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Drum Inn, Cockington

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Opens at 11:30am
Operator: Vintage Inns2 (Mitchells & Butlers)
Cockington Village, Cockington, TQ2 6XA (View on Google Map)
(01803) 690264
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Large thatched pub with beautiful gardens set in the heart of picturesque Cockington Village, on the the outskirts of Torquay. Comfortable with plenty of rooms and lots of good food with a takeaway option also available.

Historic Interest

Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the only public house ever designed by the great architect. The bricks are 16th-century style and Sir Edwin specified that they be imported from Belgium. The design of the chimneys pays homage to his Cenotaph in central London. The pub cost £7,000 to build and was opened on 23rd May 1936; today it bears a blue plaque in honour of Lutyens.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Torbay (B)
Last updated
17/06/2025
Last surveyed
27/01/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
SDE/64
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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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

This beer is served regularly at Drum Inn, Cockington.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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St Austell - Step Into Xmas
St Austell - Step Into Xmas Session Stout • 4.5%
St Austell - Step Into Xmas
St Austell - Step Into Xmas

This beer is served regularly at Drum Inn, Cockington.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Timothy Taylor (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Village pay & display car park opposite.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Function Room Function Room
100 capacity
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Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (80m)
62 (Not Sunday)
Closest station (1350m)
Torquay

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