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The Fortescue, Mutley, Plymouth
Plymouth
PL4 6JQ
Reviews of The Fortescue (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Fortescue
Impressive looking exterior though the GK signage made me nervous, despite the GBG’23 listing. Pleasantly surprised though. The interior, whilst clearly gutted at some point, has at least been given a traditional feel - cream and dark brown with some wood and glass dividers. A laid-back vibe (in contrast with the Spoons a few doors up) with some classic 50s/60s female vocalists on the stereo. A mature all-female serving team who were friendly and knew customers by name. I was asked, unprompted, if I was a CAMRA and got a discount applied. Nine pumps spread over two banks either side of a pillar - just the one GK brew with five guests on offer. My Salcombe Gold was rather good, clean and crisp (NBSS 4) whilst the Summerskill Stout was solid if unspectacular (3) – it was a pretty warm day. Dart board being used and a couple of dozing dogs spotted. I liked it here and would make the effort to pop in again.
On 21st June 2023
- rating: 8
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Steve C left this review about The Fortescue
The Fortescue is a long and thin pub with a dartboard on the left wall before the long bar counter that runs up to the rear facing seating under the windows along the right hand wall. On the rear wall is a television that was airing muted Commonwealth Games whilst some background music played. The bar counter is split in two by a supporting pillar and there is a bank of five handpumps in each bar section. Four of the front five handpumps were unused and the Prescot Podium Finish was off. Greene King IPA and London Glory were available from the second bank alongside more interesting Five Points Brewing XPA and Exeter Brewery’s County Best and Ferryman. A premium selection of keg was also available.
On the midweek day of my visit the friendly barman informed me that the pub was closing at 19:00 due to staffing issues. This gave me about ten minutes to finish my well poured half of Ferryman. I like this pub and it certainly stands out amongst its peers along this stretch of Plymouth.
On 23rd August 2022
- rating: 7
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Fortescue
Corner pub, bare floor boards, bar in typical pub dark wood and one long room, well worn benches, very nice ale house feel. Very friendly. There is a book exchange as well.
8 real ales & also some real ciders, the beer is slightly warm but fine
On 11th October 2017
- rating: 8
[User has posted 1456 recommendations about 1434 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% - last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Darts : Yes last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : No last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 21 June 2023 by Quinno _
