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Riviera Centre, Torquay
11-13 April 2025
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Tucked away in a street of Victorian terraces cottages often used for filming, this corner pub is Grade II listed with its historic interior recognised by CAMRA as of regional significance. The narrow public bar at the front and small saloon at the side share a horseshoe shaped bar top, with 8 hand-pumped cask ales from throughout the UK, usually including at least one dark beer. Old pictures and photos of the pub and area are displayed on the walls. The larger rear conservatory, packed with retro objects d’art and bric-a-brac contains a series of long central wooden tables and counters with tall stools along one side, upon which Thai food is served at lunchtimes and evenings on weekdays, for most of Saturday and until 7.30 Sunday. A pub quiz takes over the conservatory on Sunday evenings. Upstairs are two function rooms available for hire. Drinking is also allowed outside on the pavement, at the front and side. Card payment only.
Historic Interest
Early to mid 19th century end of terrace brick building of three storeys retaining two bars with inter-war fittings separated by a rare (for London) partition. The public bar on the right has a separate entrance, bare wood floor, dado panelling that may be inter-war. The partition on the left has leaded glazing in the top which looks inter-war work. Curved counter front could be inter-war (or possibly post-war), there is a good late 1930s tiled fireplace, and the fixed seating at the rear looks more post-war than inter-war as does the glazed screen on top of it. Saloon bar on the left has a bare wood floor, two doors, both with ‘Saloon Bar’ etched and frosted panels which could imply the room has been one since the inter-war period. There is another curved counter which looks inter-war, the wood surround fireplace with a cast iron interior looks modern but the bar back fitting has an array of glass shelves which are a feature of the 1960s.
Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest
Listed status: II
Early to mid 19th century end of terrace brick building of three storeys retaining two bars with inter-war fittings separated by a rare (for London) partition. The public bar on the right has a separate entrance, bare wood floor, dado panelling that may be inter-war. The partition on the left almost reaches the ceiling and has leaded glazing in the top which looks inter-war work. Curved counter front could be inter-war (or possibly post-war), there is a good late 1930s tiled fireplace, and the fixed seating at the rear looks more post-war than inter-war as does the glazed screen on top of it. Saloon bar on the left has a bare wood floor, two doors, both with ‘Saloon Bar’ etched and frosted panels which could imply the room has been one since the inter-war period. There is another curved counter which has cupboards in the front which does make it look inter-war, the wood surround fireplace with a cast iron interior looks modern but the bar back fitting has an array of glass shelves which are a feature of the 1960s. The double doors at the back of the public which now access the conservatory extension but would originally have been external doors.
This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 1 regular beer.
Kings Arms, London
Source: National
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Events
Function Room
Real Fire
Separate Bar
Wi Fi
Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub
LocAle
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