The Definitive Guide to the History of
Pubs and Beerhouses in Coventry

Drinking in an Old English Town

Chestnut Tree, 113 Craven Street, Chapelfields

These premises have been known by different names during their history:	FROM	TO	NAME
	1861	1971	NEW INN
	1971	present	CHESTNUT TREE
Until 1971 this was the NEW INN. The present name comes from the large chestnut tree in the back yard. In 1979 this was described as 'a trendy, comfy, pub' and in 1982 'a small popular pub in a good drinking area'.