About The Hanmer Arms

The Hanmer Arms is a Bar & Restaurant also offering superb Bed & Breakfast accommodation in the beautiful rural village of Hanmer near Whitchurch, Shropshire. Awarded Four Stars by the AA, we offer a warm welcome to everyone including families with children and dog owners and you can guarantee that we will be open every day. Situated in Hanmer, a pretty little village in East Wales, we are approximately 4.8 miles (10 minutes drive) from Whitchurch.

The Hanmer Arms Bar & Restaurant is a great place to visit for lunch or dinner - we offer a wide choice of bar snacks, tasty lunches and romantic evening dinners, and why not stay the night in the comfortable en-suite accommodation?

• The Hanmer Arms provides free Wi-Fi internet

History

The Hanmer Arms, previously called 'The Blue Lion' was originally built in the 16th century. However, in 1820 a fire broke out at the rear of three houses opposite - the following account records...

"The heat was so intense that the roof of the lion' which was thatched, was several times on fire, but a copious supply of water thrown on, as well as wet blankets extinguished it".

In 1821 'The Lion' public house was taken down by Sir John Hanmer Bart, and a good commodious house of brick and slate erected on the same site, and then given the name of The Hanmer Arms, which was a farm and ale house.

The Hanmer Arms has been owned by many people over the years, the current proprietor, Chris, hopes to continue the tradition of welcoming everyone from the local community and beyond to enjoy the food, beverage and accommodation provided at The Hanmer Arms.