The Beaver Inn

The Beaver Inn is a historic pub located on Irsha Street in the heart of Appledore, a coastal village near Bideford in North Devon, United Kingdom. According to its official website, the inn has offered "over 400 years of warm welcomes, hearty fare, and coastal charm," making it one of the area's long-standing landmarks. Its name is believed to derive from the beaver pelt hats worn by the Press Gang, or from the pelts themselves traded through the ports of Bideford and Appledore — a maritime legend that reflects the pub's deep connection to the region's seafaring past. Historically, it was a place where ship captains left their crews to rest and revel before setting sail again. The Beaver Inn operates as a traditional British pub with a strong emphasis on local food and drink. Its menu focuses on fresh seafood, particularly locally caught fish specials, alongside hearty pub classics and vegetarian options. The drinks selection highlights locally brewed ales from North Devon's breweries, ranging from bold bitters to smooth golden ales. The pub also hosts a regular lineup of events, including live music, quiz nights, and the "Marmalade Club," positioning itself as a community hub rather than just a place to eat and drink. Community involvement is central to the inn's identity. It works closely with local causes, particularly the RNLI, and is a founding member of Westquay FUNdraisers, established over two decades ago by former landlords Ali and Graham Stone. Through this group, the pub has helped raise over £150,000 for charities including North Devon Hospice and Children's Hospice South West. The Beaver Inn is currently run by a new custodian, Jamie, together with his family, who took over as the new team and continue the pub's tradition as a hub for great food, good company, and a welcoming atmosphere. The pub remains active and welcomes both locals and visitors to Appledore.

The Beaver Inn is a pub in Appledore, a village in North Devon, United Kingdom, with a history stretching back over 400 years according to its official website. It is described as a timeless landmark and a cornerstone of Appledore life. The origin of its name is tied to maritime legend: it is believed to be named after the beaver pelt hats worn by the Press Gang, or possibly the pelts themselves, which were traded through the bustling ports of Bideford and Appledore. In earlier centuries, the inn served as a place where ship captains left their crews to rest and revel before embarking on voyages across the seas. Over the decades, the pub has remained a community hub. Former landlords Ali and Graham Stone established Westquay FUNdraisers over two decades ago, with The Beaver Inn as a founding member. Through this group, the pub has raised over £150,000 for charities such as North Devon Hospice and Children's Hospice South West, and it continues to support local causes, particularly the RNLI. The inn hosts a regular lineup of events including live music, quiz nights, and the Marmalade Club. More recently, a new team led by Jamie and his family took over as custodians of the pub. They have brought fresh energy while continuing the inn's tradition as a hub for great food, good company, and a welcoming atmosphere. The Beaver Inn remains active, offering locally brewed ales from North Devon breweries and fresh seafood, with a focus on locally caught fish specials.

• The Beaver Inn is established in Appledore; its history stretches back over 400 years according to the official website.

• Westquay FUNdraisers is founded over two decades ago by former landlords Ali and Graham Stone, with The Beaver Inn as a founding member.

• Through Westquay FUNdraisers, the pub helps raise over £150,000 for charities including North Devon Hospice and Children's Hospice South West.

• Jamie and his family become the new custodians of The Beaver Inn, continuing its community-focused tradition.

A historic, community-focused coastal pub offering local seafood and North Devon ales in Appledore.

• Locally caught fish specials

  Fresh seafood dishes featuring the catch of the day from North Devon waters.

• Seafood platter

  A mouth-watering selection of local seafood.

• North Devon real ales

  A range of locally brewed ales from North Devon breweries, from bold bitters to smooth golden ales.

• Pub classics

  Hearty traditional British pub dishes.

• Vegetarian dishes

  Vegetarian options catering to dietary needs.

1. 1The Beaver Inn | Pub in Appledorebeaverinn.co.uk
2. 2About Us | The Beaver Inn | Appledorebeaverinn.co.uk
3. 3About Us | The Beaver Inn | Appledorebeaverinn.co.uk
4. 4The Beaver Inn - Wikidatawikidata.org