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Published on 01-05-2014
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Crafty Isaac Merritt, Paignton

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54-58 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 3AA (View on Google Map)
(01803) 540027
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Popular Ex-Wetherspoon’s pub with a well-deserved reputation for its extensive range of fine quality hand-pumped real ales and ciders, boasting up to 12 handpumps. The décor is traditional, wood clad with various alcoves, and a covered/heated smoker’s patio to the rear. The theme is around Isaac Merritt Singer, the inventor of the Singer Sewing Machine, it also boasts many interesting pictures distributed around the building including some vintage shots of its hometown – Paignton. The pub is situated towards the edge of town, only minutes from the train/bus stations and is family-friendly. It’s disabled-friendly for both access and the toilets with free Wi-Fi.

The property was purchased by the Crafty Pub Group in June 2022

Number of beers available may reduce and may close earlier during winter

Information for this venue is provided by the South Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Torbay (B)
Last updated
11/04/2025
Last surveyed
11/04/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Crafty Pub Company
Pub ID
SDE/77
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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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
Public parking nearby
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Charity Fund Raising, Festivals
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Country Bus: 193
Nearby Station (400m)
Paignton

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