Ladybarn Social Club, Ladybarn

This multi-roomed old fashioned house (formerly a Robinson’s house, the White Swan which they sold off in 12/10/2012) retains much of its lovely etched glass, period ceramic tiling, and a solid-oak carved wood bar; note too the historic Off-Sales sign etched in the glass outside, whilst for the male visitor, the 1920s urinals are worth a look-see. Known by many decades ago, and to this day as the ‘mucky duck’. Although some internal rearrangements and slight opening-out have occurred it is good to see this historic facility survive. On entry there is a darts room to the right, with a TV area complementing it to the left, these merge with the large main room leading to the bar at the back. To the left off that is a small snug-cum-TV lounge, meanwhile on the right is a compact, well-lit pool room. A splendid staircase leads you to the upstairs comfortably appointed snooker room. The cask ale was something of a new venture for the club, yet one they are keen to promote. Such has been the success of selling cask ale, it was named local CAMRA branch Club of the Year 2015, 2017, 2022, and 2023. See the website for a weekly update of cask ale offerings, forthcoming entertainment, and for membership details. For CAMRA members, the entry fee is waived, they need merely sign-in.

To see what it was like as the White Swan - White Swan, Ladybarn