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Ferry Boat, Holywell

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Operator: Old English Inns (Greene King)
Back Lane, Holywell, PE27 4TG (View on Google Map)
(01480) 463227
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Picture postcard idyllic thatched and oak beamed riverside 17th century pub. Reputedly England's oldest inn (but many others also claim that title). This was an unspoilt and unaltered pub until a disastrous fire some years ago. Now much of what you see, quaint as it is, is modern reconstruction. Large garden which extends down to the river.

Information for this venue is provided by the Huntingdonshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire District
Last updated
26/07/2023
Last surveyed
16/12/2009
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
STN/101
Asset of Community Value
Monday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
7:00am - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers (other Greene King beers, commonly Old Speckled Hen) and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 6 times
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago

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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
Accommodation Accommodation
seven bedrooms
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
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