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Bluebell, Helpston (Blue Bell)

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
10 Woodgate, Helpston, PE6 7ED (View on Google Map)
(01733) 252394
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Stone-built 17th century pub that was once also the village blacksmiths. The poet John Clare worked in the pub as a pot boy over 200 years ago. He lived next door and the cottage is now a dedicated museum. A dining area complements the pub's existing two bars and snug area. Four handpumps, with two changing guest ales, with usually one Locale served. This cheerful, vibrant pub is very welcoming and the locals are always happy to chat. A refurbishment in 2014 saw the bar area being opened up, a roof being put over the former glass conservatory restaurant and the pub being redecorated. Children welcome until 7pm. Water and treats for dogs.

Information for this venue is provided by the Peterborough & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Peterborough (B)
Last updated
07/02/2025
Last surveyed
02/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
PET/97
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 5:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bowler's (varies) , Tydd Steam (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Stout

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
4 en-suite rooms
Function Room Function Room
All Function types
Games Games
Darts
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Summer only
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Delaine 201

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