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Paul Pry, Rayleigh

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The Paul Pry is the place to be in Rayleigh. Situated on the High Street, close to the town centre, our pub welcomes regulars, business people and families. Dating back to the Tudor times the pub has kept its traditional qualities.The name 'Paul Pry' originates from the 1823 play by John Paul - Paul Pry being cast as a busybody, unable to mind his own business. The name stuck and has applied to eavesdroppers and busybodies ever since. In Victorian times there was even a scandalous news sheet published under the same name. A local pub welcome and friendly service as well as a wide range of pub food and drink at great value prices. Popular pub for enjoying watching sport or other entertainment and all of the family are welcome. Large beer garden has seating for no less than 120 people so a popular haunt on sunny days. The pub is split with two bars on different levels. The downstairs area welcomes children whereas the upstairs bar has a number of of TVs which are popular with sports fans. 4 real ales are served and 1 cider - pub even has little jars by each hand pump to show what each ale looks like.

Information for this venue is provided by the South East Essex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Rochford District
Last updated
23/07/2023
Last surveyed
24/01/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
ESE/10685
Asset of Community Value
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
ABBOT RESERVE PUMP CLIP
Greene King - Abbot Reserve Strong Ale • 6.5%
ABBOT RESERVE PUMP CLIP
Greene King - Abbot Reserve

Strong Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 6.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT & Sky Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Served from 12pm
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Served until 10pm
Garden Garden
large beer garden seats up to 120
Family Friendly Family Friendly
outdoor play area
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In garden on lead only
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
1, 3, 7, 8, 9
Nearby Station (700m)
Rayleigh

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