Tuckers Grave, Faulkland

Faulkland
Somerset
BA3 5XF
01373 834230

Tuckers Grave is an unspoilt and simple cider pub in rural west Somerset (photo 1). It was built as a farmhouse in the mid 1700s and became a pub in 1827. It is one of only six pubs in the country with no bar counter, and the casks of beer and cider are on a stillage in a bay window of the public bar (photo 3). The external shutters on the bay window protect the casks from the sun.  Across the corridor from the public bar (photo 2) is the tap room (photo 4), with early 1800s lettering on the door (photo 5). This is reckoned to be the oldest painted sign in any pub. Both rooms have panelled walls and fixed wooden bench seating.

The unusual pub name comes from the sad story of Edward Tucker who lived in the village. He left to seek his fortune but returned penniless, and in 1747 hanged himself in a nearby barn. Because suicides could not be buried in consecrated ground, his burial took place at the crossroads next to the pub.

Outside is the skittle alley along with a huge beer garden and a 10 acre campsite. A four bedroom house attached to the pub is available to rent through airbnb.

The band the Stranglers are big fans of the pub and in 2004 wrote and recorded Tuckers Grave.

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