New Lion Brewery And Taproom

South Brent's New Lion Brewery is the sort of place that makes stopping in a small Devon town suddenly feel like the right call. You'll find a working brewery with a proper taproom attached - the kind where you can actually watch the kit doing its job rather than just admiring pictures of it. They're brewing contemporary craft beers, which means if you're tired of the usual suspects, there's genuine variety on tap.

The taproom itself feels unpretentious. It's warm without trying too hard, and the staff know their stuff without the gatekeeping you sometimes get in the beer world. You can nurse a pint for an hour or grab a quick drink - there's no pressure either way. Food availability isn't something I can confirm, so ring ahead if you're planning to eat, but the location makes it easy to combine with other South Brent errands.

Who'll get most from it? Serious beer drinkers, clearly. But also anyone on a Dartmoor holiday who wants a proper excuse to peel off the moor for an afternoon. The nearby caravan and glamping sites - Ashbourne Woods, Whitehill Country Park, and the various Club Campsite options within five miles - all make this a reasonable evening visit from a base stay.

Allow a couple of hours, longer if you're chatty. Visit when you're not rushing. Opening hours aren't listed here, so check the website before you go - nothing worse than driving out to find the doors locked.