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Ale House, Chelmsford

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Cask Ale Real Cider
Opens Thu at Noon
24-26 Viaduct Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1TS (View on Google Map)
(01245) 260535
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A unique bar in Chelmsford, located under the arches at the railway station. One of the widest ranges of continuously changing beers in Essex, always including dark and stronger beers, nine ales, six real ciders and at least fifteen craft keg. There are also imported lagers on tap and a wide range of bottled beers from around the world. No food but customers are welcome to bring their own or order a takeaway; plates and cutlery can be provided. Occasional food truck for festivals. Quiz on the first and third Sunday of each month and regular beer festivals.

From 12th April 2026, will be open from Noon every day.

In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Information for this venue is provided by the Chelmsford & Mid Essex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Last updated
Last surveyed
27/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CME/11263
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 9 changing beers (Always a beer from Oakham) and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Harvey's - Dark Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Harvey's - Dark Mild
Harvey's - Dark Mild Mild • 3% Spotted 5 times
Harvey's - Dark Mild
Harvey's - Dark Mild

Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Ale House, Chelmsford.

ABV 3%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Billericay - Major Spitty Oatmeal Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Billericay - Major Spitty Oatmeal Stout
Billericay - Major Spitty Oatmeal Stout Session Stout • 4.6% Spotted twice
Billericay - Major Spitty Oatmeal Stout
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Billericay - Major Spitty Oatmeal Stout

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Ale House, Chelmsford.

ABV 4.6%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Colchester - Balancing Act TasteMatch Prediction

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Colchester - Balancing Act
Colchester - Balancing Act • 4.4% Spotted 3 times
Colchester - Balancing Act
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Colchester - Balancing Act

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Ale House, Chelmsford.

ABV 4.4%
Style
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Colchester - Drizzle TasteMatch Prediction

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Colchester - Drizzle
Colchester - Drizzle Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.2% Spotted twice
Colchester - Drizzle
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Colchester - Drizzle

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Ale House, Chelmsford.

ABV 4.2%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ampersand - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ampersand - Best Bitter
Ampersand - Best Bitter Premium Blond Ale • 4.4% Spotted twice
Ampersand - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Ampersand - Best Bitter

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Ale House, Chelmsford.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Wide flat double door entrance at bus station side. Fully accessible toilet and baby changing facility.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
Board games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Changing range of 6 ciders/perries
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Nearby Station (50m)
Chelmsford

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