The Red Lion, Solihull

Substantial Vintage Inn out in the countryside, but with large and busy car parks it obviously attracts a good trade. Behind the brewer's Tudor frontage, the 'L'-shaped layout has been mostly opened-out but there remain two semi-separated rooms on either side of the main entrance. There is also a compact beer garden out front. Beer-wise, just two of five handpumps in use, offering Doom Bar and (thankfully) Proper Job (£4.15).

Lovely garden to sit in and enjoyed our Everards Tiger. Very popular with a lot of food being served. Looks very clean and tidy inside, but we were enjoying our beer out in the sunshine.