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.