The Red Lion, Stafford

Good-looking Marston's pub, retaining a separate bar and lounge, separated by the central counter. The former has been refurbished in a relatively plain way, with a surprisingly limited amount of mixed furniture, but it also has a few interesting features such as the main fireplace. The latter is still much more traditional, and the is also a small games room to the rear. Razor Back, Wainwright, Sunbeam (£3.90) and Pedigree available from the bank of four handpumps on each counter.

A detached undressed brick cottage styled Marston's pub with mock Tudor windows, an extension and beer patio. The interior had two rooms that i saw - the lounge i didnt see much of, other than i could see a TV and it seemed to be in part white decor. The pub does food and i assume they serve it there - we didnt eat, so cant comment on that. The bar, where we went, is in red and white, with a brick fireplace and chessboard floor. There is a dart board and a TV, which had the footy on. There are a few brass ornaments around and a few trophis. The service is friendly, as were the locals playing darts. Beer; tap stuff with a decent enough Pedigree on handpull. The Hobgoblin was a little flat the other day, but there was also Banks's Bitter and Cocker Hoop - so a reasonalbe choice. Visited a couple of times now and have always been happy with the pub. Beer was a little flat the once, but fine on the next visit. Happy to visit here.

The pub is in the village of Little Haywood