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Packhorse, South Stoke

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Old School Hill, South Stoke, BA2 7DU (View on Google Map)
(01225) 830300
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A historic and now somewhat famous 17thc community pub.

A historic and now somewhat famous community pub renowned for the high-profile campaign to save it, it has become an exemplar for other communities faced with similar threats from developers to their local pub. Built in 1618 and a pub since at least 1847, the Packhorse was closed in May 2012 by Punch Taverns and bought by a local business man intending to convert to residential use.

After being declared an Asset of Community Value in 2013, local villagers raised over £1,000,000 and bought the pub in 2016. It re-opened on the 18th March 2018, to national acclaim.

Inside it has been superbly and sympathetically refurbished, and outside, at the rear, there is a gorgeous garden overlooked by the church. High quality food is served and booking is recommended!

There are two traditional taprooms downstairs, with a central hallway with bar counter, that echo the original pub layout, plus two 'new' rooms upstairs for drinking and eating.

Note that parking is limited at both the pub and in the village. Two ales, one from Butcombe and one guest.

Historic Interest

Believed to have been built in 1618

Information for this venue is provided by the Bath & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Last updated
21/03/2025
Last surveyed
21/05/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
The Packhorse Community Pub Limited
Pub ID
BAT/311
Asset of Community Value

Date over the entrance is 1674. Two bars both with good stone fireplaces - one an inglenook, the other from the 1930s. The passage through the pub is a public right of way to the church. Red brick floors in the corridor and in the room on the right. Outside gents' and ladies'. However, the bar fittings are modern so not enough old fittings remain to include.

Date over the entrance is 1674. Two bars both with good stone fireplaces - one an inglenook, the other from the 1930s. The passage through the pub is a public right of way to the church. Red brick floors in the corridor and in the room on the right. Outside gents' and ladies'. However, the bar fittings are modern so not enough old fittings remain to include.

General information about historic pub interiors

Community Owned

Freehold Owner: Private Limited Company (1). The Packhorse Community Pub Limited. Year Purchased 2018.

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Tuesday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:45pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:45pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:30pm
Monday
No Service

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Butcombe Original
Butcombe - Butcombe Original

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 5 times

Hop Union - Moose River
Hop Union - Moose River

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
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Live Music Live Music
Regular performances from local musicians and bands
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
small car park at front - 6 spaces
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Coffee mornings, Guided Walks, Games nights and more
Function Room Function Room
Upstairs room available for private events
Games Games
Shove ha'penny board in the bar
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Honeys
Community Pub Community Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes (700m)
First Bus: 4a, D2
Close to Cross Keys pub

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