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 jazz, folk sessions, jam sessions, singer-songwriter visitor friendly, 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 our our CAMRA Good Beer Guide listing) and have an increasingly local selection of ciders, lagers & spirits as well as premium lagers and interesting wines. There is a small bar menu at lunchtimes with some homemade treats on offer. Our accommodation features three charming double en-suite B&B rooms, the largest also being convertible to a family suite if required.
Regular Events
Music and Sessions
WEEKLY FOLK SESSIONS
General Session: First and Third Mondays
All players welcome to this open session hosted by Marjorie Clarke focusing on mostly British traditional tunes.
Singing Session: Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Voice only for this fortnightly session in the snug. Singers, chorusers, storytellers all welcome
Irish Session: Second Tuesday and Fourth Monday
Mostly jigs and reels, hosted by Graham Campbell
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All sessions run 8pm to 10.30pm approximately
Thursdays at the bay
Songwriter's Showcase: First Thursday. Hosted by Adi Birtwell. 20 minute slots, contact Adi on FB, @songwritersshowcase
Totnes Launchpad: Third Thursday. Hosted by Adi Birtwell. 45 minute slots, contact Adi on FB, @musiclaunchpadtotnes.
Eli's Open Jam Session: All other Thursdays. Check in with Eli on the night.
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All run 8.45pm to 10.45pm
Jazz on Sundays
The best in the West and more, every Sunday at the Bay Horse.
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Feb 16th: The Drat Pack 3 A scaled back 3 piece version of this local classy swing band. With James Billington fronting on vocals, and Bay Horse regulars Tom Unwin on keys and Neil Maya on sax. www.thedratpack.co.uk
Feb 23rd: Lovely A return visit for this great trio, after their fantastic NYE gig at the Bay Horse. Blues/cabaret/jazzy and interesting.
1st March: Annika Skoogh & Liminal Eclectic mix of cool jazz, groovy funk, latin and blues.
8th March: Jazz Jam Session with John Walter and guests. See Facebook page @totnesjazz for details.
15th March: Louise Parker Trio with Joining Louise on vocals will be Neil Burns on guitar and Ron Phelan on bass. Three great local jazzers in one band.
22nd March: Jeff Horsey, solo bluesman on his second visit to the Bay, filling the 'not quite jazz' spot this month.
29th March: Hotclub of Stonehouse Duo, Julian Isaacs and David Jones
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ALL GIGS 8PM TO 10.30PM
Community Quiz Night
The second Monday of the month, every month, we hold our quiz in aid of a local charity or cause. Teams of up to four people, £2 per person to participate and raffle held in the break. Tables fill up quickly so please call the pub to book a space.
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9th March, Quiz in aid of Different Strokes, a local charity supporting stroke victims amongst the Under 65s
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Registration 8pm, Quiz commences 8.30pm
Opening Hours
Come Visit
Sun - Wed: Noon - 11:00pm
Thu - Sat: Noon - 11:30pm
