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Vivary Arms, Taunton

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Opens at 5:00pm
Wilton Street, Taunton, TA1 3JR (View on Google Map)
07476 423735
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In the Parish of Wilton, once a village on the outskirts of Taunton this pub is the oldest recorded inn in Taunton.

Located behind the charming Vivary Park and only five minutes' walk from the main shopping centre.

The pub offers a wide selection of home made dishes.

Has a charming secluded courtyard for outside seating.

Information for this venue is provided by the Somerset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Somerset West and Taunton District
Last updated
13/05/2025
Last surveyed
15/12/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate (formerly Ei Group)
Pub ID
TAU/416
Asset of Community Value
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Otter - Bitter
Otter - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.6%
Otter - Bitter
Otter - Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
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.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Courage - Best Bitter

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1600m)
Taunton

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