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Ships Tavern, Plymstock

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Operator: Independent
Arcadia Road, Elburton, Plymstock, PL9 8EG (View on Google Map)

This is a large pub situated in the Elburton area on the outskirts of Plymouth. The Kings Head bar is the original building of what is now known as The Ships Tavern and was built sometime in the late 17th century. The building is an original Devon longhouse that was initially used as a farm, later being utilized as a scrumpy house with it’s own cider press. The Carvery is available from 1200–1500 (1900 on Sunday) and evening meals from 1700–2100 Monday to Friday, 2000 Saturdays. The guest beer is usually sourced locally, such as a beer from Summerskills.

Information for this venue is provided by the Plymouth Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Ship's Tavern & King's Head; King's Head Inn
Local Authority
City of Plymouth (B)
Last updated
29/07/2024
Last surveyed
19/03/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
PLY/A-01-143
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale Premium Bitter • 4.8%
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
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

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
1200-1500 (1200-1900 Sun, closed Mon)
Evening Meals Evening Meals
1700-1930 (2100 Fri, 2000 Sat, 1900 Sun, closed Mon)
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Plymouth CityBus: 5, 5A

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