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Castle, Great Leighs

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Main Road, Great Leighs, CM3 1NE (View on Google Map)
(01245) 362630
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An old building, completely modernised, with wooden floors throughout. Enter via an outside raised seating area (uncovered). Most people eat here but if you just want a drink walk to the back of the room where there is a bar with tables. As well as those listed there is a regular house beer - Golden Crust, brewed by Brentwood. Food is served all day (cold food only between 3 and 6pm).

Historic Interest

claims to be oldest inn in Britain (1171). Property listed in Domesday book. Large part of the building destroyed by fire in mid-1800�s.

Information for this venue is provided by the Chelmsford & Mid Essex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
St Anne's Castle
Local Authority
Chelmsford District (B)
Last updated
25/05/2021
Last surveyed
30/09/2013
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Patron Capital
Pub ID
CME/10731
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
8:00am - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
8:00am - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Adnams - Broadside TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside Red Ale • 4.7%
Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside

This beer is served regularly at Castle, Great Leighs.

ABV 4.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
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Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Castle, Great Leighs.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
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
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
70, 352

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