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Drum & Monkey, Bentley Heath

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Operator: Chef & Brewer (Greene King)
177 Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, B93 8ND (View on Google Map)
(01564) 772242
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Refurbished several years ago, the Drum & Monkey has lots of exposed beams and brickwork, giving an olde worlde feeling without being tacky. The name may come from the blasting powder carriers working on construction of the nearby railway - the powder monkeys. And the drum? The receptacle the powder was stored in. The manager is a real ale enthusiast, and the beers (mostly from the Greene King stable, but often including Timothy Taylor and local Silhill brewery) are usually in great condition. Food is superb.

Information for this venue is provided by the Solihull & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Solihull District (B)
Last updated
28/07/2025
Last surveyed
29/04/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SOL/1819
Asset of Community Value
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
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 9 times.
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Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 9 times. at Drum & Monkey, Bentley Heath.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted once.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Drum & Monkey, Bentley Heath.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
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Features
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Closest station (1050m)
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