The Muddiford Inn was a nice find. We were touring the area and looking for somewhere to stop for a…read moresnack. We passed this place and stopped, well, just because it was there. We had a bar snack sandwich each and was impressed by the staff and the quality of the food, so we had a quick look at the full menu and decided to book a table for that evening. The food is quite traditional, but with a wonderful eastern influence. Beautifully presented with fantastic flavours, every course was a delight and I thought the bill was very reasonable. I've certainly paid more for lesser fare than this! I would heartily recommend anybody who finds themselves in the Barnstaple area check this place out!

What a lovely friendly restaurant very good reasonable priced food plus real ales that are kept…read morewell and taste delicious. There's pub caters for everybody including dogs indeed there's a jar of dog biscuits on bar. They have a big garden with a very good play area for children. I had the cod and chips it was delicious the people with me also had different meals which they told me was really nice all in all a very nice pub.

What a great little find! Cute place! Lovely service. Beautiful gardens. Clean bathrooms, and most…read moreimportantly, fabulous food. I wasn't expecting much, but left delighted.

From the owner: Quaint and traditional 16th century pub and restaurant on the edge of Dartmoor, offering great…read moreales, Ciders. Only 10 miles from Exeter and 15 miles from Okehampton. Only 1 minute off the A30 Devon to Cornwall road.

Cook Island is situated just outside of Ilfracombe. It is a restuarant that is on a campsite and is…read morealso open to the public. They do a carvery on a weekend which is very good and they also have a normal menu too which is quite extensive and good value. The quality of the service and the food is very good. This place is very popular and the place has a really nice feel and good atmosphere to it. It is also a pub too. This is good for people using the campsite but again it is open to the locals.

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Old Sawmill Inn is situated just outside of Ilfracombe on the way to Combe Martin. It is a pub come…read morerestuarant serving high quality good food They do a carvary on a weekend which is very good and they also have a normal menu too which is quite extensive and good value. The quality of the service and the food is very good. the staff are very helpful and friendly as it is a family run business This place is very popular and the place has a really nice feel and good atmosphere to it.

Went to Ilfracombe for a few days found The Old Sawmill by chance. The staff were 1st class, food…read moretypical pub grub but was well cooked, the range of drinks was also very good, well worth a visit.

This is a quaint little olde worlde pub situated in the picturesque village of Berrynarbour. They…read moreserve good old fashioned pub grub here at reasonable prices. The food is good and the pub has a really nice feel to it. They also have a great family room here which has a little indoor play area for kids which is great as it keeps the little ones occupied while you get to enjoy your lunch. This is one of the nicer pubs in the Ilfracombe area and i would highly recommend it if you are looking for somewhere nice to eat.

From the owner: Ye Olde Globe is a Traditional Village Pub. Originally 3 cottages built in the 13th Century the pub…read moreis filled with Character. We serve good quality homecooked food at reasonable prices, well kept real ales and much more. We have a Pool Table, Darts Board and Skittle Alley (Winter months only), We host regular All You Can Eat Theme Nights, Serve an Excellent Sunday Roast and occasionally have Live Music, Quiz Nights, Games Nights etc.

Fabulous 17 the century local inn. Friendly staff fabulous food , never been disappointed. Lovely…read morebuilding , original beams. Large conservatory with hanging vine from the ceiling. Plenty of seating areas to eat or just a drink. Great atmosphere in the summer or winter. A lovely open fire in the main bar when it's chilly outside. Have visited this inn many times a real favourite with all the family.

SALMON, OTTERS & DUCKS The Daily Telegraph wrote: Henry Williamson,…read moreborn in 1895, served in the trenches during the First World War. This extremely sensitive, highly strung and romantic soul never recovered from the horror and the disillusionment he experienced in Flanders. From 1921 onwards he buried himself in the little North Devon village of Georgeham, seeking an escape from inner torment by exploring and writing about the wild and unfrequented landscapes of Exmoor. Growing up in the London suburbs, I was eternally gratefully for his highly-acclaimed works 'Salar the Salmon' and 'Tarka the Otter' which would instantly transport me to my beloved North Devon, where I spent so many happy times visiting family during the summer school holidays; a real home from home. My parents went back to their original home there upon retirement and I still visit my mother there when possible. Tonight we must go the Rock at Georgeham, she announced during a recent visit, so go we did. I had a vague memory of having gone there many years ago, but vague it remained. It is essentially an old timbered pub, with a modern conservatory. Food is served in both areas and we decided to sup some Rioja in the traditional area. Photo link: http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/Textklick/Qype%20pix/067bf03a.jpg The menu is very convincing and even more so the specials menu, which is displayed on a board but also available in print. Photo link: http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/Textklick/Qype%20pix/4ac9c2a0.jpg I thought that that the 'Georgeham cured ham' sounded pleasingly alliterative, poetic or whatever, and it certainly did not disappoint. The pan roasted duck breast was sensational, although I did not take so well to the 'gooseberry tarte tatin' which was 'tarte by name and tart by nature'. I think duck really deserves something a bit sweeter, but if anything it was my fault because I chose it. La contessa and la dowager contessa were delighted with their choices. Reasonable prices, excellent food, great ambiance and also friendly staff who definitely seemed just that bit more professional than average. Do take a look at the excellent website and if you are in that neck of the woods, you will not regret visiting.

Delicious food in modern ambiente with proffesionell and quick service. More on the priecy side but…read moredefinetly quality food and cookery.

This is probably one of the best and certainly one of the most underated places to eat in the area…read more Great food, good and varied menu and a friendly staff and atmosphere. A nice mix of locals and holidaymakers, with an authentic pub feel, but exceptional food. Lee and his staff always offer a friendly welcome and greta service. A definite if in the Saunton,Braunton, Croyde,Ilfracombe area

We were undecided as to what to have for dinner, and then we saw The Smugglers Rest which looked…read morekinda cool and had a varied menu which suited us both. I had fish pie with cheesy taters on top, peas and boiled potatoes, my wife had king prawns in garlic butter with rice and mushrooms. Both dishes looked great when they arrived and my wife said the prawns were delish. My pie was as hot as the devil's forehead and remained so until the last bite, I'm hoping the skin on the roof of my mouth grows back pretty soon! I'd give my dinner a solid 8/10. It was good but not outstanding. The service likewise. I'd like to come back and try the chicken pie next time!

Really welcoming and cosy pub in the village of Lee. It's a 5 minute walk from the beach car park,…read morethough there is a small car park at the pub itself too. Sadly they weren't serving food when we stopped by but we enjoyed some great coffee, hot chocolates, ales and Christmas cake! Lots of tables inside, a nice beer garden and covered terrace benches. Dog and family friendly. Open fire place and local info. Sell nice local art greetings cards too. Recommend if you're in the area.

The Grampus is a small little village pub in the heart of Lee near the sea…read more It has it's own carpark and is a really nice little unique pub witha great atmosphere. It has a really nice feel to it and has a fantastic beer garden. This is great in the summer. The pub is frequently visited by people going to the beach and also epople walking along the coastal routes as it is just off the coast path. They do food and serve a good selection of drinks. The food is good and is priced quite fairly for what it is.