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Castle Of Comfort, East Harptree

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
Old Bristol Road, East Harptree, BS40 6DD (View on Google Map)
(01761) 221321
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Sprawling, isolated inn on the Mendip Hills, within reach by car of both Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole caves, and 1.5 miles from a campsite. The name is believed to derive from the time when the pub housed condemned criminals on their last night. A hostelry since 1684, it's popular for locally-sourced food, often including vegan and gluten-free options (phone ahead for special requirements). One guest beer features regularly from the South West and sometimes further afield, and a changing real cider is available. The child-friendly garden is busy in summer and dogs are allowed in the lower bar.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Mendip District
Last updated
25/04/2024
Last surveyed
05/02/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
AVN/538
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Butcombe Original
Butcombe - Butcombe Original Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice
Butcombe Original
Gold Award
Butcombe - Butcombe Original

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Cheddar Ales (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
in lower bar area only
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Two changing real ciders.
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Directions
On B3134 just north of jct with B3135.

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