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The Barrel of Beer, Seaton
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Postal town: Seaton
EX12 3EQ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Barrel of Beer
When you see a notice beside the door saying that "I've had a beer, in Beer, at the Barrel of Beer" you just have to go in and have a pint, don't you? Anyway, it proves to be the village's proper traditional pub rather than a tourist trap so that's a good start. And if the sun's out and you can grab a seat at one of the tables on the front terrace, even better. Three cask ales on handpump: Doom Bar, Otter Bitter and the local Branscombe Golden Fiddle (£4.35).
On 13th November 2024
- rating: 7
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Barrel O' Beer
Wet-led pub that appears to be preferred by the local villagers. The wooden bar is in front of you as you enter, with stools all around it. There are fireplaces on both the left and right walls. A TV was showing the Olympics over the left-hand fireplace, whilst there was another one in the front right-head corner and one to the rear of the pub. Sky Sports & BT Sport are advertised. There was also a fruit machine being used by one of the two other customers, along with a pool table and a jukebox. A monthly meat draw was advertised.
The pub is decorated with various fishing and maritime ephemera, whilst there are plants and a cider flagon in the window. A scarf belonging to local football team Beer Albion can be found on one beam to the rear.
3 cask ales are dispensed - Branscombe Golden Fiddle, Otter Bitter & Sharp's Doom Bar. I was also pleased to find a couple of bag-in-the-box ciders from local producer Norcott's - a Traditional Cider and their Rhubarb Cider.
On 10th August 2024
- rating: 6
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Barrel O' Beer
Probably the most handsome looking pub in the village - looking very spick and span from the outside.
I only popped my head indoors - taking advantage of one of the two large tables outside. It looked traditional.
I think there was a choice of two ales on and I went for a LocALE Branscombe Golden Fiddle. Lovely pint but interesting to see others comments that the beer is served too cold. Not that I minded on a glorious day like today but I can't remember having a Real Ale so cold before.
Would certainly go back.
On 15th June 2021
- rating: 8
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Philip Gaskin left this review about Barrel O' Beer
We visited this pub twice on holiday. Inside it has a standard pub feel to it, with beams and brass. It was quiet with few customers. The real ales are served from what look like handpumps, but are switches, as the beer pours automatically when the pump is in the open position. Otter Bitter was in good condition at £3.00. Port Ale and Devon Glory also available.
On 4th June 2011
- rating: 7
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Soup Dragon left this review about Barrel O' Beer
A terraced, cottage like pub, with white render and green paintwork.
The interior is open plan, part of which is given over to a dining area. The decor is white walls and artex, with black beams and there are lots of nice local pictures and brass memorabilia. Traditional look, with pew seats. They do food, but it isnt cheap, i didn't eat. Service was ok, the clientele older, but it was quiet overall.
Beer; usual tap stuff, with Otter Bitter, Eve Valley England Glory, Devon Summer and Devon Heaven on handpull. The Heaven was almost MILDy, just served a little too cold.
I would return again - a good selection of beer and nice surroundings
On 14th September 2009
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