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Plough, Ley Green

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: NewRiver Retail
Plough Lane, Ley Green, SG4 8LA (View on Google Map)
07989 323929
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  • Community Owned
  • Historic Interior

This has been an ale house as far back as 1846 when it was called Godlets Hall. A friendly traditional pub hidden deep in the countryside with a large rear garden and gorgeous views.

This pub was under threat of closure in 2024 and is now owned by Pilkington Estates with a manager in place. There are plans to reintroduce food.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Godlets Hall
Local Authority
Last updated
16/09/2024
Last surveyed
08/08/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
HEN/498
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

Tucked-away country local still with two rooms and an off-sales. The bar on the left has an old bar back and some 1960s fittings while the only aged features in the tiny saloon are the dado panelling and fireplace.

General information about historic pub interiors

Tucked away country local which retains its two rooms and off sales layout. The off sales hatch is now covered by a notice board. The bar on the left has an old bar back but there are fittings from the 1960s including a counter with Formica panels (but due to change) and fixed seating. The tiny saloon remained little changed until in 2004 when a new bar was installed but there is old dado panelling and an old fireplace (disused). Open 4 to 11 Mon, Tue; 12 to 3 and 4 to 11 Wed, Thu; 12 to 12 Fri, Sat, Sun

General information about historic pub interiors

Community Owned

Freehold Owner: Private limited Company (1). Year Purchased 2024.

A community group was formed to save this pub. Owners Admiral Taverns submitted a planning application for change of use to housing, but this was rejected after hundreds of objections were submitted. The pub is listed as an ACV. Ley Green Community Asset Limited (a private limited company) negotiated with Admiral Taverns for the purchase of the pub, and after a concerted campaign on May 24th 2024, the purchase was completed.

See this MA article, this BBC article and Facebook group for more details.

General information about community pubs
Monday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (A varying guest beer list.) and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Plough, Ley Green.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Ghost Ship TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship

This beer is served regularly at Plough, Ley Green.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Yes, Tuesday all comers acoustic night
Garden Garden
very large patio and garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Large play area and field to the rear.
Parking Parking
30
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
various board games - no charge
Newspapers Newspapers
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Covered and heated
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free WiFi
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Transport
Close to bus routes
88 REDLINE - CHURCH ROAD, KINGS WALDEN STOP
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL162243
Directions
Although Ley Green is a small hamlet the pub can be difficult to find. There are brown 'Pub' signs at each end of Plough Lane. The T jct to look for has a phone box and wooden bus stop, turn here and it's 200mtrs. It is best to take a map and if all else fails ask a friendly local.

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