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Topsham 10 - #11 !! The Turf Hotel
johngayton Says: From early spring until late autumn the Topsham Ten gains an additional member when the Turf Hotel, on the other side of the Exe Estuary, becomes accessible by ferry.This is a cracking pub situated on the spit of land where the Exeter Ship Canal meets the estuary. The...
Trying to get away from the pubs LOL ;-)
johngayton Says: The NSPB (National Society for Protection of Birds) has a pub just outside Topsham.Damn, damn, damn - I meant to say a publicly accessible nature reserve at what is publicly known as Bowling Green Marsh. Not sure why it is called "Bowling Green" as it's a bit too watery for...
A "Thing to Do" which isn't a pub! The G&@t Walk
johngayton Says: Those that know me know that I have an affinity with members of the genus "Capra" - well I am a Capricorn (despite my Chinese takeaway lady calling me a "Dog") and there's something I can relate personally to in the way that others of my species get by in life. But this a...
johngayton Says: The Bridge is definitely the #10! Ten-out-of-Ten on my personal pub ranking scheme! This ramshackling pub has been in the same family for the last 111 years and is definitely, virtually literally, the "Jewel in the Crown"; having been graced by an official visit by "Her Maj...
Topsham 10 - #9 The Passage House
johngayton Says: This is a characterful pub too. The riverside location is simple and tranquil. The day's excitement is watching the ferryman taking his charges to the other side. Decent drop of beer (although slightly pricey) and usually friendly staff.For proper pub food, if my mate Simon...
johngayton Says: Unfortunately run by the company that bought us out at The Old Inn, Widecombe-in-the-Moor and so I refuse to use it.Good location, on the quay, and they do do a decent drop of beer (their "Tanglefoot" used to be amongst my top 10 brews). Food tends to be of the microwaved...
johngayton Says: This was formerly a cracking little pub called The Steam Packet but has now been reformed into a trendy sort of cafe bar with a cycle hire attachment.I haven't been in since it was the Steam Packet but I do kinda like the idea of being able to rent your bike from a bar, take...
johngayton Says: This is one of these quintessential English small town hotels which really should be described as an "Inn" rather than a hotel. Which isn't a derogatory thing to say about it. It has everything that a proper Inn should have - decent beer, a warm welcome, good food and...
johngayton Says: This is a cheap and cheerful pub with friendly staff and locals. I think it has apspirations to be trendy but the local trade keep these in check and so the best way to experience the place is at the bar with the guys. Decent beer, very reasonably priced food and a Wi-Fi...
Topsham 10 - #4 The Salutation
johngayton Says: The "Sally" has had its ups and downs over the years. Formerly a coaching inn, dating back to 1720, it has variously been host to a Masonic Lodge, the "Topsham against Slavery" group, a bowling green and a famous local ballroom.Rich history but last time I went in for a beer...
johngayton Says: The Lord Nelson went though a stage of trying (unsuccessfully) to be a restaurant rather than a pub. Under new ownership it is still quite restauranty but now opens all day to all and sundry and does keep a decent pint of the local(ish) Otter Ale. I didn't drop in on this...
johngayton Says: Denleys is a bit of an oddbod, being an award winning Indian restaurant which just happens to host a trendy-ish bar. The food, according to trusted sources, is well worth the visit and the bar itself, whilst not my personal cup-of-tea as a pub, is definitely...
johngayton Says: Coming into Topsham from the railway station the first of the "Topsham Ten" is the Exeter. This traditional pub certainly sets the benchmark for the ensuing crawl.Great beer in a proper pub with a friendly landlord and whilst it is very much a locals pub it's more than...
Passage House Inn: It's NOT a Hotel!
johngayton Says: In days gone by the Passage House was a proper Inn - a public house that served food, had a couple of rooms to let and stableing for the horses.After Topsham's decline as a port the Passage House, whilst still keeping its "Inn" appellation became more of a pub and its modern...
johngayton Says: Topsham is on the branch line (the Avocet Line) which runs along the Exe estuary from Exeter to Exmouth. Trains run roughly every half hour with a journey time of about 17 minutes.This section of the line isn't particularly spectacular, being mostly suburban and industrial,...
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Coming into Topsham from the railway station the first of the "Topsham Ten" is the Exeter. This traditional pub certainly sets the benchmark for the ensuing...
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Best Known For the "Topsham 10"!
That's Topsham's claim to fame. The ten pubs of Topsham have long been a mecca for serious drinkers having a day out from Exeter or other local environs. There's something arithmetically satisfying......
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