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Black Bull, Chelmsford

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Cask Ale
Opens at Noon
244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PN (View on Google Map)
(01245) 967623
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Large recently refurbished pub with open-plan bar, and restaurant area at the back. It has a large beer garden with ample seating and a lot of children's outdoor games including a climbing frame. All dogs are welcome - there is a dog station in the garden.

Pool table and a dart boards available all day. Kids' parties at Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Bingo every other Friday, Jazz Jam Sundays c. every 2 months, Open Mic or live music usually monthly on Saturdays - check Facebook page for exact dates.

Information for this venue is provided by the Chelmsford & Mid Essex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Chelmsford District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
16/07/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Patron Capital
Pub ID
CME/10387
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:45pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:45pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:45pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:45pm
Friday
Noon - 8:45pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:45pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:45pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (Guest beer varies) and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice
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Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Black Bull, Chelmsford.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports, TNT Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
occasional
Garden Garden
Large beer garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Weekly bingo
Function Room Function Room
part of pub can be booked for functions.
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Arriva: 59 (Hourly); First: 32 (Three times a day)
Closest station (1100m)
Chelmsford

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