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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.


King William IV
Totnes, Devon. The "King Billy" (as it is affectionately known) was built during the monarchy of William IV, who reigned from 1830 to...
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Jun 101 min read
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The Pig & Whistle
Littlehempston (Totnes, Devon). A cozy country pub that dates back to the late 1700s. A central bar is surrounded by several large...
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Jun 71 min read
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The Old Inn
Halwell, Devon. Located halfway between Totnes and Kingsbridge, this pub traces its roots back to the 14th century, with the current...
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Jun 71 min read
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Blue Anchor
Brixham, Devon. This 500 year old building was originally a fisherman's cottage on the left and a sail loft on the right. The pub now...
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Jun 71 min read
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The Saracen's Head
Newton Abbot, Devon. Dates back to 1864 although a woman named Margaret Cose was known to be selling cider here in 1861. It retains its...
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Jun 51 min read
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Belgium & Blues
Southampton. An independently owned craft beer bar and brasserie located in the center of Southampton's Cultural Quarter on Above Bar...
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Jun 11 min read
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The London Hotel
Southampton. The present building was built in 1907 although there has been a hotel/pub on this site since 1846 - first the Railway...
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Jun 11 min read
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Key and Anchor
Southampton. Built around 1860 and possibly originally named The Swan. There are various seating areas around the small central bar...
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May 301 min read
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Duke of Wellington
Southampton. The 12th century house on this site (the foundations and cellars of which still remain) was owned from 1220 by Benedict Ace,...
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May 281 min read
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The Red Lion
Southampton. The foundation and underlying vault of this building likely dates back to the 12th century, with the cellars being of Norman...
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May 282 min read
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Dancing Man Brewery at the Woolhouse
Southampton. The Woolhouse was built after the French raid of 1338 by Cistercian Monks from Beaulieu Abbey. It has two stories of stone...
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May 281 min read
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Platform Tavern
Southampton. Established in 1873 although it is quite likely there was a pub on this site before that date. Situated against the historic...
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May 271 min read
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The Grapes
Southampton. Established in 1855 (although some records indicate 1851), it was originally known as the Bunch of Grapes and is located on...
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May 272 min read
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The King Canute
Southampton. Built around 1870 as Ferry House (Shipping Docks Board Office) and later the Southern Docks Railway Office. It was converted...
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May 271 min read
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Ye Old Elm Tree
Durham. Dates back to at least 1600 but couldn't find much else about this pub. It has a small L-shaped bar just inside the front door,...
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May 271 min read
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Market Tavern
Durham. The pub has existed since at least 1850 and was originally called the City Tavern. In 1851 an Act of Parliament allowed meat,...
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May 261 min read
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The Shakespeare
Durham. The building dates to 1190 and the pub is believed to be established around 1500, although is it said that the building hosted...
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May 261 min read
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