dining and older customers just looking for somewhere a bit quieter, and it also has a piano so perhaps music is offered there as well? Beer-wise, there is a bank of four handpumps in each bar offering Banks's Bitter, Boondoggle, Hobgoblin and the seasonal Dirty Tackle (£2.90 and in good form). Overall, I thought it had a good community atmosphere and is one of the best examples of this increasingly rare type of outlet.