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Queens Head Hotel, Tavistock

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Operator: Wetherspoon
80 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AQ (View on Google Map)
(01822) 612455
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This is the oldest licensed premises in Tavistock. Formerly Brown’s Hotel, this was acquired by JDW as one of their growing number of hotels in mid-2015. During the refurbishment, a "Holy Well" was discovered which once provided fresh water to Tavistock Abbey. It is now visible in a central area of the pub. Brown’s Hotel was formerly the Queen’s Head, an 18th century coaching inn with extensive stabling and yards and and situated on one of Tavistock’s main thoroughfares. The usual range of JDW food and drink is served. Several beer and cider festivals are held, including a Devon real ale festival.

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Historic Interest

Grade-II listed 20/12/83, exterior listed, with C18 staircase. List Entry No 132 6202, Legacy System No 93535. C18 re-modelled circa 1840. Three storeys, 3 windows stucco front. Slate roof. Modillion eaves cornice. Sash windows with shutters to upper floors. Wide central doorcase with 4 centred arch and canopy of cast iron and glass. C18 staircase with 3 turned balusters to each step.

Information for this venue is provided by the Plymouth Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Brown's Hotel
Local Authority
West Devon District (B)
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
21/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
PLY/C-03-02
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
7:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
7:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
7:00am - Midnight
Thursday
7:00am - Midnight
Friday
7:00am - Midnight
Saturday
7:00am - Midnight
Sunday
7:00am - Midnight
Monday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
7:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves many changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 10 times
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 10 times
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Summerskills Plymouth Porter
Summerskills - Plymouth Porter Strong Porter • 5% Spotted once
Summerskills Plymouth Porter
Summerskills - Plymouth Porter

Strong Porter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Dartmoor (seasonal) , Roam (seasonal) , Summerskills (seasonal)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
0700 all day
Evening Meals Evening Meals
all day until 2300
Garden Garden
Roof terrace
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Full access, from patio on the right
Accommodation Accommodation
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Sandford Orchard, varies
LocAle LocAle
Joined 20 Feb 2016
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Twice a year
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
(Bus station)

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