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Drake Manor Inn, Buckland Monachorum

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Opens at 11:30am
Operator: Independent
The Village, Buckland Monachorum, PL20 7NA (View on Google Map)
(01822) 853892
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This cosy and friendly pub, which dates from the 12th century, is located in a pleasant village on the edge of Dartmoor. Pub name derives from the fact that it was part of Buckland Abbey estate, formerly owned by Sir Francis Drake. 2 regular ales, with one local sourced guest ale, Cider offering is from Sandford Orchards. A public bar with a restuarant area to sample the good food. Licensee Mandy as been the custodian of this pub since 1989. Live music 1st Wednesday and 2nd Sunday of every month, occaisonal Morris Dancing. The garden with a steam is a nice sun trap in the warmer months.

Historic Interest

Grade 2 building once owned by Sir Francis Drake

Information for this venue is provided by the Plymouth Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Devon District (B)
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
06/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
PLY/C-01-09
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Dartmoor - Jail Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Drake Manor Inn, Buckland Monachorum.

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

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 Drake Manor Inn, Buckland Monachorum.

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

Changing beers typically include: Exeter - Avocet , Otter (varies) , Teignworthy - Thirsty Blonde

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
First Wed and second Sunday eve of month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
one self contained apartment
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
in garden
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Varies
LocAle LocAle
Joined 2012
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (5m)
Plymouth CityBus: 55 (Very limited, daytime only, not Sun)
none on Sundays

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