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Mike Tuer (date unknown). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 14-09-2023

Badger Bar (Glen Rothay Hotel), Rydal

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Opens at 12:00pm
Rydal, LA22 9LR (View on Google Map)
(015394) 34500
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The badgers are real - just like the ale - and can be watched at night via the webcam! This quirky old inn overlooking Rydal Water near one of Wordsworth‘s homes is a long-time supporter of CAMRA and serves only local beers - including the specially brewed Badger Ale. In front of the hotel is a large garden with scenic views plus a sheltered side terrace close by the 555 bus stop. Unique loos built into the rock face. Informative website.

This is just how a quaint old pub should be: good beer, good food, great atmosphere.

Information for this venue is provided by the Westmorland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Lakeland
Last updated
27/11/2023
Last surveyed
16/02/2023
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.

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

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Changing

Always local ales on up to four handpumps.

Changing beers typically include: Bowness Bay (varies) , Fell (varies) , Great Corby (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Stout, Strong IPA Fell Tinderbox 6.3%, Goodhew's Dry Stout

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Food served most days
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
Accommodation Accommodation
Luxury and standard
Camping Camping
Rydal Hall within half a mile
Games Games
Board games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Large dining room for booked tables
Smoking Smoking
Covered shelter out of the rain
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
LocAle LocAle
Barngates, Bowness Bay, Fell, Great Corby
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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