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.
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.
ROGER BEAUJOLAIS
with Neil Burns & Kevin Sanders
Sunday 5th May 2024
Roger Beaujolais is considered one of the top vibes players in Europe. Accoladed as a session player over the last 3 decades, having worked with Robert Plant, The Chevalier Brothers, Paul Weller, Kirsty MacColl to name a few. As a jazz band leader signed to the Acid Jazz label in the 90’s, he topped the USA jazz/funk charts. Today he mostly performs with his quartet and trio that include some of the best UK jazz musicians, playing virtually acoustic jazz, original compositions plus hard bop classics. Touring in the West Country with Kevin Sanders (double bass ) and Neil Burns (guitar ) coincides with the release of his new album “bags of vibes “ a tribute to Milt Jackson. He is off to Tokyo in June with Fairground Atrraction of which he was a founder member and who have just reformed. Totnes today, Tokyo tomorrow!
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