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Old Firestation, Topsham

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10 Fore Street, Topsham, EX3 0HF (View on Google Map)
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Brewery Pub, hosting Crossed Anchors Brewery cask and bottled beers.

The Firestation in Topsham closed in 2020. It was about to be demolished, when a local, Dan Gould, whose family had worked there as firemen stepped in and bought the iconic premises. He did not really know what to do, but a collaboration with Exmouth's Crossed Anchors Brewery has resulted in a new Brewery Taphouse. The central bar has numerous keg beers, while to the side and on the bar are three handpumps. Rotating ciders, one always meets CAMRA definition of Real. Bench seating around the outside wall is complemented by tables and chairs, some of the chairs being Crossed Anchors kegs with cushions on top. A conservatory-style front extension was added in Dec 2023. From the bar/seating area one can easily see all the brewery equipment. CARD ONLY.

Historic Interest

A converted Fire Station

Information for this venue is provided by the Exeter & East Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Exeter
Last updated
Last surveyed
17/11/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
EXE/688
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm ‑ 10:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm ‑ 10:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm ‑ 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 10:00pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 10:00pm
Monday
4:00pm ‑ 9:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm ‑ 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Crossed Anchors - Bitter Exe TasteMatch Prediction

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Bitter Exe
Crossed Anchors - Bitter Exe Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 18 times
Bitter Exe
Crossed Anchors - Bitter Exe

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 18 times. at Old Firestation, Topsham.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Crossed Anchors - North Island Lager TasteMatch Prediction

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North Island Lager
Crossed Anchors - North Island Lager Differently Produced Speciality Beers • 5% Spotted twice
North Island Lager
Crossed Anchors - North Island Lager

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 32 minutes ago at Old Firestation, Topsham.

ABV 5%
Style Differently Produced Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Cider REAL , Crossed Anchors (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
They are working with the local community and supporting 'Pop-up' traders, see Facebook for details.
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Sunday Sessions are a fortnightly event
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Disabled Access is great, WCs a bit of an issue.
Parking Parking
Public Pay & Display at the rear of the premises
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz every Wednesday. Surplus goes to local charities.
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Rotating ciders, one always meets CAMRA definition of Real
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (75m)
Stagecoach: Exmouth - Exeter (No 57)
Nearby Station (223m)
Topsham

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