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Badger Bar (Glen Rothay Hotel), Rydal

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Operator: Paul Knowles
Rydal, LA22 9LR (View on Google Map)
(015394) 34500
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  • Historic Interior

The badgers are real - just like the ale - and can be watched at night via the webcam! This idyllic and quirky old inn overlooking Rydal Water near one of Wordsworth‘s homes meets visitor expectations of a typical Lake hostelry. The oldest room is especially popular with local walkers and their dogs who dry out round the blazing fire. There are unique loos built into the rock face too. Find out more on the pub's informative website.

In front of the hotel is a large garden with scenic views plus a sheltered side terrace close by the 555 bus stop. In summer, the garden and car park will be busy - so take one of the regular buses.

The pub is a long-time supporter of CAMRA and serves only local beers - including the specially brewed Badger Ale. This is just how a quaint old pub should be: good beer, good food, great atmosphere.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed building with links to Wordsworth

Information for this venue is provided by the Westmorland (Solway Sub Branch) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Lakeland
Last updated
19/11/2025
Last surveyed
14/11/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
KEN/1084
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

The bar is in the oldest part of this very traditional hotel, The servery area was reconfigured not that long ago and is not as old as it might look. An archway leads to the drinking area, simply fitted out but with some characterful pre-bar features like the 'Gothick' windows. The dining room next door features spectacular panelling which could well date back to the early 17th century.

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Monday
Noon - 10:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:30pm
Friday
Noon - 10:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Bowness Bay - Swift Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Bowness Bay - Swift Best
Bowness Bay - Swift Best Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 3 times.
Bowness Bay - Swift Best
Bowness Bay - Swift Best

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Badger Bar (Glen Rothay Hotel), Rydal.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bowness Bay - Lakeland Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Bowness Bay - Lakeland Blonde
Bowness Bay - Lakeland Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.7% Spotted twice.
Bowness Bay - Lakeland Blonde
Bowness Bay - Lakeland Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Badger Bar (Glen Rothay Hotel), Rydal.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Great Corby - Tizzie Whizie TasteMatch Prediction

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Great Corby - Tizzie Whizie
Great Corby - Tizzie Whizie Session Pale Ale • 3.4% Spotted 5 times.
Great Corby - Tizzie Whizie
Great Corby - Tizzie Whizie

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Badger Bar (Glen Rothay Hotel), Rydal.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Handsome - Hound TasteMatch Prediction

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Handsome - Hound
Handsome - Hound Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted once.
Handsome - Hound
Handsome - Hound

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Badger Bar (Glen Rothay Hotel), Rydal.

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

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Bar snacks, classics and burgers
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Bar snacks, full local menu
Garden Garden
Lovely views over Rydal Water
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Well-positioned by lakeside road
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Not in restaurant but rooms are dog-friendly, also some bedrooms
Accommodation Accommodation
Luxury and standard
Camping Camping
Rydal Hall within half a mile plus several other sites
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Board games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Large dining room for bookable tables
Smoking Smoking
Covered shelter
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
LocAle LocAle
Bowness Bay, Great Corby, Handsome
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Stagecoach: 555; 599
Bus stop near pub

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