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The Masons Arms, Cirencester

High Street
Meysey Hampton
Postal town: Cirencester
GL7 5JT
Phone: 01285850164
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Masons Arms

A traditional looking stone built pub, just next to the village green (part of which seems to be used as their beer garden!) in this very pleasant village, it’s clearly had some extensive refurbishment and whilst it’s not unpleasant, it was perhaps lacking much of the cosy charm that might be expected in an old village inn.

The main bar area is at the front of the pub and this was quite contemporary with just some very old oak beams on the ceiling being the only indicator of it’s former life, and perhaps the stonework around the leaded windows at the front. Elsewhere the walls were predominantly fresh white plasterwork although there was also some whitewashed brick in places. A modern looking fireplace was at one end church candles were recessed in to small alcoves on either side. An old flat iron was on the mantelpiece and a hoe was fixed on the wall above. Seating was a mixture of old church chairs and fitted benches scattered with plenty of cushions, whilst most of the chunky wooden tables were reserved for diners, even here in the bar area. A smaller room to the right had a wood burning stove with a pile of logs stacked up next to it, whilst up a few steps to the right was the dining area.

Beers on tap were both from Arkells with their Wiltshire Gold and 3B, whilst a third pump appeared to have run out. The cider meanwhile was Thatcher’s Gold. Overall, with it’s friendly staff and pleasant location, this was certainly a nice pub, but the slightly over enthusiastic refurbishment spoilt it a little for me, and it’s probably more the sort of place I’d go for a pint or two in the garden on a summer’s day rather than settling in for a good session.

On 16th November 2018 - rating: 7
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Jonathan Wilde
Kemble, 11.17 miles, 3 hr 35 min walk (show)
Swindon, 12.3 miles, 3 hr 57 min walk (show)
Shipton, 17.7 miles, 5 hr 41 min walk (show)
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16th Nov 2018, 11:21
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11th Nov 2018, 18:58
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  • Accommodation : Yes last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Car Park : No last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Darts : No last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Function Room : No last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Jukebox : No last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Karaoke : No last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Micropub : No last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Pinball : No last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Pool Table : No last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Real Cider : No last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • WiFi : Yes - BT WiFi - last updated 24 April 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
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