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Riviera Centre, Torquay
11-13 April 2025
One of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world.
Units 3-5, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Heathfield Street, Elland, HX5 9AE
Westgate Brewery, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QT
Following extensive and sympathetic refurbishment in 2018 the pub has now been divided by a central bar serving both sides. The bar area has cosy corners and snugs warmed by a log burner fire. The smaller lounge area has french doors opening onto the courtyard which has a large covered area. Off this courtyard is a function room which has been restored with reclaimed oak panelling. Three of Joule's regular beers and a seasonal ale, also from Joules complement the home cooked food that is served every day through out the Pub.
Historic Interest
Originally called the Punch Bowl and first licensed in 1792.
Lounge, bar, skittle room and upstairs function room round central courtyard drinking area - on the right at the front is a small room with new quarry tiled room with darts, just two old tables - on the left is a doorway to another small room with a new quarry tiled floor, new brick fireplace, genuine beams - one and half doorway width gap to a bar at the rear right with a bare wood floor, a good old bar counter and old bar back with some carved wood on both, brick fireplace (age ?) with log burner, TV-on, old half panelling - LOUNGE at rear has carpet, possibly 50's bar counter, new bar back, so counter may be new, some oblong cast-base tables, Victorian-style fireplace with coal gas fire - skittle alley across part blue brick part concrete courtyard, but it is only used for functions - outside gents toilet - upstairs using steps from the courtyard is a dining room with a new tiled and marble-effect fireplace, carpet, new bar and back. Only the main bar counter and bar back are old and the pub has been too opened-up to be worth including
Restoration
Originally licensed in 1792 and now a Joules house following extensive and sympathetic refurbishment. The central bar serves both sides which have interesting nooks and crannies. Cosy corners and snugs are warmed by a log fire. The function room has been restored with reclaimed oak panelling. There is much rowing memorabilia. A lot of effort has gone into retaining a pubby feel, which impressed enough for it to win the award for outstanding refurbished street-corner local in the 2020 CAMRA Pub Design Awards. There are real ales and cider and meals.
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Disabled Access
Dog Friendly
Function Room
Games
Real Fire
Separate Bar
Smoking
Wi Fi
Real Ale
Real Cider
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