Meet the Team
Discover the talented team behind the continued success of The Queen’s Arms in Corton Denham.
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About Us
Central to Corton Denham village life since the Georgian era, where it was part of the Portman Estate, The Queen’s Arms was purchased by a local family in 2020. After an extensive refurbishment and the addition of the Pub Hub, the pub reopened in July 2021.
Our History
The Queen’s Arms has been operating as a stopover point for the Portman Family since Georgian times. It is nominally named after Sophia Dorothea of Celle (wife of George I).
In the Victorian era, Uriah Parsons, who worked on behalf of The Portman Estate, accepted apples from local farmers and turned the produce into cider. The farmers continued to exchange apples for a pint and a catch-up, beginning The Queen’s Arms journey to becoming an Inn.
Long-time residents of Corton Denham, Doune Mackenzie-Francis and her family were regulars at the pub and fell in love with it. Their dream of owning The Queen’s Arms became a reality in 2020. After extensive refurbishment, the pub reopened in the summer of 2021.
Accessibility
We aim to make every guest’s visit to The Queen’s Arms as comfortable as possible. Please contact us before your visit so that we can make any necessary arrangements.
FAQs
We’ve put together a list of our most frequently asked questions so you’ll be in the know before you go.
Gallery
View our gallery of memorable moments and discover what makes The Queen’s Arms so special.