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Axe & Compasses, Arkesden

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Main Street, Arkesden, CB11 4EX (View on Google Map)
(01799) 550272
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At the center of a picture postcard village we have a partially thatched ex-Rayments pub which dates from 1650 with recent extensions added in the 19th century. The Christou family have run this quintessential country pub for over 30 years. For restaurant bookings prior reservation may be essential as this pub is popular. Unusually besides a restaurant area, there is a public bar which now has a television and occasionally hosts live music events. Walkers and cyclists are frequent users and the Harcamlow way passes the pub.

Historic Interest

After a devastating fire in March 2022 this beautiful pub has now reopened and the attention to detail with the re-build has been second to none. Key aspects such as the pub’s historic chimney being removed and rebuilt brick by brick, and the discovery of the original brick flooring in the bar, old fireplaces and more beautiful oak beams.

Information for this venue is provided by the North West Essex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Uttlesford District
Last updated
03/10/2024
Last surveyed
17/07/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
ENW/11270
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Greene King Guest List) and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
darts
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL483344

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