The top pub in Totnes
01803 862088
THE LITTLE PUB WITH THE BIG GARDEN
We are a visitor friendly locals’ pub - traditional without being old-fashioned. People gather here for exceptional real ale, great cider, lively chat and so much more, including live music, book clubs, poetry groups, our community fundraiser quiz nights and even a bit of crafting (check out Purl and a Pint).
We have one of the biggest all-weather gardens in the area, a great place to enjoy the sunshine and have a drink with the family (dogs on leads welcome). We love local product (check out our CAMRA Good Beer Guide listing) and have an increasingly local selection of ciders, lagers & spirits as well as premium brands and an interesting choice of wines.
Our accommodation features two charming double en-suite B&B rooms, plus a studio apartment with king size bed, sofa bed and kitchen dining space.
REGULAR EVENTS
Music and Sessions
WEEKLY FOLK SESSIONS
TUESDAY NIGHTS FOR BAY HORSE FOLK
General Session: First & third Tuesdays, players & singers welcome to the session in the lounge (run by Marjorie Clarke). Check out our Bay Horse Folk Facebook Group for updates and information.
Irish Session: On second & fourth Tuesdays the Totnes Irish Session hang out in the lounge. Traditional jigs and reels.
See Facebook Group Totnes Irish Session:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100047580050966
for details (run by Graham Campbell)
Sessions start around 8pm, tables reserved from 7.30pm.
THURSDAY NIGHTS FOR LIVE LOCAL MUSIC
Amped or acoustic performance nights which welcome all genres, original folk, acoustic, rock etc. If you are interested in performing, contact Adrian Birtwell at Straw Hat Studios to book (or leave your details at the bar and we will get it to him).
Songwriter Showcase: on first Thursday of the month for budding or established singer/songwriters.
An Evening of Live Music: on the third Thursday of the month is a chance to launch a new band or album or try out a full set in a live space, or test new material. Originals and covers welcome. Full sets of 45 mins available.
Open Mic Session: with Keif Jones on second and fourth Thursdays. Drop in, speak to Keif, claim a spot.
All events run from 7.30pm
STRAW HAT STUDIOS PRESENTS
JAZZ ON SUNDAYS
Jazz is alive and kicking in Totnes! We currently run two jazz nights a month, usually a full gig on the second Sunday and a Jazz Jam on the fourth Sunday.
See below for this month's gigs, and check out the upcoming events page for future listings. There will be occasional tweaks to dates and we hope to add in more dates in the near future.
GOOD FRIDAY
FIFTEEN TEEF
Friday 29th March 2024, 7.30pm
Neal Butler on guitar, Mark Brett on bass guitar and Sam Elliot on percussion.
EASTER SATURDAY
SEA GALS Shanty Crew
Saturday 30th March 2024, 6pm
Our favourite Totnes based siren crew, singing songs of the sea. Little bit pirate, quite a lot shanty.
BAKLAVA
Russell Harris & Julia Thomas
Saturday 30th March 2024, 8pm
Performing together as BAKLAVA for 10 years Russell and Julia have developed a wide repertoire of music from Turkey, Spain, Greece, Morocco, Egypt and the British Isles, spanning seven centuries and including original music and improvisation. Rhythmic, modal and drone based the resulting sound from these seasoned local musicians is unique and compelling.
EASTER SUNDAY
HOTCLUB OF STONEHOUSE
Sunday 31st March 2024, 7.30pm
Hot Club of Stonehouse bring the gypsy jazz of the 1930s Paris bals musettes to present day Blighty.
Featuring Hannah Sterry on flute and vocals, Paul Bright on lead guitar, Julian Isaacs on rhythm guitar and Adriana van Helfteren on double bass.
TOM BALL & OLLY SYRUS
Sunday 7th April 2024, 7.30pm
Olly Syrus is a London-based sax player Guildhall trained and possessed of a beautiful tone and lyricism on both soprano and tenor. He is touring Devon with pianist Tom Ball. The pair have evolved over 20 years of playing together and have a new duo album, On the Other Hand, available on all streaming services. They will be playing a mix of jazz standards, tunes by jazz icons including Kenny Wheeler and Stan Getz., their own compositions and original arrangements of pop songs.
TOTNES JAZZ JAM SESSION
Sunday 28th April 2024, 7.30pm
New people keep turning up each month for our Jazz Jam, Come along and join us to listen or play! Book a place by naming 2 tunes you wanna play and emailing us the charts in advance. johndrumcrazy@gmail.com.
SEE EVENTS PAGE FOR FUTURE LISTINGS
COMMUNITY QUIZ NIGHT
The second Monday of the month, every month, we hold our quiz in aid of a local charity or cause. Whilst we aren't open on Mondays to the general public, we will still be holding the quizzes as a private event. If you wish to enter a team, please email mail@bayhorsetotnes.com to be put on the waiting list.
Teams of up to four people, £3 per person to participate and raffle held in the break.
We are currently oversubscribed with causes and with teams so our waiting list is closed for the moment. Thanks for your patience, Kathy, March 2024
WE HAVE LOTS OF INTERESTING GROUPS THAT MEET AT THE BAY HORSE:
Purl and a Pint - Every Tuesday 6pm on the sofas - Knitters, crafters, crocheters, all welcome.
Poetry for Pleasure - An afternoon group that meet monthly to read poetry, either their own or favourite poets, writers and readers all welcome. Contact helenashley@hotmail.co.uk for details.
Book Groups: We have two book groups that meet regularly and room for more, just contact us..
Contact us on mail@bayhorsetotnes.com if you have a group or a meeting looking for a home. Everything from one table to the whole snug or a space in the garden, we will see what we can do.
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday to Sunday
Doors Open 1.pm