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Forge Hammer, Lydbrook

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Operator: Independent
Forge Row, Lydbrook, GL17 9NP (View on Google Map)
(01594) 860310
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The Forge Hammer was once set in an industrial landscape of tin-plating works and furnaces in the shadow of the 80 foot high Severn and Wye Railway viaduct. Now in a verdant valley setting close to the River Wye, the Forge Hammer is the home of the Lydbrook Valley Brewing Company, a nano-brewery just supplying the pub. Viaduct Pale Ale is a nod to the past. However, brewing is currently in abeyance. Fascinating photographs of bygone Lydrook are displayed. The popular Indian Spice Garden is incorporated into the premises but now operates solely as a takeaway with no restaurant service. However, food can be ordered to eat in the bar.

Information for this venue is provided by the Mid Gloucestershire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Forest of Dean District
Last updated
04/11/2025
Last surveyed
04/11/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
GLO/0329
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
5:30pm - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Goff's - Jouster TasteMatch Prediction

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Goff's - Jouster
Goff's - Jouster Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice.
Goff's - Jouster
Goff's - Jouster

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Forge Hammer, Lydbrook.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
River Spice North Indian takeaway is incorporated into the Forge Hammer Inn.
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Camping Camping
Games Games
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Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
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Transport
Ordnance Survey Reference
SO5970016900
Directions
B4234

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