Summer isn't over yet, so for our latest pub of the week we are heading for Devon's glorious south coast - the English Riviera to be precise - and the excellent Offshore Bar.

The Offshore Bar boasts a perfect position in the heart of Torquay, right next to the bustling harbour, with a laid back alfresco terrace right on the harbour wall. Sit in the sun and enjoy a Jail Ale and a bite to eat, and watch the world go by - on land and water.

With a well-deserved reputation for good food, the Offshore has a great all-day choice on the menu, with...

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Happy drinkers at the excellent London Inn in Plympton are looking forward to a whole weekend of Dartmoor delights, with a Dartmoor Takeover featuring fine Dartmoor ales and unique Dartmoor whisky.

Nestled below the ancient Plympton castle, the London Inn is a traditional Devon pub serving excellent ales and ciders, wines, and a wide-ranging selection of spirits and non-alcoholic options. There's always a hearty welcome from Simon and his team - and in the winter months you'll enjoy the warm glow of the open fire and log burner.

Over the weekend of Friday 16th to Sunday 18th October 2020, the London Inn has teamed up...

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The sun is still shining for now, and we're rounding off our Great British Beer Gardens series with a quick visit to the Duke of York in the Devon town of Crediton.

Beer gardens aren't just for country pubs. The Duke of York is right in the heart of this busy little town, and there's plenty of room in the sunny beer garden to enjoy a Jail Ale or two in the fresh Devon air.

The Duke of York is a family-run pub, at the heart of the local community, and is well known for the warm welcome you'll receive from Tracey and...

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There's still a bit of time to enjoy the pleasures of the Great British Beer Garden before it gets too chilly.  If you're looking for a brilliant beer garden on the edge of Dartmoor, we can heartily recommend the Bell Inn in Bovey Tracey.

The Bell is a proper traditional pub in the heart of this historic Devon market town. They've put in place lots of great ways to make people feel safe when visiting the pub, and the large and lovely beer garden is a hidden gem and a real oasis of calm.

It goes without saying that they also serve an excellent pint...

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For a Great British Beer Garden close to the coast, and with plenty of space for a relaxed bit of socially-distanced refreshment, head on over to the Churston Manor near Brixham.

For the time being, the Churston Manor is making the most of the summer days with a purpose-built Lawn Bar, where you'll find a cracking pint of Jail Ale among the line-up which includes a full bar selection, soft drinks, teas and coffees.

All the COVID-safe measures are in place, as you'd expect, but the main attraction is the huge lawned area with lots of tables, and plenty of space for all...

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