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Forge, Lower Gornal

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Opens at 11:00am
32 Chase Road, Lower Gornal, DY5 4TS (View on Google Map)
(01384) 457359
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Modern building with one large room designed for eaters. Previously known as Poacher's Pocket - pub on site since 1850s. Large outside seating area with the feel of being in the countryside. Footpath at the side of the pub leads to the Pensnett railway walk. Guest beers come from the Marston's range.

Information for this venue is provided by the Dudley & South Staffordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dudley District (B)
Last updated
22/02/2025
Last surveyed
21/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Marston's
Pub ID
DUD/4332
Asset of Community Value
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Wainwright

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Outside seating
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Large parking area off Chase Road
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In bar area only
Events Events
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (800m)
17, 17A

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