Heritage Pub

Blue Bell Inn, Annan

Operator: Independent
10 High Street, Annan, DG12 6AG (View on Google Map)
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A former coaching inn dating from 1770 at the western entrance to the town. The Blue Bell is in a red sandstone building and is a busy, friendly pub offering up to four real ales. The pub is home to many community activities along with annual beer (late August Bank Holiday) and cider festivals.

There are traditional features in the Blue Bell, notably the inter-war panelling on the walls and the bar counter. These are retained from its time as a State Management Scheme pub from 1917 to 1972 . The courtyard to the rear of the pub features the original stables and also provides a pleasant seated area.

The Blue Bell has an on-site brewery called Mote & Bailey. The beer range varies and may include seasonal specials as well as one off brews. Mote & Bailey beers are only in the Blue Bell and are not supplied elsewhere but are not always available. Real or bottled cider may be available.

CAMRA Dumfriesshire Area Pub of the Year 2024, 2023

Bus services connect Annan with Dumfries, Lockerbie, Gretna and Carlisle.

Historic Interest

Former Gretna State Management Scheme pub. Mid 19th century incorporating earlier parts with some that date from 1770. Category B Listed. Historic Environment Scotland reference LB21096

Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
12:30pm - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Blue Bell Inn, Annan

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Occasional live music
Garden Garden
Courtyard to the rear of the pub
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Galabank Camping & Caravan Site (800m)
Events Events
Community related events
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
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Beer Festival Beer Festival
Annual Beer (late August Bank Holiday) and Cider festivals
Transport
Close to bus routes (130m)
79, 383
Nearby Station (450m)
Annan

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