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Valiant Soldier, Roadwater

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Roadwater, TA23 0QZ (View on Google Map)
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The pub dates back to 1720 and is ideal for country walks and exploring nearby Exmoor, the coast and Dunster. This vibrant locals pub has quiz, pool, darts and nine skittles teams to see it through the winter months. Set by a small river where you can relax and watch the ducks and if you are lucky also Kingfishers. It offers good quality food locally sourced. It has been run by Mike the landlord for over 30 years.

Information for this venue is provided by the Somerset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Somerset District
Last updated
23/02/2025
Last surveyed
23/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
TAU/427
Asset of Community Value
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Saturday
11:30am - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Monday
11:30am - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 1:45pm & 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Sunday
Noon - 1:45pm & 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Monday
Noon - 1:45pm & 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Tuesday
Noon - 1:45pm & 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Wednesday
Noon - 1:45pm & 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Thursday
Noon - 1:45pm & 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Friday
Noon - 1:45pm & 6:00pm - 8:45pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted twice
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 twice
Exmoor Ales Exmoor Ale Pump Clip - large
Exmoor - Ale Session Bitter • 3.8%
Exmoor Ales Exmoor Ale Pump Clip - large
Exmoor - Ale

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
5 letting rooms
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Skittles, Pool, Darts.
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Directions
off A39 at Washford

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