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Operator: Phoenix Pubs (Marston's)
175 Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AH (View on Google Map)

Attractive black and white timber framed building dating from the 16th century. Grade II- listed, it has three rooms and a rare working off-sales hatch. The main room is the long bar at the front, plainly furnished, with the primary decoration being a series of plates recalling the long-gone collieries of the area. Small lounge to the rear, and a another bar-free room to the side. Small beer terrace by the car park.

Information for this venue is provided by the Lichfield, Sutton & Tamworth Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
North Warwickshire District (B)
Last updated
05/05/2025
Last surveyed
05/05/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
TAM/0018
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Occupying a 16th-century timber-framed building, this pub is remarkably little changed since an extensive refurbishment in 1962, which created the current layout of public bar at the front, lounge at the back and snug to the right of the entrance lobby.

The public bar was extended into former licensee accommodation in 1962 and the fixtures and fittings are all from that time other than some more recent infill work to the bar-back. In the lobby, the hatch for service to the snug has a two-part leaded window that still works though it is kept in the open position. The snug itself, once used as a children's room, has been extended backwards hence the split level. The fittings in the small lounge, including the curved counter, are all from 1962 except the more modern fireplace.

 

General information about historic pub interiors

Dating back to the 16th-century, the pub occupies an attractive timber-framed Grade II listed building. A comprehensive refurbishment in 1962 created the present layout of public bar at the front, lounge at the back and snug to the right of the entrance lobby. The 1962 work also created an off-sales called the Wine Keg in an adjacent former shop but this ceased operations some years ago. Very little has changed since 1962.The public bar was extended to the left in 1962, incorporating part of the licensee accommodation, hence the two fireplaces in different styles.The counter and much of the bar-back (lower shelves and mirrored section) are from 1962 but slatted infill above and to the side of the mirror is more recent. The fixed seating is probably inter-war.A part-leaded screen between this bar and the lobby has some ply panelling indicating 1962 changes. The lobby has a hatch for service to the snug with a two-part leaded window that still works but is kept in the open position. The snug, formerly used for dining, has been extended backwards into a small space once used as a children's room, hence the split levels. No old fittings in here.The small lounge bar has a curved bar counter dating from 1962, as does the painted wood panelling round the servery and the fixed seating. The tiled fireplace with carved wood surround is modern.Thanks are due to Rob Higgins, local historian, who helpfully accessed the British Newspaper Archive to pinpoint the date of the refurbishment.

General information about historic pub interiors
Sunday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Banks's - Amber Ale
Banks's - Amber Ale Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 3 times
Banks's - Amber Ale
Banks's - Amber Ale

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children's room to side of main bar
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes
48, 65
Nearby Station (900m)
Atherstone

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