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Cherub Inn, Dartmouth

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Opens at 12:00pm
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13 Higher Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9RB (View on Google Map)
(01803) 832571
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Situated in the nautical town of Dartmouth, a town famous for its medieval buildings, the Cherub is one of the best and the oldest, a Grade II listed 14th century former merchant’s house. The bar has many original features with beams made from old ships timbers which boasts six handpumps serving local and national cask ales. An intricate winding staircase leads to the cosy restaurant and facilities on the two upper floors.

May open later Monday and Tuesday in winter.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed. Believed to be the oldest building in Dartmouth

Information for this venue is provided by the South Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Hams District
Last updated
14/07/2025
Last surveyed
18/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Julian (Charles) Veales
Pub ID
SDE/140
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Brains - Rev James Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Brains - Rev James Original
Brains - Rev James Original Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 20 times.
Brains - Rev James Original
Brains - Rev James Original

Spotted 20 times. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Cherub Inn, Dartmouth.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Dartmoor - Jail Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 4 times.
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Cherub Inn, Dartmouth.

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

South Hams - Devon Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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South Hams Devon Pride Pump Clip
South Hams - Devon Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted twice.
South Hams Devon Pride Pump Clip
South Hams - Devon Pride

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Cherub Inn, Dartmouth.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Salcombe - Shingle Bay TasteMatch Prediction

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Salcombe Shingle Bay
Salcombe - Shingle Bay Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 9 times.
Salcombe Shingle Bay
Salcombe - Shingle Bay

Spotted 9 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Cherub Inn, Dartmouth.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

May reduce to 3 at quieter times

Changing beers typically include: Otter (varies) , St Austell - Proper Job

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Welcome in the bar only
Camping Camping
(1950m)
Function Room Function Room
10-14 covers.
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% off a pint with CAMRA card
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Stagecoach: 93; 92, 90
Nearby Station (500m)
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