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Opens Tue at 2:00pm
Operator: Punch Pubs & Co
Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, CO7 8AQ (View on Google Map)
(01206) 824378
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17th century pub restaurant, serving traditional home cooked food. Large beer garden with playground for younger children. Regular ale alternates between Doom Bar and Woodforde's Wherry.

Information for this venue is provided by the Tendring Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Chequer; Pointer Inn
Local Authority
Tendring District
Last updated
04/06/2025
Last surveyed
09/10/2012
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
TND/10881
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

Changing

occasional 2nd changing beer available

Changing beers typically include: Adnams (varies) , Sharp's - Doom Bar , Woodforde's - Wherry

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
yes, but no details noted
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (60m)
First Essex: 87; Konectbuses: 74B; Stephensons: 721
Nearby Station (300m)
Alresford (Essex)

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