Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
Join Us

Ale House, Chelmsford

You have visited this venue
View all visits

Directions

You want to visit - You have this in

A unique bar in Chelmsford, located under the arches at the railway station. One of the widest ranges of continuously changing beers in Essex, always including dark and stronger beers, nine ales, six real ciders and at least fifteen craft keg. There are also imported lagers on tap and a wide range of bottled beers from around the world. No food but customers are welcome to bring their own or order a takeaway; plates and cutlery can be provided. Quiz on the first and third Sunday of each month and regular beer festivals. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Information for this venue is provided by the Chelmsford & Mid Essex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
12/02/2025
Last surveyed
16/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CME/11263
Asset of Community Value
Premium Access Required

You must be a Digital Subscriber or CAMRA Member to be able to view specially curated GBG descriptions

Premium Access Required
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves 9 changing beers (Always a beer from Oakham) and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Marble - Manchester Bitter
Marble - Manchester Bitter Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted once
Marble - Manchester Bitter
Marble - Manchester Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Brass Castle - Bad Kitty
Brass Castle - Bad Kitty Flavoured Speciality Beers • 5.5% Spotted twice
Brass Castle - Bad Kitty
Brass Castle - Bad Kitty

Flavoured Speciality Beers

ABV: 5.5%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Verdant - Miniature Cymbals
Verdant - Miniature Cymbals Session Pale Ale • 3.4% Spotted twice
Verdant - Miniature Cymbals
Verdant - Miniature Cymbals

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago

Source: National


Your scores

Join CAMRA to access beer scoring and view scores for other pubs. Become a member.
Retrieving scores
You have no beer scores submitted.

Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
Board games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Changing range of 6 ciders/perries
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
(Chelmsford bus station)
Nearby Station (50m)
Chelmsford

Help keep our information accurate!

Notice an error or missing details? Help us keep our pub & club information accurate by sharing any corrections or updates you spot.

Suggest an edit

Nearby

(Key). Published on 16-03-2024
Closed • Opens Thu at 3:00pm
Radio City Social
Pub, in Chelmsford
Beer
Published on 03-01-2025
Closed • Opens Thu at 7:00am
Thirst Drinks Syndicate
Pub, in Chelmsford
Beer
Original Plough at Chelmsford. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Closed • Opens Thu at 11:00am
Original Plough
High St Pubs (Mitchells & Butlers) Pub, in Chelmsford
3 Regular, 3 Changing Beers
  • CAMRA discount scheme
(Key). Published on 24-02-2023
Closed • Opens Thu at 11:00am
Railway Tavern
Gray & Sons Pub, in Chelmsford
2 Regular, 6 Changing Beers
(Key). Published on 01-05-2023
Closed • Opens Thu at 9:00am
Brewhouse & Kitchen
Brewhouse & Kitchen Pub, in Chelmsford
2 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Open • Closes in 41 minutes
Barista
Pub, in Chelmsford
Cask Ale not available
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Closed • Opens Thu at 11:00am
Royal Steamer
Gray & Sons Pub, in Chelmsford
2 Regular, 2 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Closed • Opens Thu at 10:00am
Ship
Greene King Pub, in Chelmsford
3 Regular, 3 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 03-05-2018
Open • Closes in 41 minutes
Golden Fleece
Pub, in Chelmsford
1 Regular, 4 Changing Beers
  • CAMRA discount scheme
  • CAMRA voucher scheme
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Closed • Opens Thu at 10:00am
County Hotel
Pub, in Chelmsford
2 Regular Beers

Need accommodation?

 

 

© Campaign for Real Ale 2023 - 2025 (ce-11)
Home