Red Lion, Slough

Official site of Red Lion - www.redlion-slough.co.uk

Attractive old Greene King pub, still looking like the village inn it must once have been (albeit now somewhat lost in a suburb of Slough). However, the thoroughly refurbished interior won't be to everybody's taste, but there are a number of different seating areas to choose from. Reasonably-priced chain menu. Fairly busy on a Wednesday night, with a quiz night underway. On the real ale front, the expected IPA and Abbot were supplemented by Wandle and Betty Stogs as guests.

Official site of Red Lion - www.redlion-slough.co.uk

A GK outlet in an historic old building in rather pleasant surroundings – yes Langley does have some! Lots of original low beams and nicely decorated (fairly recently so) to complement. Two-roomed layout, the right is smaller and more lounge-focussed with a couple of bookshelves and a very large fireplace. To the left is more pubby. This leads onto a massive formal dining area. To the rear, beyond this, is a large garden - a grass and patio combo with a view of the church opposite. Three ales on; GK IPA and Abbot, plus a ‘collaboration’ with Mauldon called Blackaddler which tasted like just another Greene King beer – however the condition of it was pretty good nonetheless. All rather good I thought and well-worth diverting off the motorway for. Though of course I was in there on a Friday afternoon. Maybe Friday nights are different…?