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Palk Arms, Hennock

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This reputedly haunted 16th-century freehouse is situated close to the south-eastern edge of the Dartmoor National Park, in the small village of Hennock. It is situated high above the Teign Valley. From the pub's back dining room, there are spectacular views over the valley and across to the Haldon Moors. Their 2 guest ales are usually from local breweries, and they also sell one cider. The public bar is at the front of the pub, and has a lovely wood burning stove in the winter months. The lounge is comfortable and cosy with settees and arm chairs, and leads to a dining room. Food is available every evening except Monday, when the pub is closed. Lunchtime meals are available Tues to Sat from March. Dogs are welcome in the bar and children are welcome until 8.30pm. Under new ownership Jan 2018. Sept 2019. Dining Room and cellar refurbs now completed. On-site brewery planned. Opening times are extended between Easter and September.

Opening times for Autumn/Winter period: Closed Mon; Tuesday-Friday,4.30-11pm. Saturday & Sunday, 12 Noon-11pm.

September 2023 Mike Rowlands has purchased a one-barrel plant with the intention of opening a an on-site brewery soon.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Teignbridge District
Last updated
01/03/2025
Last surveyed
16/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Michael Rowland
Pub ID
SDE/308
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:30pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Bays - Devon Dumpling TasteMatch Prediction

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Bays Devon Dumpling
Bays - Devon Dumpling Premium Bitter • 5.1% Spotted 7 times.
Bays Devon Dumpling
Bays - Devon Dumpling

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Palk Arms, Hennock.

ABV 5.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Dartmoor - Legend TasteMatch Prediction

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Dartmoor Legend Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Legend Premium Bitter • 4.4%
Dartmoor Legend Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Legend

This beer is served regularly at Palk Arms, Hennock.

ABV 4.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Teignworthy - Gun Dog TasteMatch Prediction

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Teignworthy Gun Dog Pump Clip-1
Teignworthy - Gun Dog Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 9 times.
Teignworthy Gun Dog Pump Clip-1
Teignworthy - Gun Dog

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 9 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Palk Arms, Hennock.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Dartmoor (varies) , Otter (varies) , Teignworthy (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Easter to September
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome until 8.30pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Main bar area is easily accessible but unfortunately toilets are accessed by steep steps
Parking Parking
Two free, village car park within 100 yards
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Local site, caravans by arrangement.
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Sandford Orchards
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
15% Monday to Friday.
Transport
Close to bus routes (15m)
Ordnance Survey Reference
Directions
Take B3344 from A38 to Chudleigh Knighton - follow Hennock signs.

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