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Black Bull, Balsham

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Cask Ale
Opens at 8:30am
Operator: Independent
27 High Street, Balsham, CB21 4DJ (View on Google Map)
(01223) 893844
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Large, thatched, grade II listed building dating back to the 17th century with original wood beams. A central island bar has seating areas around it and there is a dining area to one side. There is further seating in an additional room and a separate restaurant has been developed in a restored and renovated barn. The AA 4-star accommodation consists of five rooms in a newly built detached block. Adnams Ghost Ship and Woodforde's Wherry are regular beers. The guest ale is generally East Anglian. As well as lunchtime and evening food, breakfasts (pre-booking required for non-residents) are also served everyday. Its food ranges from sandwiches (lunchtimes only) to a la carte fine dining. The pub and its food have received awards from other organisations.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire District
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/06/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CAM/17
Asset of Community Value
Monday
7:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Monday
7:30am - 9:00am & Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 9:00am & Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 9:00am & Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
7:30am - 9:00am & Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
7:30am - 9:00am & Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
8:30am - 9:30am & Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
8:30am - 9:30am & Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Woodforde's - Wherry TasteMatch Prediction

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Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry Session Bitter • 3.8%
Woodforde's - Wherry
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Woodforde's - Wherry

This beer is served regularly at Black Bull, Balsham.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Ghost Ship TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
Adnams - Ghost Ship
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Ghost Ship

This beer is served regularly at Black Bull, Balsham.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Wide door, level entrance & accessible WC
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
5 guest rooms
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
AccessAble
AccessAble
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
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