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Richard Hopkins, Newton Abbot

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Operator: Wetherspoon
34-42 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2EH (View on Google Map)
(01626) 323930
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Located in the former Rockheys Department Store, this friendly and spacious JD Wetherspoons has a long bar with 10 hand pumps serving 3 permanent beers and 7 changing local beers. Open for breakfasts from 8am with alcohol available from 9am.

A large tabled verandah at the front of the pub serves as a smoking area. There is a dedicated disabled toilet on the ground floor. A recent addition is the well stocked Bottle Shop serving a range of local beers and craft ales from around the world.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Teignbridge District
Last updated
10/08/2024
Last surveyed
04/03/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
SDE/229
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Richard Hopkins, Newton Abbot.

ABV 5%
Cask
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 Richard Hopkins, Newton Abbot.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Thornbridge - Jaipur TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 4 times.
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Richard Hopkins, Newton Abbot.

ABV 5.9%
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hanlons - Stormstay TasteMatch Prediction

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Hanlons Stormstay Pump Clip
Hanlons - Stormstay Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice.
Hanlons Stormstay Pump Clip
Hanlons - Stormstay

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Richard Hopkins, Newton Abbot.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hanlons - Yellow Hammer TasteMatch Prediction

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Hanlons Yellow Hammer
Hanlons - Yellow Hammer Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 5 times.
Hanlons Yellow Hammer
Hanlons - Yellow Hammer

Spotted 5 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Richard Hopkins, Newton Abbot.

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

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

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Richard Hopkins, Newton Abbot.

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

Theakston - Old Peculier TasteMatch Prediction

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Old Peculier Pump Clip
Theakston - Old Peculier Old Ale • 5.6% Spotted twice.
Old Peculier Pump Clip
Theakston - Old Peculier

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Richard Hopkins, Newton Abbot.

ABV 5.6%
Style Old 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
Covered front seating area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Metered street parking and public car parks near by.
Smoking Smoking
Covered front seating area
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Beer, Cider & Gin festivals
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
2, 12, 75, 271
Nearby Station (650m)
Newton Abbot

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