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Black Lion, Consall Forge

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Operator: Independent
Consall Forge, ST9 0AJ (View on Google Map)
(01782) 550294
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Now fully open after refurbishment from a fire that closed off access to the inside for several months.

Check Facebook regarding food menu as still limited at the moment.

The Churnet Valley Heritage Railway, Caldon Canal and The River Churnet all have to be crossed from a large car park to reach this destination pub. The range of beers and ciders is extensive, sourced mainly from micro-breweries. Two Beer & Cider Festivals are held each year. Food is served daily; portions are large and reasonably priced- there is also a regular Hog Roast. A rural gem in The Churnet Valley, well worth the search. The pub is adjacent to the Churnet Valley heritage railway station, Consall.

AWARDS: Staffordshire Moorlands Pub of the Year 2013 (Merit), 2014 (Merit) 2015 (Merit). Staffordshire Moorlands Sub Branch Pub of the Season (Winter 2013).

Staffordshire Moorlands Cider Pub of the Year 2015 (1st place), 2016 (1st place), 2017 (1st place) 2018 (1st place) 2019 (Highly commended)

Staffordshire Moorlands Village Pub of the Year 2017 (1st place), 2018 (highly commended), 2019 (highly commended)

Stafforshire Moorlands Village pub of the year 2024 (Highly Commended)

Stafforshire Moorlands Cider pub of the year 2024 (Winner)

Information for this venue is provided by the Staffordshire Moorlands (Sub Branch Potteries) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands District
Last updated
02/03/2025
Last surveyed
01/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
POT/3238
Asset of Community Value

Public bar has red quarry tiled floor, new bar counter (older top - Formica), new bar back, stone and wood surround fireplace of no age, small leatherette bench from 50/60s; two other rooms with no old fittings

Public bar has red quarry tiled floor, new bar counter (older top - Formica), new bar back, stone and wood surround fireplace of no age, small leatherette bench from 50/60s; two other rooms with no old fittings

General information about historic pub interiors
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Sunday
11:00am - 8:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00am - 8:30pm
Thursday
11:00am - 8:30pm
Friday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 4:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
No Service
Friday
No Service
Saturday
11:00am - 3:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Peakstones Rock - Black Hole
Peakstones Rock - Black Hole Old Ale • 4.8%
Peakstones Rock - Black Hole
Peakstones Rock - Black Hole

Old Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Consall Forge (varies) , Falstaff (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
12noon-3pm
Evening Meals Evening Meals
5.30pm-8.30pm
Live Music Live Music
Weekends, Check Facebook
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Field next door (10m)
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Large selection
LocAle LocAle
Peakstones Rock, Consall
Beer Festival Beer Festival
February, July & December
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p off a pint
Transport
Adjacent station
Consall
Ordnance Survey Reference
SK000491
Directions
Off A522 follow signs to Consall Gardens then Nature Reserve on hair pin bend, go straight on, ignore No vehicular access sign, bottom of hill, left along track to car park

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