The Thatchers Arms, Mount Bures - pub details
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Address: Hall Road, Mount Bures, Essex, CO8 5AT [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 31086) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Bures (1.4 miles), Chappel & Wakes Colne (2.1 miles)
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> Current user rating: 8.3/10 (rated by 14 users)
other pubs nearby:
Eight Bells, Bures (1.2 miles), Crown, Wormingford (1.5 miles)
user reviews of the Thatchers Arms, Mount Bures
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| I popped in on Saturday 10th whilst on a cycle around Essex and Suffolk, ignoring the alluring advances of the Weston Homes for the U's first home game v Port Vale. They had 4 handpumps including a mild and we both settled on the 5.5abv Dark Star Red Shift after having a taster. Wonderful pint, despite the strength it was very quaffable and we could easily have had a couple more but for the cycling. Lovely view across the valley, just a shame the weather was cloudy and, unsurprising as we were atop the Mount Bures, pretty cool. Well worth a visit and made me wished I still lived in the area. 7/10 Monkdawallydahonk - 13 Aug 2013 10:37 |
| Wonder view across the Stour Valley on a summer's evening, worth going for that alone. Service rather slow on my visit but the pub was very busy at time. Recommended. motorcyclist - 17 Nov 2010 16:43 |
| I went to a Christening reception here some 6 or 7 years ago and the food, ambience and decor were dire. I'm happy to say that situation is now quite reversed. Food is good quality, locally sourced and nicely cooked. The fish & chips, the BLT and the steaks all superb. The chips are lovely, fresh and crisp. I have special dietary needs and they were cheerfully accommodated as far as possible. The sticky toffee pudding is to die for, served with a lovely ice cream speckled with vanilla. Welcome is friendly and helpful. Beers nicely kept. Highly recommended. VillageResident - 22 Oct 2009 15:21 |
| My wife and I have just returned from spending the August Bank Holiday weekend camping in the field attached to the Thatchers Arms (the fee - a discretionary donation to the Suffolk Air Ambulance Service). We couldn't have had a warmer welcome from the landlord Mitch. It's a family run pub with great local support. Five well chosen, well kept and mainly locally sourced real ales. Also an eclectic selection of Belgian and American bottled beers, although I didn't get around to trying any of them. The food is also locally sourced and great quality. I can recommend the pork belly - superb. We found all the staff to be attentive and enthusiastic. We shall return. SprintST - 31 Aug 2009 18:14 |
| Hmm. I've got mixed feelinges for this pub. The trouble is, I rememer how it used to be - anyone out there who remembers the days of Gerald and Connie will know what I'm on about. The interior is a bit 1970's bungalow, but to be fair it is clean and tidy. The views are excellent, and it's worth visiting for this alone. Oddly enough, the pub nearly didn't survive WW2, as a US Thunderbolt crashed nearby, missing the pub by about 75 yards. Also, visit the Norman Motte next to the church - no explanations - just do it. I can't comment on the food, but on the few occasions we've been there it looks pretty good. I've had a mix of service from blooming excellent, to disinterested. I don't know, suck it and see I suppose. Maybe I visited on an off day. grantus - 17 Jul 2009 16:18 |
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