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Haverhill Nine Jars
Haverhill Nine Jars
formerly Bell
South West, 52.0826,0.43931
Cask Ale is sold here.
9 High Street, CB9 8AA
grid reference TL 672 454
Upmarket bistro and bar in the old Bell Hotel building opposite St Mary's church.
We understand one Real Ale to be available.
Facilities
- Accommodation available: 8 rooms
- Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
- Evening meals
- Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
- Restaurant or separate dining area
- Separate bar
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Historical interest
The Bell is shown on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
Owner/operator: Greene King
Victorian pub with a bright, pleasant atmosphere. Good home made food and regular quiz nights.
Beers: Greene King IPA, Rayments Special, seasonal ale, Abbot.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Former Commercial hotel & posting house.
An inn of this name dates back to the 17th Century. In 1664 an inventory**** shows Henry Cole inn-keeper brewing there, with over 600 gallons of beer on the premises. This was then valued at £25; based on rise in average earnings, this is equivalent to £38,000 today.
The "Telegraph" coach to London (via Saffron Walden) left from the Bell every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
(****Original source of documentation transcribed by Graham Nunn)