Our Pubs

Arkell's

The Bee's Knees, Cirencester

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Host

Michaela McCarthy ****Re-opening Soon****

Where

Watermoor Road,
Cirencester,
Gloucestershire
GL7 1LF

Tel

01285 314315

    The Bees Knees is a historic Cirencester pub at the heart of the quiet community in Watermoor Road.

    Soon to re-open in late May under new management, visitors can expect the warmest of welcomes alongside traditional & new Arkell's ales, plus premium lagers & wines, all to be enjoyed inside or out on the terrace that's always popular in summer.

    - Pub Food (TBC)
    - Full SKY Sports (TBC)
    - Skittle Alley & Function Room
    - Pool Table
    - Terrace

    A little bit of history...

    The Bee's Knees has been owned by Arkell's since 1871, but until the millennium is was known as The Plume of Feathers.

    From a century ago, Cirencester had a locomotive and carriage works, just like Swindon (though on a much smaller scale), and the The Plume of Feathers was just a stone's throw away, making it a popular watering hole with railway workers.

    The Midland and South Western Junction Railway's Cirencester (Watermoor) station was also close by, bringing custom from Cheltenham and Swindon. The trains have long since gone and these days the bulk of The Bee's Knees' customers are local.

    Current vacancies

    "Being a Licensee is a fine and rewarding job", says Chris, and it helps that the Arkell’s directors are approachable. "We had a lot of help and they provide us with regular information, but ultimately it's up to us."

    Chris Manners is the Licensee of three Arkell’s pubs. The Rusty Bicycle, The Rickety Press and The Bottle of Sauce