THE UK's most isolated pub near a picturesque beach has been serving pints for 600 years but there are no roads in or out. The only way to reach The Pilchard Inn is by sea tractor, which is basically an elevated platform on wheels, which transports passengers across the bay to Burgh Island. 3 The famous sea tractor in action Credit: Getty - Contributor 3 The historic Pilchard Inn from 1336 on Burgh Island South Devon Credit: Alamy 3 The Burgh Island Hotel and nearby Pilchard Inn Credit: Alamy The scenic journey across the sands costs £4 return.
The 14th century pub is on Burgh Island which gets cut off from the Devon mainland by the tide. It is possible to walk across the sands to the island in low tide, which is what most locals do. The Pilchard Inn has been serving pints for 600 years, and is steeped in maritime history.
Fisherman of old have washed down pints and told tall tales under the thick wooden beams. Today the pub serves up a raft of classic dished to hungry tourists, including homemade sausage rolls, Ribeye steaks and other delights. Customers have posted complementary reviews on Trip Advisor.
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