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Real Ale Tavern, Bewdley ("The RAT")

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Operator: Black Country Ales
67 Load St, Bewdley, DY12 2AW (View on Google Map)
(01299) 660649
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A traditionally styled pub in the centre of the main street, converted in 2017 from a former bank. The 250 year old building conveys a sense of history and atmosphere as one area leads into another into the depths of the pub where the old bank vault door is still to be seen on display, but not in its original position. In winter the open fire keeps the front lounge area warm, with comfy sofas to relax in.

The roof terrace, with tables and sun shades, doubles as the smoking area and is accessible from a door near the WCs, up a flight of external steps.

Specialising in real ales and cider (ciders are often not real), there's an impressive array of twelve handpulls including beers from Black Country Ales, local, regional and national breweries, and sometimes real ciders. The current beers with the name of the brewery, beer, strength and price are displayed on screens in different parts of the pub which makes it easy to order by number at the bar. Cobs and pies are always available.

Public parking is nearby at the back of the pub and cycles are sometimes locked to racks in the car park entrance road, in view of the pub CCTV (unmonitored).

Information for this venue is provided by the Wyre Forest Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wyre Forest District
Last updated
23/05/2025
Last surveyed
16/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Black Country Inns
Pub ID
KID/3338
Asset of Community Value
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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 - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 8 times
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 8 times
Black Country - Fireside
Black Country - Fireside Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice
Black Country - Fireside
Black Country - Fireside

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Black Country - Pig on the Wall
Black Country - Pig on the Wall Strong Mild • 4.3% Spotted 4 times
Black Country - Pig on the Wall
Black Country - Pig on the Wall

Strong Mild

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times
Black Country - Chain Ale
Black Country - Chain Ale Session Golden Ale • 4.2%
Black Country - Chain Ale
Black Country - Chain Ale

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Byatt's - Smoke on the Porter
Byatt's - Smoke on the Porter Session Porter • 4.8% Spotted 3 times
Byatt's - Smoke on the Porter
Byatt's - Smoke on the Porter

Session Porter

ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Oakham - Endless Summer
Oakham - Endless Summer Session Golden Ale • 3.4% Spotted 3 times
Oakham - Endless Summer
Oakham - Endless Summer

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 8 hours ago
Changing

Always changing from local, regional and national breweries, including some dark beers

Changing beers typically include: Black Country (seasonal) , Mallinsons - Mosaic , Oakham - Citra

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Porter , Stout

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Occasional, for international rugby
Garden Garden
Rooftop terrace at the back
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Well behaved children are allowed until 7pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Adapted WC (ask for the key) and level access to all areas from the side entrance
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dogs get a treat from behind the bar
Events Events
Quiz on first Mondays, sometimes bingo on Tuesdays, cheese seection on Wednesdays
Games Games
Darts on Fridays
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Roof terrace
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Cloud
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Note that Lilley's, Weston's and some other brands are not real ciders.
LocAle LocAle
Black Country Ales
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (40m)
8, 125, 291, 292, 296
Nearby Station (750m)
Bewdley
Directions
In the centre of the main street

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