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!

This pub is just off the high street of Ilfracombe. It is a really popular pub and has a great…read moreasmosphere. They have a well in the middle of the pub which is really unique and a great feature. They serve food during the day which is good pub grub. It is very reasonably priced and there is a good selection on the menu and the food is really good! This pub also has a juke box and a pool table so it is a nice pub to go to with things to do other than just sit there. It is a really nice pub with a great atmosphere and a traditional feel and a really nice beer garden too.

Djs is probably the trendiest pub/bar in Ilfracombe. The bar is always really clean and well looked…read moreafter. Upstairs there is a bar, a darts board, toilets, a pool table and seating for you to sit and watch live sporting events on the big TVS that they have. Downstairs there is another bar which you can get cocktails from the pricing of the drinks are very reasonable. There is also more seating, toilets and a small dance floor. The music that is played there is up to date. It can get quite busy on weekend but having two bars is good as you don't normally have to queue for long. I find that overall the bar has a good friendly atmosphere

This pub is on the high street of Ilfracombe. It has a large back room where they often have bands…read moreon or can be used for things like skittles as they have their own skittles and alley. This place if popular with students as they host alot of local bands. It is a good way for the local bankd to be able to get out and play their music. This pub also has a juke box and a pool table so it is a nice pub to go to with things to do other than just sit there. It is a really nice pub with a great atmosphere and a traditional feel.

This traditional pub really saved us when we were looking for somewhere to eat out a few days after…read moreNew Year when most of Ilfracombe was closed. We were a big group of 11 and they housed us comfortably on two large adjacent tables. They serve all the usual pub classics and we ordered a broad range of dishes between us. They've a decent kids menu too. Food was good and reasonably priced. There's a sign on the door discouraging the use of mobile phones. Staff friendly and service was good.

The pub ambiance is great and the barmaids are really friendly. The rooms for rent upstairs are…read moreonly so-so, but the breakfast was yummy. I love anything involving eggs and bacon.