02/11/2026
Here's something a little different!
We thought it would be interesting to take a look back at the history of our very own Sandpiper Inn. 🍻
Did you know that the Sandpiper hasn't always been called the Sandpiper?
Going back through historical records, we've discovered that our pub was once known as The Crown Hotel!
In fact, records dating back to 1981 refer to the premises as The Crown Hotel. By 1985, it had become The Sandpiper Inn, and by 1987 it was even being recorded as The Sandpiper Hotel.
But there's another twist! By 1989, historical records show the name Crown Hotel appearing again, this time described as formerly the Sandpiper.
It seems our little corner of Ilfracombe has had quite a few name changes over the years!
One thing we'd love to discover is just how far back the history of this building goes, what it was originally used for and when it first opened its doors as a pub.
So here's a question for our locals!
Does anyone remember The Crown Hotel? Do you have any old photographs, stories or memories of the Sandpiper from years gone by?
We'd absolutely love to hear them. Let's piece together a little bit of Ilfracombe's history! ❤️
