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The Queen's Head Hotel (JD Wetherspoon), Tavistock

79-80 West Street
Tavistock
PL19 8AQ
Phone: 01822618686

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J D Wetherspoon

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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Queen's Head Hotel (JD Wetherspoon)

This pub was my first venture into the centre of Tavistock, having only previously been to the now closed Trout & Tipple on the outskirts. This is a branch of Wetherspoon's located in an old pub, which helps to give it a little more character than most. There are some pleasant seating areas in places. The bar itself and also the kitchen are located in a more open space to the rear. This space is lit by skylights. There is also a glass covered drinking area to the right-hand side, as mentioned by Quinno below. I too failed to spot the well!

As I approached the bar, I could see that one of those orderly queues had appeared. There are a number of pillars next to the bar, making the space quite confined and encouraging queues to build. With the manager chatting at the end of the bar, it left just the one solitary barman. Luckily he was quite efficient and before long I managed to break the queue and stand at the bar awaiting my turn.

Spoons regulars are served here - Greene King Abbot, Ruddles Best & Sharp's Doom Bar were all on. Dartmoor Jail Ale is also a regular. Guests were Dartmoor Legend, Welbeck Abbey Red Feather, Phoenix Wobbly Bob & Tavistock Session Pale Ale. The Legend was being promoted as the "manager's special" at £1.49 a pint. Ciders were Lilley's Pina Colada Cider & Cherries and Berries, Gwynt y Ddraig Black Dragon, Weston's Old Rosie, Healey's Flattler Strawberry & Lime & Cock Eyed Pear Mania.

I opted for the local Tavistock Brewery beer, a new brewery for me. It wasn't too shabby. The usual games machines and TVs were present and this is also one of the Wetherspoon hotels.

None of the other pubs in Tavistock have ever come onto my radar. So, I suspect this place is a Godsend for local cask ale drinkers.

On 26th June 2026 - rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about The Queen's Head Hotel (JD Wetherspoon)

A 2015 opener, it's a tidy and characterful Spoons hotel with plenty of nooks and crannies including a neat glass covered drinking corridor. Apparently a holy well was discovered on conversion which once provided fresh water to Tavistock Abbey and is now visible in a central area of the pub (which I failed to spot in my haste). Star of the show is the roof terrace which is a real sun-trap. Can’t recall how many guest cask there were as I only had eyes for a swift Plum Porter before the bus back to Okehampton; very slightly long pour pint but good enough (NBSS 3). Rated 7.5

On 31st May 2024 - rating: 7
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Aqualung . left this review about The Queens Head Hotel (JD Wetherspoon)

This JDW hotel has been open for just over two years now. Before then it was Browns Hotel. It's a rambling old place with exposed walls and low beams. There is an inner courtyard or conservatory and the bar is situated right at the back of the building. Most people seemed to be in for food on my Saturday midday visit and I saw no evidence of the "daytime brigade".
The bar here has twelve hand pumps which had the JDW Trio of Doom and the boring Dartmoor Jail Ale doubled, Sheps Spitfire, Hook Norton Old Hooky, Wells Young's Special and Ringwood Fortyniner. I thought this was a very disappointing choice with the only four viable options being some of the dullest beers from the all year guests. I went for the Fortyniner which was in good nick.
It's a shame that a really nice venue was marred by such a rubbish beer choice.

On 13th November 2017 - rating: 6
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