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.

Beautiful place to sit and be with nature and watch the river and world go by, lovely cream teas…read moreand meals. Lovely setting lovely place to walk the dog.

Having recently had some renovation work, the pub now has a large back bar well populated with…read morelocals. Good atmosphere, well kept ales - Doom Bar & the mysterious Mare & Foal ale as standard plus a guest ale(currently Bays). Food prices about average or slightly above for this area & is well cooked and generous. New outside play area is great for entertaining under 10's. Family BBQ there this month was good, very busy & reasonably priced BBQ menu. The map shows the wrong location?? The pub is in the centre of Yeoford Village not near Barnstaple Cross???

It can be a little bit intimidating ordering your drinks at this pub, because of all the locals sat…read morearound the bar blocking your view. The couple I chose to disturb in my quest for refreshment were very friendly about it though . I went for the Mare & Foul ale which I am guessing is a rebrandit did taste niceand also familiar (I like the previous reviewers choice of adjectiveand have shown my appreciation by moving the map marker to the correct location.not far from the train station!) There were some free papers scattered around for your reading pleasure and there is even a small shop in here apparently (well it is a small village). There is also a lot of outside space which I missed as it was already dark when I turned up.

A visit down to Devon prompted a visit to the Tom Cobbley - and what a fantastic find it was! The…read moreextremely friendly landlord ran somewhere approaching a dozen real ales of the highest quality (mostly from Devon & Cornwall) and his excellent food menu was just as exhaustive and tasty. I was visiting with a family of beef farmers so we hit the steak menu & they loved it all! This has to be one of the finest drinking pubs I've ever visited, clearly CAMRA agree & you should make time to check it out properly. Just make sure somebody else drives!!!!!

Top pub. Many ales and ciders on offer, potential for camping. Bar staff happy to give…read morerecommendations on the drinks. Food tasty. Go here if you are in the area!

I never thought I would say this of any inn that didn't serve Harvey's Sussex Bitter, but this is…read morethe finest inn I have EVER visited - and I shall be returning as often as possible, considering that I live in Kent! The beer brewed especially for the inn is wonderful! There are more that 240 whiskies to choose from. The wine list is enormous and excellent (the landlord even blends his own house white - the Three Choirs). The food is wonderful - good, simple, locally-produced and imaginative - and not over-priced. There is also an excellent restaurant menu. Accommodation is full of character - see the website (above link) for further details..See also on the website how the inn got its name! If you can manage to find this pub, you will never regret the effort! - Bar - Monday to Saturday 12 noon to 2.30pm 6.00pm to 11.00pm Sunday 12 noon to 3.00pm 7.00pm to 10.30pm - Bar Meals - Everyday 12 noon to 2.00pm 7.00pm to 10.00pm - Restaurant - Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm to 9.30pm

It's quite a way out in the middle of nowhere, but I have been making the effort to come here for a…read morefew years. Booking for the restaurant area is essential, but turn-up early to get yourself a seat if youre eating in the bar area. The menu is not huge - which I find is a good sign in most cases. There are always different choices everytime I go back so I don't get bored. The food is very tasty and the prices are very reasonable. Just make sure that you're not the designated driver to enjoy the excellent selection of wines and whiskies!!

A ovely local pub with a traditional feel to it. Right on the coastal river, so you can watch…read morelittle boats whilst you're eating, or let the kids play on the tiny, pebbly beach.

From the owner: A proper Devonshire pub, the Olde Plough serves top-notch home cooked fresh food. Set in the…read morestunning Tamar Valley village of Bere Ferrers, on the banks of the River Tavy, The Olde Plough Inn dates back to the 16th Century. Once a humble collection of three silver miners' cottages, it became a pub in 1857 and is now cosy and full of character, with a wood-burning stove, exposed stonework walls, beamed ceilings and flagstone flooring, our beer garden overlooks the river & the views are extraordinary! We're really passionate about using locally sourced ingredients; all our food is freshly home-cooked using seasonal local produce: our popular daily menus of fresh local produce comes with impeccable local credentials (locals speak of our seafood-based mains in hushed tones of reverence) & are served by our very friendly & most welcoming team of staff. We specialise in providing an excellent local pint: a good range of beers & specially selected real ales, all the ales and ciders are sourced from local brewers, alongside a happy mix of customers and warmly welcoming licensees. Renowned for our live music offering & the convivial chatter, the musicians & Bands in the area often perform an intimate gig of an evening. Check out our Facebook page for information on upcoming performances and Open Mic nights.

A very typical pub in the heart of Devon County. It's in a small rural village just off the main…read morehighway to the Cornish coast. Even though it was 1:30 on a weekday the place was packed full of patrons. Apparently it was part of a wake as the waitperson explained to us. Lots of dressed up folks. We first had to sit at a bar table but when the dining room freed up space the waitperson graciously offered to move us to a table. Service was excellent and they really hustled. The menu is typical and the food coming out of the kitchen looked amazing, and smelled equally so. We both ordered a burger, and yes, as so often it was absolutely succulent ane delicious. It came with fries. With the crowd it took a bit to get the food but that was to be expected. Overall a very fine experience.

At first glance it appears that this is just a tourist stop and yet one is truly stepping into so…read moremuch history from centuries ago to WW II at the Jamaican Inn. Strongly recommended no, matter if staying overnight or just stopping by that all take in the museum and tge grounds where the notorious and the highest esteemed once treaded. Put your feet into their footprints , you will not be sorry.

The lady on reception was truly excellent - friendly, informative, professional. Bridie in the…read morerestaurant was also great and looked after us very well. We enjoyed going round the museum (very good; watch the film too...), farm shop and of course not to forget the souvenir place Great breakfast! Very quiet, despite the proximity of the main road below; a nice big room and a good sized bathroom for once...very comfortable indeed But its a generous 4*, as we were not enamoured with dinner - we both chose the curry special but unfortunately it was rather dull and, in particular, were not best pleased with the wine bottle being put on the table, unopened, and with wine glasses dripping wet from the dishwasher (and not actually clean after that experience) which the barman didn't think was an issue...Bridie tried her best to sort it out but it wasn't down to her or the waiting staff...that rather dampened the evening and experience...The Jamaica Inn own survey doesn't give space to elaborate... But the breakfast was fine and all in all, with the 1 exception, it was a decent place to stay and good value for money...the views all around are spectacular...and the Alpaca Trekking / cats / meerkats place a few miles away is a-maz-ing and a must

A great surprise this - I've always found this area a desert for good eating - either overpriced…read moregastro-style mundane food, or very expensive quality.... But this was excellent. We had a starter followed by a simple pizza and crab pasta. Everything was delicious with a subtlety of taste missing from other local establishments. Price was very reasonable - about £32 for both of us. Service is local style - but waddya expect? Very nice eating area, and they obviously take a lot of care with their food. Highly recommended.

I've been at the White Horse Inn today at lunch. From outside it looks like a well kept pub, but…read morethe inside is very picturesque. I like this rustic style! The staff was welcoming and very kind, the service quick. I had a Tricolore Salad as a starter and it was nice, what I really loved was my pizza! After the meal I met the chef, an eclectic person! He learnt to cook in Italy and he can add his unique style to every dish. I loved this restaurant, the food is perfect value for money and I recommend it to everybody. What a pity I couldn't try the Pinot Grigio I've been recommended by the waitress, I was driving. I will definitely be back soon for another delicious meal.

I just stayed here for a wedding. Decent sized parking area with a very nice garden. Beautiful…read moreplace. It was very welcoming and clean with all new bathrooms with cozy robes, complimentary beer, fizzy water, biscuits, and we enjoyed some great food. Breakfast was included. Also very dog friendly! They provided a dog bed for the family dog. Oh and very lovely beer brewed on side! Will be back for sure!

An absolute gem of a pub in one of Devon's prettiest, most tucked away coastal villages. The…read moreMason's Arms is, quite simply, a fantastic place in every sense of the word. I've stopped off for a snack or a quick drink a couple of times, and it's always really impressed me, and the lunch my parents and I had recently ranks as one of the best pub dinners the Andrews family can remember. Their crab sandwiches were fresh, as were the fish in their delicious creamy leek fish stew, while the ploughmans was huge. Desserts of chocolate and pecan brownie and banana fritters with toffee sauce were gobbled up. Ok, it's not cheap for a Devon pub, but the food is worth every penny - there was hardly anything on the menu I didn't want to scoff down. The pub itself is a charming sprawl of wooden rooms, and a small seating area out the front. It's homely and although the staff run a slick operation, they're still friendly and helpful. The pub was recently taken over by St Austell Brewery, so there's a good range of their beers, plus a couple of guest ales. This includes one local beer brewed in Branscombe. It's quaint, delicious, comfy and sits in one of the most stunning areas of the Devon coast. It is, quite simply, a perfect pub.