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Rump & Wade, Stevenage (Cromwell Hotel)

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Operator: Distinct Group
High Street, Old Town, Stevenage, SG1 3AZ (View on Google Map)
(01438) 775888
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Bar & brasserie opened in April 2017 on site of former Cromwell Hotel Conference Centre.

Modern British Brasserie serving locally sourced food and ale, where possible. Re-opened April 2017. Hotel built in the 17th century, once a farm house and home to John Thurloe, secretary to Oliver Cromwell, a fireplace dated 1667 stands in the bar. Outlet has previously brewed its own beer although this ceased in 2020.

In July 2025 an Ibiza summer party was held in recognition of the centenary since opening.

Historic Interest

Once a farm house and home to John Thurloe, secretary to Oliver Cromwell

Information for this venue is provided by the North Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Cromwell Hotel Bar
Local Authority
Last updated
11/08/2025
Last surveyed
15/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
HEN/4045
Asset of Community Value
Monday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
7:00am - Midnight
Saturday
8:00am - Midnight
Sunday
8:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1%
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
entrance through hotel
Accommodation Accommodation
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
brewed on the premises
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Closest station (1450m)
Stevenage

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