Eddystone Inn in South Hams

The location is brilliant unfortunately the food was not good I don’t like writing a poor review but the food we had was very unsatisfactory chicken breast was very tough as was the veg which was barely cooked. To blame the chef is unacceptable because a chef couldn’t have been involved in the cooking process. I did hear that it was an “agency chef” however on the 1st sign of a problem the agency should have been contacted and the owners should have made other arrangements. To carry on charging for unacceptable food is a sign of bad management. It takes a long time to get a good reputation and a few moments to destroy it. Always strive for a good name. Pick yourself up dust yourself down and change your priorities

My friend and I walked the coastal path from Wembury to Heybrooke Bay. Then we called into the Inn for lunch. The service was good, and the meals were nicely cooked. Lovely sea views from the restaurant,also a balcony to sit out on if you like fresh air.

Unfortunately limited food choices we were a bit late, service very good, great atmosphere in historic pub, had a tasty crab sourdough open sandwich

A very wet Sunday with a gale blowing led us to seek out a Sunday roast to cheer ourselves up. Our usual local venues for such fare, The Mussel Inn at Down Thomas or The Odd Wheel at Wembury were both full so we tried the Eddystone Inn. We were warmly greeted by the young staff who were really pleasant. A table had just cancelled so we were lucky. We took our places in a bay window and watched the storm that was rising outside over Heybrook Bay and The Mew Stone and were grateful to be warm and snug inside. We ordered the ham croquettes and smoked salmon starters. They were both OK but at £9 and £10 respecively were steeply priced for what we had. Three rather ordinary croquettes sat on a plate with bits of pea shoots and miniscule dabs black garlic mayo and apple sauce and a sliver of pork crackling. The oak smoked salmon was promised to be accompanied by horseradish cream, pickled cucumber, brioche croutons, dill pearls, broad beans and pea shoots. There were three rolled up slices of cheap tasting smoked salmon and three strips of cucumber rind that has been pickled and rolled up with three broad beans and the tiniest amounts of horseradish and even tinier dill pearls - whatever they were supposed to be! They, all four of them, looked like four caviar eggs but with no flavour. We'd ordered the slow roasted belly pork for the mains. The plates were cold and the food lukewarm. The pork was tough as old boots and the crackling didn't crackle, it was like leather and got fed to our dogs as did most of the meat. The French beans were like bullets as was the broccoli. The cauliflower cheese seemed to have missed the cheese and the white sauce was insipid. The roast potatoes had the texture and flavour of boiled potatoes that had briefly been dipped in fat and the Yorkshire puddings tasted like they'd been made a week ago, so tough and inedible were they - the dogs had them too. The roasted carrots had been so overcooked they were actually crisper than the crackling! They too went to the dogs. Everything was also under seasoned and the whole ensemble was sat in a weak watery liquid that was supposed to be gravy. It truly was awful. We of course complained and were offered 10% off and free drinks - I'd have preferred not to have been charged but my partner didn't want to cause a scene. The explanation we received was that the normal chef was on extended leave, that he was off for another four weeks and that they had an agency chef covering for him but there had been a lot of complaints. I wondered why said agency chef was still there if that was the case rather than carry on taking people's money for such poor quality. We didn't take up the offer of free drinks as we wanted food. The 10% off was an insult. My advice to anyone reading this would be to avoid this establishment until November and the proper chef is back. But given we have no idea what his cooking is like either we won't be revisiting the Eddystone Inn ever again. A pity as it's a great location and the staff are lovely. If I were the owners, I'd be on the phone to the agency and demand a replacement and double quick. In the meantime, try elsewhere, like the two establishments I mentioned earlier, their food is great and, more importantly, edible.

A very wet Sunday with a gale blowing led us to seek out a Sunday roast to cheer ourselves up. Our usual local venues for such fare, The Mussel Inn at Down Thomas or The Odd Wheel at Wembury were both full so we tried the Eddystone Inn. We were warmly greeted by the young staff who were really pleasant. A table had just cancelled so we were lucky. We took our places in a bay window and watched the storm that was rising outside over Heybrook Bay and The Mew Stone and were grateful to be warm and snug inside. We ordered the ham croquettes and smoked salmon starters. They were both OK but at £9 and £10 respecively were steeply priced for what we had. Three rather ordinary croquettes sat on a plate with bits of pea shoots and miniscule dabs black garlic mayo and apple sauce and a sliver of pork crackling. The oak smoked salmon was promised to be accompanied by horseradish cream, pickled cucumber, brioche croutons, dill pearls, broad beans and idea shoots. There were three slices of cheap tasting smoked salmon and three strips of cucumber rind that has been pickled and rolled up with three broad beans and the tiniest amounts of horseradish and even tinier dill pearls - whatever they were supposed to be! They, all four of them, looked like four caviar eggs but with no flavour. We'd ordered the slow roasted belly pork for the mains. The plates were cold and the food luke warm. The pork was tough as old boots and the crackling didn't crackle, it was like leather and got fef to our dogs as did most of the meat. The French beans were like bullets as was the broccoli. The cauliflower cheese seemed to have missed the cheese and so the white sauce was insipid. The roast potatoes had the texture and flavour of boiled potatoes that had briefly been dipped in fat and the Yorkshire puddings tasted like they'd been made a week ago, so tough and inedible were they - the dogs had them too. The roasted carrots had been so overcooked they were actually crisper than the crackling! They too went to the dogs. Everything was also under seasoned and the whole ensemble was sat in a weak watery liquid that was supposed to be gravy. It truly was awful. We of course complained and were offered 10% off and free drinks - I'd have preferred not to have been charged but my partner didn't want to cause a scene. The explanation we received was that the normal chef was on extended leave, that he was off for another four weeks and that they had an agency chef covering for him but there had been a lot of complaints. I wondered why said agency chef was still there if that was the case rather than taking people's money for such poor quality. We didn't take up the offer of free drinks as we wanted food. The 10% off was an insult. My advice to anyone reading this would be to avoid this establishment until November and the proper chef is back. But given we have no idea what his cooking is like either we won't be revisiting the Eddystone Inn ever again. A pity as it's a great location and the staff are lovely. If I were the owners, I'd be on the phone to the agency and demand a replacement and double quick. In the meantime, try elsewhere, like the two establishments I mentioned earlier, their food is great and, more importantly, edible.

Stayed in an AirB&B close by for our honeymoon and decided to treat ourselves to a meal here. It was delicious! It was hot and fresh, and the service was exceptional. "The greatest dessert I've ever had"- my wife about the ginger sponge pudding.

I do think this place is great in so many ways, but they seriously need to up their game on coffee. Worse than a poorly made Nescafe. Apparently this awful looking drink, sloshed all over the saucer is a coffee!

Popped in last weekend for a meal which was absolutely delicious. Amazing roast for the family and smiley service throughout. Gorgeous views on what was a beautiful day and despite being very busy, the food was coming out quite quickly.

Great pub.decent menu, friendly Staff,food good

Great views but that is all. If you are seated outside, be prepared to cater for yourself, zero on service despite staff idlling inside. Food is overpriced, 5 pieces of calamari for £9, cold when served and splogged of mayo on top. Cold chips, looks only great on pictures. Disappointed 😞.

My wife Debbie and I were a walk in couple on bank holiday Sunday. We arrived at 12 after a lovely cliff walk from Bovey sands to Eddystone inn. Ordered a coffee each and sat on the terrace to enjoy the views and peaceful location. At the bar there is a sign explaining that walk ins may not get a table for food as pre booked guests have priority. No problem to us but thought I would ask anyway. A lovely young lady said she could fit us in at 12 but would have to be finished by two as it was booked for 2. Again no problem. Ordered fish chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce. Wife had a steak and ale pie veg and again triple cooked chips with gravy. Both portions were of a lovely size. My fish was fresh and the batter light and crispy. My wife’s pie was apparently yummy. But both decided the chips were delicious. I could not fault our food, our service or the lovely ice cold lagers. The waitress is a credit to this establishment and for £42 for the quality we had we will definitely be back. Thanks again. Maybe we will park in the car park next time as the walk to Bovey with full bellies was definitely harder 🤣🤗

Only popped in for a couple of quick meals (late afternoon and early evening) but found the the place to be really welcoming and cheerful. Food was superb and the pudding even better. The local brew is great if you like a room temp flat bitter type beer like I do. Well furnished and very clean with great views of the ocean and near by hills, islands etc. The staff were excellent and super friendly too. In all a great place to eat and drink. Thanks guys.

The Eddystone Inn is a staple place every time we are down Devon. Food is amazing, service is very friendly and fast. The menu changes with the seasons and from the amazing local seafood to the local farm options, we really wouldn't change a thing. There is always something for us and we are always happy to see something new on the menu each visit come summer or winter. Highly recommend

For the moment, 3 different sites for the Eddystone all fail to work/load. So you would not know that in fact you couldn't get food on a Sunday lunchtime. What sort of pub is it that clearly advertises food, yet you can't be served without pre-booking, despite the majority of tables being empty. Yes, outside you can sit with a lovely view in weak sunshine and a drink, but inside you will be met with a permanent NO or DON'T KNOW.

We went for burger night and it was phenomenal. We ordered the London and the Paris burger - both were outstanding. Burgers cooked to perfection with great toppings that were very generous. Chips that accompanied were divine and very crispy.

We had a lovely evening, the Tapas is excellent and the dessert amazing (especially the presentation). Megan is an absolute Star 🌟

Visited with my boyfriend for dinner while down in the area. We liked the look of the menu online and it certainly didn't disappoint! The food was amazing and the service fantastic! A very friendly and welcoming pub. Great views and we had a brilliant evening. Would highly recommend a visit!

My husband & I had never been to the Eddystone Inn and decided to celebrate our wedding anniversary and have a meal there. There are 2 small car parks and we had no problem parking but maybe difficult at peak times of the year or at weekends. We had a drink in the bar area first and had booked a table in the restaurant part of the Inn. The bar area allowed dogs and was family friendly. The Inn was very friendly and welcoming and had a cosy feel. The menu was simple no starters but there was tapas you could have I suppose. We opted for mixed meats on sourdough for a starter to share, it was lovely but a little smaller than we expected. Our mains were superb. A local burger, triple cooked chips and coleslaw and I had the Mexican flavoured Prawn Tacos which were lovely and well presented. Nice selection of wines and fairly priced. There was desserts on a specials board but no room for us after our mains. Great service lovely sea views are possible and a big terrace outside. We would happily return a great gastro pub and an enjoyable evening.

Visited last night for some dinner. Food was absolutely amazing. you can really taste the quality of the ingredients and attention to detail. With it being a busy Saturday night we expected a wait but food arrived quickly and the staff were friendly and attentive. Will defo be returning. Keep it up👍

Great location overlooking the sea

We have visited many times and have had everything from roasts to the new special on a Sunday evening - burger night! The team are absolutely outstanding, nothing is ever too much trouble and the food is always delicious. Great all round menu with something for everyone and every child. The setting is spectacular - an absolutely fantastic venue, we love it!!

Lovely place overlooking the sea my brother and I stopped here while on a coastal walk. The staff were friendly and informative. Really enjoyed our time here.

The Eddystone Inn is one of our favourite pubs to stop at for some good food after a walk along the coastal path. The food is consistently good here and also value for money. You can’t go wrong with that view either - stunning! The triple cooked chips are some of the best I’ve had. Vegetarians - plenty of great options. I recommend the vegetarian quiche, it’s my personal favourite and the chips are divine 😊

One pint of larger, one pint of diet coke, two packs of crisps £12:50p. A rip off how can they charge such a price. Won't be going back and no recommendation to family and friends

Had a very nice lunch there on Thursday, marvellous views of Plymouth sound area. Staff very friendly & a lovely distention with the dog walks .

My favourite place in Cornwall.

A bit tired outside and won the highest price beer of the week award Great views

Frequently very busy so good to book food ahead else it's chips only. Lovely view outside, very nice

Cannot fault our visit in anyway. We always come here for special meals to celebrate and this time was as perfect as any other. Great food, lovely view, good atmosphere and very friendly and attentive staff (thank you Dan and Lauren). Thanks for the great time!

Didn't eat but beautiful location, stunning views, very dog friendly, great looking menu! (beer Also well kept)

Beautiful views, coffe fab, friendly staff Although we didn't eat the food looked fab too.

Great food and drink. Bowls of chips have shrunk in the last 12 months.

Basically an old pub, that's trying its best to look upmarket.. Limited menu choices, everything seems to be vastly overpriced, and our table was literally behind a support pillar. The service was good, with polite and friendly staff.

Lovely view, great pint, we didn't est, but food coming out looked good.

Visited on 7th April. Can’t fault the location. Service was ‘good’ and food ‘nice’. Disappointed with the seton mess desert and emailed the next day for a response to our issue (1 raspberry with artificial cream topped with a piece of meringue in a martini glass). I would not have written a trip advisor review had they got back to me but sadly my email was not acknowledged. For that reason it is unlikely I’ll return which is a shame. Enjoyed the main meal and the waitress was lovely so can’t give lower or higher than a 3*

We weren't warned about the Sunday end of service time. Two of us had ordered puddings but we both had to accept a next best thing AND pay for it before it was served. Otherwise, very enjoyable.

Amazing food. lovely staff. great view.

Good food reasonable prices and the location is amazing.

Friendly staff, quick service and good value

Great pub, consistently terrible service. Staff don’t seem to care about serving people. Restaurant is always a disappointment. Shame as it is in such a great location! Waited for 10 minutes to be served (despite no one else waiting), to be told the pub would be closing in 8 minutes!

Awesome location and awesome food, if you haven’t been, you are missing out. Thanks guys food was spot on ☺️

Very nice food, beef tender, nice and hot. Friendly staff.

Lovely atmosphere Great food. First class service

Pleasant atmosphere, very clean, and attentive staff.

Beautiful setting and fabulous staff, even the dogs loved it

A very welcoming and homely pub. Really great meal was had by us all(7) people. Great service and a really lovely atmosphere and place. Would love to go back in the summer when the fantastic view can be appreciated and possibly able to eat on one of the great terraces overlooking the sea. Staff were very polite and provided a quick and efficient service. Prices were really good too. . The log fire was very much appreciated on a cold and very rainy night. Would definitely recommend this place.

Visited on a recommendation and can highly recommend myself! Good Food choices, waitress service and quick service for hot food. Parking outside, fantastic views and very popular with dog walkers

Lovely pub on a fantastic coastal walk. The food is hit and miss, but mostly hit and definitely worth the gamble

Excellent - definitely my favourite coastal pub Visited many times since and still love it although the prices for coffee (if that's what you want) are a bit overpriced compared to many comparable pubs. Great coffee but a bit unreasonable pricewise.

beautiful location and nice beer

Great location and a restaurant vibe with free parking. After walking the coast line we popped in for a drink, the barmaid was unhappy and everyone else obviously felt the same way. We were going to stay for more but decided to move back, amazing views and a great location but that’s where It end’s.

Three amazing roasts and super pie and chips a real fire and a stunning view. Where would you rather be.

I felt our food took a while to come, We finished our fizzy drinks before the food came and considering the restaurant end of the pub was empty. The salad and chips were great. Unfortunately, there was an issue with the other food I ordered. The server kindly took it away. I was offered another dish from the menu, which looked and tasted nice, but not what I wanted.

Great food, good staff, excepts dogs!! Recommend for a tasty meal!! We had 2 dinners with dessert - so good we had to return!!!

Dropped in for a drink while walking the coast. Fast service. Did not eat so can not comment but looked good.

We walked from bovisand along the costal path , the eddystone is a modern, clean and friendly pub, we sat outside even though it was October half term , we just had a bowl Of chips and a loaded chips with bbq pulled pork which were both tasty , the poor chap waiting on was rushed off his feet yet kept smiling , good drinks on offer and the food on other tables looked lovely . Views are fantastic

Popped in for a midweek lunch. Wanted fish and chips. Great staff wonderful food and the sun was out. What could be better.

Most beautiful views to enjoy with a pint

Great food and staff and a view to die for.

Lovley evening, parked easy, plenty of empty tables, told they could not cater for two walkins. Very disappointed.

Good views from the terrace. Food portions are generous. The chips with garlic and pecorino are lush!

Lovely meal, superb views. Good menu and food was well presented and very tasty. Prices were what you’d expect to pay.

I haven't been to the Eddystone in a long time but went for lunch and a dinner in the same week. Food was good, I had a pasta dish the first time & chicken the second time & it was really nice. There is a wait when ordering food but that's because I imagine it is freshly prepared to order, it seemed that. The views are fantastic while you wait anyway and there was a good choice of ales & ciders. Would definitely go back. Found the service really good and welcoming even though they were busy.

We visited this pub twice in one week so it shows we did like it. Food was amazing the first time secon time they were short staffed which can't be helped however we waited 1hr and 10m for our food. 3 of the dishes were pasta which was dry and luke warm after obviously sitting for some time. No toilet roll in the ladies but 7 empty rolls. Shame it really put us off the second visit, although the staff apologised one staff member came across as being slightly rude advising these wait times are normal. Overall I would still recommend as it seemed that night was a one off and the food and views are amazing.

The Eddy has changed hands so many times since we've been coming here (20+ years) but the food is now as good as it's ever been. The views and setting have always been great but the interior is now more modern and in keeping with the location, and the food is very good. Service wasn't great this time. Nice table by the window, decent range of choices on a 'pub classics' type menu (although pie of the day sold out by 7pm). Couldn't see any starters though. Quite a long wait for meals to arrive (50 mins+) and had to go to the bar to get more drinks as nobody came near the table. Food very good when it arrived, burgers in particular clearly home made and very tasty. Nobody came to clear the table or take desert/drinks orders until I went and asked 15-20 mins after we'd finished. There seemed to be a lot of staff around but not doing the basics of table service. When we were leaving a guy was stood at the empty bar for ages while other staff cleaned tables nearby - he clearly wanted to pay but nobody even acknowledged him, I'd have left! Did order a couple of deserts but they didn't match menu descriptions. lemon roulade with lemon sorbet came with vanilla ice-cream and a thin strawberry jam like sauce. The honeycomb cheesecake with salted caramel ice-cream came with...vanilla ice-cream and a thin strawberry jam like sauce. Whatever the sauce was it didn't go well with either. Perhaps they were out of the salted caramel and sorbet but best just to tell customers than plonk on an alternative and hope they don't notice. So, overall, good food, pleasant surroundings and some friendly/welcoming staff but pretty naff service when it came to timings and attentiveness.

Food and service was okay. A stunning location to have a roast dinner

Gorgeous Devon coastal pub. Great choice of beers, good lunchtime light bite menu.

Beautiful setting and the building was really nice. The steps down were newly finished, with a non slip gravel plus edging. The entrance was very welcoming and it was all decorated to a very high standard. The staff were very friendly and polite, and we sat outside which was stunning. We waited 30+ minutes for our pasta, which looked rather small for £14 each! It was also cold, I told the lady and she said it would be replaced. After waiting an hour in total the “freshly made” replacement meal arrived, it was also lukewarm and the pasta was sticky, like it had been reheated. Needless to say it was extremely disappointing! ☹️

Picturesque location and good service however one of our choices of fish and chips although generous sized fish was undercooked and opaque in approximately half the portion. Reported this to staff and hope our comments were feedback to the chef. May well return for drinks but not the food from this visit.

Nice food, shame about the wait, visited twice, first time an hour and a half wait, second time (despite asking if there would be a long wait because of our last visit) an hour! Having said that, staff were great and views were amazing so if you have time to wait then this is a must!

Really nice food - we had lunch - and reasonably priced

We walked here from Wembury on a Monday lunchtime and the climb up the hill was definitely worth it! The food was top notch, with the only criticism possible being their need to put the chips (which were cut in a unique way that made them extra crunchy and delicious) in a little frying basket… why??? The summer seafood chowder was superb but just another little niggle that the bread came out a little later than the main. These are very small details and probably harshly, the only reason why they don’t get a 5 rating. Solid 4.5 if TA let you so that. Oh yeah, the view… spectacular

Beautiful location, beautiful view, tasty beers and ciders on tap and from the bottle. No service, order drinks inside and pick them up at the bar. But it doesn't say that anywhere, so first you just sit and wait on the terrace.

We can recommend the food. It was very tasty if a tad expensive. £17 for pie and mash....... Think about booking because most / all tables inside were reserved. Therefore, they don't really need passing trade. We just turned up. We felt a little awkward as it was clear the bookings came first. Wouldn't visit again due to this.

Lovely pub, beautiful view of the see. Good food and nice pint

Really friendly pub with lovely food and lovely people! The fish and chips were some of the best fish and chips we've ever had. It's dog friendly too which was perfect, I'd definitely recommend coming here if you're doing the coastal walk through Wembury

Great atmosphere, nice people, really great cuisine and the dogs are allowed in.

We had a large family lunch at the Eddystone. The pre-order was really straightforward to do and the menu selection suited everyone. On the day the team were fantastic, Mia in particular who is warm, welcoming and couldn’t do enough to make sure we had a nice time. On top of this, the building itself is lovely and the views are hard to beat. We can’t reconnect enough.

Lovely dog friendly pub with fantastic view from the terrace. Service was great and food really nice. Highly recommend!

Sat outside on sunny spacious terrace with sea views. Just had a drink. Friendly atmosphere.

Disappointed! Cold food , menu mostly burgers , food took ages , menu didn't have a great choice , two vegans in our party weren't impressed either .

Amazing food, great service and outstanding views! Burgers were amazing and worth the coastal walk.

Lovely outdoor seating area with view of the sea. Perfect sun spot

Lovley clean place beautiful views staff very friendly and helpful had a very relaxing meal with friends

We had an amazing roast dinner. Really fresh vegetables and tender meat. Staff really attentive

Wonderful views, great go ood quality food.

Incredible food with an incredible view

The amazing new menu has so much choice now it was really hard to decide, it had one of the best pub menus I’ve seen. 4 of us sat outside and we had burgers, lasagne and caesar salad. Could not fault anything, all good size portions and absolutely delicious, the chips were the best I’ve tasted! Fantastic view and great service from our server Gaynor. Will definitely be returning many times in the future as lucky enough to live 3 miles away.

Amazing little pub the vegi satay was on point

Fabulous views out to sea. Great food, service and atmosphere. Loved it!

Really nice pub with friendly bar staff and a nice view of the eddystone lighthouse on the horizon. Hours need updating, I believe they're open Monday and Tuesday. Not sure the exact times but I popped in on a walk last Monday evening and they were open

Banging food with a banging view and lovely staff.

Absolutely awesome with my lovely lady Lynny ❤️ We will be back

Delicious food. Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful view!

We had a table for four by the window on a lovely sunny day. It was very busy outside. The views from the pub are spectacular. The menu has recently changed and does not disappoint, all four meals were lovely and nicely presented. The chowder was really good. Staff also very friendly. Will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu. Thank you Eddystone 👍😊

My first visit to the Eddystone Inn. Went for lunch. We sat outside overlooking Heybrook Bay, beautiful view during excellent weather. The staff were quick, efficient and very friendly. The drinks were reasonably priced and a good selection of beers were on offer. The food was excellent. I had battered Hake and chips with peas. The fish was so fresh, I would imagine it was caught that morning. Would highly recommend this pub.

Beautiful day at a beautiful pub. We were outside in the top veranda with a fabulous view. Delicious panani and amazing chips !!!!!!

New menu is great. I highly recommend the Sweet Potato, coconut and satay curry! Epic views of the sea, in the sun, with a nice cold local beer. Perfect

Great view, great food, just what you want on nice summer's day.

The wait for the food was far too long. It was a little frustrating to say the least. We had to queue to place a drinks order, as it wasn't busy it just seemed odd. When the food eventually came it was OK, we only...