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Operator: Black Country Ales
34 Alcester Road, Finstall, B60 1EW (View on Google Map)
(01527) 368068
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This welcoming Black Country Ales pub offers a comfortable open-plan lounge in a prominent position on the junction of the B4184 and Alcester Road, and showcases at least three Black Country Ales as well as four guest beers (including a dedicated dark ale) and two ciders which are displayed on electronic screens.

Features a real fire, with cobs, pork pies, sausage rolls, quiche and local Scotch eggs, available at the bar. The pub also holds charity events for the Primrose Hospice, as well as mini beer festivals and fetes. Crib is played here every week and chess boards are available. New sheltered and heated garden area (with handpumps available April to September), plus dog bar! Branch Pub of the Year 2022 & 2021 and County Pub of the Year 2019. Buses 52/52A stop just outside the pub offering connections towards Redditch, Bromsgrove and Kidderminster.

Information for this venue is provided by the Redditch & Bromsgrove Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bromsgrove District
Last updated
25/06/2025
Last surveyed
01/12/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Black Country Inns
Pub ID
RED/3263
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

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 31 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 31 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Black Country - Fireside
Black Country - Fireside Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 5 times
Black Country - Fireside
Black Country - Fireside

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Black Country - Pig on the Wall
Black Country - Pig on the Wall Strong Mild • 4.3% Spotted 13 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 13 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Beowulf - Mercian Shine
Beowulf - Mercian Shine Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice
Beowulf - Mercian Shine
Beowulf - Mercian Shine

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Mallinsons - Centennial
Mallinsons - Centennial Session Golden Ale • 3.9% Spotted 7 times
Mallinsons - Centennial
Mallinsons - Centennial

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 18 hours ago
Fownd - Big Dipper Bitter
Fownd - Big Dipper Bitter Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 5 times
Fownd - Big Dipper Bitter
Fownd - Big Dipper Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 18 hours ago
Sharp's - Twin Coast
Sharp's - Twin Coast Session Pale Ale • 3.9% Spotted 11 times
Sharp's - Twin Coast
Sharp's - Twin Coast

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Hobsons - Pale
Hobsons - Pale Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 7 times
Hobsons - Pale
Hobsons - Pale

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Burton Bridge - Stairway to Heaven , Silhill - North Star , Titanic - Plum Porter

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Occasionally
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children are typically allowed until 7pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
A variety of events during the year, including tap takeovers and outside catering.
Games Games
Crib league
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (15m)
Diamond: 52, 52A
Closest station (1750m)
Bromsgrove
Ordnance Survey Reference
SO981701
Directions
On B4184 Finstall corner

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