Welcome to the awarding winning Compasses Inn at Littley Green.
Changes from 19th July
Hi everyone, the pub will be returning to normal from Monday 19th July except for the following:
1. No drinking or eating at either bar
2. No tabs (except for residents)
3. Staff will continue to wear masks – if you are able to, please wear a mask when ordering at the bar and be mindful of other customers
The following will no longer apply:
1. No table service – your drinks will be served to you from the bar as normal
2. No table numbers – we will go back to using wooden spoons for food orders
3. No restrictions on party size inside or outside the pub
My key goal from Monday 19th, as it has been all along, is to keep all the staff at The Compasses healthy and Covid free. Remember, if a number of us get ill, the pub will have to shut for a period of time whilst people self-isolate, which is something none of us want. As the most likely source of infection will be from customers, please respect all the staff by popping on a mask whilst being served (if you can) – it’s a very small thing to ask and it will be the most effective way that you can help to keep the pub open!
For those worrying about the new rules (or lack thereof), we will continue to operate the back garden bar during all food times, and the marquee will remain up for the time being. Hopefully this will give you a safe, well ventilated place to enjoy the pub.
See you all soon! Joss x
TABLE BOOKINGS
You do not need to book a table to come to The Compasses. We have 40 tables available, 20 of which are under cover (12 in the marquee and 8 in the pub). From 21st June, we will only take bookings for groups of 6 or above and these will be staggered to minimise wait times.
COVID SAFETY RECORD
The Compasses has had an excellent Covid safety track record during the pandemic, and we wish to remain a safe place for everyone to come to. Please respect both staff and other customers at all times and help make it a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all. Remember, the way we all behave is directly related to the overall infection rate in our local area and when the infection rate is high, the pub has to close, which is something that none of us want, ever again. We are still living through a pandemic and bear in mind, a lot of the people who may serve you will neither have contracted Covid to date, nor had their first vaccine and may live with vulnerable people at home. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding in helping us keep our staff and customers safe, and the pub open and thriving. Joss x
REAL ALE
Last Updated 1st July 2021
Being members of the sixth generation of the Ridley brewing family we pride ourselves on the quality of our real ale.
There are always two classic Essex bitters available – usually Bishop Nick Ridley’s Rite and Crouch Vale Essex Boys Best – a dark ale, a golden ale and one other guest ale. See the blackboard below for our latest offerings.
Breakfast at The Compasses!
Starting 1st August 2020!
As a result of the improved back of house services, we have decided to alter our opening hours and food times, and to offer breakfast at the weekends between 08.30 & 11.00.
Monday 12.00-15.00 & 17.00-23.30 (Food 12.00-14.30 & 18.00-21.00)
Tuesday 12.00-15.00 & 17.00-23.30 (Food 12.00-14.30 & 18.00-21.00)
Wednesday 12.00-15.00 & 17.00-23.30 (Food 12.00-14.30 & 18.00-21.00)
Thursday 12.00-23.30 (Food 12.00-14.30 & 18.00-21.00)
Friday 12.00-23.30 (Food 12.00-14.30 & 17.30-21.00)
Saturday 08.30-23.30 (Food 08.30-11.00 & 12.00-21.00)
Sunday 08.30-23.30 (Food 08.30-11.00 & 12.00-20.30)
Friends of The Compasses Charity Takeaway Service
The Charity Takeaway Service has now finished. We raised an incredible £9,000 over 8 weekends for the following charities:
- Essex Young Farmers – our hosts
- Cancer Research UK – Joss
- Prostate Cancer UK – Paul
- St Elizabeth Centre – Lizzy
- The Trussell Trust – Audrey
- Motor Neurone Disease Association – Courtney
- Celia Hammond Animal Trust – Sue
- Braintree Youth Project Charity – Gus
Thank you everyone for your support, it was a very special thing to be part of. We will continue to do takeaways from the pub when we reopen on Friday 24th July.
Joss and The Friends of The Compasses Voluntary Group
COMPASSES’ NOMINATED CHARITY 2020
The Compasses’ nominated charity for 2020 is Cancer Research UK. Joss Ridley, the landlord, has chosen Cancer Research UK as one of his best friends (Dan) has been living with Stage IV bowel cancer for the last two years. There will be numerous events at the pub, including a weekly quiz night on Thursday evenings whilst we’re at The Whitbreads Barn, to help reach our target of £10,000. Joss is also racing the Transcontinental Bikepacking Race in July in order to help raise awareness. We would be very grateful if you are able to support us in any way, and if you would like to sponsor Joss on his big bike ride and read about Dan’s journey, please click on the link below:
Cancer Research UK Sponsorship Page
If you would like to know more about the Transcontinental Race, please click on the link below:
If you would like to read about some of Joss’s adventures in the last couple of years, please click on the link below:
