The oldest pub in Ashburton, built in 1130 to house the workers of St. Andrews Church (opposite the inn) and has remained an Inn since that date although it was originally known as the Church House Inn. Behind the bar in what was the old fireplace can be seen the large original millstones. It is reputed that Sir Francis Drake was a regular drinker at the inn on his journeys to London as was Sir Walter Raleigh. Raleigh was arrested at the Exeter Inn and imprisoned in the Tower of London on 19th July 1603, accused of plotting against the king. There are seated drinking areas either side of the entrance hallway in the main bar, which is L-shaped, rustic and wood-panelled, with a canopy. There is a smaller bar at the rear served via a small hatch and counter. Local Thompstones cider is on sale.
26 West Street, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7DU
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01364 652013
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Facilities include: Real Ale, Covered Smoking Area, Traditional, Darts, Lunch, Dinner, Beer,
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