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Savile Arms, Thornhill (Church House)

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Opens at 4:00pm
12 Church Lane, Thornhill, WF12 0JZ (View on Google Map)
(01924) 463738
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Known as the Church House, this picturesque village and community pub dates from 1777. Six handpumps in the beamed bar area offer a varied range of beer. Traditional bar billiards is played in the games room which stands on the consecrated ground of the parish church. A steep staircase leads to a fine "secret garden" with picnic tables for barbecues and a roomy sheltered area. Children are welcome in the large garden. Home-made food available for events for small and large groups.

Historic Interest

Partly on consecrated ground. Believed to be very old in part

Information for this venue is provided by the Heavy Woollen District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Foster's Arms
Local Authority
Kirklees District (B)
Last updated
14/08/2023
Last surveyed
15/02/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Savile Estate
Pub ID
WOO/148
Asset of Community Value

Ancient inn which has evolved gradually over time but still preserves its historic room divisions and some high quality internal fittings of various dates. Four rooms. Tudor-style features in the main bar-lounge suggest inter-war refurbishment work by former owners Dutton’s, but the fireplace and behind-bar arch are of greater antiquity while the counter and settles are clearly modern. The other rooms include a second lounge, with settles, and a tap room with a simple fireplace and good fitted seating in deal.

Ancient inn which has evolved gradually over time but still preserves its historic room divisions and some high quality internal fittings of various dates. Four rooms. Tudor-style features in the main bar-lounge suggest inter-war refurbishment work by former owners Dutton’s, but the fireplace and behind-bar arch are of greater antiquity while the counter and settles are clearly modern. The other rooms include a second lounge, with settles, and a tap room with a simple fireplace and good fitted seating in deal.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Black Sheep - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8%
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Savile Arms, Thornhill.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bank Top - Dark Mild , Marston's (varies) , Ossett (varies)

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
well-behaved dogs welcome
Games Games
bar billiards
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
128, 280
Directions
on B6117, 2.5 miles S of Dewsbury

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