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Submitted on Monday, 9th January 2023
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The Swan, Kidderminster
Blakedown
Postal town: Kidderminster
DY10 3JD
Reviews of The Swan (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Swan
One of a couple of pubs in the village of Blakedown, this one has now dropped out of the Good Beer Guide. A CAMRA discount is still offered and during our visit, a guy from the local branch popped in to replenish stocks of the local CAMRA magazine. However, the choice of real ale did not match, with Rocking Rudolph being the only option.
There are a number of different sections in the pub, but there appears to be a focus on dining. Our visit was mid-afternoon. So, the only diners remaining had just finished their meals. Quite a few used glasses on the bar suggested that the pub had been busy a little earlier, but it was quiet by the time we got there.
There's a large car park to the right-hand side of the pub and some outdoor drinking space too. Nothing really to attract me back here though.
On 2nd January 2024
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3040 recommendations about 3038 pubs]
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Swan
Pub Dining Eatery emblazoned on the relatively newly decorated exterior. A slightly off choice for the Good Beer Guide, but I see a prominent sign offering 20% off for CAMRA members, so maybe that swung it.
A front bar and larger conservatory for dining. Two real ale on - Twisted Spire (fine) and Ubu Purity.
On 9th January 2023
- rating: 6
[User has posted 1563 recommendations about 1543 pubs]
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Swan
A traditional looking country pub, with a slightly overdone modern interior. The interior was spotlessly clean and tidy, just too bling for me, too many cushions, fabrics, large fancy mirrors, cut flowers etc. However the main attraction in here was the beer quality, as the manager is fastidious over his cask ale. Three handpumps on the bar, with two in use on our visit, Wye Valley HPA and Backyard Brewery Harmony, both of which were in excellent condition.
On 2nd August 2022
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3645 recommendations about 3645 pubs]
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : No last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10p per pint - last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : Yes last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes - In the bar only - last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : Yes last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : Yes - Occasional - last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 04 February 2019 by ROB Camra
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