The Thatched Pub Project

There are over 500 Thatched Pubs in England and Wales
Let's visit them all!


Thatched Pubs of 2022 in order visited
Part 1 January to July

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Keepers Cottage, Kentisbeare


205. Keepers Cottage, Kentisbeare, Cullompton, Devon EX15 2EB
Top rate Jail Ale from the barrel at this popular roadside pub.


Cross Keys, Totternhoe


206. Cross Keys, Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 2DA
Excellent Timmy Taylors in the inglenook snug.


Crown, Houghton Regis


207. Crown, East End, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 5LB
Busy, friendly, Dunstable local.
Keg beer only at the time of our visit.


Old Moat House, Limbury


208. Old Moat House, Moat Lane, Limbury, Luton, Bedfordshire LU3 1UU
A former moated mediaeval manor house with a spectacularly beamed roof.
Part of M&B's Stonehouse chain. Keg beer only.



Five Bells, Royal Wootton Bassett


209. Five Bells, Wood Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 7BD
Impressive side street local. Recommended.


White Hart, Wroughton


210. White Hart, High Street, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 9JX
Neat Butcombe pub.


Sun Inn, Coate


211. Sun Inn, Marlborough Road, Coate, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 6AA.
A tricky one this but the Sun Inn's thatched garden shed/summer house is a substantial structure and this large, buoyant pub has to be included.


George and Dragon, Long Hanborough


212. George and Dragon, 133 Main Road, Long Hanborough, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 8JX
Something for everybody at this hugely enjoyable local.


Plough, Finstock


213. Plough, The Bottom, Finstock, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 3BY
Welcoming, comfortable, multi-roomed village pub.


Plough, Rede


214. Plough, Rede Road, Rede, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4BE
A quality pub, both inside and out.


Wheelhouse, Naughton


215. Wheelhouse, Whatfield Road, Naughton, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7BS
Surely the lowest beams so far at this immaculate village pub with dominoes to double nines. A must do.


Swan, Monks Eleigh


216. Swan, The Street, Monks Eleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7AU
A superb renovation and a perfect environment for a pint of Mole.


Cock Inn, Brent Eleigh


217. Cock Inn, Lavenham Road, Brent Eleigh, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9PB
Stunning two roomed interior for a pint or two of quality ale and a round of Shove Ha'penny.


Cock Horse, Lavenham


218. Cock Horse, Lavenham, 37 Church Street, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9SA
Impressive thatch at this well positioned pub in the mediaeval wool town of Lavenham.


Swan, Lawshall


219. Swan, The Street, Lawshall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4QA
Quirky decor and a good local trade.


Horseshoes, Cockfield


220. Horseshoes, Stow's Hill, Cockfield, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 0JB
A sensational pub in every way. Note the crown post roof.


Half Moon, Grendon


221. Half Moon, Grendon, 42 Main Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN7 1JW
Fantastic to find this village pub trading again after a tricky time in the property market.


White Hart, Llanddarog


222. White Hart, Llanddarog, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire SA32 8NT
A truly exceptional home brew pub.


The Swan, Sherborne St John


223. The Swan, 3 Kiln Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9HS
A Chef and Brewer group pub with a pleasing beer choice.


Portsmouth Arms, Hatch Warren


224. Portsmouth Arms, Hatch Warren Lane, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4RA
Impressive Hall and Woodhouse new build pub (1997) with thatching details above the bar.


Ginger Fox, Albourne


225. Ginger Fox, Muddleswood Road, Albourne, Hassocks, Sussex BN6 9EA
Very upmarket pub with fox and pheasant on the ridge.
Known as the Shaves Thatch Inn for many years.


Thatched Inn, Keymer


226. Thatched Inn, Grand Avenue, Keymer, Hassocks, Sussex BN6 8DH
Pleasing design of the 1950's................so probably counts as new build!
Interesting rethatching photos from 1982 and 2014.


Crab and Boar, Chieveley


227. Crab and Boar, Wantage Road, North Heath, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8UE
Some nice touches to this isolated, downland, upmarket pub.
Known as the Blue Boar, (with an interesting story), for many years.


Wheatsheaf, Chilton Foliat


228. Wheatsheaf, Chilton Foliat, Hungerford, Wiltshire RG17 0TE
Attractive Wiltshire pub in decorative Flemish bond serving quality local ales.


Red Lion, Crick


229. Red Lion, 52 Main Road, Crick, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7TX
Thatched coaching inn full of character. Recommended.


Millstone Hare, Southam


230. Millstone Hare, Dallas Burston Polo Club, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 2DL
Imaginative new build pub (2016) on an impressive equestrian site with great views of all events.
No draught bitter, cask or keg, at the time of our visit.


Church House Inn, Stokeinteignhead


231. Church House Inn, Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 4QA
Old, appreciated, Heavitree House with a huge mediaeval inglenook and excellent beer.


Thatched Tavern, Maidencombe


232. Thatched Tavern, Steep Hill, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon TQ1 4TS
Jurrasic Coast pub basking in a rebirth.


Linny Inn, Coffinswell


233. Linny Inn, Ridgeway Lane, Coffinswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4SR
Busy, welcoming, family run pub.


Treguth Inn, Holywell Bay


234. Treguth Inn, Holywell Road, Holywell Bay, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5PP
Lots of charm to an interesting pub in a very old farmhouse.


Old Albion, Crantock


235. Old Albion, Langurroc Road, Crantock, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5RB
Photogenic, nautical themed pub, handily placed for spectacular coastline.


Smugglers Den, Trebellan


236. Smugglers Den, Trebellan, Cubert, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5PY
Impressive, dog friendly pub, with a long bar supported by barrels.


Shipwrights Arms, Helford


237. Shipwrights Arms, Helford, Helston, Cornwall TR12 6JX
Top rate, very nautical, Helford Creek experience.


New Inn, Manaccan


238. New Inn, Manaccan, Helston, Cornwall TR12 6HA
Three distinct areas to this perfect village pub with a ship's mast supporting the bar.


Old Inn, Mullion


239. Old Inn, Churchtown, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall TR12 7HN
A superb St Austell Brewery pub with a spectacular dart board.


Blue Anchor, Helston


240. Blue Anchor, 50 Coinagehall Street, Helston, Cornwall TR13 8EL
One of the finest, if not the finest, pub in the world.


Red Lion, Mawnan Smith


241. Red Lion, The Square, Carwinion Road, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5EP
Character everywhere in this excellent multi-roomed pub


Pandora Inn, Restronguet Creek


242. Pandora Inn, Restronguet Creek, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5ST
If you are looking for superlatives they are all found here!
Astonishing display of model ships.


Wheel Inn, Tresillian


243. Wheel Inn, Tresillian, Truro, Cornwall TR2 4BA
Recently refurbished with a perfect creekside beer garden.


Punchbowl and Ladle, Penelewey


244. Punchbowl and Ladle, Penelewey, Truro, Cornwall TR3 6QY
Another gem with something for everybody at the Punchbowl and Ladle
as we complete our visit to Cornwall.............Thatched Pub Heaven!




Drewe Arms, Broadhembury


245. Drewe Arms, Broadhembury, Honiton, Devon EX14 3NF
Thatched estate village extraordinaire and a real mediaeval feel at the Drewe Arms.


Ship Inn, Pinchbeck


246. Ship Inn, Northgate, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 3SE
An excellent all round pub and our gateway to the Fens.




Thatched Cottage, Sutterton


247. Thatched Cottage, Pools Lane, Sutterton, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 2EZ
Low beams and good ale.




Palmers Ale House, Long Sutton


248. Palmers Ale House, 46 Market Place, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 9JF
An old, significantly renovated, town centre pub named after Dick Turpin.
Palmer was his mother's maiden name and also his alias.




Old Ferry Boat Inn, Holywell


249. Old Ferry Boat, Holywell Front, Holywell, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 4TG
A very old pub indeed, dating back to 968 or possibly to 560.
With idylic riverside moorings on our water based tour of Cambridgeshire.




Poacher, Elsworth


250. Poacher, 1 Brockley Road, Elsworth, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23 4JS
Decoratively thatched and very accommodating village pub.
Thatched bus shelter across the road.
For many years known as the Fox and Hounds.




Golden Ball, Boxworth


251. Golden Ball, High Street, Boxworth, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23 4LY
Attractive village setting and Charles Wells ales.




Three Tuns, Fen Drayton


252. Three Tuns, High Street, Fen Drayton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4SJ
An impressive half timbered pub with a long history.
Wonderful thatched pub sign of three wooden beer barrels.




Axe and Compass, Hemingford Abbots


253. Axe and Compass, High Street, Hemingford Abbots, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 9AH
A busy village pub with a leaning chimney.




Maids Head, Wicken


254. Maids Head, 12 High Street, Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 5XR
Village local with a comfortable feel.
Unusual entrance through the fireplace of an old chimney.




Red Lion, Soham


255. Red Lion, 17 High Street, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 5HA
Recently renovated pub with its bar now at the back.
No cask beer at the time of our visit.




Red Lion, Grantchester


256. Red Lion, 33 High Street, Grantchester, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 9NF
Complex thatch and a well located for the riverside walk from Cambridge.
A most enjoyable visit.




Six Bells, Fulbourn


257. Six Bells, 9 High Street, Fulbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21 5DH
A great pub to live nearby. Inclusively modernised.




Three Horseshoes, Madingley


258. Three Horseshoes, High Street, Madingley, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23 8AB
Stunning exterior and a modernised interior. Recently re-ridged.
Thatched Village Hall across the road.




Old Crown, Girton


259. Old Crown, 80 High Street, Girton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 0QD
Pleasing construction of 1840's design with a Fine Cambridge Ales plaque on the front wall.




The Elm, Abbots Ripton


260. The Elm, Moat Lane, Abbots Ripton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2PD
Painstakingly renovated estate pub.




Three Horseshoes, Wistow


261. Three Horseshoes, Mill Road, Wistow, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2QQ
Vibrant, buzzing, Cambridgeshire local.




White Hart, Warboys


262. White Hart, 35 High Street, Warboys, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2TA
Interestingly shaped pub with a bowling green.
Recently renovated.




Tollemache Arms, Harrington


263. Tollemache Arms, 49 High Street, Harrington, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 9NU
Long Charles Wells pub with its bar by the rear entrance.
Impressive views from the large garden.




Rose and Crown, Trent


264. Rose and Crown, Trent, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4SL
Idylic, beautifully maintained, Wadworth pub serving an excellent pint.




Rose and Crown, Longburton


265. Rose and Crown, Longburton, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5PD
Flags out for a Jubilee Weekend and a regional Pub of the Year certificate proudly displayed on the bar.




Bridport Arms Hotel, West Bay


266. Bridport Arms Hotel, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4EN
Large, character, Palmers complex, wonderfully situated beside Bridport Harbour and the beach.
Palmers thatched brewery also nearby.




Three Horseshoes, Burton Bradstock


267. Three Horseshoes, Burton Bradstock, Mill Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4QZ
Busy pub with a full range of Palmers ale.




Crown Inn, Puncknowle


268. Crown Inn, Church Street, Puncknowle, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9BN
Nice feel to this lovely country pub.




Half Moon, Melplash


269. Half Moon, Melplash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3UD
Another enterprising, well developed, Palmers pub.




Brace of Pheasants, Plush


270. Brace of Pheasants, Plush, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7RQ
Beer from the barrel at this impressive village pub.




Thimble Inn, Piddlehinton


271. Thimble Inn 1, 14 High Street, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7TD
Attractive Palmers pub with the River Piddle flowing through the garden.




Royal Oak, Cerne Abbas


272. Royal Oak, 23 Long Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7JG
Lots to appreciate here. A must do pub in a must do town.




Uncle Toms Cabin, Wincanton


273. Uncle Toms Cabin 2, High Street, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9JU
Great town centre pub and another amazing thatched building survivor.
The town centre thatched pubs are one of the surprises of the project.




Red Lion, Babcary


274. Red Lion, North Street, Babcary, Somerton, Somerset TA11 7ED
Quantock Pale Ale was the choice in this lovely old building.




Kingsdon Inn, Kingsdon


275. Kingsdon Inn, Chapel Hill, Kingsdon, Somerton, Somerset TA11 7LG
Well kept Butcombe Original at the neat, attentive, Kingsdon Inn.




Warton Arms, Woodmansey


276. Warton Arms, Hull Road, Woodmansey, Beverley, Yorkshire HU17 0TH
A creditable Marstons new build pub of 1998.
"It fools most people" was a fun comment from behind the bar.




Acorn, Nuneaton


277. Acorn, Camborne Drive, Horeston Grange, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 6GU
Another Marstons new build from 1997, stylishly built around a central timber frame.




Royal Oak, Over Stratton


278. Royal Oak, Over Stratton, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5LQ
Pleasingly atmospheric with stone pillars and a dark stone floor.




Rising Sun, West Bagborough


279. Rising Sun, 1 Milton Cottages, West Bagborough, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3EF
Outside seating lining the main street and a pleasing selection of local ale.




Royal Oak, Winsford


280. Royal Oak, Halse Lane, Winsford, Minehead, Somerset TA24 7JE
Long considered "the ideal country inn".
Trending to upmarket.




Thatched Inn, Ilfracombe


281. Thatched Inn, Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 9PG
A top rate experience at a fascinating pub.
Amazing pint and half pint mugs from a past ownership hang above the bar.




Grove Inn, Kings Nympton


282. Grove Inn, Kings Nympton, Umberleigh, Devon EX37 9ST
A truly exceptional Devon pub.




Exeter Inn, Chittlehamholt


283. Exeter Inn, Chittlehamholt, Umberleigh, Devon EX37 9NS
Another top rate pub experience.
Loved the barrel chairs.




Copper Key, North Tawton


284. Copper Key, Fore Street, North Tawton, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2DT
A real surprise here. A renovation with a difference and a wonderful welcome.




Kings Arms, Winkleigh


285. Kings Arms, The Square, Fore Street, Winkleigh, Devon EX19 8HQ
Great location in the village square.
One of four thatched Kings Arms in Devon.




Stag Inn, Rackenford


276. Stag Inn, Town Lane, Rackenford, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8DT
Caught in a rethatch with ongoing renovation to an upmarket standard.
Devon Dreamer ale on tap.




Royal Oak, North Gorley


287. Royal Oak, Ringwood Road, North Gorley, Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6 2PB
Superb New Forest pub in a commonland setting.




Old Beams, Ibsley


288. Old Beams Inn, Salisbury Road, Ibsley, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3PP
A deceptively large main road pub with its own brew, Old Beams Amber Ale from the Piddle Brewery.




Royal Oak, Fritham


289. Royal Oak, Fritham, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7HJ
Fantastic beer at this wonderful pub.
Character bench mark on an outside wall.




Cuckoo Inn, Hamptworth


290. Cuckoo Inn, Hamptworth, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 2DR
Astonishing New Forest estate pub and an unquestionable must do.
Visited on this occasion on a New Forest cycling tour.




Lamb Inn, Nomansland


291. Lamb Inn, Forest Road, Nomansland, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 2BP
Two fine thatched porches qualify this well kept pub for the thatched pub project.
Attractive commonland location on a county boundary.




Green Dragon, Brook


292. Green Dragon, Canterton Lane, Brook, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7HE
A character interior to this busy, recently rethatched, Wadworth pub.




Sir John Barleycorn, Cadnam


293. Sir John Barleycorn, Southampton Road, Cadnam, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 2NP
A spectacular rethatch to what was once a row of cottages.




Smugglers Haunt, Ferndown


294. Smugglers Haunt, Ferndown, Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH22 9BB
A large Whitbread Beefeater pub on the edge of the Bournemouth suburbs.




Fox and Hounds, Canford Bottom


295. Fox and Hounds, Fox Lane, Canford Bottom, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 2EQ
A Greene King Chef and Brewer pub serving quality Abbot Ale.




Old Thatch, Ferndown


296. Old Thatch, 285 Wimborne Road West, Ferndown, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7NW
An amazing entrance, an attractive wooden interior and a varied selection of ale.




Coach and Horses, Sutton Scotney


297. Coach and Horses, Oxford Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 3JH
A well cared for coaching inn with accommodation in the former thatched fire station alongside.




The Duke, Clifton


298. The Duke, Main Street, Clifton, Oxfordshire, OX15 0PE
Impressive, deeply thatched village pub with excellent beer.
Also known as The Duke of Cumberland's Head.




George Inn, Barford St Michael


299. George Inn, Lower Street, Barford St Michael, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 0RH
An eye catching renovation and an impressive entry in the Good Beer Guide.




Red Lion, East Chisenbury


300. Red Lion, East Chisenbury, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 6AQ
Local Stonehenge ale at this very well presented pub.




The Swan, Enford


301. The Swan, Long Street, Enford, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 6DD
With its pub sign straddling the road this village inn is another must do.




Royal Oak, Charlton


302. Royal Oak, Charlton Road, Charlton, Andover, Hampshire SP10 4AJ
Well cared for, partially thatched, Greene King pub with two very separate areas.




Old Bell and Crown, Hatherden


303. Old Bell and Crown, Hatherden Lane, Hatherden, Andover, Hampshire SP11 0HT
Wadworth pub with a cottage like front garden and attractive main bar.




Hatchet Inn, Lower Chute


304. Hatchet Inn, Lower Chute, Andover, Hampshire SP119DX
Stunning, tucked away, 13th Century pub that is bound to impress.




Lamb Inn, Urchfont


305. Lamb Inn, The Green, Urchfont, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 4QU
Much enjoyed the IPA at this well kept Wadworth house.




Ship Inn, Upavon


306. Ship Inn, 10 High Street, Upavon, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 6EA
Well positioned free house with the church bells ringing away at the time of our visit.
Dart players particularly well catered for.




Royal Oak, Easterton


307. Royal Oak, 11 High Street, Easterton, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 4PE
A great pint at another lovely village pub.




Waggon and Horses, Beckhampton


308. Waggon and Horses, Beckhampton, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1QJ
A superb roadside coaching inn and a flagship Wadworth house. A real gem.
Amazing drawers for horse medicine above the bar.




Red Lion, Avebury


309. Red Lion, High Street, Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1RF
Another stunning pub, this time for its incredible location within the Avebury stone circle.
A Greene King Chef and Brewer pub with a personalised bitter.


The Thatched Pubs of 2022 Part 2
August to December



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