The Retreat, Staines Upon Thames

Large pub that specializes in seafood, which is usually very, very good. The interior is quite large and splits in the middle to allow for a restaurant half. There’s lots of fishtanks to keep yourself amused in a dull moment. The front of the pub catches the sun almost all day, which makes it a useful summer hangout and there’s a real fire for the winter months. Live music is advertised. Beer is usually a couple of Brakspear brews. However it’s the service that lets the place down - the ales have been deteriorating a bit (down to one Brakspears the other day and that wasn't great) and the waiting staff can be pretty ropey, making schoolboy errors (double-charging, not bringing over cutlery etc). If you catch it on a good day, this is quite a decent place.