Who we are
The Farriers Arms, Mersham opened its doors on Saturday the 28th November 2009 after 5 months of extensive refurbishment. A full range of lagers, real ales and wines is available in the exceptionally tasteful bar, whilst excellent food, sourced locally, is served in the stylishly furnished Anvil Restaurant.
Although the basic premises remain largely unchanged (this is a Grade 2 Listed Building dating from 1606), former patrons find it almost un-recognisable because of the range and quality of the new decor and fittings – all designed and fitted by volunteers, 121 shareholders and local trades people.
The stunning new bar, skilfully built entirely by local craftsman from reclaimed timbers, includes a solid brass foot-rail – from former premises of The Mariners’ Mission in Hong Kong! The warm welcome of the Farriers’ Team is enhanced by the provision of modern central heating throughout and a new double-fronted log burner adding ambience and warmth to both bar and Anvil Restaurant. The toilet facilities have been stylishly upgraded and there is now easy wheelchair access to dedicated facilities all on one level.
After the pub reopened, the kitchen was rebuilt and modernised and the eating area extended into a sympathetically designed new Anvil Restaurant and the gardens alongside the trout stream were beautifully landscaped .
The highly praised function room is housed in converted outbuildings to the front of the pub and provides facilities for courses, private parties, weddings, banquets and many other events. Larger events, including our annual beer festival, are held in the adjacent riverside meadow
We have many more plans for the future, not least the imminent opening of our own microbrewery.
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