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Black Bull, Chelmsford

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244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PN (View on Google Map)
(01245) 355922
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Large recently refurbished pub with open-plan bar, and restaurant area at the back. It has a large beer garden with ample seating and a lot of children's outdoor games including a climbing frame. All dogs are welcome - there is a dog station in the garden. Two pool tables and a dart board available all day long (pool tables free on Tuesdays). Most main meals half price on Thursday. Kids' parties at Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Bingo every other Friday, Jazz Jam Sundays approx every 2 months, Open Mic or live music usually monthly on Saturdays - check Facebook for exact dates.

Information for this venue is provided by the Chelmsford & Mid Essex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Chelmsford District (B)
Last updated
23/07/2023
Last surveyed
16/07/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Patron Capital
Pub ID
CME/10387
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:45pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:45pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:45pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:45pm
Friday
Noon - 8:45pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:45pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:45pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (Guest beer varies) and 1 regular beer.

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Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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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

This beer is served regularly at Black Bull, Chelmsford.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT Sport
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
occasional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Weekly poker nights
Function Room Function Room
part of pub can be booked for functions.
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Arriva: 59 (Hourly); First: 32 (Three times a day)
Closest station (1100m)
Chelmsford

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