Ashburton Arms in South Hams

Reopens next year after renavation

Nice welcoming place... but when I asked what beers were available, they only had one! It was nice enough but I prefer more choice. Because of this we chose not to eat there...

Horrible place to eat. Had not reserved, were given tables by bar. Waited nearly 20 minutes for our meal, when orders finally arrived, they were luke warm. We were served by a lady (landlady or bar staff) who seemed friendly but ultimately had to contend with a pub which looks very scruffy and dated, (as well as unprofessional staff). A foreign chap (chef) decided to come out of the kitchen pre-meal, f'ing and blinding to staff, complaining about his work colleagues rather than concentrate on our meals. Perhaps that is why they were cold and tasted very bland (?) Have worked in catering myself for 17 years, in similar and higher star establishments – I would have been sacked for such a gross display in front of customers. Someone had gone completely mental with cinnamon and star anise on my own order. Made me wonder if anyone there had any better culinary tricks up their sleeves, or knew how to make authentic barbeque sauce. I thought the carpets felt sticky and the place was full of travelling salesmen types who were all slurring speech and quite animated in the middle of the day. The bar is situated quite close to some tables, quite a dark pub too, not a very nice atmosphere. I am pretty sure we will not revisit this one, not a great impression.

We were away for a camping weekend in Slapton and unfortunately broke down on our 2nd day! Luckily right outside the Ashburton Arms and thank goodness. Can't thank Ray the landlord enough for his help, eventually 7 hours later the AA recovered us and our poorly campervan plus dog back home. Whilst there we sampled both beer and food, which were excellent, so although an unplanned stop, well worth a visit. We will return under better circumstances!

Don't let the pink paint job on the outside put you off this welcoming and lovely place. We had a great meal washed down with great beer - good value and well worth the stop.

Stayed for two nights recently. Concerned as there were very few people there. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was nice.Room however needs a complete update, bed was comfy but bathroom was very old and toilet made a horrible noise when flushing! Generally grubby looking, towels small and rough.Website makes it look much more appealing than it is.

Good, tiny pub in beautiful Devon that has a unique selection of beer and some fun food days.

Friendly greeting on arrival, not very busy which initially caused me some concern as all other village pubs were rammed hence going here for dinner. Owner was helpful advising me about gluten-free options though his comment that ‘everything is killed at 180 degrees in a fryer’ made me very nervous as obviously as a Coeliac of 12 years I know this is definitely not the case! However he was able to advise that they had a separate fryer for the non gluten items which was a bit more reassuring. I would say food quality was 3/5 - it felt like frozen/ pre packaged food rather than all totally fresh but was ok for money. Positive was good choice of local ales which other pubs don’t have . Probably wouldn’t return based on atmosphere/ type of clientele attracted - better options further into Chillington and Torcross but obviously you pay more for it.

Went to the Ashburton Arms after my wife read some favourable reviews on TripAdvisor...When we arrived and looked at the pub from the outside both of us were of the opinion that this might not have been the best decision for lunch (from an experience we had the other day at another pub in the area)Fortunately we were wrong. We were greeted by a friendly and welcoming man who I assume was the owner. He was funny and engaged us in conversation pointing out the specials etc and contrary to reviews regarding his manner we found him amusing and witty. I guess it would depend on your sense of humour ;)The food was good quality. My wife had pork medallions, I had the sirloin steak and my son had the bacon/cheese burger. All were well cooked and presented and hit the table within a reasonable time. We were pretty much the only customers at the time save some locals whom I chatted to upon leaving regarding the locality etc.Nice little pub delivering good quality unpretentious food at a reasonable price.

After spending the morning at Thurlston sands beach, we left Kingsbridge and came across the Ashburton Arms by accident. We were made very welcome in this dog friendly pub. We thoroughly enjoyed our two course Sunday lunch and our Golden Retriever was also treated by the owners. Worth visiting for traditional food & hospitality.

Great place for bed and breakfast. Steak on the rock. Very good. Landlord RAY. Great Mine Host.

We are here on holiday and have visited the Ashburton Arms twice and on both occasions we have not been disappointed! We had steak on the rocks on Tuesday and this was amazing! Tonight we tried the Seafood linguine and the ribs and both were lovely! Staff are very friendly and helpful! We are going to try their take away fish and chips tomorrow and if this lives up there the standard we have had this week we will be more than happy! Would highly recommend this place and definitely the steak on the rocks!

We stayed recently for 3 nights and Ray couldn’t have been a better host. The room was spotless and the bed was wonderfully comfy. Breakfast was delicious and had different food options which catered for dietary needs. The surrounding area is naturally beautiful and the Ashburton Arms is a great base to explore that as a family or as a couple.

Great place to spend an evening or for Sunday lunch.

Very comfortable and friendly with really nice food!

Excellent Sunday lunch, very friendly staff

We visited here, in Sept 17, after it was recommended in our holiday cottage booklet. Unfortunately we must have gone on a bad night. We were for the most part the only diners. The food we had was mediocre at best. It was lacking in atmosphere and smelt like pubs used to when people were allowed to smoke in them. Not for us!

Spotted a walk on the OS map which conveniently started at this pub. It had good reviews and was dog friendly so we booked a table. I'll admit to being a bit dubious when we pulled up as the pub is at the side of a busy road and could do with some TLC. However never has the saying don't judge a book by it's cover been more apt. £11.95 for 1 course, £15 for 2 courses or £18 for 3 courses. The starters (whitebait and prawn cocktail) were lovely. No defrosted frozen prawns here. The roasts were a choice of beef or pork so 3 of us opted for beef and 1 for pork. The roasts came with lovely fresh veg (brocolli, caramelised red cabbage and mashed swede) as well as a good helping of roast spuds and parsnips. To top it off we had extra jugs of gravy. The meat was fab, hubby declared it the best roast beef ever, thinly sliced, pink in the middle and very succulent. Our friend said the pork was equally good and very moist. I have no words to describe how good the gravy was. The chef even bought out some chunks of beef for the 2 dogs which as you can imagine was very appreciated. The boys topped off lunch with sticky toffee pudding and blackberry and apple crumble, clearly homemade. The chef came out for a chat after we'd finished eating and shared his secret to the gravy (you'll have to go and ask him yourself) and talk about where they purchase meat and how they cook it. Clearly this is a chef who knows his onions and puts a lot of care in choosing good produce then cooking it well. He even bought out some crispy pieces of beef fat for us to take home for our dogs. Sadly we are only down on holiday but if this was local to us we would undoubtedly be regulars.

If you are in the area check to see if the pub is offering "Steak on the Rocks" Basically the rocks are super heated and then you cook your own steak. It truly is a great way to enjoy a memorable meal. The owner and staff were very obliging with nothing too much trouble.

Another great stay because location is very good, free parking, bottled water and wifi, nice rooms with own bathrooms and TVs, welcoming bar and lovely food which is varied and tasty. Good breakfast choice and a small number of rooms so a gentle affair. The thing I like most about this place though is the staff who are friendly and cheery and kind. Very down to earth and nothing is too much trouble. Thanks again Ray and Jan and others. Definitely recommend

We stumbled across the Ashburton Arms after being unsuccessful in gaining entry to another local pub that had been recommended to us. But we are so glad that we did! The service was the best any of us have experienced in years. The staff couldn't do enough to make our visit as enjoyable as possible - the chef came to our table to explain the menu to us, and the owner was attentive and friendly too. The food was also excellent - we particularly recommend their "steak on the rocks", where you cook the steak yourself on a hot plate to your liking. A health and safety nightmare but totally worth it! Strongly recommended.

Never been to such an accommodating place. Every bit of information you could want or need was given to you. Being vegetarian I was offered so many imaginative food options which were all homemade by an excellent chef. I had a beautifully presented and tasting giant butternut squash stuffed with wild rice and Mediterranean vegetables with a crispy herb topping on a bed of salad. Owner very considerate checking if I was vegan.

Cannot speak highly enough of this establishment. Phoned to book but got voice-mail and left a message. As promised we were called back and a booking was made. We thoroughly enjoyed the food - my husband said his Chilli con Carne was the best he had ever tasted in a restaurant! Service was efficient and friendly and prices were reasonable. It is only a small place but quality is high with emphasis obviously on the food rather than the surroundings. The only slight negatives were that we weren't alerted to the Specials Board; also the Meringue dessert was somewhat disappointing in that it was described as being served with summer berries - this consisted of one strawberry cut into four, and about six blueberries! However, this would not stop us from recommending, or visiting again.

Can't fault it rooms excellent breakfast 1 of the best I've had good in general good owners professional and polite

Si quieres un buen asado los domingos, no busques más. Usted no será decepcionado. La carne se deshace en la boca las verduras era 1 clase Street y el salsa era para morirse. Los postres también eran excelentes. Todo esto, junto con un personal amable su una apuesta segura.

Hemos comido aquí más de una vez, ya que tengo familiares cerca. Siempre nos encontramos que tenemos una comida muy decente y que el servicio es muy bueno. Probablemente mejor reservar en las horas punta y en la temporada turística. Lo recomiendo sin duda.

Bistec en las rocas! Rocas. Estilo bávaro comer, pruébalo. Se puede cocinar su carne en una roca que viene con lados en su mesa. Comer carne sin embargo prefiere, raros o bien hecho. Gran experiencia y comida caliente hasta el final. También fue impresionado por...

Had the Streak on the rocksNever tasted steak like it You cook it to your own preference Meal was hot from the first mouthful Until the last Would recommend to allNot expensive Best meal of the holiday xxx

Excellent hotel very good host good breakfast definatly will be going back in the future. Very good food in the evening

Friendly service and good food. Proper local pub with proper locals in it who are happy to chat to visitors.

lovely meal put on for dart dinner end of season

My family and I visited the Ashburton Arms in January to celebrate my Nan's birthday. Sadly, however, we wished we had found somewhere else to go. Drinks and starters seemed to come reasonably quickly and were of a good standard, but afterwards the meal went downhill. The woman working as a waitress seemed very much like she didn't want to be there, and had no skills interacting with people - often it felt like requests or comments were ignored, but I think she was perhaps just quiet. But having worked as a waitress for ten years myself, I know that it does command a certain amount of confidence, customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively. When we ordered food, my girlfriend requested one of the vegetarian pastas, emphasising to the waitress that this was because she was a vegetarian. However, when the main courses were brought out, we quickly noticed that her dish was full of chicken. We sent the dish back. My girlfriend also brought up with the manager of that one of the vegetarian pastas contained anchovy, and therefore should not be listed as a vegetarian option. She explained that people who eat fish but not meat are pescetarian; that no proper vegetarian will eat fish. So, not liking being challenged, he stood and argued with her about whether or not it was a vegetarian dish. He then tried to argue that it did not come under the vegetarian section at all, but was under fish dishes instead. It took half our table to convince him that he was wrong, to which he responded that he would "have a look at it". I sincerely hope that he has changed his menu since. I ordered the sirloin steak with a blue cheese sauce, which came with mushrooms, chips and peas. Wrapped around one of my mushrooms was a hair. I made the decision to pick it off and carry on as, after waiting for my girlfriend's food to be recooked, I couldn't be bothered then sending mine back and waiting for the entire dish to be cooked again. Everyone else would have finished and would be waiting for the two of us to eat. The point of going out is to eat together. Then, I was lucky enough to find a corner of a plastic tub in my peas, which again I picked out. My brother ordered the same dish and I don't know what was done to the steak or where it was purchased, but I have never seen anyone literally turn red and break into a sweat while trying to cut into their steak it was so tough. I know that sirloin isn't the top cut, but neither is it the poorest. And as a trained butcher and a lover of steak, I know that is the wrong way for sirloin to be served. We both found our steaks tough to eat, and mine was closer to well done than to the medium that I asked for. My brother's girlfriend ordered the venison burger, however, she quickly realised that she had been served the ordinary burger instead. In the menu, the ordinary burger comes with brie and relish, which is exactly what she was served. As another family member working in the food industry, she knew it was supposed to be a darker meat inside, yet it was grey. Again, she chose not to complain or we would have been there forever sending food back. My uncle and father ordered the cod and chips, which again was of a poor standard. The cod sizes were small and the batter was tasteless. Numerous family members also remarked on how it was almost see-through, and seemed to be too weak and watery for a good batter. My uncle was served just twelve chips with his cod. My Nan ordered the scampi and chips which weren't up to much either. Eating smaller portions due to her age, she always leaves a few, but this time she left more than normal. My uncle took the scampi that she had left, and then put half of them back claiming they were like rubber. Dessert was okay, though not all of us had it. By this point we were done with the experience and looking forward to leaving. My Nan was most upset to hear that virtually nobody had enjoyed their meal, and was disgusted by some of the errors that were made, as we all were. Yes, we could have sent more food back, but when it took another ten minutes for the vegetarian pasta to come it wasn't worth waiting for a further five meals to be recooked. At the end of the day, when you're paying almost £300 for a meal, those kinds of mistakes shouldn't be being made. We won't be visiting again.

Lovely pub, great food and hospitality. 12 of us visited for Sunday lunch and couldn't have asked for a better roast! Really good value too.

I had my Parents down from North Yorkshire for a break, we visited the Ashburton Arms for a meal, All I can say is positives! The staff were excellent as was the food, my Dad & I had the Steak on The Rocks, it was a total Novelty for both of us but WOW what a meal, my Wife & Mam had the Lasagna & they also rated it as great. In essence I can only review on the welcoming atmosphere, great staff & service & excellent food. Would I recommend the Ashburton Arms? Absolutely, Would I stay here? No, but that is only because I live 1.5 miles away....lol From other peoples reviews about the accommodation that comes back it seem it is as good as my review on the food & Staff!

Ashburton arms was comfortable and great for our base visiting Salcombe. Rooms were nice size and incredibly comfy beds. Great selection at breakfast. Landlord offered use of clothes washer & dryer if we got wet going out on a boat, as it happens weather was beautiful ad only needed it for the towels but was an indication of the helpfulness of the landlord.

Visited this pub twice during a week's stay in South Hams and both times got a very friendly welcome and excellent service. Everyone in our party of five enjoyed the food, fish pie was brilliant. Having tried a few of the local pubs during our stay this one definetly came out tops. Well done and thanks to the Landlord and his staff.

This is a lovely place to eat - we came for Sunday lunch and it was quite excellent - all sorts of extra little touches that you wouldn't necessarily expect in a small town eatery, but the cuisine is excellent. Our hosts are lovely, too - and very generous - my Golden Retriever was even given a piece of sirloin steak that hadn't passed the test for service (looked alright to me!). The human food was fabulous, too - we loved our Sunday lunch, and then came back on a weekday, just to see if it was always as good - and it was. They certainly have a love-affair with food - and with presentation. But watch your dog's waistline! This review has been promised since April, so apologies for taking so long - we'll be back!

The best review I can give this place, is that we can't wait to go back...... so we are!Ray is a fantastic host, and his staff do him proud.Basil our jack russell loved him, especially his breakfast sausage.

We have come here numerous times for their "steak on the rocks" which is served only a few nights a week! We have had steak on the stone in several other countries, and we must say - they do a great job! The steak is served raw on a hot stone grill, you slice off thin pieces and cook to your hearts desire! We also love their homemade sauces! Make a reservation and go! The device is also very good! When we were celebrating our anniversary the owner had roses on our table! Very good experience!

We stayed a few doors away from the Ashburton Arms during our holiday in Devon and went there on a Monday night. The pub is quite traditional in style, slightly old fashioned with an older clientele but very warm and welcoming. The food was fantastic, the starters in particular were great, fresh - thickly cut calamari and lovely fresh whitebait.Main courses were similarly excellent, the home-made tartare sauce was particularly great with the 'whale' of a fish I had. My daughter's burger was very nice and my wife's spicy bean burger a nice change from the usual vegetarian fayre. Prices were also all very reasonable and if you go for the quality of the food and convivial atmosphere over 'style' and modern surroundings, then this is definitely the place for you. Will definitely be visiting again!

Very friendly service, made to feel very welcome. Nice atmosphere in the pub. We had the pub speciality, steak on the rocks! You cook it yourself on hot stones, great fun, can't blame the chef if not cooked to perfection! Would certainly recommend this pub.

Really enjoyed our meal here. Plenty of choice for all and the waitress was helpful in choosing the meal. Wide range of options on the menu to suit all tastes.

We had a lovely meal here. It was very enjoyable, wonderful food. Good pricing. I wish we had stayed here rather than the globe inn. The ashburton arms would have been a much better place to stay and eat. Would recommend it.

This was our 'haunt' for the 4 nights we were in Devon. Unfortunately we did not stay in the pub accommodation, but based on the hospitality we received in the pub and restaurant would definitely consider this if ever in the area again. Ray and 'my Jan' were lovely. Very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Made us feel very welcome, introduced himself immediately and asked our names (and remembered them the rest of the week). Lent us a map for the duration of our visit, and introduced us to the locals. We ate here 2 nights and drank here for 4 nights.. Please bear in mind that the restaurant isn't open on a Monday, however, Ray did arrange for us to have a take-away and eat this in his restaurant, with him providing the plates and cutlery! Something he apparently offers in the winter months. The food was lovely and well priced. Try the 'steak on the rocks'. Hubby had this and it was gorgeous. This pub is definitely worth a visit; we must say we would have driven past under normal circumstances, (maybe a few more hanging baskets out the front), but as it was just down the road from our B&B we thought we would try it. So glad we did. Give it a go, you definitely won't be disappointed by the, food, ale and hospitality.

Stayed here for one night in the family room, as it was a stop over for an onward journey to Minehead. I phoned the Ashburton Arms a couple of days before to let them know we would be arriving late and they said it wasn't a problem. When we arrived Ray was very polite and accommodating. The family room was lovey and spacious. There was everything you needed in the room and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was lovely and nothing was too much trouble for them. It was a shame we could only stay for one night. We will definitely use this place again.

We stayed here for a weekend with friends. As soon as we arrived we received a very warm welcome from the landlord Ray. Our rooms were extremely clean, comfortable and welcoming. We ate here on both nights and enjoyed the the beer and food, the venison burgers were excellent. Ray cooked us an excellent breakfast each morning, whatever combination we wanted and on top of that went over and above the call of duty to drop us down to the coast path!

Ray was a very good attentive host great service and food excellent and value for money.B&B room was lovely and clean bed was super comfortable.Would stay there again anytime

Bit of a delay in review visted sept 15 just realised last years review was not on here anyway great pub was quiet when me and my partner went but the food was excellent local produce used ie. Beef and the desert from Salcombe was the best ice cream I ever had (honeycomb) and the home made pepper sauce was yummy I will say it was a bit pricey for my budget but was well enjoyed by me and my partner when I visit that part of devon I will be returning to the Ashburton as the food and hospitality was outstanding.

We were staying locally as an extended family with a wide age range. The welcome at the Ashburton could not have been warmer with children and adults alike well catered for. Several of our party went for the 'Steak on the rocks' option - cooking your meat to your own preference on a 'hot rock' at the table - they all loved the concept and the food. The menu is fairly extensive and our hosts were quite willing to adapt meals to personal preferences. Fairly priced for good fresh cooking - well worth a visit.

This public house, offering B&B accommodation is a fantastic little gem of a place, located in the South Hams area of Devon.It is located in a coastal road village, close to Kingsbridge. Slapton, Dartmouth, Salcombe and Start Point.Just a very short stroll (50m) down the road there is a lane leading to a public footpath, taking you to the footpath, which leads down (about 1km) 15-20 minute walk to the Kingsbridge estuary, and a well positioned bird hide, where you can watch the common and not so common estuarine birds. The best time of day is low tide.We stayed for a weekend in June 2016.The accommodation was spotlessly clean, and well provided with lots of tea and coffee sachets, and loads of milk, which is where most places trip up..The bed was really comfortable and massive! The room was well-aired, quiet and sizeable.Breakfast was really tasty, with a good selection of locally sourced bacon, egg, sausage, mushrooms and tomatoes etc..Now we get to the even better part...Ray; the Landlord and owner was a lovely man, who couldn't do enough to make his visitors welcome. He chatted amiably and informatively about the local areas, and he was even kind enough to lend me his binoculars, when he heard I had forgotten to bring my own. He was hard working, and always seemed to be on the move, making our stay a perfect joy!He even went as far as to make Basil, our dog, a small sausage breakfast.What a great bloke!We are planning our return visit in October with friends, but in the meantime, felt that we had to share our lovely experience with the rest of the world!The only thing we missed out, is that we didn't get to sample the sumptuous fare which came out from the kitchen on the evening to be served to customers coming in for dinner, as unfortunately we had arranged to meet family elsewhere.But we were lucky enough for Ray to proudly show us his modern, clean and well-equipped kitchen and hard-working staff.Fantastic!

We stayed at the Ashburton Arms for 2 nights 28th and 29th May 2016. It was a delightful stay and the owner Ray is a very charming and helpful host. Nothing is too much trouble for him and he goes the extra mile for his guests.We arrived rather weary after a long drive and had a delicious lunch. Fish cakes for me and thai chicken curry for my husband. Everything is homemade at the Ashburton Arms down to the Tartar sauce. The chef is excellent. We finished with two sublime puds. My husband had their blackberry and apple crumble (his no. 1 Pud) and he said it was as good as his Mother's if not better. Praise indeed!. I had 2 ice creams on a brandy snap boat. The stem ginger ice cream was orginial and sophisticated as stem ginger is classy and I find it hard to find on menus as stem ginger is delicate and lovely. The wine list was good too with an excellent list. Although I was at a family party on the Sunday we all agreed that the Sunday Lunches on offer looked excellent and we were sad not to try one.Also we liked the rooms and thought Ray had excellent taste. For example, the beds were very comfortable and a good size (something I am very particular about) and the bed linen was high quality with a beautiful bedspread. Also I liked his choice of curtains. Everything melded well together in the room and was well thought out. Not trendy but classic and classy in style.It would be very easy to bypass this establishment as it is on the main road and you might tend to drive past and not turn in to investigate it. This is a big mistake as this is a very well run Pub/Hotel with a very kind,helpful and talented Landlord who is a perfectionist. So everything is perfect!!. A lot of time and thought has gone into the Ashburton Arms and we were very impressed by the whole set up and the support system Ray offered. Like for example my daughter forgot her toothbrush and Ray had a new spare one in a cupboard so problem solved and on Saturday night a May Bug had flown into our room and Ray immediately set in action to catch it and set it free into the balmy Devon Night!. He was supportive and kind.Over the course of the weekend I went to some Devon Pubs (no Names mentioned) and found them too trendy and just out for the business and not really that helpful and we were relieved to get back to the lovely Ashburton Arms full of really nice locals and a lovely host and staff.The breakfasts were excellent too with a good selection on offer.The Ashburton Arms is a must go as it is delightful and you won't be disappointed. Thank you Ray for making it such a special weekend and for the excellent food and for your warm welcome and kindness and support. John,Clare and Lucy.

Visited this pub for the first time recently and had an excellent meal. Everyone was friendly , they made us & our dogs most welcome. I was extremely tired after a lot of driving but freshened up after a cool wash after kindly being allowed to use their facilities. The meal , steak on the rocks was new to me , where you cook it yourself to your own liking in strips on an extremely hot stone. It was actually quite a fun experience & tasted lovely. Thanks again.

Fantastic restaurant and little village pubs I know!! There's not many pubs of this size that would fit in an extra 12 people at the last minute. That's a total of 20 meals, adults and children's, all with each persons individual wants, ALL bought out so we could eat together and ALL hot (if it was meant to be.) I would highly recommend a visit and next time we are that way we will definitely visit again THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH

Had a lovely lunch here. The food was good, the service excellent and very friendly. Thank you for your tips on sightseeing places - very helpful!

Visited The Ashburton Arms while staying in a cottage in the village for a family holiday. Pub was very handy as only a stones throw from where we were staying. Visited on the first night of our holiday for a meal and was very impressed with the hospitality and quality of the food, especially the steak ' on the rocks' !. We visited on a few nights of our stay, even if just for a couple of drinks, Dartmoor Ales were very good. Returned for another meal on the final night of our holiday and once again food was great. Would recommend to anyone who is staying in the area.

we popped in on a Saturday night and went for the steak on the rocks OMG it was truly amazing and melted in my mouth, deco of the pub was great and service was excellent. well worth a visit please pop in and you wont be disappointed

The Asbuton Arms was welcoming, friendly and prompt service. The Sunday lunch was a very good quality and generous portions. The blackberry and apple crumble was very nice.

We were in West Charleton for a family event and had two meals at the Ashburton Arms. Both nights the food was great, good sized portions, well cooked and not overly expensive. The staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you to all for making our visits so very lovely!

There is a very tired and scruffy feel to this place. A poor selection of beers and very average food.Our bedroom needed a complete re- vamp, the room was stuck in the 1970's. The walls were in need of decoration and the room needed a deep clean. The toilet had towelling wrapped around the u-bend waste pipe as it had obviously been leaking.This was not a value for money stay.On the plus side, the locals were very friendly.

Just had a wonderful meal here. Excellent friendly service. Highly recommended.mend the chilli con carne and sweet potato curried soup. Amazing. Jan was great and good selection of ales. If you are over this way well worth a visit.worth a visit from

Stayed Friday to Monday and had a great time. Friendly place run by, and frequented by, local people. Ray and Jan are very helpful and accommodating such as providing free bottled water for days out. Clean and tidy, lovely breakfast with a good choice. Nice bar, good food, fantastic roast dinners, great Guinness. Walkers welcome, dog friendly, all ages looked after, free wifi, good location and plenty of parking. Really enjoyed our stay, definitely recommend.

We were happy that we had a pub serving food so close to our cottage & they offered wifi (the only place for miles!) As a treat my teenage daughter was promised as she'd not complained once about lack of You Tube ( not easy for a teenager!) She could go on the wifi at the pub, however the minute she got her tablet out the patronising landlord made a long winded speech to her about how "his house rules" meant she had to put her tablet down & talk to us. We felt embarrassed & my daughter felt intimidated but we all felt extremely uncomfortable. He them laboured the point every time he past our table. A message to the landlord & your cronies, you don't know our particular situation so maybe don't judge. We will be visiting the area again but not your pub. Shame because it's so handy we would've been in every night.

5 of us for Sunday Lunch. Hoped for the roast but as we didn't book in advance, it was unavailable so we ordered from the daily menu. Service was friendly and our dogs were made very welcome. Portions were small and expensive for the size: eg Beer Battered Cod & Chips with garden peas - small piece of white fish (not convinced it was actually cod) with 9 fat chips in a fancy stack and a tiny pot of garden peas on the side was £9.95. Meal for 5 people (also included burgers and ribs) with puddings that were also small, and bottled water came to £108.00. Highly priced, average pub grub. Popped into Tesco on the way back for snacks! Much better value for money elsewhere in the area.

We live in the local area and drive past this place every day, twice a day, but this was our first visit! It wont be our last. The welcoming was warm and polite and we were promptly seated and offered menus. I had a prawn cocktail to start and my partner had the deep fried brie and cranberry. Both were really fantastic. Generous amounts of prawns, quality bread, beautifully dressed salad and both were presented perfectly. For mains I had the piri-piri chicken, which was on the special board and my partner had the steak and kidney pie. He said it was one of the best pies he's ever had. Plenty of steak, minimal kidney (which he appreciated) and very good mash potato. Dessert was a banana split and meringue with forest fruits. Perfect. The price asked for the food was very reasonable and it was value for money. I thought the food was great quality and it was obvious the chef had pride in all his dishes. Presentation was 10/10. The staff were friendly. The all muddled in to attend to us. Think we were served by everyone who worked there! One lady was a little disorganised and gave us cutlery and vinegar intended for the table next to us, which was fine and easily rectifiable. The restaurant and bar seemed really clean and well maintained. We promised to return for sunday lunch and we fully intend too. I also have to say that I thought the restaurant chairs were the comfiest i've ever sat in which topped off a brilliant experience. Hope our second visit will be just as good.

Although good food, not suitable for young children as service was slow and although we had booked a table for 6pm, we were still waiting for dessert at 8.45pm. Our 3 year old grandson started getting restless and noisy and was told off by the elderly waitress almost immediately, which ruined the whole meal so we quickly left as we felt so humiliated.There were noisy dogs in the bar area where we were eating and we weren't complaining. Such a shame as this was a family favourite for when we are on holiday in Kingsbridge, but definitely not young children friendly so best avoided if you have young ones, save yourself the humiliation.

Very welcoming, friendly and very helpful when planning days out.Food was delicious. We all had a Sunday carvery and dessert, good value and high standard.Quality pint of Guiness. Strongly recommend this pub.

If you like meat especially steak then this is the place for you, the speciality is steak that you cook on a volcanic rock, this was the most popular dish. There wasn't much for a vegetarian, the bean burger was reasonable enough.

I stayed here for line night with my dog. I was looking for somewhere to stay at would allow pets, so I could go walking along the coast and visit Hope Cove and surrounding area. I came across the Ashburton Arms, emailed the owner for availability, he replied almost instantly to inform that the room for pets had been provisionally booked but waiting on confirmation before 6pm. He then emailed letting me know it was free. When I got there I was met by the friendly landlord Ray. I ate there that evening and had the famous STEAK ON THE ROCKS that you cook yourself on a hot rock at your table. My dog was allowed in the bar and restaurant, while eating Ray came out with some pieces of top side of beef for the dog, a new best friend now. That evening, while I was sampling the Jail Ale, the locals were in talking and playing darts. I was asked if I wanted to join in and was made to feel very welcome. I had a great evening. The next morning, the breakfast was great. Juice, cereals, fruit, yogurtson offer, plus's cooked breakfast. The dog also had a sausage. I will deffinatly be returning here on my next visit to the area.

Highly recommend the fish and chips - excellent flavour and huge chips!! Pub warm and inviting with real log fire!!!!!!!

Approxiamately 1 mile outside Kingsbridge. We visited for dinner and were warmly welcomed having preciously booked. The meal was interesting, steak on the rocks, which you cook yourself at the table on a hot stone. Pleasant local feel to the pub and we found the owners and locals welcoming. Did return for lunch, but discovered it is only open from 1200-1400hrs, we arrived 1415hrs !

Sadly my husbands choice of beer was not on line, it seems it was to be delivered later this afternoon ! and the choice of one beer did not help.Our only complaint of the food was my choice of pasta, chorizio, pasta and boiled chicken, I can only presume it was boiled as it was so so tough, as it did not have the gentle taste of chicken cooked in oil and butter.This was sad as the sauce was delicious. My husband finished my chicken as he would eat anything and does not approve of wastage.

Stopped here whilst on a short break in Kingsbridge. Had a warm, friendly welcome from the barmaid and the Chef/ manager.A couple of us wanted the pork belly, but they had run out earlier in the week and the replacement lamb shank wouldn't have been ready for another 3 hours, so not everything on the menu may be available. Instead we opted for spare ribs which were very good, the fish and chips and the pie of the day (steak and ale). All food was very tasty, but the pie dish could have done with a touch more gravy.All in all, a very pleasant pub doing decent food.

We were looking for somewhere to stay that offered food and accommodation and came across this pub/restaurant which exceeded our expectations. The landlord and staff were extremely friendly and helpful, providing us with directions and information about the area. The food was superb, the steak, which I cooked at the table on a hot rock was truely the best I've ever eaten.The accommodation was everything we need, clean and comfortable with ensuite. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again, and can't recommend it highly enough.

Ich habe hier schon 2011 einige Male gegessen und auch in diesem Urlaub sind wir hier essen gewesen.Eine sehr nette Bedienung. Das Steak war excellent, genau wie wir es wollten. Die Kartoffelchips haben hervorragend geschmeckt, selbst gemacht.Alles wurde frisch zubereitet.Leider haben wir es zeitlich nicht für ein weiteres Essen einrichten können.We recommend Ashburton Arms! Until next time, thank you Ray and the staff!

This popular pub on the main road serves a great steak but is usually very busy and gets quite packed - so book or go early, One of the many lovely pubs in the Kingsbridge area.

Came here on our first night of a week staying locally, having experienced a less than friendly reception at the nearby Globe , we were genuinely charmed by the staff here. Cosy, friendly bar and restaurant area, varied menu including great steaks. There are "normal" steak dishes or you can cook your own on a hot rock at the table, 3 nights a week! Dog friendly, nice range of clientele. Top marks.

We stayed local and ate there every night could not fault the food or the ale The landlord was a good host and kept us well informed as to local information Would recommend it to all

Extensive menu but we found the quality of the food only average. Welcoming and friendly staff but our overall impression was one of disappointment.

A couple of friends and I were looking at going for something to eat at another place in Kingsbridge but read the reviews and decided that the Ashburton Arms sounded much better. I have passed it many times and from the outside it just didn't appeal to me, I don't know why. Inside it is has a traditional local pub feel and there were a few people in there eating and others sitting at the bar drinking. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the service very good. There was a lot of choice for food and we all enjoyed every bit of what we ate. One had the fishcakes, they other a fish pie (and was even asked if they would shellfish in it or left out if allergic to it) and I had the mushroom stroganoff and asked for chips and peas instead of rice, which wasn't a problem. The portions were really good and it was very tasty. We had a really enjoyable night out and I will certainly go back again, I'm just sorry that I haven't been before.

This place could have been wonderful but it wasn't. It was so lacking in character and atmosphere. Very clean, very regimented, very well lit. Obviously a very houseproud landlady who has scrubbed it clean of personality. Food ok, but forgettable. Unwelcoming on arrival.We won't be back.

FOOD. We had steak, curry and scampi and all the meals were served quickly and all were nice and hot, well cooked and plentiful .Cost was approx £37The atmosphere was not quite so good,the landlord asked what drinks we wanted and when we answered he then asked if we wanted food at which point he wandered off leaving the other member of staff to ask us all over again.We were then told to go and sit a small alcove by the fireplace where it was quite cramped for three of us.The menu is quite extensive, have a look at the special board which is where most of the meals are listed rather than being in the menu on the table, The Landlord does try and push the "Steak on the rocks" which is a steak that you cook yourself at the table on hot rocks and appears a little put out when you don't want it or aren't impressed by it.Female member of staff has a nasty habit of asking " Are we all enjoying our meal", rather than "Is everything ok with your meals", she regularly said "WE" in a rather patronising manor which was off putting.So all in all the food was lovely but the atmosphere, as a visitor rather than a local, was intimidating and unwelcoming.

Always friendly staff, a little old fashioned inside the pub, but really nice food cooked to order and good sized meals at reasonable prices. Soup always tastes really fresh, fish pie huge and tasty! Curry always nice too. Haven't had a bad meal there yet.

Four of us went for a Sunday lunch based on the reviews on TA, and we weren't disappointed. The landlord even went out and bought lambs liver in for us as I hadn't found a pub serving my favourite meal since we arrived in Devon 3 weeks previously for our holiday. It was superb, as was the Roast beef & Roast lamb dinners the other diners in our party ordered. Lovely home made lemon cheese cake and real Devon ice-cream to follow, washed down with good wines and the local Otter bitter - perfect! We will definitely be back!

Lovely welcome by landlord. Nicely decorated plenty of tables. Extensive menu explained by landlord can change accompaniments to meals if like nothing too much trouble. Steak on the rocks excellent reasonably priced.

It is a while since we have eaten here, but we have never been disappointed, Sunday roast, lunchtime specials it is all very tasty and enjoyable to eat. The landlord friendly and his wife an excellent cook, would not hesitate eating here, either sitting at the bar for a drink or relaxing at a table to eat, worthwhile a visit. The locals are fortunate for this little gem,

A lovely little pub in a delightful corner of Devon. I can particularly recommend going on a Tuesday, Friday or Saturday when they do their speciality of "steak on a rock" (do check the days haven't changed before you book!), where they give you a piece of stone that has been heated to 300C and a raw piece of steak, and you cook it exactly how you want it. The steak was absolutely fabulous, and the landlord was really friendly and very helpful.The only thing that let it down a little bit was that (on a Tuesday) we were just about the only people in there, so it felt a bit quiet and odd ... but all the more reason for lots of you to go!

Stopped the night last night with my boyfriend,lovely clean and comfy room and ensuite,best breakfast we have had this morning,very friendly,would definately would be go back there again.

Having recently moved into the same village where this Pub/Restaurant is located, I have tried the lunch (taking a break from decorating), the evening meals (to say thanks to the decorating helpers) and the Sunday Lunch (for a rest and a treat with family). All meals have been excellent - both in taste and value. Jane and Ray have an easy, welcoming way about them and when I have ventured in alone I feel just as comfortable as when I arrive with pals. Situated on the main road, a mile or so out of Kingsbridge itself, there is plenty of parking. I have yet to try all the local walks but have ventured up to the beacon and down to the marshes (with an avid birdwatcher friend. I can recommend this a a delightful stopping off place whilst exploring the South Hams.

Visited the Asburton Arms twice as Ray the host was most welcoming on the 1st visit, 5 adults and two dogs..large menu, plus two blackboards of specials, mains from 6.50.Looking at the noticeboards they do special "Steak on the Rocks Night" 3 times a week and once a month a theme night.Two real ales, selection of other lagers and beers all reasonable price, open fire.Small area for outside seating, car park, open lunchtimes 12-3 and then 6 (6.30 for food) late.

down this neck of the woods for a family holiday, father, who has visited here before, booked us in for sunday lunch, the atmosphere and the welcome we received were fantastic. The choice and quality of the roasts were up there with the best we have had, portions were ample but we still managed a beautiful dessert each. Will definitely recomend a foodie visit but the beers we tried were fist rate too.Enjoy! We did.

Visited this pub on two occasions where Ray and Jayne made us very welcome. The food was well presented and very enjoyable. We sat in the bar area which was comfortable, but there is also an adjoining room for when they get busy, which as it was mid-week and just after 6 they were not at the time we visited. That said there a few locals who came in while we were there, and it was beginning to fill up as we left.They have a black board menu and are willing to adapt anything they are offering if you have special requirements, which Ray was keen to point out to us before we ordered as everything is freshly cooked. We were impressed as he mentioned gluten free which we are not but know a couple of people who are. For starter we had homemade soup and creamy garlic mushrooms. I must say if I go back there I will be certainly having them again. For mains I had fisherman’s pie topped with cheese, which was full of fish including salmon and plenty of prawns. Jackie had a steak with all the trimmings which was cooked just as she likes it and proper chips. On the first night we had pasta with chili prawns there was plenty of king prawns and it tasted great. I cannot comment on the deserts as the starter and mains where enough for us.Should we ever visit the area again we will properly stay there as they have accommodation, and if the meals are anything to go by the accommodation should be good as well.