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Ale House, Chelmsford

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Opens at 12:00pm
24-26 Viaduct Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1TS (View on Google Map)
(01245) 260535
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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
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

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

Regular and recently seen
Colchester - Jack Spitty's Smuggler's Ale
Colchester - Jack Spitty's Smuggler's Ale Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice
Colchester - Jack Spitty's Smuggler's Ale
Colchester - Jack Spitty's Smuggler's Ale

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Anspach & Hobday - The IPA
Anspach & Hobday - The IPA New World IPA • 6% Spotted 3 times
Anspach & Hobday - The IPA
Silver Award
Anspach & Hobday - The IPA

New World IPA

ABV: 6%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Howling Hops - Tropical Deluxe
Howling Hops - Tropical Deluxe Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted 3 times
Howling Hops - Tropical Deluxe
Howling Hops - Tropical Deluxe

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: Yes
Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Vibrant Forest - PUPA
Vibrant Forest - PUPA Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice
Vibrant Forest - PUPA
Vibrant Forest - PUPA

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Five Points - Derailed Porter
Five Points - Derailed Porter Strong Porter • 5.5% Spotted once
Five Points - Derailed Porter
Five Points - Derailed Porter

Strong Porter

ABV: 5.5%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Left Handed Giant - Bitter
Left Handed Giant - Bitter • 4.5% Spotted once
Left Handed Giant - Bitter
Left Handed Giant - Bitter

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Source: National

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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
Real Ale Real 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

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