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Axe and Compasses The Axe & Compasses Arkesden, Nr Saffron Walden. One of the finest country pubs and restaurants in Essex Situated in the picturesque rural village of Arkesden.

The combination of a family run business, friendly atmosphere and well cooked food is the key the success of The Axe and Compass over the past 21 years. The Axe & Compass provides a warm homely welcome to all. Built circa 1650, with the right hand side extension added in the early nineteenth century The Axe & Compass is a stunning example of one of Essex’s charming traditional thatched inns.

Saturday 31st October from 5pm 🍹 🍸
30/10/2026

Saturday 31st October from 5pm 🍹 🍸

Thank you for visiting us at the Axe and Compasses in Arkesden last Saturday with the Golden Eagles. 🦅 You caused quite ...
10/10/2026

Thank you for visiting us at the Axe and Compasses in Arkesden last Saturday with the Golden Eagles. 🦅
You caused quite a stir in the village.

31/08/2026
Live music this Sunday 30th August from the Caverners.5pm-8pm
28/08/2026

Live music this Sunday 30th August from the Caverners.
5pm-8pm

Rainbows 🌈 are on order - we are open all day on Saturdays in the sunshine ☀️ and into the lovely warm evening.Sunday ro...
15/08/2026

Rainbows 🌈 are on order - we are open all day on Saturdays in the sunshine ☀️ and into the lovely warm evening.
Sunday roasts available too.

14/07/2026

Gwen thoroughly enjoyed her 100th Birthday Lunch at The Axe last Friday. It was the perfect place for her to be surprised with all her friends that turned up - two who she hadn’t seen for many years, Graham Turner Essex All Rounder and his wife Jacky.

The staff were brilliant managing 34 guests, getting their orders and drinks so efficiently, obviously enjoying the party of ‘the little sparrow, who always eats all her dinner!’

Thank you for making Gwen’s celebration such a success!!!!

YES we are showing the England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 v 🇳🇴 Norway World Cup game tomorrow night.Two screens 📺 Sweepstake for “ Time of ...
10/07/2026

YES we are showing the
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 v 🇳🇴 Norway World Cup game tomorrow night.

Two screens 📺

Sweepstake for “ Time of First Goal Scored”

01/07/2026

Footie & curry?
See you at the
Axe Arkesden
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 KO at 5pm all welcome to watch with us and curry available at half time

Address

High Street
Arkesden
CB114EX

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 3pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+441799550272

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