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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Image: (Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-01-1970
Public Bar. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Image: Public Bar. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Exterior. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Image: Exterior. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Lounge. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Image: Lounge. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Heritage Pub

Oxenham Arms, South Zeal

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Opens Sat at 12:00pm
South Zeal, EX20 2JT (View on Google Map)
(01837) 840244
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Originally built as a 12th-century monastery, the Oxenham was later an imposing manor house. It now has the unspoilt atmosphere of an old country inn, with low beams, flagstone floors and open fires. Two guest beers, usually from local breweries, join the regular Oxy Ale and Merry Monk house beers. Good food can be enjoyed either in the bar or the separate AA star restaurant. The pub runs seasonal hours, so it's always best to check the official website or social media for the most up to date information.

Historic Interest

First listed in 15th-century, the bar has been licenced since 1477.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Devon District (B)
Last updated
06/12/2024
Last surveyed
17/01/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Lyn Powell
Pub ID
NDE/242
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Listed status: II*

Delightful two-storey 16th or early 17th-century granite inn with a grand stone porch. A stone passageway runs to the reception at the rear with, halfway along, a hatch in an old door. The beamed bar on the left was last altered in the 1960s when the area left of the granite fireplace was opened out. The solid wood counter and wall seating date from the inter-war period and casks are stillaged behind the bar. In the small lounge behind the servery a large monolith/megalith set into the wall is believed to be 5,000 years old. The mantel-piece in the dining room at the rear is supported on a huge upright splinter of granite. Another impressive stone fireplace, with a massive stone lintel, resides in the dining room front right (originally the residents’ lounge).

General information about historic pub interiors

Delightful two-storey C16th or early 17th granite inn with grand stone porch. A stone passageway runs to the reception at the rear and halfway along is a hatch in an old door. The beamed bar on the left was last altered in the 1960s when the area left of the granite fireplace was opened out. The solid wood counter and wall seating date from the inter-war period; and casks are stillaged behind the bar. In the small lounge behind the servery is a large monolith/megalith set into the wall, which is believed to date back 5,000 years, and a small stone fireplace. The mantelpiece of the fireplace in the dining room at the rear is supported on a great upright splinter of granite. There is another impressive stone fireplace in the dining room on the front right (originally the residents lounge) with a massive 8 ft x 2 ft stone lintel.

General information about historic pub interiors
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Monday
No Service

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers (Merry Monk IPA is a regular house beer brewed by Dartmoor. This is joined by 3 rotating guest ales which also tend to from local breweries.) and 0 regular beers.

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On leads welcome in the garden and bar
Accommodation Accommodation
AA-4 star hotel. No access after 11pm
Camping Camping
Whiddon Down (3000m)
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
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Restaurant Restaurant
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Transport
Close to bus routes (10m)
178
Directions
On main road through the village at the lower end.

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