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Bear & Blacksmith, Chillington

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Opens Wed at 12:00pm
Chillington, TQ7 2LD (View on Google Map)
(01548) 721696
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The Open Arms has re-opened in April 2016 under the new name of The Bear & Blacksmith after a complete refurbishment including a brand new kitchen. The new name relates to a time when the last dancing bear was kept in the village, when it died its paws were on show in the local blacksmith's forge.

After being closed for a couple of years, the Bear has reopened with new licensees.

Themed food nights

Information for this venue is provided by the South Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Open Arms
Local Authority
South Hams District
Last updated
22/02/2025
Last surveyed
08/12/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SDE/154
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
South Hams Wild Blonde Pump Clip
South Hams - Wild Blonde Premium Blond Ale • 4.4%
South Hams Wild Blonde Pump Clip
South Hams - Wild Blonde

Premium Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
South Hams - Stumble Bee
South Hams - Stumble Bee Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.2%
South Hams - Stumble Bee
South Hams - Stumble Bee

Flavoured Speciality Beers

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bays (varies) , Dartmoor (varies) , Exeter (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
At rear, access via adjacent side road
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bar only
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Stagecoach: 93

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