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Operator: Star (Heineken UK)
36 High Street, Wells, BA5 2SG (View on Google Map)
(01749) 939069
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In the heart of Wells, on the high street, this is one of Wells' oldest pubs with late 18th century façade to 14th century building. Grade II* Listed (Historic England list entry 1382974). It has two, back to back, bars, both with large seating areas, and an upstairs lounge area overlooking the street. Outside, at the back, there is a courtyard.

Now with three ales on, the better ones in the back bar.

Nov 2021 - reopened under new management after a refurbishment.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bath & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Mendip District
Last updated
04/08/2024
Last surveyed
03/08/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
BAT/380
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday
11:00am - 8:30pm
Monday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
11:00am - 8:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - 8:30pm
Sunday
11:00am - 7:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
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.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice
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 twice
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 4 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Small courtyard at the rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
At the back
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes

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