Growing through local guides.
The nationwide directory covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read its separate sources and coverage notes. This page describes our individually researched local guides in Devon and Cornwall. The South Hams edition has a broader area-by-area audit; the newer local chapters are researched selections, not complete county directories.
Every pub has named sources and its own online research date. Original South Hams sources were checked on 1 November 2026; the first expansion was researched on 6 November 2026. We have not personally visited or reviewed the venues for this guide. Source records can lag behind changes, so check current opening hours and events directly.
The detailed guides’ scope.
Public pubs, inns, brewery taprooms and established bars that welcome drinkers can be included. A pub does not need a standalone website, a kitchen or real ale to qualify. Members-only clubs and primarily café or restaurant businesses without a clear public bar offer are outside the current scope.
There is no fixed limit on entries, no paid ranking and no requirement to serve real ale. The nationwide public-data directory uses a broader source category and may include clubs or nightlife venues, with a prompt to confirm admission.
South Hams audit: closures and other candidates.
The following records come from the South Hams coverage audit checked on 1 November 2026. “Needs confirmation” means the available evidence is incomplete or conflicts. A closure report is dated source information, not a permanent judgment.
Notes marked “Outside South Hams” describe the original district boundary. They do not restrict the expanding guide; venues beyond that boundary can now appear in the wider Devon chapters.
Bigbury / Reported permanently closed
Royal Oak
CAMRA records closure in 2013 and subsequent housing conversion. Do not confuse this with the operating Royal Oak at Malborough.
Blackawton / Needs confirmation
Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
The public bar and bistro is within a golf/spa hotel; not a standalone village pub.
Sources: CAMRA hotel and bistro description
Blackawton / Reported permanently closed
Normandy Arms
CAMRA marks the former pub permanently closed and converted to housing.
Sources: CAMRA permanent closure record
Blackawton / Reported closed
The George Inn
CAMRA explicitly marks the pub closed long term, seeking new tenants, with a 2026 closure date.
Sources: CAMRA closure record
Broadhempston / Denbury / Outside South Hams
Broadhempston and Denbury pubs
These parishes fall in Teignbridge rather than South Hams; excluded by district boundary.
Sources: Teignbridge District Council: parish list including Broadhempston and Denbury & Torbryan
Now in the expanded Devon guide: The Coppa Dolla Inn, The Monks Retreat, The Union Inn.
Clearbrook / Outside South Hams
Skylark Inn
CAMRA identifies the local authority as West Devon, so it is outside this South Hams audit.
Sources: CAMRA — local authority
Now in the expanded Devon guide: The Skylark Inn.
Dartington / Listed under a new name
New Lion Brewery Taproom & Bottle Shop
Former name of the Meadowbrook venue now listed as Things Happen Here; the directory includes the venue under its current name.
Sources: CAMRA former-name record
Dartmouth / Needs confirmation
Amalfi Kitchen / The Spinning Wheel
Food-hygiene data retains the Spinning Wheel name and bar category at Amalfi Kitchen. Current venue information describes a restaurant; no independent drinks-only bar operation was verified.
Sources: Venue name and address cross-check · Current restaurant listing
Dartmouth / Reported closed
Brewed Boy
CAMRA marks this former Anzac Street taproom closed long term; no verified reopening was found.
Sources: CAMRA closure record
Dartmouth / Seasonal venue
Cloud Nine at Dart Marina
The operator advertises April–October opening, weather permitting. It is a seasonal outdoor bar, not assumed open during this November audit; the hotel’s public Zephyr bar has its own active entry.
Sources: Official bar and nonresident policy · Official seasonal bar information
Dartmouth / Outside the guide’s scope
Dartmouth & District Conservative Club
A club rather than a public pub; general walk-in admission has not been established.
Sources: CAMRA club description
Dartmouth / Outside the guide’s scope
Dartmouth Angling & Boating Club
A club, not established as an unrestricted public pub.
Sources: Dartmouth tourism — named club venue
Dartmouth / Outside the guide’s scope
Dartmouth Yacht Club
A yacht club welcoming members, guests and visiting boat owners; not treated as an unrestricted public pub.
Sources: CAMRA club description
Dartmouth / Outside the guide’s scope
Vinos
Current operator is a pizzeria and takeaway, not a wine bar.
Sources: Official pizzeria site
Dartmouth / Needs confirmation
YARN
Current operator emphasises brunch and burgers and links closing to food service. Older CAMRA copy describes a bar; drinks-only use needs confirmation before treating it as a standalone drinking venue.
Sources: Current operator offer · Operator hours and venue policy · Older CAMRA bar description
Diptford / Reported closed
Rising Sun Inn
The former pub is a private house; its 2025 property brochure describes residential use for more than 30 years. No current Diptford village pub found.
Sources: Property agent — former pub now a house · Diptford village history
Ermington / Outside the guide’s scope
First & Last Bistro
The operator presents this as a restaurant/bistro. A standalone public bar or drinks-only pub offer has not been established, so it is outside the main pub inventory.
Sources: First & Last — operator describes restaurant business · First & Last — current bistro offer
Harbertonford / Reported closed
Maltsters Arms
CAMRA records long-term closure since 1 June 2018; distinct from the operating Maltsters Arms in Tuckenhay.
Sources: CAMRA status record
Holbeton / Reported closed
Dartmoor Union
CAMRA marks the pub long-term closed, with no confirmed reopening date.
Sources: CAMRA — long-term closure
Hope Cove / Needs confirmation
Hope Cove House
CAMRA categorises it as a pub with a separate bar, while the new operator website presents a hotel and Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. A current standalone public-drinks offer has not been confirmed.
Sources: CAMRA venue classification · Current operator website
Ivybridge / Outside the guide’s scope
Ivybridge Constitutional Club
Members' club; guests need signing in. Not a public-access pub.
Sources: Plymouth CAMRA — membership access
Ivybridge / Outside the guide’s scope
Ivybridge RFC
Sports club facilities rather than a standalone public pub.
Sources: Plymouth CAMRA — rugby club listing
Ivybridge / Reported closed
Sportsmans Inn
CAMRA explicitly marks it Closed Long Term; listing updated 25 September 2026. Its July 2026 auction sale is not evidence of reopening.
Sources: CAMRA — closure status · Local reporting — sale, 27 July 2026
Kingsbridge / Outside the guide’s scope
RBL Mill Club
Listed as a members’ social club rather than an unrestricted public pub.
Kingsbridge / Needs confirmation
The Loft
CAMRA’s listing, updated 1 October 2026, still gives opening times; Tripadvisor and other directories label the venue closed. No current operator confirmation was found, so it is held out of the active list pending direct verification.
Sources: CAMRA listing — updated October 2026 · Tripadvisor — closed label
Kingsbridge / Reported closed
The Old Warehouse Taproom & Meadery
The operator’s current website announces immediate closure of The Old Warehouse and Moonhoney Meadery until further notice in its New Year 2026 message. Retained online menus and directory entries are not evidence of reopening.
Sources: Operator closure announcement
Kingswear / Needs confirmation
Dolium
Visitor guides and a claimed venue listing describe a wine bar at 7 Fore Street. Its official social page could not be read and the business is advertised for sale. Current trading and contact details need direct confirmation; sale or old company dissolution alone is not treated as proof of closure.
Sources: Claimed venue listing · Commercial sale listing · Reported operator social page — retrieval unavailable
Kingswear / Outside the guide’s scope
Royal Dart Yacht Club
A yacht club with bar and dining facilities, outside the unrestricted public-pub scope.
Sources: Official club description
Landscove / Reported temporarily closed
Live & Let Live Inn
CAMRA explicitly records temporary closure from 6 May 2026, with expected reopening on or before 30 November 2026. Reopening has not been confirmed.
Sources: CAMRA status record
Loddiswell / Reported closed
Loddiswell Inn
CAMRA records the former inn as closed; the community group’s current website says its immediate work is focused on the Pavilion bar while keeping a watching brief on the Inn.
Sources: CAMRA closure record — updated April 2026 · Community group’s current position
Modbury / Reported closed
Bistro 35
Plymouth CAMRA places it in the closed-pub list. No current operating evidence found.
Sources: Plymouth CAMRA — closed venues
Salcombe / Needs confirmation
Island Street Bar & Grill
Several directories retain this bar at Unit 4 Hannaford’s Landing, but current operator information and a reliable live service page could not be verified. It is separate from Salcombe Tap House and should not be assumed to be that venue’s old name.
Sources: Historical venue description — no longer bookable on OpenTable · Property agent’s occupier list
Salcombe / Needs confirmation
Salcombe Yacht Club
Listed as a yacht club, not included as an unrestricted public pub without confirmed visitor access arrangements.
Sparkwell / Outside the guide’s scope
Welbeck Manor
Public hotel restaurant and golf-course bar, rather than a standalone pub. The official site confirms non-guests may dine; a separate drinks-only public bar offer has not yet been established.
Sources: Welbeck Manor — restaurant and bar
Strete / Reported closed
The Kings Arms
The operator’s homepage explicitly says closed until further notice and both bar and kitchen closed. CAMRA still carries normal pub details. Reopening has not been confirmed.
Sources: Operator closure notice · CAMRA listing with older operating information
Torcross / Outside the guide’s scope
Torcross Boathouse
Operator describes a restaurant and takeaway; not included solely because alcohol is available.
Totnes / Reported closed
Kingsbridge Inn
CAMRA records closure since November 2016. A July 2026 local report describes sale/community-bid activity, not reopening.
Sources: CAMRA status record
Tuckenhay / Upcoming seasonal closure
The Maltsters Arms winter break
Operator announces a seasonal closure from 4 January to 20 January 2027; this is not a current closure on 1 November 2026.
West Alvington / Reported closed
Ring O’Bells
CAMRA records closure on 2 February 2026, long-term closed from 23 February 2026; listing updated June 2026. Older tourism and accommodation pages still describe it as operating.
Sources: CAMRA closure record
Wrangaton / Outside the guide’s scope
Wrangaton Golf Club
Golf club with café/bar open to non-members; omitted from the main public-pub directory as a sporting facility rather than a standalone pub.
Sources: Plymouth CAMRA — golf club and café
Keeping the guide useful.
Future updates should recheck venue status, add missing public bars and replace older source information with direct confirmation. A source check is recorded separately from any future personal visit. If a venue changes its name, the earlier name should remain searchable.