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Long Arm & Short Arm, Lemsford

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Operator: McMullen
18 Lemsford Village, Lemsford, AL8 7TN (View on Google Map)
(01707) 322401
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

Planning achieved or Change of Ue to housing. Demolition commenced around 5 September 2025.

Originally a cottage and blacksmiths dating from 1734, the pub was in the hands of McMullen since 1885. A large two bar family run pub with one side predominantly serving food including a full Sunday Carvery. The other bar was for drinkers and had a darts board. Set on the corner of the picturesque Lemsford village with the River Lea running nearby it had a very large car park.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
05/09/2025
Last surveyed
17/11/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SHE/478
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (McMullen seasonal beers) and 2 regular beers.

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McMullen - AK Original Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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AK Original Mild
McMullen - AK Original Mild Mild • 3.7%
AK Original Mild
McMullen - AK Original Mild

This beer is served regularly at Long Arm & Short Arm, Lemsford.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

McMullen - Country Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Country Bitter
McMullen - Country Bitter Session Bitter • 4.3%
Country Bitter
McMullen - Country Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Long Arm & Short Arm, Lemsford.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
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
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
366
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL221125

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