The Bladebone Inn, Pub in Chapel Row, United Kingdom
The Bladebone Inn is a country pub in Chapel Row, a small village in West Berkshire in the United Kingdom. Its brick front, old wooden details, conservatory, and garden seating give the building a traditional look that blends with the surrounding stone cottages and narrow lanes.
The inn began serving villagers and travelers in the 17th century, and a mammoth bone found nearby was placed above the door in 1666. The building was rebuilt and expanded during the 19th century, but it kept its original name and some of its older features.
The pub sign above the entrance shows a large mammoth shoulder bone sealed in copper, and this unusual object has become a familiar mark for people passing through the village. Locals continue to gather here for quiz nights, live music, and seasonal celebrations, which keeps the room busy with conversation.
You can stop by any day of the week for a meal or a drink, and the garden area is especially pleasant in warm weather. If you have dietary needs, ask the staff about vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free choices.
Many visitors do not notice that the object in the sign above the door is an actual mammoth bone, not a carved ornament. The copper casing has kept this prehistoric find visible for more than three centuries.
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