Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Saffron Walden

Looking for the best pubs in Saffron Walden? Uttlesford market pubs, historic inns, and countryside locals beneath the Audley End estate. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Saffron Walden reflects the wider pub culture of Essex. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Saffron Walden's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in Saffron Walden

Must visit
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Market town Real ale Historic

The Eight Bells★★★★★

31 George Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1EQ

An Uttlesford market Pub beneath Audley End with cask ales, Pub food, and centuries of north Essex tradition.

5-star rated Local favourite Traditional Pub Maps
  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Market town Real ale

    The Cross Keys★★★★★

    King Street, CB10 1EP

    An Uttlesford market Pub beneath Audley End with cask ales, pub food, and centuries of north Essex tradition.

    Historic 5-star rated Local favourite Maps
  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Kings Arms★★★★★

    Market Hill, CB10 1HR

    A Saffron Walden High Street Pub with real ale, pub food, and proper Essex market-town welcome.

    Market town Real ale High Street Maps

More pubs in Saffron Walden

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    Historic

    The Bell

    Myddleton Place, CB10 1AT

    A historic Saffron Walden Pub with cask ales, pub food, and medieval Essex charm.

    Real ale Pub food Local favourite
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    Market town

    The Red Lion

    High Street, CB10 1AT

    A Saffron Walden inn with real ale, Pub food, and a mix of locals and Audley End visitors.

    Real ale Pub food Local favourite
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    The Crown

    High Street,

    A Saffron Walden crown with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Saffron Walden
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    The King's Head

    Market Place,

    A Saffron Walden king's head with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Saffron Walden
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    The White Hart

    Church Street,

    A Saffron Walden white hart with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Saffron Walden
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    The Royal Oak

    Station Road,

    A Saffron Walden royal oak with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Saffron Walden
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    The George

    Bridge Street,

    A Saffron Walden george with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Saffron Walden