Live Music — Pubs in Ash
Discover live music pubs in Ash. Browse our directory to find the perfect pub.
Found 5 live music pubs in Ash
Chequer Inn
4 Chequer Lane, Ash CT3 2ET
This 14th century Grade II listed timber-framed pub is located in the middle of the country village of Ash. Recently purchased by the Chequer Inn Ash Society Limited, a community benefit society, it has had significant, but sympathetic, refurbishment and opened in July 2019. Work still continues with a fully-disabled toilet and disabled parking planned for 2020. Inside there's a large main bar area with a cosy restaurant at the back, which can also serve as a function room. The decor is simple with wooden floors, panelling and furniture adding to the warm, comfortable environment. Primarily food-led, this gastro-pub still caters for the drinker by offering a good selection of real ales, including one from a local brewery. There's also a selection of local wines, bubbly and gins. They take pride in the food they serve, specialising in beef dishes and seafood. A good selection of vegan dishes is also available. Food is cooked to order and made from locally-sourced ingredients. On Sunday a variety of roasts is served. An interesting range of events, many of them community-oriented, is held at the pub including Meet up Monday, Wednesday Family Night and Pensioner's Lunch. At the back there is a large garden and Bat & Trap pitch. There is limited parking behind the pub, however there is a free public car park across the road and lots of on-street parking.
Volunteer Inn
43 Guilton, Ash CT3 2HL
Traditional, old village pub on the outskirts of Ash village. There is a large u-shaped bar room with lounge area complete with leather sofas. There's a small patio at the back of the pub and picnic tables at the front. Although the pub is not fully disabled-friendly there is easy wheelchair access to the bar. Greene King IPA features as their regular ale alongside a guest beer. The pub hosts two pool teams and a darts team. Events include karaoke nights, occasional live music and a Sunday meat raffle.
White Swan
Ash Road, Ash TN15 7HJ
Rambling, picturesque free house dating in part from the early 15th century. Amazing variety of food on offer at reasonable prices. Various live events hosted including local bands, retro discos and open mic nights.
Bell Inn
3 Main Street, Ash TA12 6NS
The Bell is a well-run traditional village pub with a changing choice of up to four ales on handpumps and three pins of real cider. Lots of unusual belfry items adorn the walls and a tremendous inglenook open log fire makes it a cosy place for a quiet drink or a family occasion for locals or passing visitors. Well liked and supported by locals with two crib teams and nine resident skittle teams using the well-appointed alley which doubles as a function room and has its own bar. A wide menu choice of locally-sourced, home-cooked meals are served, featuring blackboard specials and a Sunday roast. Live music nights and a Sunday quiz are very popular.
Lion Brewery
104 Guildford Road, Ash GU12 6BT
Substantial and enterprising roadside pub on the outskirts of Ash. The last traditional 2 bar locals pub in the area. The left hand bar has a small stage and live music is available 4 nights a week, consisting of an acoustic jam session from 7pm every Tuesday; an electric jam session from 9pm on Thursday. Friday & Saturday’s there are rock cover bands from 9.30pm. The licensee of 35 years has an array of kitchen vessels, originally from the Dorchester Hotel, which adorn the bar walls. The right hand bar has pool and darts. Food is available all day, including breakfast and takeaways. There is a free function room that can accommodate 60+ and along with extended hours and 8 letting rooms, this pub has the lot! There is an annual charity music festival on the last Saturday in July.