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Welcome to your
Newton Abbot Pub Walk

This walk begins just steps from the station and loops through Newton Abbot’s most distinctive drinking spots, from a microbrewery in a historic malthouse to one of the last true cider houses in Britain. With everything from Victorian pubs to modern craft bars, this route blends tradition and variety in a compact town centre stroll.

Take your time—nearly every stop serves something local, and the pace is as relaxed as the surroundings. Arrive by train and end with a Teignworthy brew near the tracks it was made beside.

Trip Map

Route

1
Railway Brew House, Newton Abbot. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-10-2015
Railway, Newton Abbot Independent, Pub
Railway Brew House, Newton Abbot. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-10-2015
Railway, Newton Abbot Independent, Pub
3 Regular Beers • 2 Changing Beers
Adjacent to the Railway Station, a single bar pub with memorabilia of the ‘age of steam’. A covered pavement area at the front. The current owner also owns Ye Olde Cider Bar.
Directions

Info

The main road outside continues into town, with three pubs on the left hand side.

2
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 08-06-2024
Upside Bar Co, Newton Abbot Pub
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 08-06-2024
Upside Bar Co, Newton Abbot Pub
2 Changing Beers
Micro pub opened in 2025, a sister bar to The Upside Bar in Paignton with a live train departures board. Food takeaways welcome from the local takeaways. Up to two real ales, six keg craft beers and ciders.
Directions
3
(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 24-08-2023
Saracens Head, Newton Abbot Punch Pubs & Co, Pub
(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 24-08-2023
Saracens Head, Newton Abbot Punch Pubs & Co, Pub
2 Regular Beers
Recently refurbished two bar pub built in 1864. Through the french windows is a pleasant patio area.
Directions
4
Published on 31-10-2013
Richard Hopkins, Newton Abbot Wetherspoon, Pub
Published on 31-10-2013
Richard Hopkins, Newton Abbot Wetherspoon, Pub
2 Regular Beers • 7 Changing Beers
The former Rockheys Department Store, a friendly and spacious Wetherspoons with a large tabled veranda at the front.
Directions

4 minutes

Go up the road at the side of Wetherspoons, turn right into East Street and the pub is a few yards further on.

5
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-08-2023
Olde Cider Bar, Newton Abbot Independent, Pub
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-08-2023
Olde Cider Bar, Newton Abbot Independent, Pub
A farmhouse that was converted to a pub in the late 19th Century. One of the few remaining true Cider Houses in the country. A past winner of CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year. A choice of seventeen ciders, plus guests, also perries and a large variety of Fruit Wines. A must visit if you are in the area. South Devon branch Cider Pub of the Year 2022.
Directions

2 minutes

A few more yards along East Street going west.

6
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-08-2023
Dartmouth Inn, Newton Abbot Pub
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-08-2023
Dartmouth Inn, Newton Abbot Pub
2 Regular Beers • 1 Changing Beer
Dating from 1674, the first recorded name of this pub was the ‘Great Dane’. The pub is on two levels, abounds with timber beams, timber panelling, columns, stone walls and large open fireplaces.
Directions
7
(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 24-08-2023
Wolborough Inn, Newton Abbot Julian Marsh, Pub
(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 24-08-2023
Wolborough Inn, Newton Abbot Julian Marsh, Pub
2 Changing Beers
A single bar pub, two etched glass windows to the right of the entrance refer to the now defunct Starkey Knight and Ford brewery. Beamed ceilings, it retains an air of relaxing homeliness.
Directions

20 minutes

Return to Wetherspoons and head back towards the station. When the main road appears cross at the lights turn second left and then second left (do not go under the railway bridge), the bar is on the right. A few more yards along East Street going west.

8
(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 23-04-2022
Maltings Taphouse & Bottle Shop, Newton Abbot Pub
(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 23-04-2022
Maltings Taphouse & Bottle Shop, Newton Abbot Pub
2 Changing Beers
An atmospheric micro pub based in the old Tuckers Maltings with industrial decor and basic wooden furniture. Beer garden upstairs at the back of the building overlooking the railway. Bottled beers are sold alongside craft and real ales.
Directions

Info

To return to the station turn left out of the bar, then right at the end bringing you back to the main road, the station is on the left.

Journey time: 40 Minutes

Why you will love this trip

A unique mix of old-school charm and indie flavour, Newton Abbot’s trail packs character, local beer and proper cider into a walkable, welcoming adventure.

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Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Premium Bitter

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Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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Session Bitter

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Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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Session Bitter

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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St Austell - Proper Job

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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Route Pub Gallery
Railway Brew House, Newton Abbot. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-10-2015 (Pub, External, Key). Published on 08-06-2024 (Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 24-08-2023 Published on 31-10-2013 (Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-08-2023 (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 24-08-2023 Chairman Bob presents the CPotY 2022 award to Sam Foot. (Award). Published on 01-05-2022 CPotY 2022 Certificate. (Award). Published on 01-05-2022 Mural. Published on 12-09-2021 (Sign). Published on 12-09-2021 Servery. by Michael Schouten Exterior. by Michael Slaughter Off-sales. by Michael Slaughter Side Room. by Michael Schouten Former Off Sales. by Michael Schouten Passage to the back. by Michael Schouten (Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-08-2023 (Pub, External). Published on 17-10-2021 (Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 24-08-2023 (Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 23-04-2022 (Pub, External, Sign, Award). Published on 09-07-2019 Published on 07-12-2016

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