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John Bull, Torquay

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
68-70 Chatto Road, Torquay, TQ1 4HU (View on Google Map)
(01803) 658034
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The John Bull has been brought back to life after a refurbishment during lockdown, the outside has been redecorated and a deck wraps around the corner site. The toilets and kitchen have also been refurbished. The new lessee Kat Callow, is well-known to many locally after 20 years managing Boots and Laces at Torquay United's Plainmoor Ground in Marnham Road.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Torbay (B)
Last updated
23/02/2024
Last surveyed
05/03/2023
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Wellington
Pub ID
SDE/37
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2%
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sunday lunches, pizzas available from midday to 5pm Saturdays only
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Sheltered
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
31
Closest station (1300m)
Torre

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