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Victoria Inn

Salcombe

The Victoria Inn is located within the popular coastal resort of Salcombe in South Devon; a seasonal town that fluctuates from 1800 permanent residents up to 30,000 holiday-goers in the peak Summer season. As such; the pub demands a need for flexibility, allowing it to accommodate varying levels of trade throughout the year.

The existing pub had all the characterful elements you’d expect from a purpose-built pub of its age with low ceilings, exposed beams, roaring stone fireplaces and an eclectic mix of artwork and bric-a-brac. However, it was let down by ‘mini’ refurbishments that tackled micro-problems rather than the pub as a whole; leaving an incoherent design aesthetic. There was also an issue with loose furniture compatibility; with many of the chairs unable to fit under tables and everything oversized for the small cosy spaces they were occupying.

We wanted to let the building speak for itself and enhance the original features with rich heritage colours and coastal-inspired arts & crafts patterned wallpapers and fabrics.  New front and back bar joinery has been designed to complement the original features and re-establish a central heart to the pub; shying away from the confused rustic aesthetic installed as a later addition.

Dining height furniture in the bar area has been lifted to mid & poseur height and drinks shelves added to define a dedicated drinking zone around the bar, with cosy dining areas formed beyond the fireplace on the ground floor and up on the first floor. Elements of fixed seating have been added to the ground and first floors to help ground a new collection of loose furniture throughout.