Black-and-white photo of The Masons Arms' whitewashed, half-timbered exterior with 'Country Pub & Dining' signage and picnic tables on the front lawn.

Our story

A home since 1685, a pub since 1861

Tucked into the village of Long Marston, The Masons Arms has been welcoming people through its door for over a century and a half.

1685

Built as a private house

1861

Village pub ever since

Our history

From private house to village local

The building at the heart of The Masons Arms was originally built as a private house in 1685. It became the local hostelry in 1861, and has been serving the village of Long Marston ever since.

We've carefully refurbished the inside over the years, but kept what makes it feel like home - the timber, the hearth, and a spacious lawn out front for the summer.

  • Built as a private house in 1685
  • Became the village pub in 1861
  • A traditionally styled inn, carefully refurbished inside

Above our door sits a masonic emblem framing a heraldic shield - three gold castle towers, a white chevron and a knight's helm - a mark of the building's long history in the village. We haven't found any record beyond the crest itself of a formal masonic connection to the pub's founding; it's simply part of the building's character, and part of what gives The Masons Arms its name.

The Masons Arms crest - a masonic square-and-compasses emblem framing a navy, white and gold heraldic shield with three castle towers.

Out the back

Find our secret garden out the back

Out the front, there's a proper village-pub lawn with picnic tables. But round the back, past the outbuildings, is our real secret - a decked terrace that opens straight onto open farmland.

Bunting, string lights, mismatched chairs and planters give it a relaxed, put-your-feet-up feel by day. Come evening, it's one of the best spots around for watching the sun go down over the fields.

  • Decked rear terrace, hidden from the road
  • Uninterrupted views over the neighbouring field
  • String lights & bunting for evenings outdoors
  • Spacious front lawn and picnic tables too

Book a table in the garden

A pub for everyone in the village

  • Free wifi throughout
  • Sky Sports & TNT Sports
  • Dogs welcome
  • Family friendly
  • Darts board & skittle alley
  • Beer garden, front and back

Hungry?

Pub food with a twist

From loaded fries and wood-fired-style pizza to a proper Sunday roast, our kitchen keeps the classics honest and adds a twist where it counts.

Coming up

Something's always brewing

Fireworks in the beer garden, the village Christmas lights switch-on, and live music along the way - see what's coming up at The Masons Arms.

Visit us

Find us in Long Marston

The Masons Arms, Welford Road, Long Marston, CV37 8RG - a few minutes from Stratford-upon-Avon.

01789 720586

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Bar

Bar
Mon–Tue 4pm–10pm
Wed–Thu 12pm–11pm
Fri–Sat 12pm–11.30pm
Sun 12pm–10pm

Food

Food
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 12–3pm & 5–9pm
Sat 12pm–9pm
Sun 12pm–6pm

Come and see for yourself

Pull up a chair

The best way to get to know The Masons Arms is to come and sit in it - pull up a chair, order from the menu, and find your own favourite spot in the garden.