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Real
Ales on Tap:
BASS
Tetley Bitter
plus one guest.
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Nearest
Accommodation:
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Situated quite near the reservoir
off Norton Lane not far from Wythall station and just past the cricket ground. This pub is
a dual gable affair with a Georgian exterior (all beams and black and white) right on the
fork of the road. It looks very impressive from the outside and there is a large carpark
opposite. Just behind the carpark is the Stratford and Avon canal and you can tie-up and
stop for a beer. Inside there are 'high' ceilings that go on forever. The Red Lion
(open all day) is split up into many smaller rooms, each with its own character. All have
traditional sturdy wooden tables and chairs, some have settles around the edges. The back
room, where the real fire keeps you warm in winter, is no smoking. Here are the larger
tables to seat up to 10. The ceiling is even higher here and reminds one of a medieval
banqueting hall with hanging chandeliers. The real ales are usually BASS, though it does
do a rotating guest beer, this time Highgate Dark, a scrumptious mild. The food is
traditional pub fayre, steaks (not on the bone), Hunters chicken £7.95 and for the
vegetarian mushroom, potato and cranberry sauce pasty crown all with vegetables. The
service was exemplary both for food and drinks. No loud music, access is also good for the
disabled, though people blocking pathways is a problem anywhere. Skittle alley out back.
No accommodation here.
 
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After a period of refurbishment
the Red Lion has reopened as a fully fledged Vintage Inn. The nice old bar
and room at the back with the huge fireplace has now been incorporated as
part of the main open planned pub. They have also made this the main
dining area. |
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I suspect that the telephone number given is incorrect. Try 01564
7019111.
(2) The pub is not on the Stratford on Avon canal but is close to a top-up
feeder to it which I believe is used as private club moorings. |
 
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