Murrell Arms

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West Sussex - Barnham

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed Status: Not listed

Yapton Road
Barnham
PO22 0AS

OS ref: SU961042

Tel: (01243) 553320

Email: steverowntree1964@hotmail.co.uk

Website http://murrellarms.co.uk

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themurrell

Real Ale: Yes

Lunchtime Meals: Yes

Nearby Station: Barnham

Station Distance: 350m

Public Transport: Near Railway Station (Barnham) and Bus Stop

Bus: Yes

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Built c.1750 by William Murrell as a farmhouse and became a pub in 1866. This pub has been much altered over the years. The interior is a mish-mash of period work, dating from Victorian times/interwar/ post WWII. Public bar on right was two small rooms and retains some half panelling (but part re-worked), some parquet flooring, what appears to be an inter-war bar counter (but new top) with a totally inappropriate modern (1980s?) semi-circular brick bar back with modern shelving. Front door to former off sales remains. Work of post war vintages in rear of bar, together with a modern 'themed' stonework fireplace.

Lounge on left has vestible entrance with two etched glass windows proclaiming Public Bar and Private bar side by side and clearly have been moved there from elsewhere. Some old panelling and fireplaces and a bar front (post war) constructed to resemble a barrel with hoops and staves which impinges on a former fireplace. Overall, an eclectic mix of period styles and bric a brac.