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Operator: Independent
103 Great North Road, Eaton Socon, PE19 8EL (View on Google Map)
(01480) 531239
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Early 18th century coaching inn on the old Great North Road. Mentioned in the Charles Dickens book Nicholas Nickelby, and guests have included Samuel Pepys. Four distinct bar areas create an intimate atmosphere with exposed beams and varied furnishings. One bar area is dominated by a huge inglenook fireplace and wood settles. At the rear is a comfortable restaurant. An extensive garden includes a patio area and pétanque court.

The food offering is classic authentic Indian cuisine of a very high quality.

Historic Interest

Early 18th century coaching inn on the Great North road. The oldest fittings are on the right hand side and include a splendid fitted curved high backed settle; part glazed partition wall; and another curved one at the rear of the servery. The wood surround of the inglenook fireplace and some dado panelling are of some age. The layout of four small rooms across the front of the building has been like this for 40+ years, although it is doubtful they were all bars in the past. The counters could be 50/60s but the bar back shelves are modern. Behind the bar on the left has been subject to recent changes and the building has been extended to the rear. Mentioned in the Charles Dickens book Nicholas Nickelby, and guests have included Samuel Pepys.

Information for this venue is provided by the Huntingdonshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire District
Last updated
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
18/07/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
STN/57
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

The oldest features in this early 18th century Great North Road coaching inn are in the right hand area - fine curved high-back settle, part-glazed partition wall and inglenook fireplace. The layout has seen much alteration over the years and the rear extensions are recent.

General information about historic pub interiors

Early 18th century coaching inn on the Great North road. The oldest fittings are on the right hand side and include a splendid fitted curved high backed settle, part glazed partition wall, and another curved one at the rear of the servery. The wood surround of the inglenook fireplace and some dado panelling are of some age. The layout of four small rooms across the front of the building has been like this for 40+ years, although it is doubtful they were all bars in the past. The counters may be 1950/1960s but the bar back shelves are modern. Behind the bar on the left has been subject to recent changes and the building has been extended to the rear.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm or later
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm or later
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm or later
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm or later
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm or later
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm or later
Sunday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm or later

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Live music occasionally
Garden Garden
Large patio area with decking
Family Friendly Family Friendly
children's play area in garden
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
The rear dining area is available to hire for special events
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes (140m)
Stagecoach: 905; Whippet: 61, 63

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