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Murrell Arms, Barnham

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An 1866 village pub still retaining its original two bars, the Murrell has an historic interior identified by CAMRA as being of regional importance. Walls and ceilings are decorated with old pictures, craft tools and local memorabilia, many of which relate to former landlord and local historian Mervyn Cutten. In the right-hand Public Bar the rare game of Ring the Bull can be played. Pub opens at 10.30 on Fontwell Park race days, and closing may be later if busy.

Historic Interest

Built circa 1750 as a farmhouse by William Murrell (1718-1791), yeoman. A pub since 1866. A blacksmith's shop was next door, where the car park now is.

Information for this venue is provided by the Western Sussex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Local Authority
Arun District
Last updated
02/01/2024
Last surveyed
22/02/2023
Pub ID
CHI/004
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

Built c.1750 by William Murrell as a farmhouse and became a pub in 1866. This pub has been much altered over the years. The interior is a mish-mash of period work, dating from Victorian times/interwar/ post WWII. Public bar on right was two small rooms and retains some half panelling (but part re-worked), some parquet flooring, what appears to be an inter-war bar counter (but new top) with a totally inappropriate modern (1980s?) semi-circular brick bar back with modern shelving. Front door to former off sales remains. Work of post war vintages in rear of bar, together with a modern 'themed' stonework fireplace.

Lounge on left has vestible entrance with two etched glass windows proclaiming Public Bar and Private bar side by side and clearly have been moved there from elsewhere. Some old panelling and fireplaces and a bar front (post war) constructed to resemble a barrel with hoops and staves which impinges on a former fireplace.

Overall, an eclectic mix of period styles and bric a brac.

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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon-23:00
Tuesday
Noon-23:00
Wednesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00
Thursday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00
Friday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00
Saturday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00
Sunday
Noon-22:30
Noon-15:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers. Always from Fuller's stable

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Murrell Arms, Barnham

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Changing beers typically include: Dark Star (varies) , Dark Star - Hophead , Fuller's (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Noon-3pm Wed-Sun
Live Music Live Music
Every weekend
Garden Garden
Rear garden & small side courtyard
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome up to 9pm
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Provided on a short lead
Camping Camping
Events Events
Quiz nights, Bingo nights, Karaoke nights all regularly.
Games Games
Ring the Bull, Darts, Crib
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Shelter in rear garden
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free, throughout pub & garden
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (350m)
Stagecoach: 500 (Village Hall stop); Compass: 66A and 66C (Not Sunday), 85A (Not Saturday or Sunday)
500: Chichester to Littlehampton
Nearby Station (350m)
Barnham
Directions
350m E of railway station exit, under bridge
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