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Spirit Merchant, Newtownards

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Operator: Wetherspoon
54-56 Regent Street, Newtownards, BT23 4LP (View on Google Map)
(028) 9182 4270
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A large single bar Wetherspoon pub on the main street, near to the bus station. It retains ambiance of the former local pub that it used to be. In addition to the regular beers, up to two changing guests are offered from the pub's five hand pumps. A real cider is often available from a box in a fridge. A major feature is the large heated courtyard to the side. The usual good-value Wetherspoon's menu is served, with breakfast from eight am. Alcohol is available from 11.30 am, but not until 12.30 pm Sun.

Information for this venue is provided by the Northern Ireland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Last updated
28/02/2025
Last surveyed
15/11/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
BEL/819
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
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Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Spirit Merchant, Newtownards.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Camping Camping
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Quiet Quiet
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Ulsterbus: 7
Directions
Opp bus station

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