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Old Firestation, Topsham

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Operator: Independent
10 Fore Street, Topsham, EX3 0HF (View on Google Map)
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Brewery Pub, hosting Crossed Anchors Brewery cask and bottled beers.

The Firestation in Topsham closed in 2020. It was about to be demolished, when a local, Dan Gould, whose family had worked there as firemen stepped in and bought the iconic premises. He did not really know what to do, but a collaboration with Exmouth's Crossed Anchors Brewery has resulted in a new Brewery Taphouse. The central bar has numerous keg beers, while to the side and on the bar are three handpumps. Rotating ciders, one always meets CAMRA definition of Real. Bench seating around the outside wall is complemented by tables and chairs, some of the chairs being Crossed Anchors kegs with cushions on top. A conservatory-style front extension was added in Dec 2023. From the bar/seating area one can easily see all the brewery equipment. CARD ONLY.

Historic Interest

A converted Fire Station

Information for this venue is provided by the Exeter & East Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
11/05/2025
Last surveyed
17/11/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
EXE/688
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Bitter Exe
Crossed Anchors - Bitter Exe Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 7 times
Bitter Exe
Crossed Anchors - Bitter Exe

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 7 times
Sweet session
Crossed Anchors (Firestation) - Sweet Session O'Mine Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice
Sweet session
Crossed Anchors (Firestation) - Sweet Session O'Mine

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Crossed Anchors (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
They are working with the local community and supporting 'Pop-up' traders, see Facebook for details.
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Sunday Sessions are a fortnightly event
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled Access is great, WCs a bit of an issue.
Parking Parking
Public Pay & Display at the rear of the premises
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Rotating ciders, one always meets CAMRA definition of Real
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (75m)
Stagecoach: Exmouth - Exeter (No 57)
Nearby Station (223m)
Topsham

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