The Crediton Inn
Mill Street
Crediton
Devon
England
EX17 1EZ
Tel. 01363-772882


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Crediton Inn Pub Sign

The Image to the left is the town seal for Crediton, Devon, England. It also happens to be the sign of the Crediton Inn, known as the "Kirton Inn" to the local population.
The central figure depicts Saint Boniface, the patron saint of Germany, who left Crediton some 1,500 years ago in an attempt to convert the godless hordes of Europe (Huns, Visigoths etc) to Christian ways.  As can be seen from the inscription around St. Boniface, the actual name of Crediton has changed with the centuries passing.  For example apart from its modern name it has been called Credyton, meaning "town on the river Credy" now known as the river Creedy. When Sir Frances Drake was giving the Spanish Armada a hard time in the English Channel, Crediton was known as Kirton.  Indeed, there is an old ditty that goes, "When Exeter was nort but a furzey downe, Kirton was a thriving town."
At the time of Exeter being nothing but a "furzey downe" (scrubland), Crediton's church was classified as a Cathedral.  Although no longer so, we still have a Bishop of Crediton.
Going back to Sir Frances Drake, it is well documented that he spent many a happy hour in the numerous hostelries of the Exeter area.  In those days, Exeter and Topsham were major ports for sea going sail craft.  As the square riggers left Exeter on the ebb tide they dragged chains astern to stir up the silt and therefore keep the channel open.  However, with the introduction of coal and oil fired ships this practice was dropped, the owners quickly realising that the dragging of chains cost money.  As a result, the channel today to Exeter is only navigable by the smallest of pleasure craft.


Enough of the history lesson what about the Crediton Inn.

The "Kirton" is a very friendly town local pub.  No distinction is made whatever your race, creed or colour.  All are equally welcome.
We specialise in traditionally brewed British cask ale served from beer engines (hand pumps) on the bar.  Do NOT believe people who say British beer is warm and tepid, if served properly, in good condition, at the correct temperature (54-56F) it is a superior product.
If you are interested in Real Ale in general try the CAMpaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) publication, "The Good Beer Guide 2010" or for Devon in particular, "Real Ale in Devon".  It goes without saying that the Crediton Inn is in both!

At The Bar Pub Pic

In The Bar In The Bar

Real Ales currently on sale
This table changes almost daily so bookmark now!

 

Beer
Alcohol by Volume
(abv)
Brewer
 
Everards 
Beacon Bitter

 
3.8%
  Tiger Brewery
Leicester
Leicestershire
 
Greene King 
Hair Raiser

 
4.1%
  Westgate Brewery
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk
 
Sharp's 
Doom Bar Bitter

 
4%
  Sharp's Brewery
Rock, Nr. Padstow
Cornwall
 
Fullers 
London Pride

 
4.1%
  Griffin Brewery
Chiswick
London
 
Northumberland 
Gateshead Gold

 
5%
  Northumberland Brewery
Bedlington
Northumberland

  
Beers Coming Soon!
Holden's XB
Box Steam Brewery Beers
Sharp's 6 Hop Bitter
Ringwood Fortyniner
Butcombe Bitter

Other Goodies!

If Real Ale is not your big deal in life, Diane Heggadon, the Landlady, has a variety of other drinks available.
Such as:
Draught Grolsch lager
Draught Thatchers Gold cider
Draught Guinness
Draught keg beers
If you wish to play Skittles, Pool or Chess all are available.
All this and no mention of food yet!  Well it is available.  It is traditional pub food as well as quick bites such as a deli selection (cold smoked hams, olives, rollmops etc) and filled jacket potatoes.

How to Find Us !

  • From Exeter.     On entering Crediton, take the first hairpin turning right signposted "Tiverton".  Turn left at T-Junction; First pub on the right.
  • From Barnstaple.    Past the Church, take the first turning left signposted "Tiverton".  Turn left at T-Junction; First pub on the right.
  • From Tiverton.    On entering Crediton, first pub on the left
  • By Rail    Walk towards the Shell Garage. Turn left and cross the road. Follow the pavement to the pub. 8-10 mins.
Car parking available.
 

How to contact us!

Telephone:    01363-772882
Fax:              01363-773001
email:          alankeen@crediton-inn.co.uk
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