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Wooden Fender Inn, Ardleigh

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Operator: British Country Inns PLC
Colchester Road, Ardleigh, CO7 7PA (View on Google Map)
(01206) 230466
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Traditional pub eatery, dating back to at least 1625. Thought to be named after the wooden fence built to fend off cattle falling into the nearby pond.

Information for this venue is provided by the Tendring Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Tendring District
Last updated
04/06/2025
Last surveyed
06/10/2012
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
UNITED CARE (SOUTH) LIMITED
Pub ID
TND/10642
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:15pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:15pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:15pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:15pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
11:45am - 7:45pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Wooden Fender Inn, Ardleigh.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Wooden Fender Inn, Ardleigh.

ABV 3.4%
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
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
First Essex: 102, 104; Stephensons: 721

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