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Old Exeter Inn, Ashburton

Operator: Independent
26 West Street, Ashburton, TQ13 7DU (View on Google Map)
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The oldest pub in Ashburton, built in 1130 to house the workers of St. Andrews Church (opposite the inn) and has remained an inn since that date although it was originally known as the Church House Inn. Behind the bar in what was the old fireplace can be seen the large original millstones and this area houses a granite shelf for the serving of the gravity fed ales. It is reputed that Sir Francis Drake was a regular drinker at the inn on his journeys to London as was Sir Walter Raleigh. Raleigh was arrested at the Exeter Inn and imprisoned in the Tower of London on 19th July 1603, accused of plotting against the king. There are seated drinking areas either side of the entrance hallway in the main bar, which is L-shaped, rustic and wood-panelled. There are smaller seated areas at the rear. Lovely flagstone floored corridor leads to a secluded walled garden outside at the back. A range of local real Ciders are on sale. This pub consistently features in the GBG.

Pub is Cashless, accepting card payments only

Information for this venue is provided by the South Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Teignbridge District
Last updated
10/08/2024
Last surveyed
19/02/2024
Pub ID
SDE/283
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

Old Exeter Inn, Ashburton

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
On Sundays only roasts in three sittings
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Pre booked only after 6pm
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Bulkamore Orchards Med/Dry, Reddaways Dry and Mediium
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Stagecoach: 38; Country Bus: 88
Directions
On main road through the centre of Ashburton opp church
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