Independent Devon microbrewery established in 1996 by Tim Webster in Pilton, Barnstaple. Brewing from a converted building attached to the Reform Inn, Barum produces traditional ales distributed exclusively within Devon. The Reform Inn serves as its brewery tap, offering Barum beers alongside other locally sourced ales and hosting beer festivals, live music and community events.
Brewery story
Barum Brewery was established in 1996 by Tim Webster in Pilton, a historic neighbourhood of Barnstaple in North Devon. The brewery was created in a converted building attached to the Reform Inn, a traditional pub on Pilton High Street. From the beginning, Barum focused on producing locally brewed ales for drinkers in Devon, establishing a close relationship with the surrounding community. Its name reflects Barnstaple's historic identity, with Barum being a traditional name associated with the town. Nearly three decades after its founding, the brewery remains closely connected to the place where it began.
Unlike breweries seeking widespread national distribution, Barum has maintained a deliberately local approach. Its beers are distributed exclusively within Devon, helping preserve the brewery's regional identity and its relationships with nearby pubs and drinkers. The Reform Inn has always played an important role in this arrangement, providing a direct outlet for Barum's beers and allowing customers to enjoy them close to where they are produced. The pub also serves ales from other local breweries, demonstrating a wider commitment to supporting independent brewing across the county.
The brewery's founder, Tim Webster, also runs the Reform Inn, bringing the brewing and pub operations together under the same roof. Known locally as a proper traditional pub, the Reform has long been part of everyday life in Pilton. Its welcoming atmosphere, selection of real ales and strong community connections make it an important meeting place for residents and visitors alike. The pub's close relationship with Barum Brewery ensures that locally produced beer remains central to its identity, while its support for other Devon brewers reflects the collaborative spirit of the region's independent beer scene.
Beyond its role as a brewery tap, the Reform Inn is an active supporter of Pilton's community and cultural life. It hosts beer festivals, live music and open mic nights, providing opportunities for local performers and bringing people together throughout the year. The pub also supports Pilton's Green Man Festival, a longstanding local celebration. Through its combination of traditional brewing, locally focused distribution and a welcoming community pub, Barum Brewery continues to represent a distinctly North Devon approach to independent beer, rooted in the people and traditions of Barnstaple.
Taproom
Traditional community pub and official brewery tap for Barum Brewery, serving its locally brewed ales alongside guest beers from other Devon breweries. The pub hosts beer festivals, live music, open mic nights and community events, and supports Pilton's Green Man Festival.
Pilton High Street, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1PD
Traditional community pub and official brewery tap for Barum Brewery, serving its locally brewed ales alongside guest beers from other Devon breweries. The pub hosts beer festivals, live music, open mic nights and community events, and supports Pilton's Green Man Festival.
