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Abbot's Fireside, Elham

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Built as an inn in 1451 and throughout Tudor and Stuart times, the building was known as 'The Smithies Arms'.

When you enter the Abbot's Fireside, you will encounter a warm and friendly welcome, be surrounded by antique furniture, open fireplaces and original leaded glass windows throughout the lounge, restaurant and bedrooms.

The lounge and restaurant feature huge medieval fireplaces which, like the hotel itself, are listed by the Historical Society.

Historic Interest

The Duke of Wellington used the hotel as his headquarters whilst preparing his battle with Napoleon at Waterloo. King Charles II and the Duke of Richmond hid in the main fireplace when being chased by the Roundheads.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ashford Folkestone & Romney Marsh Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Smithies' Arms;Smithers Arms?
Premises Comment
Operator
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe District
Last updated
11/03/2024
Last surveyed
09/03/2024
Pub ID
ASH/4516
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon-22:00
Noon-15:00 & 18:00-21:00
Thursday
Noon-22:00
Noon-15:00 & 18:00-21:00
Friday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 18:00-21:00
Saturday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 18:00-21:00
Sunday
Noon-22:00
Noon-16:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (5m)
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