The Crab

The Crab Friendly harbourside bar with outside seating overlooking the beautiful River Dart.

Another visitor to the crab!
12/09/2026

Another visitor to the crab!

Our hot drinks are still only £3 each
08/09/2026

Our hot drinks are still only £3 each

Pre dinner drinks with us on the embankment
07/09/2026

Pre dinner drinks with us on the embankment

Phew what a regatta that was! But today is Bank Holiday Monday see you all from 11am
31/08/2026

Phew what a regatta that was! But today is Bank Holiday Monday see you all from 11am

BIG thanks to our teams this year! See you all again next for more fun on the river!
29/08/2026

BIG thanks to our teams this year! See you all again next for more fun on the river!

I spy with my little eye another visitor outside the crab… and more to arrive later on!
26/08/2026

I spy with my little eye another visitor outside the crab… and more to arrive later on!

24/08/2026

Just a quick reminder to all our customers that all drinks outside must be in plastic glasses £1 refundable deposit.

The The Crab Veterans’ Regatta CrewFrom Dartmouth’s Crab comes a crew of renown,Five veteran athletes, the best in the t...
23/08/2026

The The Crab Veterans’ Regatta Crew

From Dartmouth’s Crab comes a crew of renown,
Five veteran athletes, the best in the town!
Ken is the Cox, shouting, “Pull! Don’t give in!”
Though privately doubtful they’re destined to win.

Bradders at Stroke keeps them perfectly timed,
While Jon, Number Two, keeps them all organised.
Ed sits at Three—the team’s packhorse and power,
Still loveable, even at regatta hour.

Mark in the Bow is the sponsor supreme,
Providing the rations that fuel this fine team:
B**r by the barrel and scratchings galore.
The secret to speed as they race past the shore!

Their odds of first place may be terribly few.
More chance of the Lottery… but “It could be you!”

’Twas the Night Before RegattaThe Crab Men’s Vets – 181st Dartmouth Royal Regatta 🦀🚣🍺’Twas the night before Regatta, and...
21/08/2026

’Twas the Night Before Regatta

The Crab Men’s Vets – 181st Dartmouth Royal Regatta 🦀🚣🍺

’Twas the night before Regatta, and all through the town,

The bunting was flying, the b**rs going down.

The boats were all ready, the oars laid with care,

For the Crab Men’s Vets soon would be there.

They’d trained for this moment — well, once or twice,

Though a pint at The Crab always sounded more nice.

Their muscles were aching, their knees had seen years,

But nothing could stop them — except several b**rs.

The crew gathered round with a confident grin,

Discussing the tactics and how they would win.

“Keep timing! Pull hard! And whatever you do,

Don’t mention our backs — or the state of Crew Two!”

Their rivals were younger, all athletic and lean,

The fittest damn rowers that Dartmouth had seen.

But experience counts when you’re out on the Dart,

And the Crab Vets had wisdom… and plenty of heart.

The cox gave the orders: “Now listen, you lot,

Tomorrow we’re giving it everything we’ve got.

No moaning, no stopping, no reaching for b**r,

Until we’ve crossed that finish and everyone cheers!”

Then out from The Crab came a voice loud and clear:

“ONE LAST ONE, LADS — it’ll settle the fear!”

So training was finished in traditional style,

With another quick pint… that lasted a while.

They spoke of past Regattas, of glory and pain,

And promised tomorrow they’d do it again.

For age is a number, and Vets surely know,

It’s not how you start — it’s how hard you row!

So here’s to the Crab boys, the Men’s Vets crew,

To aching old shoulders and friendships held true.

To Dartmouth, the river, the roar from the quay,

And the 181st making history.

When morning arrives and they push from the shore,

They’ll straighten their backs and they’ll pull on the oar.

And Dartmouth will hear, from the river and pub:

“COME ON YOU VETS!

COME ON THE CRAB!” 🦀🚣‍♂️🍻

181st Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta — 2026

Our team have been getting in practice ahead of next week 🦀🚣
20/08/2026

Our team have been getting in practice ahead of next week 🦀🚣

Address

5 South Embankment
Dartmouth
TQ69BH

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 9pm
Tuesday 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12pm - 9pm
Thursday 12pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+441803832998

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