The following pub and brewery news was reported at the branch social meeting on Wednesday 7th September 2016.

The CAMRA Discount Scheme enables pubs to promote their business to our members and to hopefully encourage more trade. The discount given will be advertised free of charge in our branch magazine, Drake’s Drinker, as well as on this website CAMRA Discount Scheme and the National CAMRA website. We can also provide posters to advertise the offer to visitors. If you are the licensee of a pub and are interested of taking part in this scheme, please contact our Pubs Campaigns Coordinator, Andy Richardson, at ku.gro.armac.htuomylp@swenbup

The pub discount information has been notified to Plymouth CAMRA and is given in good faith, but is liable to change at short notice. Some discounts may be modified or restricted when special promotions are on offer.

Pub News

The Ordulph Arms and Terrace Restaurant in Tavistock has closed. The Swallow, Bretonside, has closed. The London Inn, Plympton, has had a change of management (and it is still owned by Pub Co.We have been contacted by a resident of Shaugh Prior with reference to the White Thorn Inn, Shaugh Prior, which is currently closed – he is concerned that the pub site may be redeveloped. The Complex, Keyham, is open, as is the Royal on Stonehouse Roundabout. The VOT is still closed for refurbishment. It would appear that there is work happening at the Bridge Inn, Ivybridge. The Elburton Inn, Elburton, has reopened. The Unicorn, Plympton, has reopened with two cask ales (none prior to closure). There is a Charity Beer Festival next weekend at the Burrator Inn, Dousland. The Plym Valley Railway has a Beer Festival next weekend. There will be a Tasting Panel trip to AbbFest on 17th September. Beer Festivals: took place at a number of pubs during the August Bank Holiday weekend, including the Stoke Inn, Stoke, Foxhound Inn, Brixton, amongst others. See our Local Beer Festivals page for details of forthcoming pub beer festivals.

Brewery News.

There is a new brewer at Dartmoor, called Ian Cobham (ex Harbour Brewing). Tavy Ales have taken on a new member of staff to cope with the growing demand for Summer Solstice, and are currently working on some new beers. Moorstone are continuing to settle into their new home at Axna Farm, with minor adjustments to their brews as they develop the brands. Stannary held a Tap Room weekend over the August Bank Holiday, showcasing most of the currently-available brews.

We would like to wish all new brewers and publicans all the very best in their new ventures.