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Fortescue Arms, Woolacombe

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Operator: Independent
Woolacombe, EX34 7HQ (View on Google Map)
(01271) 870871
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This Pub is Temporarily Closed

Owned & run by Father & Son Robert & Edward, the chef, since 1st June 2003, the Fortescue Arms dates back to the 1890’s when the original building was a station Hotel opposite the Mortehoe & Woolacombe railway station, until the days of Beecham in 1970, when the line was closed down. The Fortescue Arms is a freehouse with restaurants & B&B. Situated just 2 miles from the world acclaimed sandy beaches of Woolacombe, the Fortescue offers food & drinks with a choice of eating and drinking areas, freshly prepared varied menus, cooked in house and Sunday carvery. Dog and Family friendly. Now SOLD (OCT 24) to Richard Wheeler, who owns the Royal Britannia Hotel in Ilfracombe. No details as yet as to any re-opening.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
North Devon District
Last updated
13/01/2025
Last surveyed
25/06/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Richard Wheeler
Pub ID
NDE/274
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
4:00pm - 8:45pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 8:45pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 8:45pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 8:45pm
Friday
4:00pm - 8:45pm
Saturday
4:00pm - 8:45pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2%
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly at Fortescue Arms, Woolacombe.

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

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Soft play area for children
Parking Parking
approximately 35 spaces
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Bed and Breakfast with en-suite
Camping Camping
(50m)
Function Room Function Room
3 available up to 150 guests
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
3 separate areas
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport

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