Community Pub

Packhorse, South Stoke


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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

Monday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
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Live Music Live Music
Regular performances from local musicians and bands
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
small car park at front - 6 spaces
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Coffee mornings, Guided Walks, Games nights and more
Function Room Function Room
Upstairs room available for private events
Games Games
Shove ha'penny board in the bar
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
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Community Pub Community Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes (700m)
First Bus: 4a, D2
Close to Cross Keys pub

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