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Operator: Wetherspoon
7 The Strand, Barnstaple, EX31 1EU (View on Google Map)
(01271) 335410
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A JDW pub but a Lloyd's No. 1 bar by night (THUR-SAT), so slightly more lively at night than during the day. Ten hand-pulls currently in use for Real Ale. Pub is named after one of the towns Medieval Walled gates no longer in existence. Built in the 1930's as a Ballroom, then Snooker Hall, Night club, before becoming a Wetherspoons pub. Recent changes to the lighting have greatly improved the overall atmosphere, very pleasant well trained staff, with real ale & cider served too a consistently high standard from National, Regional and Local breweries. Well used by locals & visitors alike.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Union; Funky Monkey
Local Authority
Last updated
28/02/2025
Last surveyed
30/11/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
NDE/55
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - 1:00am
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

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (These are changed frequently from a national and regional list always including 1 x >5%) and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 3 times
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.
Spotted 3 times
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
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.
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 9 times
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur

New World IPA

ABV: 5.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 9 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter
Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter Session Porter • 4.9% Spotted 4 times
Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter
Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter

Session Porter

ABV: 4.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Events Events
Quiz nights
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Black Dragon; Old Rosie and Sandford Orchards General (LOCAL)
LocAle LocAle
Most of the prominent local Breweries are featured in sequence.
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
JDW international and Watergate own arranged 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)
Barnstaple
Nearby Station (575m)
Barnstaple

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