Idle Valley Tap
Retford, DN22 6AS
Retford, DN22 6AS
Idle Valley Tap
Retford, DN22 6AS
Retford, DN22 6AS
Cask Beers Available
Cask Beers Available
LionHeart - 4%
LionHeart
Brookfield
4% Bitter
Pouring a rich tawny gold, it delivers a smooth, full-bodied profile with layers of malt, gentle fruit, and balanced bitterness. English hops bring classic earthy spice and soft honeyed notes, creating a well-rounded and deeply satisfying pint. Crafted using traditional open fermentation, 100% English ingredients, and a touch of sweet gale (England's original brewing herb) reviving a style that dates back to the 12th century. Collaboration with Woodforde's Brewery.
Salvation - Steadfast Stout - 4.8%
Salvation - Steadfast Stout
Abbeydale
4.8% Stout
A great example of a classic stout. No adjuncts or fancy ingredients needed! A lovely smooth and roasty stout with subtle notes of chocolate and coffee leaving a perfectly balanced bitter finish on the palate. Hops: Pacific Gem. Gluten free and vegan friendly.
Ripple Effect - 5.5%
Ripple Effect
Thornbridge
5.5% Red Ale
This red IPA is a fantastic collaborative effort. Pouring a deep red, it features an expertly layered malt bill delivering remarkable depth and character. A vibrant blend of hops crowns the experience, bursting with bright citrus, subtle pine and a graceful floral finish. Collaboration with Women In Beer brewed especially for IWCBD 2026.
Golden Spike - 5.7%
Golden Spike
Thornbridge
5.7% West Coast IPA
A West Coast IPA loaded with vibrant US hops, delivering a classic West Coast medley of pine, grapefruit, and bright lemon citrus flavours. Hops: Centennial and Cascade.
Boltmaker - 4%
Boltmaker
Timothy Taylor
4% Yorkshire Bitter
A well-balanced, genuine Yorkshire Bitter, with a full measure of maltiness and hoppy aroma. Boltmaker is first choice for the discerning drinker - on both sides of the Pennines.
Red Feather - 3.9%
Red Feather
Welbeck Abbey
3.9% Golden
A robust auburn ale. Plenty of crystal malt gives this beer a rich colour and combination of bold walnut and bitter-sweet caramel flavours.
Skylight - 4.1%
Skylight
Welbeck Abbey
4.1% Lager
The palest of beers brewed with crisp British-grown lager malt. The Continental hops used make this a bright and fresh lager-style beer with light floral and grassy tones.
Craft Keg Available
New World Hazy IPA - 4.5%
New World Hazy IPA
Woodforde's
4.5% IPA
A refreshing IPA. Its hazy appearance ensures an immersive experience, with vibrant citrus flavours from Citra and El Dorado hops delivering a smooth, citrus taste.
A Little Faith - 4%
A Little Faith
Northern Monk
4% Pale Ale
All the juice, citrus and tropical flavour of Faith, but even more sessionable at a lower ABV of 4%. Vegan friendly.
Anytime IPA - 4.7%
Anytime IPA
Meantime
4.7% IPA
With a blend of Cascade, Centennial, Mosaic and Bravo hops, Anytime IPA is bursting with tropical flavours - think pineapple and mango - like many of the popular American-style IPAs. Refreshing with a clean, dry finish, Anytime IPA is the perfect accompaniment to an evening in the pub all year round.
Coming Soon
Farmers Blonde - 4%
Farmers Blonde
Bradfield
4% Blonde Ale
This award winning, very pale brilliant blonde beer has citrus and summer fruit aromas making it an extremely refreshing ale.
Moonshine - 4.3%
Moonshine
Abbeydale
4.3% Pale Ale
A beautifully well balanced pale hopped with Willamette, Delta, Citra, Chinook and Centennial. Gluten free.
White Rat - 4%
White Rat
Ossett
4% Session Pale
Thriving on bold, hoppy citrus flavours, this maverick is always ahead of the curve. This very pale, hoppy ale is made from low colour malt. A combination of Cascade, Columbus and Amarillo hops produce an intensely aromatic and resinous finish.
Best Bitter - 3.8%
Best Bitter
Theakston
3.8% Best Bitter
The definitive English Bitter. This fine golden-coloured beer has a full flavour that lingers pleasantly on the palate. With good bitter sweet balance, this beer has a subtle hop character described as citrus and spicy. It's a refreshing and very satisfying pint - noted for the aroma of its Fuggle hops and the dry hopping of Bramling Cross to add to its characteristic Theakston aroma.