the arch hill hotel was a landmark on the corner of great north road and tuarangi road at what is now the surrey crescent shops. built in the 19th century it still stands on its original site although in a modified state. it closed around 1900 when the residents of the area voted to go dry in a referendum. as the old stone jug pub at western springs no longer operated this resulted in there being no pubs between the gluepot at three lamps, the star at the corner of krd & ponsonby road and the avondale hotel.