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Strafford, Potters Bar

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Operator: Greene King
Mutton Lane, Furzefield, Potters Bar, EN6 3BA (View on Google Map)
(01707) 655883
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Large pub which underwent a major refurbishment re-opening Sept 2018. Whole place improved new toilets new furniture and garden improved beyond recognition with cask ale reintroduced. Interior and exterior decorated in contemporary style. The pub is named after a local land owner whose country house was opposite. His estate was broken up for housing in 1935. The 6th Earl of Strafford was descended from Admiral Byng who was shot in 1757 for neglect of duty.

Historic Interest

Built 1937 as part of redevelopment of former Mimms Hall estate. Revamped 1988. Renovated 2005. Renovated again in 2018.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Strafford Arms
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Last updated
Last surveyed
16/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SHE/585
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
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Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Strafford, Potters Bar.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Sat 21.00 to 23.00
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (325m)
84, 398
Closest station (1500m)
Potters Bar
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL238018

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