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Ferry Boat, Holywell

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Operator: Old English Inns (Greene King)
Back Lane, Holywell, PE27 4TG (View on Google Map)
(01480) 463227
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Picture postcard idyllic thatched and oak beamed riverside 17th century pub. Reputedly England's oldest inn (but many others also claim that title). This was an unspoilt and unaltered pub until a disastrous fire some years ago. Now much of what you see, quaint as it is, is modern reconstruction. Large garden which extends down to the river.

Information for this venue is provided by the Huntingdonshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire District
Last updated
Last surveyed
16/12/2009
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
STN/101
Asset of Community Value
Monday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
7:00am - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers (other Greene King beers, commonly Old Speckled Hen) and 1 regular beer.

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Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 6 times.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Ferry Boat, Holywell.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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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
Accommodation Accommodation
seven bedrooms
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Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
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