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Chalk Hare, Royston

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Cask Ale
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Operator: Independent
16 Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7BZ (View on Google Map)
(01763) 290530
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The Chalk Hare lies in the centre of Royston and is one of the oldest hotels in Royston. Located opposite the Church, the bar has a cosy atmosphere. There are ample parking facilities and accommodation is available.

In March 2026, following a refurbishment, the hotel reopened as The Chalk Hare and is part of the Acorn Pubs group. The house beer is brewed by St Austell and there are 4 other changing real ales, including local beers.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Banyers Hotel
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
10/11/2021
Leasehold owner
independent
Freehold owner
independent
Pub ID
HEN/620
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - Midnight
Saturday
8:00am - Midnight
Sunday
8:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
8:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday
8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday
8:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter
St Austell - Acorn Amber Bitter - House Beer St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Acorn Amber Bitter - House Beer
(St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter)

This beer is served regularly at Chalk Hare, Royston.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Parking Parking
Accommodation Accommodation
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
331
Closest station (1200m)
Royston
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL356407

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