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Cask Ale Real Cider
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Operator: Providence
20 Providence Street, Greenbank, Plymouth, PL4 8JQ (View on Google Map)
(01752) 946251
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Better known to the locals as the "Provi", this is a classic throwback to an era when almost every street corner had a pub. Tucked away down a side street off North Hill, in between Mutley and the city centre, this is a must visit pub. The one room bar, with an open log fire, is one of the city's smallest pubs. This free house has been run since 2019 by Plymothian, Shirley Jones, who has upped the ante on serving up delightful ales. The ever-changing live beers are served from three hand pumps and come from a wide range of breweries, both locally and from further afield, to keep the regulars surprised on what the range will be every week. Two or three varying real ciders are also served. There are no fruit machines here; just good, old-fashioned conversation. City pub of year 2025

Information for this venue is provided by the Plymouth Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Plymouth (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
12/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
PLY/A-01-127
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Noss Beer Works - Church Ledge TasteMatch Prediction

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Noss Beer Pump Clip - Church Ledge
Noss Beer Works - Church Ledge Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 15 times
Noss Beer Pump Clip - Church Ledge
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Noss Beer Works - Church Ledge

Spotted 15 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Providence, Plymouth.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Holsworthy Ales - Bang On TasteMatch Prediction

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Holsworthy Ales - Bang On
Holsworthy Ales - Bang On Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 9 times
Holsworthy Ales - Bang On
Holsworthy Ales - Bang On

Spotted 9 times recently. Last spotted 8 minutes ago at Providence, Plymouth.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Summerskills - Devon Dew TasteMatch Prediction

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Summerskills Devon Dew Pump Clip - Large
Summerskills - Devon Dew Premium Golden Ale • 4.5% Spotted 5 times
Summerskills Devon Dew Pump Clip - Large
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Summerskills - Devon Dew

Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Providence, Plymouth.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Copperhead Ales - Fresh Cream TasteMatch Prediction

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Copperhead Ales - Fresh Cream
Copperhead Ales - Fresh Cream Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 6 times
Copperhead Ales - Fresh Cream
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Copperhead Ales - Fresh Cream

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Providence, Plymouth.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Castle - Du Fowen TasteMatch Prediction

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Castle - Du Fowen
Castle - Du Fowen Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted once
Castle - Du Fowen
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Castle - Du Fowen

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Providence, Plymouth.

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

Changing beers typically include: Bridgetown (varies) , Holsworthy Ales (varies) , Summerskills (varies)

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Facilities
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Games Games
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Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Up to three, varies
LocAle LocAle
Joined 2010
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Plymouth City Bus: 8, 9, 27, 28, 28A, 28B, 35, 35A, 40, 41, 42, 42A, 42B, 42C, 44, 61, 62
Nearby Station (650m)
Plymouth

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