Castle Inn in North Devon

Looked good from outside. Then we saw the beer garden full of dog muck, so we got back in our car and left. I honestly could not believe it.

Poor service the moment we arrived. Had a table booked, we arrived 15 minutes before and was seated straight away. No menus were given. Waitress came over to take our order and realised we had none. 4 things were off the menu so we didn’t really have much choice (completely different menu to on Facebook aswell). A steak was ordered, asked if we could have peppercorn sauce, to which we were told “not sure if we do that, I’ll go ask and let you know” - to which we were never told. No steak knife was given, the steak was cold, and tasted very vinegary. The castle burger was also ordered, very burnt, dry and no sauce which it stated in the menu. The only thing warm on both our plates were the chips. Wasn’t even asked if our food was ok. Was meals that we could have quite easily cooked at home and saved money on. Overall, a bad experience and defiantly not worth £24 for the steak and £14 for the burger.

We've just returned from a lovely stay at the Castle Inn. The landlady and staff were all super friendly and we felt very welcome. We stayed the night and the room was lovely. Very clean with an incredibly comfy bed and the bathroom was very modern and spotless. We had breakfast which was delicious and would definitely recommend this place. We took our dog who was made very welcome too. Will definitely stay here again if we're in this area.

We only stayed for one night but we loved this place! Rachel (I am so sorry if I've got it wrong my lovely) was most welcoming and friendly. Her customer service was excellent. Amanda is a great landlady as well as a great cook! Super friendly and has time to have a chat with customers. Dinner was freshly cooked and delicious. For breakfast there was fruits, cereals and a cooked breakfast made to order. Both meals were lovely. Our room was outstanding! Very clean, the bed was REALLY comfortable and the shower was to die for! Over all, I can highly recommend this place if you are a proper, down to earth person who enjoys a proper, down to earth pub. Because, that is what this is.

We were staying up the road in the Woodland Retreats & wondered down to have a mid walk drink here & so glad we did. It's a great little pub with a pool table, dart board, little resturant & the rooms above for overnight looked amazing. Dog friendly & the bar staff were AMAZING. If we didn't have plans we likely would have eaten here that evening & continued the flowing drinks. Worth a stop.

Very friendly staff, the rooms are clean and comfortable and the included breakfast is perfect to set you up for the day. Overall a great place to stay for a short break or a longer holiday.

Frozen food, overpriced, poor pints. Disappointed to say the least

Lunch with grandchildren, friendly staff in well kept premises!

Staff could not have been more helpfull

Nice place, could have been a good experience but the food was no better and probably worse than some frozen burger & chips meal you could have bunged in the oven at home. Absolutely no sign that any effort was taken to make it any better than that and the empty seating around the place told you the impression wasn't wrong. I only write this to save others the disappointment we felt.

This is a nice looking pub in a good location with a small sunny, fully paved beer garden. It could be a lovely place to sit however there was dog poo everywhere at one end! This is the second time we have visited, hoping that the first was a one-off but no, it seems this shared area is the dog toilet…and the volume was clearly from over a period of days. Drinks were even served outside with staff oblivious - incredible. A health hazard, particularly if you have children. Disgusting!

After encountering a road closure on our expected route across Devon from Tavistock to this village, and hence an unsigned diversion along some of the county's most minor roads (single track, lush spring growth billowing out from the sides, hiding goodness knows what in the way of stones or ruts) we were somewhat frazzled on arrival. The warm welcome and obviously peaceful village environment soon enabled that to be forgotten, so after a short time in our room we went back down for an evening meal. My partner chose the Hunter's Chicken, whilst I went for the Venison Sausage Casserole. Both were very enjoyable, and were also pretty large portions. My pint of Butcombe bitter was good too, whilst my partner partook of a large glass of Merlot. We were staying at this pub for two nights; the room was large with a view of the main village street, the church behind houses across the road, and the rolling green hills beyond. George Nympton is a very small village, so there was little traffic to disturb the overall quietness. The bed was quite high but comfortable, and the room contained an interesting mixture of old and new features and furniture, not to mention a good choice of teas and coffees including a pod-type coffee machine. On the first morning we were one of only two couples taking breakfast, whilst on the second there was just us. The service was very friendly, with a good choice of items; on day one I had excellent scrambled egg and my partner chose poached, then on day two I enjoyed a 'full English' whilst she had a more modest combination of bacon and tomato.

We visited this restaurant some two years ago and had a really lovely Sunday roast. We returned this year 2022 and made a point of booking a table only to be very upset. Nothing like our first visit must have changed management. Who has a Sunday roast without Yorkshire pudding? Only four selections to choose from.

Stay here every couple of years. Warm welcome, helpful staff, good food and beer. Small private carpark.

This place should have it all. A lovely old pub in a picturesque North Devon village with a lovely, smiley, hard working front of house crew. Great beer and generously proportioned wine servings. Sadly that’s about it on the plus side. The major problem is with the menu. It bears no relation to the extensive and appetising “Sample Menu” on their website. A few basic dishes scribbled on a blackboard is the reality, with several of those “sold out” when we visited on a Saturday night at the peak of the August tourist season. Soggy chips, gristly steak and vegetables served 10 minutes after our companions had finished their main course give the impression of a bunch of well intentioned amateurs who are seriously out of their depth. So if you just want a drink, served by nice people, and aren’t too bothered about food then fine, just don’t believe what you read online.

Lovely, friendly staff. Very welcoming. Clean, modern en suite rooms. Huge comfy bed, makes for a good night's sleep. (I'm a person who normally has problems sleeping anywhere other than my own bed) Luxurious shower room with quality towels and bathrobes provided. Tea tray well stocked and fresh milk provided instead of horrible little uht pots. Breakfast and evening meals are brilliant. Good variety of meals (rump steak was cooked to perfection as I'd requested). Dog friendly too, so furry friends can join you on your breaks! A real comforting home from home feel.

We were made very welcome from the minute we entered The Castle Inn and could not have been more comfortable. Highly Recommended.

We booked a room here on the strength of a previous visit when we had some wonderful food. The website is from the previous owner and does not tell you that the pub has changed hands over the last few months. I agree with the previous reviews regarding the locals and the rowdy behaviour.. the beer garden out back was full of locals who were loud and had preferrential service..it was loud until late into the night..and service in the pub was not good.. I was surprised when i asked to see a menu and there was no allergen information against any of the food advertised..as by law it should be available.. I have several allergies and felt very unsure of what i would be getting to eat.. The owner did try to advise but she clearly had no idea what was in any of the food...Main course was acceptable but the desert was very poor and i was unable to eat it due to poor quality which i pointed out to the owner.. Breakfast was acceptable thankfully but we would not return to this pub/B & B its sadly not a patch on the previous owners ..

We have eaten here twice in the last week and both times the food was excellent. We had a very warm welcome both times and were well looked after. The stroganoff was divine.

We thought we would give the Castle the benefit of the doubt after a previously awful visit which a rowdy bunch of locals spoiled our dinner. However, we will not be returning. The food was bland and the vegetables tasted tinned! Pre and during our meal there was a group of locals sitting around the bar area with one ignorant individual watching live horse racing on his phone! Dreadful experience once again. We will certainly not be returning and will be taking the venue off our guests recommended list.

The absolute worst place we have ever been to eat!! I am not very picky at all and never thought myself to be someone writing a bad review.. but me, my 3 year old and 1 year old are SICK because of the food we ate here not even an hour ago... I can't quite believe how bad it was. We had the 'vegetarian nut roast' my partner had roast beef, every item of food on our plates was clearly frozen. When the food arrived my plate was forgotten about so they said they were starting it now and it shouldn't be long.. 3 minutes later my plate arrives, parts of it were steaming hot and parts of it were cold, all of it clearly chucked in the microwave. I'm so disappointed this trip has ruined our day and made us sick. Not worth risking your money or your health.

We had dinner here one evening back in September with our toddler. We booked a table which was necessary as it was very busy. We had the chicken and beef pies, children's lasagne with potatoes, followed by lime cheesecake and white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake. The mains were excellent and it would be hard to have made them better. The desserts were very good but not quite to the same standard as the mains were. We'd happy eat here again if we were in the area.

Was not impressed,food was tasteless,fish was frozen,presentation and ambiance Well there was any. The pub seems to be more a drinkers pub, a lot of swearing at bar!

Stumbled across the pub when on holiday and then went back everyday! The most amazing food- from sea bass to the unreal cheesy chips! Such friendly staff, huge shout out to renee! Really nice friendly village pub! Thank you for tolerating our overly loud drinking...

Went out for an evening meal with two family members. Very friendly staff and we were well looked after. I had the whitebait and calamari for starter which was delicious. The fish was cooked to perfection and the bread that accompanied the fish was superb....

Had enjoyable stay, room, bathroom and bed spotlessly clean and comfortable.Food was exceptionally good, in fact outstanding.staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient nothing was too much trouble.would definitely like to book again.

Although we live fairly local to The Castle Inn we have never visited before. We booked a table for a Friday lunchtime and received a warm welcome on our arrival. From the varied and interesting menu we chose the steak and Guinness pie and the...

One of our party had been to The Castle Inn previously for lunch and enjoyed it very much, so we booked in for an evening meal. Cannot thank all the staff enough for their level of service which was great even though a large party...

This pub has just changed hands and I have to say the food is now even better than before. I’d suggest everyone gets there quick before they realise they are under charging massively for the quality of food that’s being served up!

Absolutely amazing roast, such good value. Friendly staff and lovely pub. We were a group of 11 and we were very well looked after.

Went here based on distance from our holiday home and reviews on TA. 3 adults and a nervous rescue dog. Very friendly landlord and waitress. Dog offered treats which he declined initially but then ate once he was a bit calmer! Food all round was...

I stayed with a friend last night and all I can say is it was the best establishment we stayed in all week. Our bedrooms were spectacularly decorated and the bathroom and shower a joy. Then the breakfast this morning cooked by Debbie was delicious,...

Went to this amazing pub, in a group of 7 on a Friday night. The menu had a good variety of food options but was not overwhelming. Between us we ordered a number of different dishes. Our two kids had the Thai fish cakes main...

From arrival to departure, the quality and service at the Castle Inn simply could not be improved upon. Exceptionally friendly, immaculate and supremely comfortable accommodation. The breakfast is probably the best I've ever had at any price. Fresh, hot and delicious with great coffee (or...

Found this Inn when looking for a Dog Friendly BnB close to South Molton due to Friends getting together. Only BnB available ( Bar/Restaurant ) closed due to uncertain situation regarding C19 Room was lovely, spacious, enough room for our Dog Crate & large TV,...

We highly recommend this bed and breakfast! Stayed for the weekend, from arrival all the staff were helpful and friendly. The rooms were spotlessly clean, spacious and had everything you could possibly need! The bar is friendly with a lovely beer garden and we cannot...

Driving down to Cornwall we needed somewhere to stop for lunch, whilst also being dog friendly. Fantastic pub, warmly greeted by the landlord, even giving the dog treats before serving us , which was fantastic. Food was very reasonably priced, and one of the best...

Excellent service, and food. V good value for money. Friendly atmosphere and dogs welcomed. We would warmly recommend

Had a great one night stay at this B and B. Ian, the proprietor, couldn’t have been kinder, friendlier or more generous. The Stella Artois lager in the fridge was particularly welcome given how hot it was. The breakfast was superb with lovely fruit and...

We went here for our Sunday lunch whilst on holiday, the food was excelent and there was plenty of it. Nothing seemed to be to much trouble for the staff.

Absolutely splendid lunch, excellent service, very friendly staff, made to feel extremely welcome, would definitely visit again.

We called in and despite being busy we were shown to a table. We were after a light lunch and enjoyed fresh sandwiches and well kept Real Ale. Relaxed and friendly with attentive staff. We have booked for an evening meal. Check opening times, at...

We ate here twice during our brief holiday locally and the food was great on both occasions. My wife particularly enjoyed the fish pie which she says was the best she’s had in any establishment. The staff/owners are very friendly and the locals are very...

I discovered the pub online as I was trying to book places to eat for our short break to Devon. When I called, they couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating. Wednesday was bake day so we ordered takeaway pasties (a family recipe) which were...

Really good Sunday lunch. Owner and staff were amazing, couldn’t be more helpful. Highly recommend this place for Sunday lunch.

We had a most enjoyable stay here. The owners were so friendly and the fish and chips were excellent. The breakfast was great too. Lovely place. Only slight issue was the bar was a bit chilly when we came down for a pre dinner drink...

Barman and waitress were very friendly and efficient. Had booked a table and was shown to the table quickly. Drinks were good, a good selection of Gin. Food was excellent and piping hot. I had chicken breast with mushrooms and my husband had the fish...

Having found this place while surfing the internet as my normal venue to stay as was full, I have left after 3 nights having booked up on a weekly basis for the foreseeable future. The rooms are lovely and spacious with modern bathrooms. The food...

We stayed here for one night, B&B but also made the most of the Friday night fish and chips cooked by Debbie. She is a wonderful cook and we also enjoyed her home made puddings and the cooked breakfast the following day. Ian is a...

Village pub with accommodation, we stayed two nights on a B&B basis. The breakfast selection was very good, with local options available. Very modern facilities in the room, and great service from the friendly owners. Would certainly return to stay again.

We had 3 wonderful nights at The Castle Inn. Our hosts were extremely welcoming, our room was clean and spacious with plenty of amenities. Breakfast was plentiful and set us up for the day. We ate at the inn all three nights - plenty of...

Friendly staff that made us feel very welcome. Lovely rear garden / patio area with plenty of seating. Clean & well looked after. Excellent home cooked food & very good service. Lunchtime menu good selection, fresh & very tasty! Would highly recommend.

Lovely home cooked food, very good service. Card payments and very clean which is important in these trying times of covid-19.

We booked a table for 4, as my friends recommended this place , I must admit I was pleasantly surprised ,great food and great service.

Our first visit to this attractive looking local pub. The choice of wines and beers was good but not much in the way of local alcohol. The menu is quite big with enough choice to suit most tastes. The food itself was fine but nothing special, just standard pub food. However portions were a good size so no room for desert

Absolutely superb pub/restaurant in the George Nympton. Always a warm welcome, first class food and great atmosphere. If you want to stay the rooms are lovely and so is the breakfast. Always a pleasure to go there.

Welcome and service is excellent. Rooms are beautifully decorated. Delicious food. Highly recommended

Lovely family lunch at the Castle, always good food and great value for money. Make sure you book as always popular.

We went to the Castle Inn on Monday evening, it was fairly busy and the welcome was warm, with very friendly locals. Food and Beer was great, recommend the local Hogs Pudding. Book ahead as there are not many options in these remote parts if they can't serve you. Thank you

My husband and I visited this lovely pub whilst on a trip to view the house that we now live in in a nearby village and we weren't disappointed. It's a lovely clean old hotel with a friendly atmosphere and the food is all freshly prepared, with generous portions and very tasty!They have a good range of menu to suit everyone, and all the staff and customers that we saw were all very friendly as is everyone in the area!I would definately recommend this hotel pub to everyone.

Spent two nights here whilst on business the owners are great hosts, the room I had was clean and spacious the food was also first class and I was made to feel very welcome. This place is a little gem and I would have no hesitation in recommending it.

We discovered this lovely place when visiting family. My sister booked here as she had stayed here when looking to move to the area.I had goats cheese to start and the portion was generous and very tasty. For my main I had the Steak and Guinness pie. The meat was flavoursome and tender. It was lovely. Great value for money too!I would definitely come here again when I next visit South Molton.

Excellent food at very reasonable prices. The lasagne was the best my daughter has every tasted (and she’s tasted a fair few!) The steak pie was rich and tender. I had the chicken in white wine sauce which was tasty and my other daughter enjoyed the chilli beef. Four clean plates in the end ! For pudding the sticky toffee pudding was very light but with all the taste you expect.

First visit here today and the best roast dinner we have ever eaten out. Will certainly be back again. Took a nag for left overs for the doggies but didnt use it as we ate every scrap which is a first time ever for us

Stopped in for lunch with a few mates on a Saturday lunchtime, then met another friend Robin staying there for breakfast on the Sunday.

We have enjoyed lunch and a full dinner at The Castle Inn. The menu is varied and caters for everyone. The food is freshly cooked and was served hot and delicious! Service was spot on and it is dog friendly. I would recommend without reservation.

We have just spent 3 night's and from the moment we arrived our hosts Ian and Deb have gone out of their way to make us feel at home. Our room was very spacious, spotlessly clean and beautifully refurbished. Lots of little extras like fresh milk for in room cuppas, shortbread cookies, chocolate mints and coffee pods not just sachets. Breakfast was individually tailored with fresh local ingredients. Dinner menu was a good variety with very reasonable prices based on size and quality. Wonderful atmosphere due to our exceptional hosts and all in all a terrific stay.

We went here on a Monday which is the regular chef's night off so no specials on the menu. The main menu was good and had Hogs pudding on it. Never heard of this before so my partner ordered it. Very nice it was too. The portions were good sized and.presented really nicely. Staff were helpful and friendly. Yes I would go back. Dogs welcome as well.

Auberge très accueillante, au calme dans un hameau de la campagne anglaise. Chambres confortables, Patrons sympathiques, petit déjeuner à l’anglaise excellent. Pub avec restaurant soigné.

First time at the Caste Inn, we were recommended by a friend.We all had a Sunday Lunch and it was absolutely delicious!! great staff, great food, great wine, great place. We will return, credit to you all, well done!!!

I booked to stay here on good Friday for £70 Bed and Breakfast, arrived to and extremely friendly owner who showed us to our room, all the facilities we could want and more, we made the choice to eat there for dinner, amazing beef stroganoff and Wagyu Beefburger, and an amazing Lemon and Lime cheese cake was had from a great choice. A very comfortable night was followed by a great breakfast, full English, cereal, toast, local honey.

Sunday lunch here is great. Traditional roast with everything you would expect, well cooked and delicious. Dinner for the a la carte menu at other times is also a worthwhile experience. Coupled with a warm welcome this place is well worth a return visit

Once again Deb's & Ian were the perfect hosts, I went for a meal on a couple of occasions whilst visiting South Molton last week, plenty of choice of home cooked food on offer. Most important for me is the fact that Deb's always manages to cater for people like me who suffer from Coeliac Disease ( I can't tolerate any gluten in my diet) so knowing that I have a good choice of meals that I can safely eat is a huge bonus. So many thanks to Debs, Ian & their lovely, friendly team for two lovely evening meals. See you next time I'm down your way.

I was brought here by my other half for a belated valentine's meal. We were sat at a lovely little corner table. The service was excellent. Such friendly staff. We had an apology because they had a group in for a birthday party and they thought we had to wait in between courses - no apology necessary.

Castle inn is just outside the market town of South Molton. A family run pub,home cooked food and real ale.

The landlords of this pub have certainly worked out how to run a good Pub and get it back from the possibility of closure. It is a very popular place to eat and booking in advance is highly recommended. It does really great pub food at very reasonable prices. I have friends in the village of Georgenympton and go to this pub many times during the year with them and have always had an excellent meal. Recommended

I booked this place for Sunday lunch because of the excellent reviews they have received. We turned up for 1pm to find the place packed for a birthday party. However the Landlord ushered us through to the other side of the bar which was more quieter and very pleasant. We weren't very hungry and asked if we could have the Sunday lunch but small portions.The Landlord was very obliging and let us have smaller portions. The food was excellent and very tasty. Wish I had room for a pudding though. We tried to order Lattes and Cappuccinos but unfortunately they don't do them which is unusual nowadays. However I would recommend this pub and definitely go there again with a much bigger appetite.

Eating here Saturday evening for the first time in a long while, I'd forgotten how good it is. After numerous pretentious and overpriced poor meals in pubs, what a welcome change. Pub grub as it should be and sensibly priced. I see some establishments with glowing T/A reviews and wonder if I've eaten in another place. This one is the real deal.

friendly people, clean, comfortable rooms, lovely breakfast and good evening meals, would definitely visit again

Whilst visiting family in South Molton we stopped here for dinner. Very nice atmosphere, friendly landlord and lovely food. The gammon steak we ordered was massive and very tasty!!! Couldn’t manage it all. Drinks cheap compared to City prices.

We were made very welcome and the room was lovely, so clean and with everything to make our stay comfortable. Lovely evening meal with lots of choice and a great breakfast to complete our stay at the Castle Inn. We would highly recommend this place.

I am never disappointed when visiting the Castle Inn, even when popping in for a lunchtime snack . There is always a warm welcome and excellent service. The food is very good and excellent value. Worth booking to save disippointment.

very busy food lead pub..for Sunday lunch/afternoon its worth booking..:) food is just awesome, friendly staff....... not had a bad meal there.. can get a little noisy at times with the drinkers...but at the end of the day it is a pub...:):)

Called in as we stayed nearby. The landlord was unattentive and there was an air of couldn't be bothered. The draft Ale was very palatable but the atmosphere seemed flat. Left after a pint and decided not to return whilst we were in the area. Not one to recommend although we didn't try the food

Rang up Sunday morning to book a table the same day . Managed to fit us in at the time requested which was a surprised for such a popular pub . The staff were very welcoming and helpful . Had a lovely Sunday lunch the food was great , service was first class .The atmosphere was really warm and welcoming such a good place to eat .

We've been to the Castle a few times now, and our only problem is that we can't always get booked in!

Great food in friendly village pub. Good sized portions at reasonable prices. Superb range of desserts all home made. Little off beaten track but is well worth finding

2 night stay, bedroom was lovely with large bed and great facilities. Breakfast on first morning was fantastic (10 out of 10) second morning (8 out of 10)

Having stayed at the Castle Inn on two separate occasions recently we can honestly say that the food (evening & breakfast) rooms & hosts are all brilliant, and we would highly recommend it to all. Craig & Pam Davies

Have lived locally for a while but never visited. Decided to do so on a friends recommendation and so went with some friends who were visiting for the weekend. The staff couldn't do enough to make the visit an enjoyable experience. The food was very good and the service was equally good. It was also very good value. Will visit again even if only for a lunchtime snack. Worth checking the opening times.

We had a really good lunch experience here recently. The staff were friendly and the food was very good. The best thing about this pub is that it is honest and refreshingly unpretentious. No food on “slates” here ! The desserts were amazing , the best in the area. Definitely the best pub food in the South Molton area.

Great pub in small village. Only a few rooms but ours was very good, large with all the modern facilities we come to expect. The meal in the pub was excellent and great value. A very good selection of beers and wine list offered reasonable prices. We enjoyed a very nice freshly cooked breakfast and our stay was most enjoyable, we shall come back again.

Lovely menu selection and fabulous sunday roast. Always a good choice of meat and fish much of it local produce. Not overpriced and service with a smile. You cant go far wrong with a booking here if you are going out with family.

We ate at the Castle Inn on the first night of our recent half-term break to North Devon and enjoyed it so much we came back on the last night. Ian, the landlord is extremely friendly and made us feel really welcome - including our dog!

Stayed for 1 night on way up too the north coast of devon. Well presented in a gorgeous small quiet village. Stayed in superior king size room, spotlessly clean, very victorian ambience which i loved.Bed very comfy with lovely crisp clean white sheets, could not falter room. Had an evening meal and full cooked breakfast and have too say they were both fabulous, homemade and all local produce. Beautiful ! Will definitely recommend. Thank you.

Stayed here for a second time and it is excellent. The owners Ian and Debbie are just first class, the rooms are clean and well appointed and the food is excellent. We cannot fault it and will return very soon. Thank you both for your kindness, superb service and food.

Delicious and well presented food. Excellent choice and prices very reasonable. Excellent service and good ambience.

Having visited here before for the excellent Sunday Roast and also an evening meal , we just had to visit again as we were staying locally as before, this time our party was for eleven diners including 4 vegetarians , the wet weather had caused...

We came here as a large group after a funeral. The owner was most accommodating, offering us the snug bar...

This pub offers a great night out experience.From the friendly staff serving drinks at the bar, to the cosy dining...