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Woodmans Stroke, Rothley (Woodies)

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The Woodman’s Stroke, aka "The Woodies" is a quintessentially English village pub, with its thatched roof and traditional interior of exposed ceiling joists and stone floors. It has a chocolate-box frontage and an extensive attractive outside area to the side and back with heated parasols and sofa type seating. It has a petanque piste and large garden, rolling down to Rothley Brook. Family run as a free-house for many years it has a large display of sports memorabilia and three regular real ales with one rapidly changing guest, a fine selection of wines, and good home-cooked food on weekday lunchtimes. The old-fashioned pastime of conversation is encouraged. Dogs aren't allowed inside during the day, when food is bring served.

Historic Interest

Situated within Rothley Conservation area, the pub dates from 1714. When the Hickling family were licensees in the early 1900s the pub doubled as the local undertakers. The coffins were made at the back of the building and the front room was used as the Chapel of Rest. An old photo displayed inside shows that the pub was formerly owned by Offiler's Brewery of Derby, which was taken over by Charringtons in 1965 and closed in 1966.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Charnwood District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
30/06/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
LEI/306
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm
Saturday
No Service
Sunday
No Service

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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4%
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

This beer is served regularly at Woodmans Stroke, Rothley.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Woodforde's - Wherry TasteMatch Prediction

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Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry Session Bitter • 3.8%
Woodforde's - Wherry
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Woodforde's - Wherry

This beer is served regularly at Woodmans Stroke, Rothley.

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

Charnwood - Vixen TasteMatch Prediction

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Charnwood - Vixen
Charnwood - Vixen Session Bitter • 4%
Charnwood - Vixen
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Charnwood - Vixen

This beer is served regularly at Woodmans Stroke, Rothley.

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

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Mon-Fri only
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Except when food is served
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Arriva: 126, 127
Buses to Leicester and Loughborough

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