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About The Watermans Arms
The Watermans Arms is a bar in Totnes, run as a free house on Victoria St and reached down an alley behind The Dartmouth Inn. Real ales are on offer, and at least one is served straight from the barrel, gravity fed where possible. The drinks list also covers a range of ciders, more ales and spirits, including gin. A stone fireplace sits in the bar area. No food is served. Dogs are welcome, so regulars and visitors can bring theirs along.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ales from the barrel, wide range of spirits, ciders and ales and dog friendly.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ales from the barrel, wide range of spirits, ciders and ales and dog friendly.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the beer, especially real ales served straight from the barrel, with one praising a crystal clear jail ale. Close behind is the range of ciders, ales and spirits, with one reviewer calling it a phenomenal spirits selection and another recommending it for gin lovers. Several call it a proper pub with a great atmosphere, a friendly landlord and welcoming locals, and a few mention a stone fireplace and a backstreet location down an alley. Dogs are welcome, one reviewer says the drinks are among the cheapest in town, and one notes there is no food. The main caveat comes from one reviewer who describes rowdy locals swearing in the beer garden and not respecting the landlord's efforts to run a traditional pub. Another says phone reception is poor. One visitor remembers a pair of old regulars chatting about the film Jaws.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the beer, especially real ales served straight from the barrel, with one praising a crystal clear jail ale. Close behind is the range of ciders, ales and spirits, with one reviewer calling it a phenomenal spirits selection and another recommending it for gin lovers. Several call it a proper pub with a great atmosphere, a friendly landlord and welcoming locals, and a few mention a stone fireplace and a backstreet location down an alley. Dogs are welcome, one reviewer says the drinks are among the cheapest in town, and one notes there is no food. The main caveat comes from one reviewer who describes rowdy locals swearing in the beer garden and not respecting the landlord's efforts to run a traditional pub. Another says phone reception is poor. One visitor remembers a pair of old regulars chatting about the film Jaws.
Featured reviews
- Matthew Oliver-Hendy
“Waterman if you like love or adore gin you definitely half to go too the waterman Totnes if you dont.then your a fussy pub great locals great due or die B. Thank you”
- Monty
“Seek out this hidden little gem of a backstreet pub and you won't be disappointed. Great atmosphere and an excellent range of ciders, ales and spirits. A proper pub.”
- Phai Dip
“Proper pub, beer straight from the barrel, doesn’t get much better”
- Rob Sundquist
“Very comfortable little pub hiding down an alley. Not to be confused with the Waterman’s Arms in nearby Ashprington. When I visited there were a pair of old regulars discussing the film Jaws.”
- Matt Reid
“A backstreet pub, set back on a side road behind The Dartmouth inn, an attractive stone fireplace in the bar area overlooks a small bar area, a couple of ales served. Gravity fed where possible.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
Amenities
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
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- Seating
- Restroom
- Offerings· 2
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The Watermans Arms
- Tally Ho4.73851.6 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
Betty the basset hound, fresh Brixham fish specials, homemade pub food
- The Coppa Dolla Inn4.87013.7 mi£20–30ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
2-in-1 pie, steak and ale pie, cauliflower cheese
- The Union Inn4.63655.3 mi away£20–30
sunday roast, function room parties, gluten free platter
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watermans ArmsOutdoor seating | 4.5128 | — | £20–30 | real ales from the barrel, wide range of spirits, ciders and ales |
| Tally HoReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7385 | 1.6 mi | £20–30 | Betty the basset hound, fresh Brixham fish specials, homemade pub food |
| The Coppa Dolla InnReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.8701 | 3.7 mi | £20–30 | 2-in-1 pie, steak and ale pie, cauliflower cheese |
| The Union Inn | 4.6365 | 5.3 mi away | £20–30 | sunday roast, function room parties, gluten free platter |
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