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Pubs with Bruce
I've been a beer lover all my life and I love to travel. Combining these is the ultimate experience. As I've traveled, I've immersed myself in the history and folklore of the places I've visited. Join me on my beer journeys. Okay, it's not as good as actually being there, but who knows? You may be inspired to enjoy travels (and beers) of your own.


The Ship Inn
Plymouth, UK. The pub dates from the late 18th/early 19th century when it was built as a warehouse. It is located in the harbour's edge...
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Sep 24, 20241 min read
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The Queens Arms
Plymouth, UK. A public house has stood on this site since the mid-19th century. It is probably named after Queen Victoria who took the...
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Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Minerva Inn
Plymouth, UK. Dating back to 1540, the Minerva is Plymouth's oldest pub. Before that is was a sea captain's house and later a seaman's...
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Sep 23, 20241 min read
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Admiral Macbride
Plymouth, UK. Location, location, location. Situated on the historic Barbican seafront (it's address is 1 The Barbican!) directly across...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
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The Dolphin
Dartmouth. Dates from 1838 and was originally named The Royal Union Inn. Renamed The Dolphin in 1939. It is a nautical themed pub with...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
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The Cherub
Dartmouth. Dating from 1380 this building is the oldest in Dartmouth and is possibly the oldest town house in the South Hams district of...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
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The Seven Stars
Dartmouth, UK. Dating from the 15th century this is Dartmouth's oldest pub, and is made up of two terraced houses that were combined...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
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The Fortesque Inn
Salcombe, UK. Dating back to the 17th century, "The Fort" is located on the town's high street near the seafront in the centre of town....
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Sep 20, 20241 min read
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The Ferry Inn
Salcombe, South Hams, Devon. Salcombe is a popular seaside town within South Devon's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (and it truly...
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Sep 19, 20241 min read
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The King of Prussia
Kingsbridge, South Hams, Devon. First of all, Kingsbridge is a lovely town (population approximately 6,000) located at the head of the...
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Sep 18, 20242 min read
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The Rising Sun
Fitzrovia, London. Originally licensed in 1730 as the Sun. The current pub is an Art Nouveau Gothic building designed by Victorian...
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Sep 18, 20241 min read
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Dog and Duck
Soho, London. Established in 1734, the current building was built in 1897. The famous landscape artist John Constable lived around the...
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Sep 17, 20241 min read
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The White Horse
Soho, London. Tracing its origins to the early 1700s and originally known as The Cock and Bull, this iconic pub was renovated in the...
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Sep 16, 20241 min read
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The Queens Head
Soho, London. Dates back to 1736 and the current owners pride themselves on running an independent establishment that stays true to the...
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Sep 16, 20241 min read
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The Devonshire
Soho, London. Built in 1793, it was named the Devonshire Arms and described as "a corner Soho boozer of no particular merit". It closed...
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Sep 16, 20241 min read
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The White Swan
Richmond. A small country style pub built in 1777. It is located between the town green and the tow path along the Thames. A cozy...
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Sep 16, 20241 min read
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The Old Ship
Richmond. Built in the 18th century. Prior to 1725 it was known as the Six Bells. There have been up to 8 pubs operating on this site. It...
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Sep 15, 20241 min read
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The Cricketers
Richmond. Established in 1770. Located right on the village green. With outdoor seating it is ideal for a sunny day, watching a bit of...
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Sep 15, 20241 min read
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The Prince's Head
Richmond. It is located at the corner of the village green and a nice little alley, it was established in 1740 as a coaching inn when it...
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Sep 15, 20241 min read
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