Victorian street corner local opposite the former Saffron Walden Railway Station closed in 1963 as part of the Beeching cuts. Community owned by 500+ shareholders, there has been significant renovation inside and out, much of it undertaken by volunteers. Plenty of outside seating and tables in the garden and courtyard. Completely free of tie, it serves a range of beer styles exclusively from local breweries, including a dark ale, craft beers and a number of real ciders. Runner Up in CAMRA's National Pub Saving Award in 2021. Community defibrillator for public use on outside wall.
Historic Interest
Features much information on the Saffron Walden branch line
Community Owned
Freehold Owner: Community Benefit Society. Saffron Walden Community Pub Ltd. Year Purchased 2020.
Saffron Walden Community Pub Ltd (Community Benefit Society) succeeded in purchasing the pub from Charles Wells in July 2020. See http://strap.org.uk/
This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.
Railway Arms, Saffron Walden
Source: Regional