Public Houses  (Sadly, no longer in business)
Landlord: Tony Sowden
Phone: 01843 853282
Email: Tony@artilleryarms.freeserve.co.uk

On first impression you might just walk on past the Artillery' - but you'd be missing one of those rare pubs in which you could take root and stay....and stay! You're truly welcomed as you come through the door, both by Tony and his friends at the bar, many of whom travel long distances to enjoy the beer and the company

Tony spent 12 years with the Army (R.T.R), after which he served 22 years with the Met. Police. With pensions from both and now at 50+ he's running the pub as his hobby and with all the care and attention you'd expect from a hobbyist (his other past-times are his '97 Harley Road King! and American Civil War re-enactment with the Southern Skirmish Association)

The pub itself was built back in 1810 and owned by two spinsters who decided to sell beer from their parlour to support the thirst of the 'gay blades' (in the Biblical sense!) of the locally based Royal Hussars, among others. Later, these respectable old dears employed younger ladies who satisfied other appetites in the upstairs rooms; no doubt many a good night was enjoyed by Hussars polishing their swords...

A fascinating feature of the Artillery Arms are the stained glass windows. Dating back to 1850 they are true originals and to give some idea of their significance they are insured for £30,000.  Depicting scenes of foot soldiers, cavalry and cannon these are real works of art which you must see!

Food? Yes, but no hot meals; nor is there lap-dancing, Karaoke or any themed nonsense! Sandwiches only but they're well packed doorsteps made in-house and excellent value at only £1-a-go. Anyway, you come here to drink and to enjoy it! Not a children's' pub this, it's for the parents only! ..to sum it all up - if you enjoy a 'real' pint in a proper pub you can't fail to appreciate the genuineness of it all..

Sadly, no longer in business.