The Lock Inn | Miallet, Dordogne

Craft beer bar in rural Périgord Vert

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About

The Lock Inn is a cosy village bar dedicated to independent craft beer, local cider, and relaxed, friendly tastings.

Our story

Beer Menu

Miallet Gold

Golden WIPA fruity and medium to high bitterness

with Centennial, Citra and Simcoe Hops.

West Coast IPA
€6.00 · Pint

Mango and Blood Orange Sour

Crisp and Fruity Sour beer with Mango, Vanilla, blood orange and apple

Perfect for a hot summers day..

Sour Beer
€6.00 · Pint

Imperial Stout

Heavy and thick but Smooth stout with roasted malt.

Imperial Staout
€8 · Pint

Local Cider

Refreshing apple cider from local community gardens made with beer yeasts to lock in freshness..

€5.00 · Pint

Cheese Board

Regional cheeses with rustic bread.

€·8 Dégustation

Upcoming Events

18.09.25

Lock Inn

Miallet, Dordogne

Reserve seat

23.09.25

Courtyard Bar

Périgord Vert

More details

28.09.25

Riverside Terrace

Nontron, Dordogne

Book table

20.09.25

Garden Patio

Thiviers, Dordogne

Join tasting

24.09.25

Taproom Bar

Miallet, Périgord Vert

View lineup

30.09.25

Village Square

Brantôme, Dordogne

Plan visit

21.09.25

Brewery Cellar

Saint-Pardoux-la-Rivière

Save date

27.09.25

Barn Loft

La Coquille

RSVP email

01.10.25

Lakeside Stage

Dordogne Valley

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A close-up, photographic-realistic scene of a refined craft beer flight at The Lock Inn: a smooth walnut tasting board with beveled edges holds four stemmed tasting glasses, each filled with a different style of beer—hazy straw, burnished copper, rich mahogany, and opaque black—each crowned with distinct foam density. The board sits on a linen runner over a slate-grey table near a tall window. Soft golden hour sunlight streams in, creating intricate highlights on the beer surfaces and elongated, delicate shadows across the linen. In the softly blurred background, neatly arranged shelves of bottles and a subtle glimpse of the Dordogne countryside through glass add context. Shot from a three-quarter angle with shallow depth of field, the mood is elegant, contemplative, and distinctly sophisticated.
An exterior evening view of The Lock Inn craft beer bar in Miallet, Dordogne, rendered in photographic realism. The building is a charming, renovated stone structure with a dark wood door and discreet brass signage reading “The Lock Inn” above it. Large mullioned windows reveal warmly lit shelves of bottles and a gleaming interior bar, but no people. Subtle uplighting along the stone façade and a single, classic wall lantern by the door cast a soft, welcoming glow onto the cobblestone street. The sky holds the last blue of twilight, enhancing the warm-cool contrast. Captured from a slightly low angle with the building framed by hints of surrounding village rooftops, the mood is sophisticated, intimate, and quietly inviting, suggesting a hidden gem for discerning craft beer enthusiasts.
A meticulously arranged still life of artisanal beer bottles and ingredients on a dark, matte slate surface, reflecting the sophisticated character of The Lock Inn. Three elegant brown glass bottles with minimal, cream-and-gold labels stand in a subtle triangular formation, one slightly uncapped with fine condensation. Around them, small ceramic dishes hold whole cone hops, pale malt grains, and roasted barley, each with distinct textures. In the background, a faint outline of a stone wall and a blurred oak barrel add depth. Soft, directional studio lighting from the left creates gentle highlights along the bottle contours and delicate shadows behind the ingredients. Shot at a slightly elevated angle with a controlled, shallow depth of field, the atmosphere is refined and contemplative, emphasizing craft, provenance, and quality.

Reviews

Aya Nakamura

A fantastic selection of French and international craft beers, with knowledgeable staff who happily guide you through the taps.

Mateo García

A welcoming village bar with real character, great music nights, and impeccably kept beer every time we visit.

An overhead, photographic-realistic view of a curated craft beer tasting set at The Lock Inn, arranged on a dark oak table. At the center, a leather-bound tasting journal lies open with a brass pen resting diagonally, surrounded by a circle of five tulip glasses filled with varied beer hues from pale straw to ruby red and deep espresso, each displaying different lacing on the glass. Coasters embossed with a subtle Lock Inn monogram are neatly placed beneath. A small bowl of mixed roasted nuts and a slate plate with thin slices of artisanal cheese and crackers complete the composition. Soft, diffused evening light from an off-frame window creates an even, gentle illumination, with minimal shadows. The mood is studious yet indulgent, suggesting a sophisticated, thoughtful tasting ritual without showing any human presence.

Visit The Lock

Book tasting
A polished dark-wood bar counter in a refined craft beer tasting room, featuring a single tulip glass filled with a deep amber ale topped with a dense, creamy head. Fine condensation beads glisten on the glass, which rests on a slate coaster engraved with a subtle Lock Inn emblem. In the softly blurred background, wooden shelves display an orderly row of elegant brown and green bottles with minimalist labels, lit by warm, indirect wall lights. Late afternoon natural light filters through an unseen window, casting gentle highlights along the glass rim and soft shadows on the bar. Photographed at eye level with a shallow depth of field, the mood is sophisticated, calm, and welcoming, embodying photographic realism with a clean, modern aesthetic.

Contact us

Get in touch to plan a tasting, ask about events, or reserve a cosy corner for your group.

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