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Starving Rascal, Amblecote

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Operator: Black Country Ales
1 Brettell Lane, Amblecote, DY8 4BN (View on Google Map)
(01384) 481083
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Friendly and welcoming pub, purchased and refurbished by Black Country Ales in 2020. The central bar serves all areas on the main floor. Many cask ales are on the handpulls, including from Black County Ales, and changing ones come from local and national breweries. The two ciders may not be real. Fresh cobs, pork pies and sausage rolls are available. The stove adds warmth and atmosphere in winter.

Downstairs, there is a cosy and bright brick vaulted cellar, with its own bar, used for functions and events such as Black Country evenings and live music.

Below, at the back, is an enclosed garden.

Historic Interest

The pub is reputedly haunted by the ghost of a waif who died nearby, and it is known nationwide for this. This is the only pub in the country named The Starving Rascal.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stourbridge and Halesowen Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dudley District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
02/01/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Black Country Inns
Pub ID
STR/3207
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 20 times
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 20 times. at Starving Rascal, Amblecote.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Black Country - Fireside TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Country - Fireside
Black Country - Fireside Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice
Black Country - Fireside
Black Country - Fireside

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Starving Rascal, Amblecote.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Black Country - Pig on the Wall TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Country - Pig on the Wall
Black Country - Pig on the Wall Strong Mild • 4.3% Spotted 8 times
Black Country - Pig on the Wall
Black Country - Pig on the Wall

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times. at Starving Rascal, Amblecote.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Strong Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Black Country - Jubilee IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Country - Jubilee IPA
Black Country - Jubilee IPA Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted 13 times
Black Country - Jubilee IPA
Black Country - Jubilee IPA

Spotted 13 times recently. Last spotted 49 minutes ago at Starving Rascal, Amblecote.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

New Buildings - Courthouse Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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New Buildings - Courthouse Porter
New Buildings - Courthouse Porter Session Porter • 4.5% Spotted 4 times
New Buildings - Courthouse Porter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
New Buildings - Courthouse Porter

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Starving Rascal, Amblecote.

ABV 4.5%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Beartown - Kahuna TasteMatch Prediction

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Beartown - Kahuna
Beartown - Kahuna Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.5% Spotted once
Beartown - Kahuna
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Beartown - Kahuna

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 50 minutes ago at Starving Rascal, Amblecote.

ABV 4.5%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Two steps up at the entrance and adapted WC off the main lounge. Level access to the garden from the side street, otherwise a long flight of steps down from the lounge.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Cellar bar can be booked.
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Check, not always real.
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (2m)
6
Closest station (1900m)
Stourbridge Town

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