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Crown & Thistle, Great Chesterford

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Operator: Independent
High Street, Great Chesterford, CB10 1PL (View on Google Map)
(01799) 530278
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This pub was built in 1528 and was called the Chequers being renamed and extended in 1603 to become a coaching inn. A legend is that James I stopped here going to London for his coronation. The magnificent inglenook fireplace in the bar is the earliest example of its type in Essex. There is patio outside with seating and tables with a heated smoking area. The pub is popular with locals and the cricket team. Closed Sunday evenings.

Information for this venue is provided by the North West Essex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Uttlesford District
Last updated
31/03/2025
Last surveyed
04/08/2016
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
ENW/11303
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - Midnight
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
No Service

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (Varies up to 3) and 1 regular beer.

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

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Parking Parking
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (10m)
7
Nearby Station (550m)
Great Chesterford
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL509427
Directions
Half way between B1383 and B184

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