The Red Lion, Bletchingley

This pub has now been re-opened for a couple of weeks. Much improved internally and externally with lots of room inside and a nice heated patio at the back. Still plenty of parking at the back however. Serves amongst other things Greene King IPA, Abbot, Ruddles and one other Real Ale which I think will be a changing guest beer. Food and beer is very good standard and is quite competitively priced. As this has been my local for many years I was worried that the refit would turn it into a plastic chain type bar. This I am glad to say hasn't happened. The new Landlords/Lady - John, Chris and Tracey and their staff are all very friendly and the place retains a lot of its original character. Smokers may not be so keen though as there is a very small smokers area - but there's alway outside! Big thumbs up from a local.

27 Jul 2006 14:33