The Railway, Greenford

The pub didn't look too promising from the outside, the interior however was a little different, certainly not as I expected. There seems to have been some kind of makeover recently, the bar area has a flagged floor, and the areas either side are furnished and decorated in that modern style so favoured by interior designers who seemingly don't really follow what pubs are about. The wood panelling is painted turquoise and coffee colours, random modern art hangs on the walls, the fireplace has also become an art exhibit, the grate packed with chopped logs end on. There is some traditional seating, albeit with garish covers, a few low sofas and some high tables and stools. A few screens dotted about were showing Sky News muted, while some sort of modern jazz played to the few customers. The pub is very large, beyond the left side area is another room, totally unoccupied, then a large carvery restaurant with a sign optimistically asking customers to wait to be seated. A large garden with benches is at the side with views of the trading estate on which the pub is located. There were three handpumps, one unclipped, one reversed (Courage Best), the third had Ruddles Best. This went as the barmaid attempted to pour it. I may have been spared. I only passed by while walking The Capital Ring, so I doubt I'll ever pass this way again.