CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Join Us

Crafty Isaac Merritt, Paignton

You have visited this venue
View all visits
Directions
You want to visit - You have this in
Open
54-58 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 3AA (View on Google Map)
(01803) 540027
Email
No website available
Facebook

Popular Ex-Wetherspoon’s pub with a well-deserved reputation for its extensive range of fine quality hand-pumped real ales and ciders, boasting up to 12 handpumps. The décor is traditional, wood clad with various alcoves, and a covered/heated smoker’s patio to the rear. The theme is around Isaac Merritt Singer, the inventor of the Singer Sewing Machine, it also boasts many interesting pictures distributed around the building including some vintage shots of its hometown – Paignton. The pub is situated towards the edge of town, only minutes from the train/bus stations and is family-friendly. It’s disabled-friendly for both access and the toilets with free Wi-Fi.

The property was purchased by the Crafty Pub Group in June 2022

Number of beers available may reduce and may close earlier during winter

Customers are allowed to bring their own food in

Information for this venue is provided by the South Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Torbay (B)
Last updated
15/05/2025
Last surveyed
11/04/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Crafty Pub Company
Pub ID
SDE/77
Asset of Community Value
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 7 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 7 times
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
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.
Teignmouth Deckhand Pump Clip-1
Teignmouth - Deckhand Premium Golden Ale • 4.5%
Teignmouth Deckhand Pump Clip-1
Teignmouth - Deckhand

Premium Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Otter - Ale , Teignworthy (varies)

Source: National

Your scores

Join CAMRA to access beer scoring and view scores for other pubs. Become a member.
Retrieving scores
You have no beer scores submitted.
Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Public parking nearby
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Charity Fund Raising, Festivals
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Country Bus: 193
Nearby Station (400m)
Paignton
Ordnance Survey Reference
SX887608

Help keep our information accurate!

Notice an error or missing details? Help us keep our pub & club information accurate by sharing any corrections or updates you spot.

Suggest an edit

Explore the local area

Curated guides are specially put together for your enjoyment! These trips are crafted by specialists along with dedicated volunteers with local knowledge.

Premium Guide
Torquay Pub Walk
Seafront & Harbourside

Torquay Pub Walk

48 Minutes 9 curated stops

It’s two pub trails in one—buzzing seafront bars followed by hilltop hideaways. Sea views, local beer, and proper Devon character all the way through.

Premium Guide
Paignton Pub Walk
Coastal ramble

Paignton Pub Walk

41 Minutes 7 curated stops

Beachside brews, backstreet locals, and a hop from the station—Paignton’s trail is full of variety, real ale, and seaside soul.

Premium Guide
Brixham Pub Walk
Harbourside Gems

Brixham Pub Walk

25 Minutes 9 curated stops

A harbour-hugging trail with fishing-town charm, characterful pubs, and a serious range of ale—all with the sea never far from sight.

Nearby

Published on 01-05-2014
Open
Olde Well House
Pub, in Paignton
1 Changing Beer
(External, Key). Published on 08-09-2017
Closed • Opens at 6:00pm
Kirkham Street Sports & Social Club
Kirkham Street Sports & Social Club Club, in Paignton
1 Changing Beer
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 16-11-2023
Closed • Opens in 38 minutes
Upside Beer Bar
Pub, in Paignton
2 Changing Beers
(External, Key). Published on 16-08-2017
Open
Paignton Conservative Club
Paignton Conservative & Unionist Club Club, in Paignton
1 Regular, 2 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 16-11-2023
Open
Queen Victoria
Pub, in Paignton
1 Changing Beer
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 07-12-2017
Open
Oldenburg
Craft Union Pub Co (Stonegate) Pub, in Paignton
1 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(External, Key). Published on 03-01-2019
Closed • Opens in 8 minutes
Olde Roundham Club
Olde Roundham Club Club, in Paignton
CASK ALE not available
Published on 10-03-2014
Open
Grand Central Cafe Bar
Pub, in Paignton
1 Regular Beer
2023. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 23-06-2023
Closed • Opens in 38 minutes
Henry's Bar
Pub, in Paignton
1 Regular, 2 Changing Beers
(External, Key). Published on 20-04-2019
Palace Hotel
Pub, in Paignton
2 Regular Beers

Need accommodation?

 

 

Recently Viewed

Doctor Johnson - Barkingside. (Pub, External). Published on 17-01-2014
Doctor Johnson
Pub, in Barkingside
Permanently Closed
Commercial
Pub, in Widnes
Permanently Closed
Queens Head Hotel
Pub, in Airedale
Permanently Closed
Shakespear
Pub, in Padiham
CASK ALE not available
Closed Long Term
Frontage 2024. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 21-04-2024
Closed • Opens in 38 minutes
Minerva
Sheldon Inns Pub, in Essington
CASK ALE not available
Pub Walk Shoes Icon

Love Cask Beer?

Join CAMRA to support the campaign to access more features plus access to a range of different benefits.

Become a member
© Campaign for Real Ale 2023 - 2025 (ce-9)
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
Home

Privacy Overview

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.

Necessary

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-Necessary

These cookies help us to improve your web experience. They allow us to gather feedback on your behaviour and to show adverts relevant to you. You can turn this off here.

Cookies

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.