South Devon

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Crafty Isaac Merritt

54-58 Torquay Road
Paignton
TQ3 3AA
Emailku.oc.ttirremcaasi@tnemeganam Telephone(01803) 540027
Real AleQuiet PubFamily FriendlyGardenLunchtime MealsEvening MealsDisabled AccessCiderParkingSmokingRestaurantDog FriendlyWiFiServes LocAleLive MusicBeer Festivals
Opening times: Mon–Thu 10:00-23:00; Fri and Sat 10:00-24:00; Sun 10:00-22:00
Regular beers: Dartmoor Jail Ale, Greene King Abbot, Teignmouth Deckhand

See more about this pub on WhatPub, CAMRA's national pub guide.

Popular Ex-Wetherspoon’s pub with a well-deserved reputation for its extensive range of fine quality hand-pumped real ales and ciders, boasting up to 12 handpumps. The décor is traditional, wood clad with various alcoves, and a covered/heated smoker’s patio to the rear. The theme is around Isaac Merritt Singer, the inventor of the Singer Sewing Machine, it also boasts many interesting pictures distributed around the building including some vintage shots of its hometown – Paignton. The pub is situated towards the edge of town, only minutes from the train/bus stations and is family-friendly. It’s disabled-friendly for both access and the toilets with free Wi-Fi. The property was purchased by the Crafty Pub Group in June 2022