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Queens Head Hotel, Tavistock

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Operator: Wetherspoon
80 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AQ (View on Google Map)
(01822) 612455
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This is the oldest licensed premises in Tavistock. Formerly Brown’s Hotel, this was acquired by JDW as one of their growing number of hotels in mid-2015. During the refurbishment, a "Holy Well" was discovered which once provided fresh water to Tavistock Abbey. It is now visible in a central area of the pub. Brown’s Hotel was formerly the Queen’s Head, an 18th century coaching inn with extensive stabling and yards and and situated on one of Tavistock’s main thoroughfares. The usual range of JDW food and drink is served. Several beer and cider festivals are held, including a Devon real ale festival.

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Historic Interest

Grade-II listed 20/12/83, exterior listed, with C18 staircase. List Entry No 132 6202, Legacy System No 93535. C18 re-modelled circa 1840. Three storeys, 3 windows stucco front. Slate roof. Modillion eaves cornice. Sash windows with shutters to upper floors. Wide central doorcase with 4 centred arch and canopy of cast iron and glass. C18 staircase with 3 turned balusters to each step.

Information for this venue is provided by the Plymouth Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Brown's Hotel
Local Authority
West Devon District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
19/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
PLY/C-03-02
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
7:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
7:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
7:00am - Midnight
Thursday
7:00am - Midnight
Friday
7:00am - Midnight
Saturday
7:00am - Midnight
Sunday
7:00am - Midnight
Monday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
7:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves many changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Dartmoor - Jail Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 19 times
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Dartmoor - Jail Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 19 times. at Queens Head Hotel, Tavistock.

ABV 4.8%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Queens Head Hotel, Tavistock.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Queens Head Hotel, Tavistock.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Queens Head Hotel, Tavistock.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Tavistock - Master Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Tavistock - Master Ale
Tavistock - Master Ale Premium Bitter • 4.6% Spotted 3 times
Tavistock - Master Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tavistock - Master Ale

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Queens Head Hotel, Tavistock.

ABV 4.6%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Tavistock - Golden Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Tavistock Golden Ale Pump Clip
Tavistock - Golden Ale Session Golden Ale • 4.3% Spotted 4 times
Tavistock Golden Ale Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tavistock - Golden Ale

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Queens Head Hotel, Tavistock.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Exeter (varies) , Summerskills (varies) , Tavistock - Master Ale

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
0700 all day
Evening Meals Evening Meals
all day until 2300
Garden Garden
Roof terrace & side courtyard
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Full access, from patio on the right
Accommodation Accommodation
12 en-suite rooms
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Sandford Orchard, varies
LocAle LocAle
Joined 20 Feb 2016
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Twice a year
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Beer & Cider vouchers
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
(Bus station)

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