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Hop Pole, Droitwich Spa

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40 Friar Street, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8ED (View on Google Map)
(01905) 770155
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This is a great atmospheric 18th century pub in the old part of Droitwich close to the Norbury Theatre. It has Bathams bitter and Wye Valley on permanently, as well as a good range of alternating guest beers from around the country and the knowledgeable staff who will help you find the right beer for your taste. It has a pool table and a dartboard as well as a crib and dominoes team, and there is an excellent sunny beer garden along with a heated patio area for smokers. supporters of local charities and events.

Live music on some weekends and there is a large outdoor stage in the newly refurbished patio garden for use in the summer months. Closes at 9pm on Sunday in the Winter.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromsgrove, Redditch and Droitwich Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wychavon District
Last updated
Last surveyed
31/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
RED/2126
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 - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Bathams - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Bathams - Best Bitter
Bathams - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 87 times
Bathams - Best Bitter
Bathams - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 87 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Hop Pole, Droitwich Spa.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wye Valley - Butty Bach TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 22 times
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 22 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Hop Pole, Droitwich Spa.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wye Valley - HPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - HPA
Wye Valley - HPA Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 6 times
Wye Valley - HPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - HPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Hop Pole, Droitwich Spa.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Three Tuns - XXX TasteMatch Prediction

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Three Tuns - XXX
Three Tuns - XXX Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 13 times
Three Tuns - XXX
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Three Tuns - XXX

Spotted 13 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Hop Pole, Droitwich Spa.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bathams - Mild Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Bathams - Mild Ale
Bathams - Mild Ale Mild • 3.5% Spotted 24 times
Bathams - Mild Ale
Bathams - Mild Ale

Spotted 24 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Hop Pole, Droitwich Spa.

ABV 3.5%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bewdley - Jubilee TasteMatch Prediction

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Bewdley - Jubilee
Bewdley - Jubilee Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice
Bewdley - Jubilee
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bewdley - Jubilee

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Hop Pole, Droitwich Spa.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Three Tuns - Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Three Tuns - Mild
Three Tuns - Mild Mild • 3.4% Spotted 4 times
Three Tuns - Mild
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Three Tuns - Mild

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Hop Pole, Droitwich Spa.

ABV 3.4%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Nearby car park free after 6 p.m.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
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Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
First: 144
Nearby Station (500m)
Droitwich Spa
Ordnance Survey Reference
SO898634
Directions
100 metres from Norbury Theatre

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