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Royal Steamer, Chelmsford

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Operator: Gray & Sons
1 Townfield Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1QJ (View on Google Map)
(01245) 258800
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A small wedge-shaped traditional pub in a residential area behind the railway station. Its name is believed to be unique in the UK. Two street doors lead to an opened-up pub (ostensibly public and saloon bars) currently with 2 bar counters each with 3 handpumps. Small secluded courtyard garden at rear. Games-oriented pub with darts, many board games, a golf society, large screen TV.

Information for this venue is provided by the Chelmsford & Mid Essex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Last updated
06/01/2023
Last surveyed
24/08/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CME/11027
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Crouch Vale - Beers - Brewers Gold - Cask Ale
Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold Session Pale Ale • 4%
Crouch Vale - Beers - Brewers Gold - Cask Ale
Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold

This beer is served regularly at Royal Steamer, Chelmsford.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde TasteMatch Prediction

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Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde
Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild • 3.7%
Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde
Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde

This beer is served regularly at Royal Steamer, Chelmsford.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Many
Nearby Station (200m)
Chelmsford

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