The Thatched Pub Project

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


Thatched Pubs of 2023 in order visited
Part 1 January to July

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Wheelwright Inn, Colyford


375. Wheelwright Inn, Hill Road, Colyford, Colyton, Devon EX24 6QQ
Well kept local ales and a cheery welcome.
Amazing garage across the road.


Harbour Inn, Axmouth


376. Harbour Inn, Church Street, Axmouth, Seaton, Devon EX12 4AF
An impressive Hall and Woodhouse pub with superb fireplace and panelling detail.


White Horse, Thruxton


377. White Horse, Mullens Pond, Thruxton, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8EE
Wonderful country pub spared by the road builders when rebuilding the A303 road to ridge height.


Rose and Crown, Tilshead


378. Rose and Crown, High Street, Tilshead, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 4RZ
Lovely looking flint and stone village pub. Recently renovated.
No real ale at the time of our visit.


Horseshoe Inn, Mildenhall


379. Horseshoe Inn, Mildenhall, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 2LR
Pint of Ramsbury Gold in the convivial front bar of this recently renovated pub.


Plough, Great Haseley


380. Plough, Rectory Road, Great Haseley, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX44 7JQ
A Community Pub for a while and now upmarket with a cosy fireplace by the bar.


Lamb, Little Milton


381. Lamb, High Street, Little Milton, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX44 7PU
Comfortable, multi level, long established village pub.


Oak, Aston Clinton


382. Oak, 119 Green End Street, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP22 5EU
A lovely Fullers pub catering for all.


Old Swan, Cheddington


383. Old Swan, 58 High Street, Cheddington, Leighton Buzzard, Bucks LU7 0RQ
Friendly, low ceilinged pub, with a creditable choice of local ales.


Red Lion, Marsworth


384. Red Lion, 90 Vicarage Road, Marsworth, Tring, Buckinghamshire HP23 4LU
Everything is right at this fine Grand Union Canal pub.
Enjoy!


Chequers, Redbourn


385. Chequers, St Albans Road, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 7AD
Another former Coaching Inn on the A5/Watling Street main road.
A Greene King Chef and Brewer pub.


Plough, Sleapshyde


386. Plough, Sleapshyde Lane, Sleapshyde, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 0SE
Tucked away village pub surprisingly close to Junction 22 of the M25.
Recently renovated to an upmarket standard.


Bleeding Wolf, Scholar Green


387. Bleeding Wolf, 121 Congleton Road North, Scholar Green, Stoke on Trent, Cheshire ST7 3BQ
Stunning 1936 Robinsons roadhouse.


White Lion, Barthomley


388. White Lion, Audley Road, Barthomley, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 5PG
Wonderful, not to be missed, half timbered pub.


Scotch Piper, Lydiate


389. Scotch Piper, Southport Road, Lydiate, Liverpool, Lancashire L31 4HD
Another great pub dating back to 1320. Recommended.


Thatch and Thistle, Southport


390. Thatch and Thistle, 147 Norwood Road, Southport, Lancashire PR5 6EF
An impressive new build pub of the 1990's.


Cherry Tree, Blackrod


391. Cherry Tree, Blackrod, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 5LA
Basking in a renovation that promotes its name.


Thatch, Bottesford


392. Thatch, 26 High Street, Bottesford, Nottingham, Leicestershire NG13 0AA
Loved the rear entrance to the themed rear bar.
Shipstones Goldstar on draught.


Royal Horseshoes, Waltham on the Wolds


393. Royal Horseshoes, 4 Melton Road, Waltham on the Wolds, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 4AJ
Good choice of ale at the long bar of this attractive coaching inn.


Three Legged Cross, Three Legged Cross


394. Three Legged Cross, Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 6RE
M&B Vintage Inn named after its village.
The modern extension includes a decorative dovecote.


Stocks Inn, Furzehill


395. Stocks Inn, Furzehill, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 4HT
Lovely pint in a lovely pub that prides itself on full measures.
The original, well worn stocks, can be seen on the wall to the right.


Anvil Inn, Pimperne


396. Anvil Inn, Salisbury Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8UQ
Renovated, creditably decorated, Hall and Woodhouse pub with a Blacksmith heritage.


Drovers Inn, Gussage All Saints


397. Drovers Inn, Bowerswain Hollow, Gussage All Saints, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 5ET
Interesting, partially thatched, community owned pub on Cranborne Chase.


Hambro Arms, Milton Abbas


398. Hambro Arms, 24 The Street, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0BN
Wonderful thatched pub in a wonderful thatched village.
Enjoyed Dead Brewers Society Hall's of Oxford AK Pale Ale from Devenish branded handpumps.


Coach and Horses, Wimborne Minster


399. Coach and Horses, Poole Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 1QB
Greene King pub pleasingly promoting Camra.
Superb pub sign of a coach and four departing the pub.


Barley Mow, Wimborne Minster


400. Barley Mow, Long Lane, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 7AH
Really relaxing pint in the Village Bar of this Hall and Woodhouse pub.
The second pub in a row with thatch gracefully descending over the porch.


Langton Arms, Tarrant Monkton


401. Langton Arms, High St, Tarrant Monkton, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8RX
Double dropped bitter on sale and Camra magazines on the bar of this farming family owned pub.
Fascinating decor of farm photos and archeological treasure.


Rose and Thistle, Rockbourne


402. Rose and Thistle, Rockbourne Road, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3NL
This one is amazing.
Go there.


Poplar Farm, Abbotts Ann


403. Poplar Farm, Old Salisbury Road, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire SP11 7NJ
Plenty of thatch at this large, M&B Vintage Inns, pub.


Rusty Axe, Stembridge


404. Rusty Axe, Stembridge, Martock, Somerset TA12 6DB
Excellent games area to this quirkly positioned, good value, village pub.


Masons Arms, Odcombe


405. Masons Arms, 41 Lower Odcombe, Odcombe, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8TX
Busy Hall and Woodhouse pub with excellent ale.


Clock Inn, Chideock


406. Clock Inn, Main Street, Chideock, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6JW
Exceptional family run pub.
Extreme pub entrance.


George Inn, Chideock


407. George Inn, Main Street, Chideock, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6JD
Well cared for Palmers pub with a round ended bar.


Illchester Arms, Symondsbury


408. Illchester Arms, Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6HD
Cosy, attractive, Palmers village pub.


New Inn, Stoke Abbott


409. New Inn, Stoke Abbott, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3JW
Exceptionally friendly Palmers pub in a tucked away, very thatched, village.


Shave Cross Inn, Shave Cross


410. Shave Cross Inn, Shave Cross, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6HW
Especially appreciated this one.
Amazing thatched skittle alley.
Amazing everything really.


Admiral Hood, Mosterton


411. Admiral Hood, Mosterton, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3HJ
A welcoming village pub.


White Hart, Sturminster Newton


412. White Hart, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1AN
Beer for all tastes at this town centre coaching inn.


Crown, Marnhull


413. Crown, Crown Road, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1LN
Beautiful old coaching inn with elegant stonework both inside and out.
A Hall and Woodhouse house.


Althorp Coaching Inn


414. Althorp Coaching Inn, Main Street, Great Brington, Northampton NN7 4JA
Another amazing coaching inn with an impressive choice of ale.
Recently renovated in purple.
Known as the Fox and Hounds for many years.


Folly Inn, Towcester


415. Folly Inn, London Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6LB
Tricky one to include this as the bar area is now so small.
Well located opposite Towester Racecourse.


Three Horseshoes, Spellbrook


416. Three Horseshoes 3, Spellbrook, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 7SE
Attractive Greene King Chef and Brewer pub with a pleasing buzz and the lowest doorway yet!


Three Horseshoes, Hinxworth,


417. Three Horseshoes, 74 High Street, Hinxworth, Baldock, Hertfordshire SG7 5HQ
Vibrant village pub.


Two Brewers, Thornborough


418. Two Brewers, Bridge Street, Thornborough, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 2DN
An absolute gem and in the same hands for over 40 years.


Old Hunters Lodge, Whipsnade


419. Old Hunters Lodge, The Cross Roads, Whipsnade, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 2LN
Tring Brewery Mighty Mole at this hospitable pub of contrasts.


Chequers, Westoning


420. Chequers, Park Road, Westoning, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 5LA
Lots of thatch to a renovated pub with a very atmospheric bar.


Jackson Stops Inn, Stretton


421. Jackson Stops Inn, Rookery Lane, Stretton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7RA
Wonderful front bar with a pitch penny bench and old penny supply to play with.
Excellent Grainstore Rutland ale.


Black Bull, Market Overton


422. Black Bull, 2 Teigh Road, Market Overton, Rutland LE15 7PW
Interesting village pub with three draught ales on tap.


Sun Inn, Cottesmore


423. Sun Inn, 25 Main Street, Cottesmore, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7DH
Attractive Everards pub.


Blue Ball, Braunston-in-Rutland


424. Blue Ball, 6 Cedar Street, Braunston, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8QS
Fully renovated, historic village pub.


The Noel, Whitwell


425. The Noel, Whitwell Road, Whitwell, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8BW
Steps up from the old thatched section to the long bar of the new.
Castle Rock Harvest Pale on tap.


Three Tuns, Biddenham


426. Three Tuns, 57 Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4BD
Newly renovated pub with an astonishing garden incorporating a thatched barn that was once a morgue.


Green Man, Lavendon


427. Green Man, High Street, Lavendon, Olney, Buckinghamshire MK46 4HA
Greene King at the Green Man.
Impressive Monday promotion on real ale.


Old Swan, Astwood


428. Old Swan, Main Road, Astwood, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire MK16 9JS
Plenty to appreciate in this old cottage bar.


Oakley Arms, Harrold


429. Oakley Arms, 98-104 High Street, Harrold, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK43 7BH
Open and trading through an amazing rethatch.


Bell, Odell


430. Bell, 81 Horsefair Lane, Odell, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK43 7AU
Lovely looking Greene King pub with a busy locals bar.


Sun, Felmersham


431. Sun, Felmersham, Grange Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK43 7EU
A recently renovated pub with attractive detail.


Royal Oak, Hail Weston


432. Royal Oak, 79 High Street, Hail Weston, St Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 5JW
Impressive Community Pub and another great village effort.


Bell, Cotton End


433. Bell, 2 Bell Lane, Cotton End, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 3AD
Lots of character here including fascinating airship photographs and Sean, a deceased landlord, at his corner seat in the bar.


Fox, Carlton


434. Fox, 35 High Street, Carlton, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK43 7LA
Award winning country pub fortuitously caught on beer festival weekend.


The Woodspean, Woodspean


435. The Woodspean, Woodspean, Lambourn Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8BN
Thatched portion new build, (2014), during renovations to an upmarket standard.
Previously known as the Five Bells.
Bottled beer only.


Plough, West Hanney


436. Plough, Church Street, West Hanney, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 0LN
Thriving Community Pub with a monthly discount day for locals.


Red Lion, East Haddon


437. Red Lion, Main Street, East Haddon, Northamptonshire NN6 8BU
Extensively renovated Charles Wells pub in mellow Northamptonshire ironstone.
Very extensive garden.


Witch and Sow, Guilsborough


438. Witch and Sow, High Street, Guilsborough, Northamptonshire NN6 8PY
Nice village pub with a heritage front aspect and a creative rear garden.
For many years known as the Ward Arms.


White Swan, Whitchurch


439. White Swan, 10 High Street, Whitchurch, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP22 4JT
Unspoilt Fullers pub full of interest.
Impressive garden.


Five Elms, Weedon


440. Five Elms, 4 Stockaway, Weedon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP22 4NL
Small village pub with much to admire.
Excellent visit.


Woolpack, Stoke Manderville


441. Woolpack, 21 Risborough Road, Stoke Manderville, Aylesbury, Bucks HP22 5UP
Recently renovated suburban pub with plenty of new timbering and two real ales.


House in the Tree, Haydens Elm, Boddington


442. House in the Tree, Withybridge Lane, Haydens Elm, Boddington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 0TQ
Former cider house once surrounded by trees and now a quality family owned pub.
Great ale choice and fascinating photos.


Farmers Arms, Lower Apperley


443. Farmers Arms, Ledbury Road, Lower Apperley, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL19 4DR
Another well timbered Wadworth pub qualifying by way of its thatched accommodation barn.


Crown, Winterborne Stickland


444. Crown, North Street, Winterborne Stickland, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0NJ
Three real ales, scumbled beams and a thatched barn in the garden.


Bakers Arms, Lychett Minster


445. Bakers Arms, Dorchester Road, Lychett Minster, Poole, Dorset BH16 6JF
Large M&B Vintage Inns pub, caught at the start of a rethatch.


Lambs Green Inn, Corfe Mullen


446. Lambs Green Inn, Lambs Green Lane, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 3DN
M&B Vintage Inns pub which is much larger than the old farmhouse suggests.
Interesting coin table.


Waterloo Arms, Lyndhurst


447. Waterloo Arms, Pikes Hill, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7AS
Tucked away town pub on the edge of the New Forest.
Bar skittles on the bar and excellent Ringwood ale.


Fleur De Lys, Pilley


448. Fleur De Lys, Pilley Street, Pilley, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 5QG
Appealing village pub with a long history, maybe as far back as 1096.
Ancient thatched well to admire.


Old House at Home, Romsey


449. Old House at Home, 62 Love Lane, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 8DE
Lots to appreciate and a really enjoyable visit to this impressive Fullers pub.


White Lion, Wherwell


450. White Lion, Winchester Road, Wherwell, Andover, Hampshire SP11 7JF
A rare thatched pub wall and a huge thatched barn grace this little changed, former coaching inn.
Civil war cannonball on the bar.


Crook and Shears, Upper Clatford


451. Crook and Shears, Longstock Road, Upper Clatford, Andover, Hampshire SP11 7QL
Comfortable feel and creditable ale.

The Thatched Pubs of 2023 Part 2
August to December


Thatched Pubs visited can be located on these maps
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