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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)

This Pub is Permanently Closed

Planning achieved or Change of Use to housing. Demolition commenced around 5 September 2025. Flats being built April 2026. 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
Last surveyed
17/11/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SHE/478
Asset of Community Value
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