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Royal Oak, Ware

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20, London Road, Ware, SG12 9LP (View on Google Map)
(01920) 462755
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A rare true Free House for Ware. Cosy, grade II listed, timbered and with a lovely Inglenook fireplace, there is a smart and colourful patio at the back - spot the crooked chimney. Sat at the foot of Hoe Lane, close to Ware train station, it is near Hertford Regional College and Scott's remarkable 18th Century shell-clad grotto (check for opening times). Two guest beers are usually sourced from Mighty Oak brewery or Timothy Taylor's. Evening closing times can be erratic depending on customer levels.

Historic Interest

Grade II Listed

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire District Council
Last updated
03/09/2025
Last surveyed
25/06/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SHE/841
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
2:30pm - 11:30pm
Sunday
2:30am - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (Guest beers are usually taken from Mighty Oak or Timothy Taylor) and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Patio at the back
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Crib, dominoes
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Patio at the back
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
35, 35B, 38, 38A, 310, 323, 324, 331, 341, 724, 907, 907A, M3
Nearby Station (250m)
Ware (Herts)
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL359139

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