80 pubs in 80 weeks is a fun campaign to both introduce members to the variety of real ale pubs in Wyre Forest (including many that members may not have previously visited) and increase the Branch's presence in the pubs.

We meet in different pub each week around 8:00pm for a beer and a chat, and of course for the the chance to do some Beer Scoring.

2018

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12 July 2018 - Sun & Slipper, Mamble
Half a dozen made the trip out to this rural pub, set next to the village green. The bar is smart polished ash graced with a number hand pumps for local beers from Hobsons and others. The staff were friendly and the beers excellent.

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3 July - Bewdley Pines Golf Club, Bewdley
Our first time at this club venue, and we were made very welcome. Manager Matt is keen on real ales and doing a fine job keeping them in good condition. And the sandwiches were very welcome!

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28 June 2018 - Park Gate Inn

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21 June 2018 - White Hart, Hartlebury

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14 June 2018 - Hope & Anchor, Stourport
A relatively new venue, in a sense, because the old pub j]has been transformed in an imaginative fashion. We sat in the front bar, decorated with timbers a nd corrugated iron walls, whereas the main bar moves from steampunk into Victorian era. The beers from Sadler's and others were very acceptable.

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31 May 2018 - Hare & Hounds, Broadwaters, Kidderminster

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10 May 2018 - Dog Inn, Dunley

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1 May 2018 - Black Star, Stourport
Always busy, we were made welcome by the staff and enjoyed Wye Valley beers in excellent condition. The Stout was particularly delicious.

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26 April 2018 - Old Waggon & Horses, Bewdley
From our tables in the upper lounge we observed plenty of chat and a steady stream of regulars enjoying the excellent real ales. Most seemed to be drinking beers rather than lagers. Being in good nick, we stayed for quite a while.

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19 April 2018 - Astley Cross Inn, Astley, Stourport
The landlord Martin has been in for a relatively short time and, being keen on real ales, he keeps them really well. He hopes to add to the range. On Tuesdays, on cask ale night, real ales are on at a mere £2.30 a pint!

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12 April 2018 - Cavalier, Kidderminster
The estate pub was busy as usual, mainly lager drinkers. The three real ales as always were Green King IPA, Doom Bar and Dizzy Blonde.

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3 April 2018 - King Arthur, Hagley
A good turn out for this one - the pub was packed and very noisy, but we enjoyed the Bathams beers over the sound of loud conversations!

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29 March 2018 - Black Boy, Wyre Hill, Bewdley
A steady stream of mainly regulars gave the pub a good atmosphere and the four beers were in really good condition. Sitting in the main lounge we got chatting to quite a few of the locals.

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22 March 2018 - Angel, Stourport
A good crowd in the bar when we arrived and we managed to squeeze onto a table in the corner. The crowd turned out to be on a tour of Stourport pubs and after they had moved on we had the place to ourselves for the rest of our evening. The three beers from the Marston's range were nothing special.

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15 March 2018 - Beer Emporium, Kidderminster

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22 February 2018 - Old House at Home, Blakedown
Mainly a food venue, Doug reports that there were plenty of visitors and the beer was OK.

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15 February 2018 - Black Boy Inn, Beale’s Corner, Bewdley
A cool evening, and the lounge log fire was glowing! Perfect to relax in its warmth with some pretty good beers, from Wye Valley and Bewdley, and a chat. Even better, a very recent new member James joined us and quickly felt at home in the conversations about beer, pubs and breweries. The pub was comfortably busy and the atmosphere friendly.

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25 January 2018 - Hollybush, Stourport
A small and enthusiastic group enjoyed a leisurely pint or two. All three Black Country Ales and a varied selection of other beers were sampled and enjoyed. Definitely one to return to in future.

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18 January 2018 - Swan, Kidderminster
It may have been quiet in Kidderminster town centre, but in the Swan it livened up as more of us strolled in. The beers were in absolutely superb condition, so we were happy to stay for a few more satisfying bevvies and it turned out that the barman, Lewis, also looks after the cellar. Well, cue a group photo with him behind the bar!

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11 January 2018 - Cock & Magpie, Bewdley
A quiet early evening in the left hand bar with its modern décor, high seats and tables. To liven it up, we asked for the overhead railway to be turned on, and a yellow tramcar merrily trundled around above us. The barman was friendly and obliging. Pity the beer was at best average. So we moved on in search of a decent pint.

2017

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14 December 2017 - Rising Sun, Stourport
Tucked away near the fire station, the pub is very much a regular’s haunt. On that evening a works ladies Christmas outing was enjoying a fancy dress dinner (Santas, reindeer horns, tinsel – you get the idea), and we settled in the front bar under the telly silently mouthing the day’s news. The landlord and bar staff were chatty and welcoming, efficiently serving meal to order. The home-made steak & kidney pie, chips and peas was very good. Beers were Martson’s mild and bitter, with Wells IPA putting in an appearance after its recent acquisition by Marston’s. That was by far the best of an average bunch.

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30 November 2017 - White Swan, Bewdley
In the expansive front lounge bar regulars sat chatting at traditional pub tables. In the back pool room we settled into a comfortable corner for a chat and an exchange of some old recycled jokes. Beers were standard Marston’s offerings, OK but nothing special. At nine on Thursdays the Karaoke performance meant the pool table needed to move into our space, so we obligingly moved to the front bar to listen to enthusiastic performances, at a respectable distance, before moving on.

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23 November 2017 - King Arthur, Hagley
Squeezing in through the door and past the bar to some tables on the left, there was just enough space, after a while, for around fifteen of us – a great turnout to see this new Batham’s pub. The place was lively and very load, with most of the clientele being blokes. On the bar, the full range of Batham’s usual beers – Bitter and Mild. Too early yet for their XXX winter special expected in early December. The beer was in great condition but often much less than a pint after the generous head had settled.

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16 November 2017 - Real Ale Tavern, Bewdley
The pub had newly opened at noon earlier in the day and it was packed with people eager to see Black Country Ales’ latest pub. Behind the bar our old friends Tracey and Jerome gave us a beaming welcome, having moved over from the Rock Tavern in Stourport earlier in the week. Along the bar twelve hand pumps dispensed local beers, and from further afield, as well as ciders each with a number corresponding to the display screens. It makes it easy to decide before getting to the bar! We all agreed the beer was in fine form, especially the Titanic Plum Porter. The pub goes back and back, with plenty of cosy seating as well as a warming fire. The old vault door from its previous use as a bank is on display at the back – keep going straight ahead to reach the WCs!

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26 October 2017 - Rock Tavern, Stourport
The Rock Tavern is in Wilden lane on the way to Stourport from Kidderminster. The pub was busy with diners sampling the extensive menu in the restaurant area. The log burner in the lounge creating a very warm welcome on a winter's evening and the seating as comfortable and relaxing. There were 3 real ales on - Tribute, Three Tuns XXX and HPA. It’s a good pub to visit after arriving on a country walk on the old railway line from Stourport.

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19 October 2017 - HR’s Bar, Bewdley
Well, it’s a sports bar, after all. So hardly surprising that the six footie screens predominate and also there weren’t many people in there. If the beer had been better we’d not have moved on…

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12 October 2017 - Weavers at Park Lane, Kidderminster
Joe and Alex behind the bar liven up the pub with their broad smiles, banter and beer knowledge. As always, a great range of beers in excellent condition and a rake of ciders. In the lounge our conversation continued into an 80% theme – everything Roy buys is always 80% cheaper, and so are his beer scores! (only joking).

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28 September 2017 - Lock Inn, Wolverley

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21 September 2017- Swan, Stourport

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14 September 2017- Rising Sun, Bewdley

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24 August 2017 - Bird in Hand, Stourport
Gathered around a couple of tables in the bar our large group was in pole position to enjoy the canal themed ambiance. The pub dates from 1772 and was built with the canal as a pub and stables. On the bar there was Wye Valley HPA, Hobson’s Town Crier and Holden’s Golden Glow. The staff were friendly and the beer quality was good.

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17 August 2017- Anchor Inn, Caunsall
Weaving our way through the busy lounge to the bar our beer thirst was very quickly satisfied by Hobson’s Best, Three Tuns XXX or Wye Valley Butty Bach. We all agreed that the quality was outstanding – and the Three Tuns was perfect. That’s a Five score! The staff were friendly and tussled for a place in the bar photo.

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10 August 2017 - Bellman’s Cross, Shatterford
On the evening we visited, there were several off-road vehicles with hunting dogs in the back and their owners were enjoying a well earned pint. There were 3 pumps on with Three Tuns occupying 2 and Enville Ale the remaining one. Everyone agreed the quality was acceptable. The pub itself is well recommended for its French style cuisine and with a three course lunch for approximately £15, it represents good value.

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27 July 2017 - Royal British Legion, Stourport
Situated off the Gilgal in Stourport-on-Severn is the Royal British Legion. The club is open all week, and guests can be signed in by current members. It serves weekend meals, and offers sandwiches at the ready at all times. The welcoming staff introduced us to extremely good quality and great value real ales including Wye Valley Butty Bach and Holden's Golden Glow. The beers were very well kept, keeping the head all the way down the glass.

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20 July 2017 - Railway Bell, Kidderminster
Opposite the Kidderminster Stations, the pub was once a hotel and now has two rooms downstairs and a function room above. That has been livened up for music and events with new décor and comfy chairs by licenses Clair and Tracy who took over earlier in the year. On the bar are Bank’s Amber and Marston’s Pedigree along with three changing ales and a real cider.

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13 July 2017 - Island Pool, Cookley
It was a fine warm evening so we sat outside in the beer garden drinking very average pints of Wye Valley Butty Bach and Enville. The pub is very much focused on food, with a stream of diners going inside.

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29 June 2017 - Talbot Inn, Bewdley
450 years old and with four rooms served by a central bar, it has character and charm. Elder locals congregate in the back bar with an open fire and access to the terraced garden. There’s also a log burner in one of the side rooms. Very much a music pub popular with the younger set, it stays open until very late towards the end of the week when live bands appear on Fridays or Saturdays, and on Sunday afternoons. On the bar is the very local Worcestershire Way from Bewdley Brewery, and Sharp’s Atlantic.

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22 June 2017 - Castle Inn, Kidderminster
A goodly group of members settled into a bay window next to the fireplace and conveniently facing the bar. Since it turned out to be Chairman Nick’s and his wife Jane’s anniversary (they didn’t say how many years), the landlords Neil and Marie produced a surprise celebratory bottle of bubbly and an enormous wine glass which took the entire bottle! Meanwhile, Nick stuck to his Hobson’s Best. The pub has a fine terraced beer garden overlooking the canal for enjoying a pint on warm summer evenings.

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15 June 2017 - Station Inn, Hagley
Visited by Roy ‘Billy Nomates’ Kynaston on this occasion who enjoyed observing the to-ings and fro-ings of a constant flow of diners and drinkers in this urban Marston’s food house. Three ales from Marston’s to go with food offered all day, and the recently refurbished inside has a fine ornate decorative fireplace.

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18 May 2017 - Old Waggon & Horses, Ismere
Recently taken over by the new landlord Steve Reeves who has introduced a fresh meals menu and new beers on the bar from local breweries. Wye valley HPA, always popular, and changing beers from the likes of Prescott and Three Tuns.

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11 May 2017 - King & Castle, Kidderminster
This was a special occasion since the flagship Severn Valley Railway pub was presented with the Wyre Forest branch Spring Pub of the Season award. All the bar staff were there to enjoy the presentation along with a good crowd of branch members. On the bar are eight beers, each with a little pot of beer to show the colour, and very good they were too.

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27 April 2017 - Harriers Arms, Kidderminster
This is the pub that fronts the Kidderminster Harriers ground, and is now a Sadler’s watering hole. On the bar are five of their brews, and very good they were too. As you might expect, sports screens dominate but aside from that, it was busy and the bar staff were very welcoming to all that entered.

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20 April 2017- Kings Arms, Areley Kings, Stourport
The new landlords, Tina and Tim Barber, took over in August 2016 and are very friendly and welcoming to everyone that entered. They chatted about their plans for the pub including more real ales and pub grub as well as enhancing the garden. There was certainly a good buzz about the place.

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13 April 2017 - Harbour Inn, Arley
The Harbour is close by to the Severn, and it’s a long time since any cargo boats moored here. But it is next to the Severn Valley Railway station at Arley, a quaint white and black exterior invites one to look inside. Stuck to the beam over the wide fire place, and covering it entirely, are hundreds of old pennies overlooking the snug lounge. The bar was busy when we visited, and the pub was about to change hands. On the bar were Wye Valley beers.

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30 March 2017 - Arches, Bewdley
Set on the riverside near the bridge, the one-roomed bar was busy. Squeezing through from the bar we carried our very average pints of HPA outside, raised a glass to Chairman Nick on his birthday, and moved on.

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23 March 2017 - Blue Bell, Kidderminster
The pub was in transition between one landlord and the next, so we’ll re-visit later in the year.

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16 March 2017 - Old Rose & Crown, Stourport
Almost a town pub in the country, right on the edge of Hartlebury Common. A Marston’s house with just two real ales on the bar, a smattering of jolly locals and food if anybody fancied it. Quiet for a Thursday evening, and so we had a chat with the landlord about motorcycles and other important things.

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March 2017 - Queens Head, Wolverley
The pub was quiet and we had the bar to ourselves until a few locals came in at about nine. The barman serving the four beers was young and amenable – Bank’s Mild, Amber, Marston’s EPA and Wainwright. Disappointingly, none was better than very average condition.

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23 February 2017 - Golden Lion, Kidderminster
Time to take a look at one of Kidderminster's growing real ale establishments. A fair old crowd of us for this one – settling into the tables at the end of the lounge bar. This free-house is situated just a 10 minute walk from Kidderminster station and Severn Valley Railway, and 5 minute’s walk from the Town Centre. The pub offers a generous display of six changing real ales including St. Austell Tribute, Three Tuns XXX and the more local Kinver tempts our palettes with the tasty Edge. The main lounge bar was a veritable throng of regulars chatting, playing dominoes and generally not watching the telly. The back street public house welcomes families and children, hosting a range of exciting and fun-filled events for everyone, and in April, the Easter Egg hunt. If you're feeling peckish there are several bar snacks available including hand made pork pies, cobs, nuts and crisps. Fancy getting involved in a pub sport? Then try a hand at darts on a Sunday and Friday, and Crib on a Tuesday. Into music? Then the Golden Lion is the place to jive and sing along as there are regular live bands performing with an open mic night every Wednesday and on-going karaoke evenings. A great community pub and we stayed for the best part of two hours. Or more.

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16 February 2017 - Mug House, Bewdley
We found the lounge filled with happy customers, as is often the case. Standing near the bar, enjoying Timothy Taylor Landlord and Purity UBU, the landlord, Drew, was in a chatty mood expounding about pubs, beer, the Mug House and it’s future with the Punch sell-off to Heineken looming on the horizon. The bar staff were friendly and the beer – excellent!

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9 February 2017 - Old Beams, Stourport
At the heart of this food pub is the original half-timbered farmhouse, and the long bar counter. The cellarman is a friendly, chatty barman and he keeps a really good pint. On the bar were Thwaite’s Wainwright and Ringwood Boondoggle, along with the changing beer Ringwood Fortyniner, all presented in excellent condition. The old timbers display a bit of history. Propping up the ceiling is a curious round turned pillar with worn rectangular sockets in a couple of places alon its length. Could this have been from the mast of a sailing ship, possibly a Severn Trow? Those sailing vessels were the mainstay of traffic on the Severn for centuries, so it’s possible it was salvaged from one. Or it may just be coincidence. The pub certainly has some interesting features. We spent a good hour or more amiably chatting at the bar and would have liked to linger longer.

2016

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1 December 2016 - Penny Black, Kidderminster
Thursday in this Wetherspoon is curry night, and at just over a fiver including a pint it’s especially enjoyable! A great turnout as 15 of us enjoyed delights such as Sadler’s Mud City Stout, Prescott’s Winter Hill Climb and from Backyard Brewery. We found the beer in the Penny Black to be pretty good these days, and the atmosphere was pleasant.

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24 November 2016 - Bay Horse, Stourport
A warm welcome and excellent beer were a geat start here. The locals went to a Madness concert the previous weekend and are off to Newmarket in December. It was busy in the restaurant area with 50 guests enjoying steak dinners at a very reasonable £6, including a drink. A lively and vibrant pub.

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17 November 2016 - Chester Tavern, Kidderminster
This traditional town pub and free house was quiet when we visited in November. Hobson’s Twisted Spire and Castle Rock Harvest Pale were served with a smile by the barmaid, Leah.

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10 November 2016 - Black Boy, Wyre Hill, Bewdley
After a steep climb up from town, the oldest pub in Bewdley dating from 1462 is a welcome watering hole. Inside we found a friendly welcome and the back bar was busy. The pub has some quirky local customs such as the clay pipe society and chestnut roasting over the open fire, which seem to be fitting for the ancient timbered interior. Well-kept beers on that evening were Bank’s Mild, Boondoggle and Marston’s EPA.

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3 November 2016 - Tap House, Hartlebury
The tap house for Worcestershire Brewing is in the one-time waiting rooms for Hartlebury Station, now decorated in a modern style with plenty of light timberwork. There were plenty of locals enjoying an early evening pint after the day’s work when we arrived, and also some visitors in the restaurant. On the bar six or seven handpumps with beers from the adjacent brewery as well as some guests were on offer.

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27 October 2016 - Eagle & Spur, Cookley
As we arrived musicians were gathering in the lounge bar to play acoustic blues, country and Irish music and song which drifted into the back bar. On the walls in there are pictures and research done in the early 90’s about pubs in the area, some no longer open, such as the Portelet Inn (Rock Tavern) in Caunsall which closed a fair while back and more recently the Red Lion, Cookley, which is now a convenience store. The Eagle has it’s own beer, re-badged and brewed by Caledonian, and very good it is too. The pub is well-used, comfortable and there’s always a friendly welcome from landlady Nuala Campbell.

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20 October 2016 - Railway Bell, Kidderminster
A new team, consisting of Lisa and Dan Boyle and barmaid Symonne, welcomed us to this town pub opposite the station. They had moved in two weeks before following a refurbishment and had already made distinct improvements to the pub's interior as well as having good ideas for future events. As this is a Marston's pub, the usual suspects - Pedigree, Banks's Original (Mild) and Amber (Bitter) - were in evidence. In addition there was a seasonal Marston's beer, 'Moonless', on tap to delight the taste buds. It was, pleasingly, quite busy for a weekday evening, and our usual group, along with a number of recent CAMRA recruits, enjoyed the banter, the beer and the refreshed atmosphere in the pub. Looking forward to another visit soon!

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13 October 2016 - Great Western, Bewdley
A busy and comfortable pub, this one, humming with conversation. Plenty of beers and ciders on the bar and some tempting ‘real’ pies calling out ‘eat me!’. Resist them if you can! Near the blazing fire it was so warm we moved to another table, thus enjoying the full atmospheric effect without the sweat! Our thirst for beer was satisfied with well-presented Worcestershire Way and 2857 from Bewdley, Old Golden Hen and a seasonally weird concoction named Frankenstein – best left to escape not to be seen again…

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6 October 2016 - Hampstall Inn, Astley Burf
This is a large four-roomed pub next to the Severn, near Stourport. Beers on offer are Hobson's Old Prickly and Bewdley Worcestershire Way as well as two ciders served from barrels behind the bar. We sat in the Poachers Bar, traps and instruments in clear evidence. Other non-hunting rooms are available! Lots of great banter was heard in the bar. The pub also offers bar meals in a basket, retro style! A large board records the size of salmon caught by named anglers over the years, the first being 20lb. Intermittent blackouts provided an element of momentary excitement!

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29 September 2016 - Three Crowns & Sugarloaf, Kidderminster
Mainly an eatery, there’s also a friendly community side to this Marston’s pub featuring quizzes, golf days, bingo and children’s football. It’s always busy as a result, with six real ales in reasonable condition from the somewhat predictable Marston’s range when we visited. This pub is worth a look-in for good value food with a pint.

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22 September 2016 - Anchor Inn, Caunsall
A timeless classic! Great beer, great cider, busy, and with the famous Anchor Cobs – a meal to behold – it draws in plenty of locals and visitors. Beers include some from Three Tuns and Hobsons, always in great condition. It’s well worth a visit.

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15 September 2016 - Little Pack Horse, 
Bewdley
This pub dates from 1632 and is the second oldest in Bewdley. More recently, in the 1980s and 1990s, it was owned by “Mad” Colm O’Rourke’s Little Pub Company. Terracotta mosaics adorn the entrance walls and there are bronze name tags in the cosy bar commemorating former regular drinkers. During winter months the log burner keeps everyone cosy. Locally sourced real ales are regularly rotated. During our visit they were offering Holden’s Golden Brew, Hobson’s Twisted Spire and Ludlow Gold. The pub restaurant has a well-earned reputation for the quality and variety of its food, served at lunchtime and evenings every day. Its popularity means that reservations are recommended to avoid disappointment.

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8 September 2016 - Stagborough Arms, Stourport
This is a traditional 1970s one bar public house from which the owner serves the local community. Three real ales were available – Hobson’s Twisted Spire, Salopian Oracle and a Locale from Bewdley Brewery. It has a Sports TV (thankfully switched off) and there are teams for pool and darts. The absence of background music encourages customers to chat – overheard conversations about fishing and canal swimming – and a lady customer said that she felt safe visiting on her own. Freshly cooked food is served from 0900 to 1300 on weekdays and until noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Live music on Saturdays from 9pm makes for a lively atmosphere.

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1 September 2016 - Ye Olde Seven Stars, 
Kidderminster
A refreshed, re-decorated and improved Seven Stars (with new Gents' toilets!) was our venue for this visit. Previous decorations have been replaced by a smart, newly cleaned floor, a freshly painted and re-invigorated bar area, an improved outdoor area and ... fresh flowers!

The ales were, largely, highly appreciated. Hobson's Twisted Spire Titanic Stout - a lovely coffee-vanilla, sort of fruity flavour Bewdley - Sir Keith Park St Austell - Tribute Box Steam - Tunnel Vision

No one was barred from the premises!'

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25 August 2016 - Running Horse, Bewdley
Located a few miles from Bewdley up Long Bank, The Running Horse is part of the Greene King Chef & Brewer chain, offering the inevitable GK IPA and Old Speckled Hen, plus two changing real ales. We were pleased to find Ludlow Gold and Malvern Hills Black Pear on the bar. With a family-friendly atmosphere, it’s geared up for food providing a varied and delicious menu, including vegetarian options. Set back in beautiful countryside surroundings, the pub's large beer garden often has family fun events including tombola and face painting.

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18 August 2016 - Horn & Trumpet, Bewdley.
Set in the top end of Bewdley town, the Horn & Trumpet reopened as a free house in April 2016 after a thorough refurbishment. Mark Cook, the pub's landlord, said the pub is going from strength to strength and there are a rising number of new customers visiting. There are four Real Ales including two guests and the popular Wye Valley HPA and Hobson's Town Crier. The quirky Pub offers local participation including crib, pool and TV sports, showing all regular Premier League football matches. There are good value bar snacks and tasty pies from the local Wyre Pie Company. There are also rooms available and the pub offers free Wi-Fi. Staff at the Horn & Trumpet support local charities, dog walkers are extremely welcome and visitors can also relax in the beautiful rear beer garden, surrounded with stunning flowers and a cosy shelter.

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11 August 2016 - Olde Crown, Stourport.
The Olde Crown was, until recently, a Wetherspoons. It’s now with Hawthorn Leisure, and it looks remarkably similar – menus, beers and décor. Apparently that’s their intention - if it works, let it be - and it’s good that it’s still open as a pub and the staff are friendly. Most of the people in there appeared to be drinking keg cider and lager, so the cask ale selection was a not as great as it might be. The manager Chris very kindly brought us samples of beers waiting to go on, which was appreciated. Aside from the ubiquitous and ordinary Greene King Abbott and IPA beers, there’s always a Hobsons and a couple of changing ales. The view from the terrace overlooking the historic basin, with the graceful cast iron bridge spanning the river is interesting, and contrasts with the modern fairground nearby. Beers are very reasonably priced, and even more so with 20p a pint discount for CAMRA members.

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11 August 2016 - Olde Crown, Stourport.
The Olde Crown was, until recently, a Wetherspoons. It’s now with Hawthorn Leisure, and it looks remarkably similar – menus, beers and décor. Apparently that’s their intention - if it works, let it be - and it’s good that it’s still open as a pub and the staff are friendly. Most of the people in there appeared to be drinking keg cider and lager, so the cask ale selection was a not as great as it might be. The manager Chris very kindly brought us samples of beers waiting to go on, which was appreciated. Aside from the ubiquitous and ordinary Greene King Abbott and IPA beers, there’s always a Hobsons and a couple of changing ales. The view from the terrace overlooking the historic basin, with the graceful cast iron bridge spanning the river is interesting, and contrasts with the modern fairground nearby. Beers are very reasonably priced, and even more so with 20p a pint discount for CAMRA members.

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28 July 2016 - Weary Traveller, Kidderminster.
As always, for everyone that visits the Weary, we received a friendly welcome from landlord Chris Connolly. Keen to talk about his very well-kept beers, he extolled the virtues of his guest ale on that evening, Jennings Cocker Hoop. We all went for that, and found it in excellent condition! Settling in to a cosy corner at the end of the bar, we could see this is a busy community pub with plenty of regulars and conversation with, or without, the TV screen in the background. The bowling green at the back supports four bowling teams that are also the pub dominoes teams during winter months. Added to that are the Ladies and Mens darts teams, the Shatterford bike club and soon poker and quiz nights, this is truly a community pub. A little gem, and worth seeking out.