Much of the brewery can still be seen today, including the malthouse and structures to the rear of the Blue Boar, with the rest having been redeveloped as housing.Another popular watering hole is the Maltster's Arms, which along with the two adjoining cottages, hails from the 18th century. This was previously the tap house of the former mid-19th century Anchor Brewery - later acquired by Whitbread & Co. Other listed buildings include the Blue Boar Inn, dating back to the early 19th century, but enduring today as a prominent fixture of the village and local meeting point. Also notable is the striking group of medieval buildings that form the Roding Restaurant - now a somewhat less ancient Chinese restaurant.
The oldest of these is the hall house, known as the Coach House, which dates from the 14th century and is a Grade II listed building. To its right, Market Place is a focal point of the village where an attractive cluster of buildings lends the area much character. During flooding they were impossible to use and travelers were inconvenienced by a circuit of six miles.Today crossing the bridge affords a good view of Roding Hall, a magnificent building dating from 1900 that was formerly the White Hart pub. In 1855 the inhabitants of the village complained to the authorities about the dangerous state of the roads and footbridges in the area. However, it was not always so easy to hop over to Abridge. In keeping with its surroundings, the quaint bridge is a picturesque little route into the village. Located on the River Roding, Abridge takes its name from a small brick bridge on the road to Theydon Bois that has been an important crossing point for many centuries. ABRIDGE is a charming village that encapsulates rural tranquillity, stunning architecture and a real sense of community - a mere stones throw from all the amenities you could wish for.