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The Starving Rascal, Stourbridge
Amblecote
Postal town: Stourbridge
DY8 4BN
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Starving Rascal
Tapered corner pub on a junction, given the standard Black Country Ales semi-traditional makeover inside the opened-out bar and the side room in the angle. Six cask ales - including their Jubilee IPA (£4.45) plus Oakham Inferno and Fixed Wheel's Con-Door-Man as guests - along with a couple of ciders on a total of 12 handpumps. Comfortable enough, but sadly completely empty on a Monday evening.
On 30th September 2026
- rating: 6
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Starving Rascal
Identikit Black Country Ales. Great as a local. Doesn't get the pulse racing if you a in a new area looking for a new experience.
GBG2025 entry. Kinver May Bug in reasonable condition.
On 31st May 2025
- rating: 5
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Quinno _ left this review about The Starving Rascal
A random joker as it wasn’t on the list but on walking past I spotted the Black Country Ales livery. A classic BCA place inside with their usual decor. Buzzy atmosphere. Of unusual note is the brick vaulted room in the cellar. Usual gamble with the over-extended beer range, my Titanic Iceberg was a bit pump tired but fine for a swift chug (NBSS 2.5). Apparently named after its resident ghost.
On 20th January 2023
- rating: 7
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Old Peculiar left this review about The Starving Rascal
Decided to pop in as they had the pub of the year award. Tried two different beers, both were fairly warm and were flat before I'd got half way down them. Not impressed!
On 4th May 2022
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Starving Rascal
My first visit (albeit Covid rules) since the takeover. As I passed through the bar I saw about 6 or 7 beers on but my eye was drawn to Blue Monkey Infinity which was excellent. I will call again when restrictions are lifted.
On 6th May 2021
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Starving Rascal
The Rascal has been taken on by Black Country Ales. They are hoping to be open before Christmas.
On 18th September 2020
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Starving Rascal
Another good pub in this area. Always a choice of beers on including Enville and one from Salopian. The Enville was excellent. Well worth a visit.
On 24th December 2018
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Gill Smith left this review about The Starving Rascal
My best ale of the day was served here. Holden's Golden Glow was superb. Very quiet when we called today and has recently been refurbished. Different rooms with a pool table in one of them. Said to be haunted. There is a function room in the cellar.
On 25th October 2018
- rating: 8
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Starving Rascal
A decent haunted house this one and well worth a visit. I do like a good corner pub and this one ticked all the boxes. It was good to see that they always have three local ales on, which were two Enville and a Salopian, their two guest were Hobson's Twisted Spire and one from Tring Brewery. They also had a cider on handpump. A very pleasant and helpful manageress.
On 24th November 2014
- rating: 8
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Roy Collins left this review about The Starving Rascal
Rather eclectic surroundings but a comfortable place to sample a good selection of beers (and whiskies)
On 28th July 2013
- rating: 8
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