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Castle Inn, Holcombe

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Opens at 6:00pm
18 Fordens Lane, Holcombe, EX7 0LF (View on Google Map)
(01626) 862306
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An imposing white building overlooking countryside and the sea. Popular with walking groups and dog walkers, it has a regular food menu with changing specials including light snacks and vegetarian and vegan options, except Sunday evenings. The pub also serves two regular regional ales and has a secluded outdoor patio with heaters and tables. The Castle Inn is situated about 200 yards off the A379 between Dawlish and Teignmouth on the No.2 bus route.

Accessibility access - There is one step into the pub and there are steps to the toilets.

Information for this venue is provided by the Exeter & East Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Teignbridge District
Last updated
21/05/2025
Last surveyed
12/02/2019
Leasehold owner
Heavitree Brewery
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EXE/348
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Dartmoor - Jail Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 3 times.
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Castle Inn, Holcombe.

ABV 4.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Castle Inn, Holcombe.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
not Sunday evenings
Garden Garden
covered patio
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Camping Camping
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
sheltered
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
2
Closest station (2000m)
Dawlish
Ordnance Survey Reference
SX952750
Directions
200 yards up Fordens Lane off A379 between Dawlish and Teignmouth

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