Beacon Hotel, Dudley

Stone cold classic boozer - unchanged for 100+ years. Pub - multi-roomed - tiny front parlours, larger rear "smoking room" connected by the serving hatch, with a ridiculously low serving hatch. Garden to rear. Beers - brewed on site. Surprise, a terrific golden. Ruby - a too drinkable 6% mild. Loved the fact that its an afternoon 2:30 closer - with the old school bell wrung at 2:20. I never make it out till last orders in the night, being such a lightweight. A destination pub to be enjoyed.

Very busy Sarah Hughes brewery pub full of friendly chatty locals and serving their excellent beers. What is not to like. We enjoyed our Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild and the Surprise here. Well described below.