Red Lion, Redcar Terrace, West Boldon, Tyne&Wear, NE36 0PZ. Tel:0191 5364197.

The Red Lion. A beautifully presented old pub tastefully extended and very comfortable inside.

Again though, only the token two wooden handles installed and my Mordue's Workie Ticket was a tad undermeasured. The barman was obviously not used to serving proper beer!

Never mind. Both beers were well kept, the other being Black Sheep, and it was a pleasure to sit in the sunshine, on the extensive outside patio and have couple of good pints.

Well worth the visit.

The Grey Horse, Front Street, East Boldon, NE36 OSJ. Tel: 0191 5364186.

The Grey Horse looks like, and probably was, an old country coaching inn.
The interior does its best to keep the look going with its oak beams, oak furnishings, huge fire places, false brickwork pillars and general olde world appearance. This gives it all a most welcoming and comfortable feel.

Originally two entirely separate rooms, each with its own separate entrance, The Grey Horse has become one enormous pub with the bar at its centre, but managing to retain its country atmosphere.

With Deuchers IPA, Wells Bombardier and Jennings Cumberland Ale available, I had no problem in settling down for a while. So much so, I had sausage and mash to eat as well.
Its a pity its so close to the busy road to Sunderland at the front, but there is a large car park to the rear.
Over all, a most enjoyable visit.