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A historic and now somewhat famous 17thc community pub
A historic and now somewhat famous community pub renowned for the high-profile campaign to save it, it has become an exemplar for other communities faced with similar threats from developers to their local pub. Built in 1618 and a pub since at least 1847, the Packhorse was closed in May 2012 by Punch Taverns and bought by a local business man intending to convert to residential use.
After being declared an Asset of Community Value in 2013, local villagers raised over £1,000,000 and bought the pub in 2016. It re-opened on the 18th March 2018, to national acclaim.
Inside it has been superbly and sympathetically refurbished, and outside, at the rear, there is a gorgeous garden overlooked by the church. High quality food is served and booking is recommended!
There are two traditional taprooms downstairs, with a central hallway with bar counter, that echo the original pub layout, plus two 'new' rooms upstairs for drinking and eating.
Note that parking is limited at both the pub and in the village. Two ales, one from Butcombe and one guest.
Historic Interest
Believed to have been built in 1618
Date over the entrance is 1674. Two bars both with good stone fireplaces - one an inglenook, the other from the 1930s. The passage through the pub is a public right of way to the church. Red brick floors in the corridor and in the room on the right. Outside gents' and ladies'. However, the bar fittings are modern so not enough old fittings remain to include.
Date over the entrance is 1674. Two bars both with good stone fireplaces - one an inglenook, the other from the 1930s. The passage through the pub is a public right of way to the church. Red brick floors in the corridor and in the room on the right. Outside gents' and ladies'. However, the bar fittings are modern so not enough old fittings remain to include.
Community Owned
Freehold Owner: Private Limited Company (1). The Packhorse Community Pub Limited. Year Purchased 2018.
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This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.
Packhorse, South Stoke
Source: Local
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Live Music
Garden
Family Friendly
Parking
Dog Friendly
Events
Function Room
Games
Real Fire
Wi Fi
Real Ale
Real Cider
Community Pub
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