Historic pubs · South West England
The Crab
In or near Kingswear.
The Crab in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear · 0.4 km
About
The Crab is a historic pub in England South West, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Crab is a pub located in Dartmouth, Devon, in South-West England. It is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the South Devon region. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, often frequented by locals and tourists alike. The setting provides an opportunity to enjoy the surrounding scenic landscapes typical of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3509, -3.5776
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Dartmouth
- Postcode
- TQ6 9BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Phone
- +44 1803 832998
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26492031 (CC0)
- osm: w515237351 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Crab?
- The Crab is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 9BQ), in the parish of Dartmouth.
- What is The Crab?
- The Crab in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Crab?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.4 km away. The nearest town is Kingswear. Drivers can use postcode TQ6 9BQ.
- Is The Crab a protected site?
- Yes — The Crab is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Crab?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 9BQ.