The
Old Smithy Inn
reopened at Easter 2004 much to the relief of a very thirsty village! Real
ales are from Sharp's brewery and include Anvil ale, a brew specially selected
for The Old Smithy. Chefs Lee and Chris prepare a variety of interesting dishes
made using quality locally sourced ingredients. Chrissy and Lee have set about
restoring some character to this lovely thatched pub by using local artist's
and photographer's work to decorate the walls and reintroducing roaring log
fires.
Support
our local pub this winter
As Chrissy's mum, I would like to thank all those locals who have loyally
supported Chrissy and Lee over the past (almost) 5 years, it is much appreciated.
I'm sure you would all agree that they have done a great job in re-establishing
our lovely thatched pub as a warm and friendly hub of our community. They
are probably the biggest employer in the village having provided many, especially
our young people, with valuable experience, as well as income, without having
the cost and problems of transport out of the village. They provide the only
place in the village where we can regularly meet up with friends over a pint
or even a cup of tea. A place where we can listen to live music, join in a
quiz, or enjoy a delicious candlelit meal. We are very lucky to still be able
to do this! In many parts of the country village pubs are closing. During
the early part of 2008 the number was 5 a day. With the recession, this has
probably risen significantly. We know what it was like when the pub was closed
before. If we were to lose it again it would be a tragic loss to the social
and economic fabric of our community. With this in mind I would like to ask
you all to support Chrissy and Lee this winter, especially in the dark days
of January and February. Why not try their 'Cheap food night' on
a Wednesday or their tasty Sunday roast.
If you haven't already used your 20% off voucher from the last Church newsletter
there is still time up until 1st March. If everyone in the village went for
a meal just once in the next few weeks it would make a tremendous difference.
Sue Dollimore
The Old Smithy Inn is delighted to have won second place in the pub section of the North Devon Marketing Bureau's Food and Drink Awards 2006.
Sunday Roast Lunch every week. Meat and vege option always available with all the trimmings. Happy Hour 4-5pm.
3rd Monday of the month – Folk Night. Fires roaring, candles lit, violins, guitars, banjos and mandolins. Let Martin Cole and Co entertain you with their wonderfully acoustic sounds.
Every Tuesday evening is music night when anyone is welcome to bring along their instruments and join in. Happy hour 9-10pm.
Every Wednesday
night is cheap food night. Get a lovely dish of
food for £6. Meat/fish or Vege option always available.tions
f
or xt quiz
Smithy
session nights Live music in the forge bar.
After 4 busy, but enjoyable years at the Smithy, Lee and Chrissy have decided to leave the pub trade so they can spend more time as a family. If you know of anybody who might be interested in buying the pub, then all the details are with Christie and Co 01392 285600.
The
Blacksmith's Cottage, now the Old Smithy Inn. This picture taken sometime
in the 1920's.
Left to right: Annie(?) Wakeley, Caled Wakeley Senior (retired balcksmith), Elizabeth Wakeley, Caleb Wakeley (blacksmith). Caleb's smithy was in the building which now houses the pottery.
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Pub Opening Hours:
Summer opening midday to 11pm daily
Winter 5pm to 11pm weekdays, midday to 3 pm and 5 pm to 11 pm on Saturdays,
and from Midday onwards on Sundays.
Open weekday lunchtimes over the Christmas holidays.
Proprietors:
01288 331305
Visit
our website
www.theoldsmithyinn.co.uk
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