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De Spencer Arms, Downley (De Spencer Arms)

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The Common, Downley, HP13 5YQ (View on Google Map)
(01494) 535317
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The ‘Le De’ is a little flint pub, nestling in the woods at the back of Downley Common

surrounded by acres of beautiful AOB land with miles of trails. Making it the ideal refreshment stop after hiking or biking. Outside is a large children friendly garden while inside a warm, friendly atmosphere with an open fire, low ceilings and rustic beams. Landlady Sarah serves excellent home-cooked food alongside a great line-up of real ales and wines.

In addition to regular guest ales it stages popular beer and food festivals - visit the website for the latest details of all events.

Historic Interest

The association of the pub and name to the Dashwood/DeSpencer family and estate.

Information for this venue is provided by the Aylesbury Vale & Wycombe Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Last updated
29/07/2024
Last surveyed
08/03/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Fuller Smith & Turner
Pub ID
AYL/00092
Asset of Community Value
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Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:30pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (Fuller's and /or guests) and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Fuller's - ESB
Fuller's - ESB Premium Bitter • 5.5%
Fuller's - ESB
Fuller's - ESB

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional weekends
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
Darts
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Plus typically specialist cheese stall
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
Carousel: 30 (to village hall)
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU849958
Directions
across Common from the village on a flint track beyond the end of Plomer Green Lane

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