21 pubs on the 21 bus route

1 Hip and Pistol

Open every day. Usually 3 Real ales in this large Georgian house with a nautical theme throughout. Pleasant outside Beer  Terrace . 2 mins from bus terminus.

8 St James Terrace. EX34 9BH. Tel 01271 549651. Find out more here

2 George and Dragon

Open 11.30 - midnight. (noon - 3 Sunday). Ilfracombe’s oldest pub dating to 1360, with good food and 3 real ales available. Close to Harbour and Pier. Dogs welcome. 3 mins from bus terminus.

4 Fore St. EX34 9ED. Tel 01271 863 851. Find out more here

3 Wellington Arms

Open 11am - midnight every day. Bus stop 5 mins across car park. Up to 6 real ales available in this traditional locals’ pub. Public Bar, separate Lounge with open fire, and large beer terrace.

66 High Street Ilfracombe. EX34 9QE. Tel 07809 434 194.   Find out more here

4 White Lion

5 mins from bus stop. Open 3pm - 11 (noon - 11 weekends.) A locals’ pub serving 3 real ales and good value food. Several indoor areas plus large beer garden.

1 North Street Braunton. EX33 1AJ. Tel  01271 813085. Find out more here

5 The Thatch

3 real ales usually available in this friendly local dating to 16^th century. A lively atmosphere, especially with summer visitors. Food and Beer Garden. 2 mins from bus stop.

14 Hobbs Hill Croyde. EX33 1LZ. Open 8am - 11 pm. Find out more here

6 Rock Inn

Open noon - midnight. I min from bus terminus. Attractive 17^th century village pub serving real ales and good locally sourced food.

Rock Hill Georgeham EX 33 1JW. Tel 01271 890322. Find out more here

7 Williams Arms

Open noon - 9pm. Popular 16^th century family run pub offering high quality cuisine and up to 3 real ales. Several bars plus outdoor seating areas. 1 min from bus stop.

Heanton Hill, Wrafton. EX33 2DE. Tel 01271 812360. Find out more here

8 Reform Inn

Open 5pm - 10.30 Mon to Thu, lunchtime Fri - Sun. Brewery tap for adjacent Barum brewery, usually selling up to 3 of their ales. Community local with 2 bars, pool table and skittle alley. 10 mins from bus stop.

Reform Street Pilton . EX31 1PD. Tel 01271 323164. Find out more here

9 Green Man

Open 5pm - 11 Mon to  Thu; noon Fri - Sun. Village local named after Green Man festival. Features Country Life beers and reasonably priced home cooked food. 10 mins from bus stop.

Pilton Street, Pilton. EX31 1JP. Tel 01271 375285. Find out more here

10 Corner House

Built on the site of the old East Gate, this popular 2 roomed town pub noted for its friendly atmosphere and classic pub interior décor. Bass regularly available. 1 min from bus stop.

101 Boutport Street, Barnstaple EX31 1SY. Tel 01271 343528. Find out more here

11 The Panniers

Busy split level Wetherspoon pub opposite Queens Theatre. Up to 8 real ales regularly available with food served all day. Bus stop 1 min away.

33 Boutport Street, Barnstaple. EX31 1RX. Tel 01271 329720. Find out more here

12 Beer Matters

A popular community micropub with ever changing range of real ales and good wines. No TV, no children, just good conversation. Open Wed - Sat afternoons and early evening, variable. 5 mins from bus station.

7 Tuly Street Barnstaple. EX31 1DH. No telephone. Find out more here

13 The Cedars Inn

Open 7am - 11pm daily. Family orientated hotel, set in attractive grounds with large beer garden. Real ales and good food available. 5 mins from bus stop.

Bickington Road, Sticklepath, Barnstaple. EX 31 2HE. Tel 01272 371784. Find out more here

14 The New Inn

2 mins from bus stop. Opens 11.30am most days, closed Tuesdays. Popular village local with separate snug and games room. Usually 2 GT Ales available, plus good home cooked food. Live music Saturdays.

Old School Lane, Fremington EX31 2nt. Tel 01271 373853. Find out more here

15 Instow Arms

Bus stop 5 mins away. Modern pub with beer garden and terrace offering great views over the estuary to Appledore. Very popular in summer. Open 10am - 11 pm.

Marine Parade, Instow. EX39 4JJ. Tel 01271 360608. Find out more here

16 Quay Inn

Contemporary waterfront bar with 3 real ales. Separate upstairs dining room and outside seating. Disabled access and dog friendly. 2 mins from bus stop. 

Marine Parade, Instow. EX39 4HY.Tel 01271 860624. Find out more here

17 Appledore Inn

Open Noon - 10.30pm. Friendly family run pub serving real ale. Bus stop 5 mins away, as is town’s football ground.

18 Chingswell Street, Bideford. EX39 2NF. Tel 01237 476956. Find out more here

18 Heavitree Arms

Open 11am - midnight. 8 mins from bus stop. Sports orientated town centre pub with large screen TV. Regularly serving 3 real ales, occasional live music.

16 Mill Street, Bideford. EX39 2JR. Tel 01237 477187. Find out more here

19 The Champ

Open 5 pm - midnight. Delightful back street pub featuring ales from nearby Clearwater brewery. Renowned for live music nights. Customers welcome to bring food purchased elsewhere. 3 mins from bus terminus.

5 Meeting Street Appledore. EX39 1RJ. Tel 01237 421662. Find out more here

20 The Beaver Inn

Open 11am - 11pm. Sited in the heart of this old fishing village, with excellent views out from raised patio and restaurant areas to Taw and Torridge estuary. Real ale and live music feature strongly. 5 mins from bus terminus.

85 Irsha Street, Appledore. EX39 1RY.Tel 01237 474822. Find out more here

Westward Ho!

21 Village Inn

Popular local with bar, lounge and pleasant beer garden. 2 regular beers plus guest ale. A short walk from the beach and 2 minutes from the bus terminus.  

Youngaton Road, Westward Ho! , EX39 1HU. Tel 01237 477331. Find out more here