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Harte of Costessey, Costessey

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This imposing mock Tudor building is a large and lively 1930's pub situated in a prominent position on a road junction in the centre of Old Costessey. The bar area comprises a large 'L' shaped room with a dining annex off to one side. The front facing bar area is a fine example of 1930's Arts and Crafts decor with open fires at either end that are used when necessary, and the dining annex is typical 'brewers' baronial' style.

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Previous Names
White Hart
Local Authority
Last updated
07/02/2023
Last surveyed
15/02/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
NOR/133
Asset of Community Value

Rebuilt in 1931 by Bullards brewery - the date and an anchor symbol can be found just under the rooftop. Despite closures and refurbishments there is much to admire internally. The front door leads to a lobby with screen that indicates the present public bar was originally two separate rooms (possibly two rooms and an off sales?) and confirmed by the two impressive fireplaces. The bar counter front looks like the original as it matches the wood in the front screen with its diagonal motifs but the top is a replacement and the bar back fitting is modern.

The two huge fireplaces have Tudor arch shaped stone surrounds with a 1930s brick interior then a row of three classic 1930s brick patterned features in a timber strip and above are three Masonic shields – the RGC one refers to R G Carter the builders of many pubs for Bullards Brewery. On the left through a wide doorway is a splendid high ceilinged Baronial hall-style dining room where the 1930s brick fireplaces chimney breast reaches the ceiling; it has a parquet floor. The rear area of the pub has all modern fittings including a reproduction of the original public bar counter front. Originally built with outside toilets, the present gents’ and ladies’ on the front right was formerly a small smoke room. The former separate function room at the rear is now an Indian takeaway, a separate business.

Rebuilt in 1931 by Bullards brewery - the date and an anchor symbol can be found just under the rooftop. Despite closures and refurbishments there is much to admire internally. The front door leads to a lobby with screen that indicates the present public bar was originally two separate rooms (possibly two rooms and an off sales?) and confirmed by the two impressive fireplaces. The bar counter front looks like the original as it matches the wood in the front screen with its diagonal motifs but the top is a replacement and the bar back fitting is modern.

The two huge fireplaces have Tudor arch shaped stone surrounds with a 1930s brick interior then a row of three classic 1930s brick patterned features in a timber strip and above are three Masonic shields – the RGC one refers to R G Carter the builders of many pubs for Bullards Brewery. On the left through a wide doorway is a splendid high ceilinged Baronial hall-style dining room where the 1930s brick fireplaces chimney breast reaches the ceiling; it has a parquet floor. The rear area of the pub has all modern fittings including a reproduction of the original public bar counter front. Originally built with outside toilets, the present gents’ and ladies’ on the front right was formerly a small smoke room. The former separate function room at the rear is now an Indian takeaway, a separate business.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (One from Woodforde's, one from Adnams plus one guest) and 0 regular beers.

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Transport
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First Bus service 23A

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