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Dictum of Kenilworth, Kenilworth

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Operator: Wetherspoon
18-24 The Square, Kenilworth, CV8 1EB (View on Google Map)
(01926) 352930
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Opened at the end of July 2025 in a former Poundland shop, this is a new Wetherspoon outlet in the centre of Kenilworth.

The bar is on the left as you enter from the Warwick Road entrance, which is adorned with hanging baskets. The many tables, chairs and pillars in the vicinity of the entrance area are reportedly difficult to navigate. There is more space at the rear, with both covered and open external areas (the latter for smokers) overlooking The Square. The wall opposite the bar features booths rather than tables and chairs, and a glass-roofed atrium above features wall paintings of waterfalls.

The pub's name is in reference to an historic pronouncement (1266) called the Dictum de Kenilworth to reconcile rebels of the Second Barons' War with the royal government of England. A group of these rebels held out in the stronghold of nearby Kenilworth Castle.

Information for this venue is provided by the Coventry and District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
26/08/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
Wetherspoon
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
COV/3633
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - Midnight
Saturday
8:00am - Midnight
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted twice
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur

New World IPA

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Byatt's - Regal Blond
Byatt's - Regal Blond Premium Golden Ale • 5.2% Spotted once
Byatt's - Regal Blond
Byatt's - Regal Blond

Premium Golden Ale

ABV: 5.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Burton Bridge - Stairway to Simcoe
Burton Bridge - Stairway to Simcoe Premium Pale Ale • 5% Spotted twice
Burton Bridge - Stairway to Simcoe
Burton Bridge - Stairway to Simcoe

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 3 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Black Hole - Cosmic , Brains - SA , Byatt's - All Day Foreign Extra Stout

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Breakfast 8am to noon daily
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (496m)
Kenilworth

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