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Virginia Ash, Henstridge

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
Sherborne Road, Henstridge, BA8 0PL (View on Google Map)
(01963) 363868
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Spacious Free House with large car park and beer garden on the A30 / A357 cross roads (traffic lights). Attractive bar area, and overall has a small country-pub feel but with room to cater for the larger parties, which they do comfortably. Did Sir Walter really smoke tobacco here? Unknown; but he did spend time at Sherborne Castle just a few miles away. The much-lamented Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway ran past just a couple hundred yards East, and in fact the first meeting of the directors was held here in October 1862. Nevertheless an excellent pub with efficient and friendly staff, and up to four ales. Breakfast served 7.30 to 10.30 every day.

Information for this venue is provided by the Somerset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Somerset District
Last updated
28/04/2024
Last surveyed
05/05/2019
Leasehold owner
Brew Monkey Ltd
Freehold owner
John Romans Park Homes Ltd
Pub ID
WSX/72
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 2:45pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:45pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:45pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:45pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:45pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:45pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: National

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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
Function Room Function Room
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Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Blackmore Vale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
First: 58
Ordnance Survey Reference
ST72112012

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