The Edward Rayne (JD Wetherspoon), Raynes Park, SW20

Usual Witherspoon pub, nothing special inside, lots of wood. Very comfortable seating to the left as you come in, almost booth like. Small front area almost a garden, behind doors, as a smoking area. This faces out onto the main road so you have a choice of breathing in smoke or petrol fumes. Don't think only smokers can use it, it could be used for train spotters as it faces Raynes Park station. Plenty of ales available. Friendly staff as well.

I was getting quite pessimistic about this place as I approached it from the station as it was clearly the ground floor of a faceless modern office block. Happily once inside it wasn't the disaster that some Office conversions are but quite a pleasant light and airy room. It got even better when I checked the beer range as there were several options from local breweries, but sadly I only had time for one pint. I went for the Clarence & Fredrick's IPA (£2.45) which had been something of a shambles a few weeks earlier at the Coronet in Holloway Road. This time it was in very good nick and has restored faith in this brewery as this was the first excellent pint I have had from them. I would return here if in the area to check out the locale beers.