Today we start a new tour of Dawlish inns, taverns, and pubs. This will include some that still open for business and others that closed their doors many years ago. 

1. Brunswick Arms, situated on Brunswick Place, formerly Mill Row

Brunswick Arms, Brunswick Place, Dawlish (Nub News/ Will Goddard)

The first mention of the Brunswick Arms is in a manuscript reference from 1834, naming Arthur West as freehold owner/occupier.

Dawlish Brewery was among its owners, and there followed a succession of owners and tenants until the Heavitree Brewery took over ownership in a purchase that included many of pubs of Dawlish in 1926.

It is still open with its skittle alley - unique to Dawlish pubs.

2. Carpenters Arms, situated on Old Town Street

Site of the former Carpenters Arms, Old Town Street, Dawlish (Google Maps)

Opened in the 1860s, it was probably a retailer of beer for many years.

Dawlish Brewery were owners by 1872, and it was also bought by Heavitree Brewery in 1926 which closed and sold the pub.

Before becoming a house, it was a greengrocer.

3. Exeter Inn, situated on Beach Street formerly Beach Lane

Site of the former Exeter Inn, Beach Street, Dawlish (Google Maps)

Exeter Inn appears to have been called 'New York' when first mentioned in the records in 1839.

It changed its name to the Exeter Inn in 1852.

Dawlish Brewery were owners by 1869, with Heavitree Brewery taking on the mantel in 1902.

It was still open until 2016 but has now been replaced with three town houses.

To be continued...

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Ed: This article is part of local historian Ray Bickel's series on Dawlish history. Use the links below to read previous articles:

Part One: What were the origins of Dawlish?

Part Two: The origins of St Gregory's Church

Part Three: The history of Dawlish's churches

Part Four: The origins of the Lawn and Tuck's Plot

Part Five: Tuck's Plot, the Lawn and the swans at the turn of the century

Part Six: The origins of Brunel's railway

Part Seven: Blowing up cliffs and Brunel's Atmospheric Railway

Part Eight: The early days of the railway

Part Nine: The 2014 storm and plans for a Dawlish avoiding line