Red Lion, Swindon

What lucky buggers you are if you've got this as your local. Not much more to add to what the others have said. A different set of beer to those Alan saw, I guess they change all the time but, uniquely in my experience a sample poured out in front of each pump (see pic) so you have an idea of what to expect, and something for everyone. Indeed enough to keep most of use occupied for a good long session. Friendly welcome and friendly locals too, what more could you ask for. Well worth a trip out.

The Red Lion is a decent looking pub at the bottom end of the high street there are hanging baskets outside once inside i was surprised to see 7 real ales on the bar there may have been a couple of ciders though ime not sure,i had one of my favourite drinks Butcombe bitter which as usuall was nice and bitter the other beers on the bar on my visit were Moles Best,Wadworth 6X,Sharpes Doom Bar,Keystone Cheer Up,Honey Blonde and Arrum Single Nog not a bad choice of beers. The Pub is fairly comfortable but not to fancy, well worth a visit.

A white painted terrace brick and stone cottage style pub, with dormer windows and rear beer garden. In the GBG 2010 and also does accommodation. The interior is an L-shaped room, but i may have missed the dining room, as we didn't eat. The decor was white and wood panel, with some red and supporting and ceiling beams. There were lots of old photos and prints on the walls and a plethora of other ephemera from old wooden skis, stuffed animal heads, jars and bottles to what looked like a small organ in the side part of the main room. There was also a stone and brick fireplace. Service was good, there was a TV, but it wasn't on, there was no music and the clientele were mixed and the place was busy. Beer; tap stuff, with 9 real ales on handpull. I tried the Moles Brewery's Best, Hook Norton Hookey Gold, Bath Ales' Gem and Three Castles' Knight's Porter - all of which were decent. They place a small sherry glass in front of the pump so you can see the colour. What can I say - quality - i could have stayed here all day. A must.