Clifton Arms
Address: 110 Chaldon Road Post Code: CR3 5PH Location: CATERHAM OS Ref: TQ 328556 (Bing Maps) (Google Maps) Directions: on B2031
CLOSED/DEMOLISHED Closed Date: 2009 This former Charrington pub was host to a fantastic collection of artefacts relating to both local history and militaria which had to be seen to be believed: photos, uniforms, flags, deactivated firearms, swords, musical instruments, enamel advertisements plus much more covered almost every inch of the walls! The place rivaled Caterham's East Surrey Museum! The wooden bar-back was also most impressive and a fine example of the genre. A real cider (and occasionally, perry) was served from containers behind the bar. The back room was used on alternate Saturday evenings for a Rock & Roll band or disco. Games enthusiasts could choose between darts, pool and shove halfpenny. A good choice of real ales meant this was for years a regular in the Good Beer Guide. Plans were submitted in 2007 for demolition, but these were turned down. However in 2009 the pub closed and in 2012 was demolished. Last Updated: 09 Jan 2018
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