Axminster Inn in East Devon

A warm welcome by Sharon and Paul, excellent service. Tasty Sunday roasts , good beers and range of drinks. Good value for money.

What a lovely pub! A group of us popped in for pre-dinner drinks early evening, and were made so welcome by the staff and the regulars! Great beer, cider and lots of non-alcoholic choices. Exactly what a pub should be.

Fabulous pub, great cocktails, very friendly staff, really good atmosphere, car parking and dog friendly

Clearly a locals pub, selling only Palmers beer. The one I tried not that good. Landlady made us feel unwelcome, we chugged our beer quickly and departed

Great service , lovely food We found the staff couldn’t do enough for myself, my wife and friends. Would call call again. Many thanks

What a nice little pub with a dog friendly beer terrace at the rear. The landlord was helpful and friendly and the beer was great. Not really a place for food but the crisps were good.

I had read a few reviews about this being a locals pub. Yes it is, these guys keep the pub going all year round while us out of towners drop in occasionally. However, a warm welcome awaits all and we were treated as one of the gang. We had kids with us, so rang in advance and were told their license only permits under 18s until 7pm. No problem, I dont want to hang out with the minis after 7 anyway. This place has really thought about the whole Covid thing and you really feel safe. The barmaid was really friendly and helpful and drinks are reasonably priced. Yes it's a drinkers pub but its owned by Palmers who know how to produce and look after their ale. Give it a go, its non pretentious, warm and welcoming. What's not to love?!

We popped in here a couple of times while staying in Axminster in August. Had some lovely beers in their beer garden. All safety measures for covid in place. Landlord and landlady were both lovely, would definitely recommend and would go back when next in the area.

This is clearly the best pub in Axminster, if not further afield. Owned by the Palmers Brewery they have a permanent selection of 5 of their cask ales along with the usual lagers and a couple of local ciders.There is a decent crowd of regulars who are friendly and welcoming to visitors. Bar staff very well informed about the beers.All in all a very pleasant place to have a few pints.

This is a very popular Axminster pub. It is friendly, sells good beers and often has live music in the evenings. Can get very crowded on music nights.

First and last visit to this pub. Local welcome which consisted of locals slumped all across the bar area preventing you access , after moving chairs I placed my bar order only to be told ID was required to be produced by my daughter (15) even though she would only be drinking soft drinks. The bar man then informed me when I questioned his reasoning for ID that she was not allowed to be served after 7.00pm. What rot!!!Do not expect a friendly welcome unless you have frequented this establishment for years.

Tried this pub on the Saturday we moved to Axminster, great atmosphere with friendly staff an locals. Just around the corner from our new house so definitely will be our local.

We were staying in Axminster and looking for somewhere for drinkies before our dinner reservation. The other half is a true, professional, beer connoisseur. Having had a pretty awful drink in another pub close by we headed for The Axminster Inn. What a good decision! The unpretentious surroundings immediately faded into unimportance as we were welcomed by the landlord and ordered our drinks. His instant interraction with us, foreigners from Dorset, was so hospitable and was matched by the quality of my other half's first pint. In his 'expert' capacity he said it was a 'cracking pint' in great condition. I chose a local cider, also great. After enjoying other drinks from the extensive range, we had to make off for our dinner reservation. Finishing dinner somewhat earlier than planned it was a unanimous decision to return to The Axminster Inn for a night cap. All of the ales were up to the same high standard and we enjoyed choosing from their equally great range of gins all served perfectly, accompaniments down to the juniper berries. Great service and interaction continued as Karen took over from Gary. We are not sure what was better, the fantastic hospitality from a couple who know what they are doing and obviously work very hard, or the drinks which were in such good condition. So, would we revisit the Axminster Inn again? Absolutely. We only wish we lived nearer so that we could enjoy on a regular basis. Thank you Karen and Gary.

Don't expect to eat here as this is what a pub should care about and that is serving a great pint. 5 stars to the friendly landlord for keeping and serving the perfect pint. There are several ales on offer and the Palmers Copper I chose was very refreshing, so much so I stayed for another. I would have quite happily finished the barrel had I not been a stranger in town and worried about finding my way home afterwards. For those that like music to go with their pint there is a vastly infinite range on the juke box. And judging by the wall posters on certain nights/weeks there are live bands/artists playing in an adjacent room to the bar which then gives the option to cover most tastes to be closer or not to the decibels. I would highly recommend if you are a discerning drinker and enjoy music to compliment.

have been a few times both in the day and in the evening, always a friendly welcome smashing atmos ... the live bands are always a very good night out..

Came for a Sunday roast this afternoon with family. We all had a beef roast but my sister got a chicken roast dinner. The food was absolutely sesansional and the service was amazing!! Danni and Karen really make an effort to ensure you are enjoying your food. Great atmosphere, lovley food and good prices!! 5 stars!!!

Why is it on a lot of good Pubs fail to look after the place that nearly everyone uses , is rarely given a coat of paint or a second thought, in this case the smell was overpowering. The lady behind the bar was chatty and pleasant with a friendly and welcoming side. Food does not seem to be done except Fridays and Sunday Lunch. The Ale which is Palmers are of good standard and locals were welcoming and quite rude of the visitors who spent a great deal of money in the south west. I shall not be returning

Unfit for human consumption . It seemed we were being hosted by the Adams Family . Weren't made to feel welcome at all . A poor reflection on a lovely market town

We called in on Monday evening as we had seen the reviews regarding the good beer. The beer was fantastic and very well kept. The pub was full of locals but we were made to feel really welcome. We had a great evening and were made to feel really welcome by everyone . The landlord Gary was really knowledgable about his beer and really funny. Nothing was too much both. If we are in the area again we will definitely be back. Thank you.

As a frequent solo traveller, I often judge pubs on the type of welcome you get when walking in on your own. Here you get the warmest welcome possible from a delightful landlady who is obviously adored by the locals. I just wish there were more places like this. Everything a pub should be!

What can I say about this pub absolutely fantastic that's what I can say. Lovely friendly beautiful surroundings. Brilliant beer garden fantastic staff. Anne and I will definitely be visiting again. Till next time thank you for the great hospitality.

New owners have been firmly in place now for a couple of years. Whilst we might lament the loss of cosy carpet and comfy sofas and the introduction of standard pub grub rather than landladies choice of specials, this pub is a must on any trip to the lovely Axminster with it's Thursday market and quaint shops. Pop in for a coffee and biscuit. Stop by for lunch snack. Just because it a standard grub menu, tbe food is anything but standard. Quality ingredients, beautiful home cooked ham sandwich and nice chips. Staff and management offer a warm welcome. Drop in and stay a while. We do often.

Have eaten here a few times for Sunday lunch. Always accommodating for the kids food & nice meals with a friendly service.

We were in Axminster looking for somewhere for lunch and found the Axminster Inn. Glad we did! Very friendly staff, the beer was excellent (in the Good Beer Guide I found later) and the food was good quality pub food. The best thing was the value for money - in a time where lots of pubs charge up to ten quid for a sandwich, none of theirs were I think over a fiver, and the main courses were sensible prices too. We had the burger and the ham egg & chips, and thoroughly enjoyed them. It's a shame we don't live closer else we would be regulars!

Went in for a 'swifty' with the other half after a meal out in Axminster during a recent weekend visit. Nice ambience and great beer - I'm now a Palmers fan!! Hope to visit again next time I'm down to try a few more!

We were really looking forward to the lunch, having read such good reviews on the pub. I had the steak and kidney pie with chips and peas, my wife had triple sausage peas and potato wedges. The Pie contents were in order of quantity - Very thick pastry - Kidney - steak (should have been called Pastry Kidney and steak pie). The sausages were very tasty, but the peas on both accounts were pretty tasteless.

Just stopped in for a quick drink. but both of us, and the dog were made to feel very welcome. Beer was good- Thank you

He estado viniendo a Axminster y bajar por un número de años, y he probado la mayoría de los UBS en esta pequeña ciudad. El Axminster armas, en mi opinión, es el mejor. Agradable mezcla de clientes, personal y fantásticas cervezas de palmeras en Dorset. Mi pareja es propietaria de un pub en Londres, recomendado camra así que soy quisquilloso Ale Cask. Alguien aquí sabe lo que está haciendo. . Y le importa ale.

Esto es lo que un pub como debe ser. Acogedor. Cálido. Cómoda. Gran personal. Decente. Somos clientes habituales. Estamos cómodos aquí. El personal es muy generoso con su bienvenida. La comida se pone mejor y mejor. . No menús. y con mierda. cargada . Aquí tienes lo de la cocina casera caprichos culinarios. Caseros. Hoy tuvimos el hígado, guisantes, patatas fritas y salsa y estaba delicioso. Además de un encantador café descafeinado y una pinta por £20. Qué más se puede pedir. Perros y niños si lleva usted debe y tiene una cálida chimenea y lo mejor de todos los inodoros impecables. Si sólo este fue nuestro local. . . Me puede mover a crear :-)

Desde el momento en que entramos y nos recibió Jenny el camarero (una gran combinación de dulces y alcanzar Sass) y tenía mi primera pinta de palmeras IPA (local), que era un ventilador. Me sentí a gusto casi al instante. Bromas y tener conversaciones con la gente.

Una cálida bienvenida nos volvimos 3 veces siempre buena cerveza era siempre de alta calidad y palmeras gente muy social, hablador, conocimos a una buena mezcla. . Música en vivo jueves, víspera fue clasificado tops. una mezcla de rock, country y si la guitarra sola, Claire y Jenny no podía hacer más, y volveremos la próxima vez en Axminster. Además, televisión para ver deportes, pero conseguimos apagado como el juego terminó genial, almuerzo de domingo de lo más destacado.

I used to love coming to this pub for quiz night and some brunch with a pint, but I have to say the new owner makes the atmosphere terrible, to the point I have found a new pub instead (cheaper and far friendlier). Unless you want to hear the staff make rude comments about their customers and make you feel very unwelcome, this is not the pub for you and probably the worst pub in Ax now. In mine and many people I've talked to opinions.

Great local pub, friendly sociable and welcoming staff. Lovely food at good prices. Clean and tidy. Enjoyed the curry and quiz night. Will definitely be returning and would highly recommend to anyone.Iv also been recommended to join the Axminster Inn on one of their gig evenings - So I am looking forward to the next. See you soon guys.Maria

Very rude and unfriendly landlady, not going here again. We came for a nice meal and she made us feel very unwelcome. Other staff were nice, but she lets the whole place down. So I will be informing everyone I know not to waste there money in her pub.

This place has a real pub feeling super friendly host and customers alike, would certainly recommend this little pub to all

We have enjoyed this Pub every time we visit. The bar staff and tenants are friendly, helpful and efficient. The locals are also friendly. The draught beer and cider are great. The Sunday Lunch is excellent but you'll need to book!

Touring Axminster, we were looking for a place for lunch and stumbled upon the Axminster Inn and its a great job we did. Greeted by Jenny who was very welcoming and friendly. Good range of Palmers Ales and a very clean and tidy Pub. We opted (from the small menu) the Bacon and Cheese Burger with Chips and homemade coleslaw and hot relish. Superb burgers and very well presented. Prices were very reasonable as well. An absolute gem of a find and wish this was our local in our home town.Thank you

Took my Mum of 86 to the pub as we were visiting Axminster and reminiscing from the 1960's when we used to live there - I worked at Shands, now long gone but the railings remain with JHS!!We entered the pub (my mum uses a "walker" ) and immediately the locals at the bar helped us to a table. We only wanted a snack and a pint and were informed by a lovely barmaid that there was only a Sunday Roast available and looking at the plate of one of the locals felt this was too much food for us - delicious as it looked!I asked if they were able to do two half portions which after consultation with the chef they agreed - the food was delicious and still generous despite the half portion - most places this is what you would expect from a full portion! The pork was juicy and tender, the roast potatoes crisp, the stuffing, apple sauce and gravy all excellent and washed down with a pint of Palmers Best Bitter. The service attentive all in all a great experience and one that we will certainly remember - could not recommend more highly - Thank you!

The Inn do lunches on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday but don't provide meals at other times. We had lunch on the Axminster market day so the pub was quite busy but the service was still very good. The food was excellent and the portions were large enough to defeat many adults, but the value for money was amazing. When presented with the bill I actually asked if they had forgotten something as it seemed too low. As befitting an establishment in The Good Beer Guide 2017 there was a good selection of well kept beers.

Friendly Landlord with a good range of local beers and advice. Not in the immediate town centre but worth searching for. I'm glad I did.

We went to the axminster inn today for Sunday lunch, very disappointed in the roast dinner, choice of pork or beef. The beef was quite gristly, the roast potatoes solid and not crispy, if it had been priced lower I would have thought, you get what you pay for, but at £9 each meal, and not even a carvary, it was too expensive for what it was.the lady waiting on was very welcoming and friendly

Nine of us last Sunday - fantastic roast ( choice of meats) all cooked to order (no "Aunt Bessies here!) by the lovely Karen and served up by very attentive staff (thanks Meg!). If in Axminster area definitely the place to go for a proper Sunday lunch

Visited the Axe a few times decided to have Sunday roast excellent food hot and generous portions l followed by choice of home made deserts delicious and great value with excellent service landlords Karen & Gary really welcoming really recommend a visit

Went for a breakfast and was very nice and hot and at a good price! Friendly staff. Recently been refurbished and looking great!

What can i say every time i go in there is such a great atmosphere and the staff are friendly and make you feel most welcome, full credit to the landlord and landlady they do a great job in creating such a welcoming scene Great drink-lager/ales and great food. The Sunday roasts and the fish and chips are to die for and i thoroughly recommend both i would certainly advice booking a space to avoid disappointment. music nights are great too.

Great staff . Great cask beer . Love the scratchings. Coming back for the food it smells and looks delicious

Warm and comfortable with good service, friendly staff and customers, and excellent beer. A real find.

I came to Axminster 5 months ago when I first moved to East Devon, since then I have frequented this pub. The tenants Karen and Gary remembered name and what I drank from day one. The locals are friendly and have gone out of their way to make me feel comfortable in the community. Jenny and Poppy the barmaids are great fun and full of enthusiasm. Sunday lunch is excellent and weekday lunch is relaxed and well done. This pub is both a brilliant local and a great place for tourists looking for a warm welcome and a gentle atmosphere.

The first time I have eaten in there since it was taken over and the food was lovely, I had the roast meal and they happily seated 11 of us, with kids, and none of it was too much fuss. The Beef was cooked perfectly and was so tender to eat. We paid the same for two roast meals and drinks as we did in Wetherspoons the night before and the food was far superior. The staff as always welcoming, and nothing is ever to much of an issue.

Really friendly local pub. Exhausted from first day at River Cottage and just wanted a place for a drink, good Wifi and watch Chelsea lose. Perfect. Barmaid really sweet. Perfect local for what I wanted.

Don't often go here but new people are very welcoming and the pub has a good friendly atmosphere. Smashing beer. Service with a smile. Cannot fault the place really. Will be back.

22/1/16 I Visit this pub on a lunchtime most days under the new team, as did I under its previous owners.Seen many a welcome to both local and tourist customers by Gary and Karen the owners and Jenny the bar person.Bright and sincere. ALL are most welcomed in this back street local ale house,and with a good selection of local real ales,a simple and uncomplicated pub grub menu,music,and locals who will make you welcome this must be the default pub in town.Good luck all.

All they seem to care about is locals. No recollection for tourists. Awful hosts. Me and girlfriend explained other pubs were kicking out. Their response was...you better hurry up then.

My mum and i were looking for somewhere to have a sunday roast and thought we would try the Axminster Inn. We hadn't booked before hand but they were happy to fit us in. As i'm vegetarian i thought it maybe a problem as it has been in some restaurants and pubs i've been in before. They went out of their way for me asking if i would like the nut roast, they had roast potatoes with rosemary and vegetable gravy. they even brought out a jug of cheese sauce incase i would prefer that. The food was all beautifully cooked and tasted delicious. Also the service was excellent and would highly recommend this place. We will be returning again.

Alles gewoon goed!Heel vriendelijke, lieve bediening, heerlijk gegeten (grote porties!) we hadden ook heerlijke voorgerechten, zoals garlic bread en creamy garlic mushrooms. Ook nog keurig schone toiletten. Eigen parkeerplaats, om de hoek. Aanrader!

I have had an amazing birthday BBQ here on Sunday ! I felt like the landlady could not do enough for me she helped with the BBQ even though she didn't have to, they kept the garden clear of empty glasses even though it was just the two of them and extremely busy. The whole pub was buzzing with a great atmosphere and lots of laughs!The landlady got the party alive with fancy dress wigs and we sang along to the spice girls ! Was amazing can't disagree more with the review below from Louise H More so because I was in on Friday and new that I defiantly got a smile hopefully you try the pub again and have just as good a night as we all had.Thankyou for your hospitality Gary and Karen

Both times I have visited this establishment the food has been wonderful & I found the staff to be very attentive. Portions were great value for money. Food was made relatively fast & looked as delicious as it tasted!

If you want a really good place to visit then find this pub, having found it , find a parking spot, it can be hard. This is a busy place so I would book in advance. The traditional food and drink are spot on and the service is what you want, for me the ideal. The landlord and staff all are fun and will chat without boring you to death, perhaps I was doing that to them? They know the food they serve and are happy to make suggestions. The food is of good quality and represents very good value. Remember this isn't fine dining it is great British pub food well served with a great choice of drinks. They regularly change both the menu and beers so there is always an excuse to go back. :)

Popped in with the family for Sunday Roast. Excellent food (especially the Roast Potatoes!) good value, really nice friendly atmosphere. Thank you.

Visited the Axminster on monday afternoon for a couple of drinks on my way home from London. Loved the Palmers ale, which was very well kept and sat out in the garden talking to the new owners. Loved the idea of making this a regular stoppover, especially to grab some scoff and some takeaway seafood from the place next door.

Wow after patiently awaiting new tenants this Inn has certainly got very professional and amazingly friendly experienced Landlords at last .... seen faces in there that the Axminster has not seen for a long time and the atmosphere is buzzing....looking forward to many a jolly night at the Inn and can't wait for them to raise the menu.... Welcome to Axminster ...

Been for lunch a few times with friends. The food is excellent and the staff are friendly and efficient. Lots of choice and nice surroundings. I can certainly recommend this Inn.

Warm welcome from locals made this a good place to pop into.sample some cider. We had fun thinking what to put on the jukebox and a pathetic game of darts!

We stopped here for some lunch this week whilst on holiday in the area based on the other tripadvisor reviews and the fact it was dog friendly. The pub is a proper old fashioned pub and was very clean, welcoming and had a lovely fire going. We just wanted a lunchtime meal so my husband ordered a crab sandwich and I had a jacket potato with prawns. Both meals were wonderful and we each had a plateful of food. The prawns and the crab were both fresh and the food was well prepared. Both the sandwich and the jacket potato came with a dressed side salad and coleslaw which were both very fresh and the sandwich also came with a few crisps. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for good quality food at a fair price in a friendly pub.

25+ of us had our Christmas lunch in December at the axminster inn it was fantastic home cooked food could fault it and the service was great and well keep beer.

had seen this pub had great reviews and decided to go for lunch. Unfortunately they were not doing food on the day we went but we stayed for a drink. The fire ws lit and the beer was local and very good. The locals were welcoming and chatty. We will return when the cook returns from holiday.

Popped in for lunch after reading good reviews, unfortunately no food for a couple of weeks - chef on holiday.However atmosphere warm and friendly as were the locals, the barman was welcoming and serves a terrific pint of Palmers.would definitely revisit.

Just had a great Sunday roast here. Proper home cooking at it's best. I had the pork and there was plenty of it, beautifully cooked. Fabulous roast potatoes and a really decent and interesting selection of vegetables. The cauliflower cheese was yummy! The gravy was delicious and served separately so you can choose how much or little you want. All was piping hot and really flavoursome. There is a choice of sizes from small / medium / large. I had the large and it was probably too much for me. It didn't leave room for the wonderful home cooked puddings. My partner did manage a pudding - he had apple, sultana & cinnamon crumble with icecream. The chef very thoughtfully gave us both cutlery so that I could sneak some. It was amazing!! All the staff were really welcoming and attentive. A lovely relaxing afternoon. We will definately go back.

Great food and friendly service, a good old fashioned landlord with great wit and sense of genuine customer service. Like being welcomed into your front room. We will be back.

We can across this pub whilst staying in a holiday cottage in Membury, It is just round the corner from the River Cottage Canteen & Deli down a side street. The atmosphere was lively, staff friendly and the pub is dog friendly which suited us, food was good and freshly cooked and the prices were as you would expect, we went back again which says it all.

This local pub caters for gluten free diets, with home made dishes and gluten free gravy for sunday roasts.

I normally have a quiet drink in this pub when I am in Axminster. It is near the centre of the town, virtually the only one in the town centre. I do not expect to be overwhelmed with friendliness, as I am hardly a regular, but I find it companionable for a quiet drink before I go off to my meeting or other engagement. I have had a Sunday lunch here on a couple of occasions, and found it reasonable value for a typical pub Sunday lunch.

A hidden gem, worth searching out for good food and drink. Very friendly atmosphere, helpful staff and plenty of entertainment. A traditional pub with good standards.

A lovely pub in the center of town with friendly people and staff, well kept real ales and good value excellent home cooked food. This is our favorite place to eat out, especially for Sunday Roast! It is child friendly with a bar and restaurant areas as well as a beer garden and its own car park. The landlord supports live music several times a week, which helps to give 'The Axe' its wonderful friendly atmosphere.

I have eaten here a number of times as its conveniently nearby. Never had a bad meal. Just what you expect from a family pub, good home cooked food and a nice atmosphere

Just used their free wifi and had a few orange juice and sodas! They are very friendly and welcomed me back when I returned. A great refuge in the rain too!

Good local entertainment and the main town centre pub for an evening drink with open mic. nights and other entertainment

Whilst staying in Axminster we chanced upon the Axminster Inn an popped in for lunch. We ordered the burgers and they were fantastic as were the chips and delicious coleslaw.This was washed down with a lovely pint of Palmers beer!!Would definitely return

The day was wet and miserable when we let upon this pub with its welcoming atmosphere. Superb food, polite and interested staff. Live music as well to an appreciative audience. I loved the quirky notices such as 'Hot staff and Friendly Food' and 'Man crèche - he will be safe here while you shop'. All in all - a great place !!

I never eat in pubs (except Wetherspoons, occasionally) so this is not about food. The pub is fine; excellent Palmer's real ale (from Bridport, nearby). Nice staff. Very good.

This is where we choose to spend some time locally. The landlord/lady Mandy and Carey, and the staff are super. Excellent home cooked pub food is great. Entertainment.. great friendly atmosphere..This is all you could want from a Devon pub!

Discovered this gem on holiday - bustling locals pub with very good value home cooked food at locals - not Devon tourist prices. Excellent Palmers ales and top notch entertainment by Black & West thrown inAll in all, a great night out at this very friendly pub - thanks everyone!