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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 Golden Lion
St. Ives, Cornwall. Originally known as The Red Lion, it was mentioned in a 1728 survey of St. Ives and by 1784 it was called The Golden...
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Jun 281 min read
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The Seven Stars
Falmouth, Cornwall. Granted it's license in 1660 (the same year Falmouth was granted its Royal Charter), the current building dates from...
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Jun 261 min read
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Smugglers Den Inn
Trebellan, North Cornwall. Down steep, narrow lanes near the village of Cubert and into the Hamlet of Trebellan you will find this...
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Jun 262 min read
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Old Albion Inn
Crantock, North Cornwall. This thatched roof pub is over 400 years old. The village dates back to 460 AD when it was founded by Irish...
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Jun 261 min read
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The New Quay Inn
Brixham, Devon. Originally a 17th century sail-loft, it was converted to a pub in the 1850s. The small bar area has beamed ceilings,...
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Jun 241 min read
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The Fortesque Arms
East Allington, Devon. This pub visit began with what I had planned to be a nice (approximate) 2 mile walk through the woods and...
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Jun 222 min read
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Crown and Anchor
Brixham, Devon. Dating back to 1623, it is said that when William of Orange landing in Brixham in 1688 he stopped here for a drink before...
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Jun 221 min read
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Crown and Anchor
Plymouth. A beautiful triangle shaped corner building (looking somewhat like the front of a ship) located in the Barbican area of...
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Jun 211 min read
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The Fishermans Arms
Plymouth. Dating back to 1740 the pub is one of the city's oldest and has a strong connection to its maritime history. Originally serving...
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Jun 201 min read
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Kings Head
Plymouth. Believed to be one of the city's oldest pubs, the building dates from the late 17th century with late 19th century additions....
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Jun 191 min read
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The Kings Arms
Salcombe, Devon. Located in the lovely estuary town of Salcolme, the pub's building dates back to the 14th century with the pub itself...
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Jun 191 min read
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Dartmoor Inn
Merrivale, Dartmoor, Devon. Initially formed from 17th century cottages, possibly including stables, it served as a coaching stop and...
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Jun 181 min read
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Pigs Nose Inn
East Prawle, Devon. After a hike around beautiful Prawle Point (the southernmost point in Devon) and another trip down a treacherous rat...
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Jun 161 min read
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The Abbey Inn
Buckfastleigh, Devon. Housed in an 18th century Devon quarry house, it became a coaching inn in the 19th century, playing a vital role in...
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Jun 161 min read
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The Durant Arms
Ashprington (Totnes, Devon). This historic country Inn has a history dating back to 1725. Originally part of the Sharpham Estate, it was...
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Jun 141 min read
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The Waterman's Arms
Bow Bridge, (Totnes, Devon). After braving a treacherous trip down a twisting, turning rat run (a tiny one lane road where if you meet an...
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Jun 111 min read
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The Seven Stars
Kingsbridge, Devon. Located near the town's estuary, this pub has been in existence since the mid-18th century. There are two rooms off...
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Jun 111 min read
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The Lord Nelson
Totnes, Devon. Dating back to the 1800s with the first registration known to be in 1837 and is of course named after Admiral Lord Nelson....
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Jun 101 min read
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Royal Seven Stars Hotel
Totnes, Devon. Originally a coaching inn, the hotel and pub dates back to the late 17th century. Perhaps built by George Rooke, the Mayor...
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Jun 101 min read
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