Fox & Goose in North Devon

This restaurant and pub serves fabulous food, reasonably priced, with great service. An extensive menu and good selection of wines, very well presented, good portions, all combine to make this a must visit. Highly recommend.

We would just like to show our appreciation to Craig, Annie and the team for our lovely evening. We felt spoilt. It was clearly a busy evening but the service and quality of the meals was excellent. I had the rack of ribs with the homemade “monkey glad” sauce. Honestly, so good, it felt naughty, they were that good. Everyone commented on how good their meals were and the a great selection of beers, ales, cider and lagers on tap. The Guinness was top notch. Happy to recommend but advise booking in advance

Having eaten twice over the last couple of months, and been delighted with our meals. Tonight was a great disappointment has the chef changed? The standard was not the same.

Still top of the list! New ownership has brought some new and interesting twists with the favourites still there and always delicious. We only come to Devon a handful of times a year but The Fox and Goose is a must visit each time. We were unsure after a change of hands if it would be up to the usual standards but it absolutely surpassed expectations. Quality was amazing and the staff lovely as always. Price is also very reasonable, would pay far more for the same meal near home. Without the excellent atmosphere.

We visited the Fox and Goose in Parracombe for a two night stay and were absolutely delighted. The bedroom and bathroom were spacious, beautifully decorated, comfortable and came with all the little luxuries you hope for - a well-stocked tea tray, quality bathroom toiletries and home-made biscuits. The bar had a wide choice of local food, very reasonably priced and everything that we had was really delicious. Breakfasts were excellent cooked to your liking and set you up for the day. Craig and Aiden are superb hosts and everyone was friendly and service was exemplary. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have already recommended the Fox and Goose to all our friends as a "must visit" experience. It was a 5 star rating across the board and we are already planning a repeat visit in the Spring

We had another fantastic meal earlier this week. The food was as outstanding as ever. Annie our waitress was exceptional. A must visit if you are in the area. Thank you.

We visited tonight for the first time since the new owners took over. We own holiday cottages locally and send a number of our guests to the pub for meals, so wanted to check on the current standards (as well as treating ourselves 😉). We were not disappointed. The atmosphere was friendly, the service was excellent and the food was exceptional. Without hesitation we will continue to recommend the Fox and Goose and will be back again ourselves soon!

I researched the best places to eat near to where we are staying and the fox and goose came up with amazing reviews and only a 7 minute drive from our lodge in kentisbury. The meal did not disappoint, I had the venison stroganoff and my husband had cod pasta alfredo - both absolutely beautiful dishes. My son had a burger and my daughter had tomato pasta. The restaurant was very busy and there was a bit of a delay with the meals but we didn’t mind and we never felt ignored or forgotten. Lovely friendly attentive staff, we’ll definitely be back to this place

Went in for dinner last Sunday evening. Big problem trying to decide what to eat as all items on the menu were very tempting! Three of us had the fish and chips and one had the cod with linquine. The food was excellent and we will definitely be back.

Excellent food, ambience and service (and I really enjoyed the retro glass vases on the tables - all slightly different).

We stayed 2 nights and found Craig and Aiden to be excellent hosts having only taken over the business 8 weeks earlier. The food was excellent and they managed to create a warm environment; indeed on the Tuesday evening when the pub does not open they still cooked for the two couples who were staying and offered us the option of eating with them, which resulted in a sociable candlelit evening of good company and shared stories. We would certainly return.

Just had the most wonderful stay at The Fox & Goose. We booked a two night stay, the room was lovely, it had everything we needed, the bed was very comfortable and everywhere was very clean. Breakfast was delicious and the evening meals were superb, very high quality. The hosts were so friendly, nothing was too much trouble, you could choose your own times to eat, very accommodating. We would highly recommend a stay and/or eating in their restaurant, we've already booked our next visit!

The ambiance was friendly and fitting a village pub. Staff were helpful and obliging (making a special pudding combination on request) and both the main dishes we tried were extremely tasty and more than adequate in size. If ever we are within visiting distance again we will definitely return.

This is a really nice place, where we had a recent evening meal Really welcoming staff/owners, very tempting menu, with fresh produce. My wife had Boillbaise, and I had Cod tagliatelle, both really delicious. We also managed to share a delicious cheesecake desert. Nice atmosphere and excellent service as well, thoroughly recommended.

Great find, excellent food and a great welcome from the hosts. A very good menu with several fish and meat dishes. The food we had was delicious all fresh cooked and very tasty. Reasonably priced too. Would recommend booking for an evening meal, we went on a Saturday and it was virtually a full house. Great food Great atmosphere and great hosts.

Superb food and good sized portions followed by delicious puddings what more could you want all in authentic pub atmosphere. A hidden gem worth seekingnout

We booked through booking site which sometimes overages the hotels but this time it was spot on. There are steps to be negotiated although a ready hand with our case was given but if this is an issue just settle to eat and stay elsewhere but if you do you will miss a treat. The ROMs are modern well furnished with state of the art bathrooms. A nod to keeping it original the sash window is renovated but single glazed you will hear the fun outside but come closing time it was silence. The food is really good, you do have to order at the bar and the menu is chalked up on boards but then you won't ever be waiting and a request for wine comes with an instant bottle and glasses over the bar, if this isn't your thing well you are missing the point, it's a public and spotless but restored to look like a local from days past as is the exterior which matches this tiny village would you really want gastro pub garish grey. Like everything good or really good it reveals its secrets one by one, try the home made cakes in place of biscuits or flask of real milk. Glad to have discovered and to share

Had pizza to take out. Fairly long wait and pizza was horrendous. Toppings at £1 each was a joke - I could barely see them at all. Cheese was processed and slid off the base which was soggy and wet.

Mit kleinen Kindern ist es im Pub nicht immer ganz einfach. Im Fox & Goose haben sich jedoch alle wohl gefühlt. Das Essen ist ausgezeichnet! Das Menü umfasst neben speziellen Gerichten (z. B. köstliche Fischsuppe mit Peperoni-Rouille - fast besser als in Frankreich) auch traditionelle Pub-Gerichte als auch "normale" Klassiker wir Pizza (nicht an allen Wochentagen). Da das Pub abseits der Durchgangsstrassen liegt, ist es eher ein Geheimtipp und entsprechend gemütlich geht es (meist) zu und her.

pequeño, pero agradable, comida caliente pero el lugar necesita un poco de renovación, las sillas estaban rotas y las mesas suelta, pero si no eres muy exigente sobre el aspecto del lugar la comida es genial servido con una sonrisa y caliente, pero no es un mal

Disfrutamos de dos cenas en este pub, la comida es excelente. El pescado estaba muy bien preparadas y las verduras estaban muy fresco y sabroso. Los postres son caseros y deliciosos acompañados de cantidades generosas de nata. El servicio era amable y atento le recomendaríamos este pub sin dudarlo.

Enjoyed a meal here whilst on holiday in the area-a quirky,old fashioned interior and truly excellent food,the steak pie was first rate,with deliciously fresh tasting carrots.Just how good pub food should be!

My title says it all! Iwas very impressed with this pub. The food was tasty and the land lady was very friendly. This place should come out on top of all the rankings for combe Martin.

Mi marido y yo visitamos el Fox y Ganso en Parracombe un miércoles por la tarde, ya que nos quedamos en Lynton y queríamos explorar el área local. Nos acogió cálidamente por una chica que estaba más que encantados de responder a sus preguntas sobre Exmoor y recomendar buenos paseos y lugares para visitar. ambos nos decantamos por una merienda, después de haber oído comentarios favorables sobre tés Devon hechos de crema de amigos. no nos decepcionó. La casa hizo scones eran para morirse, y la mermelada de ganso y Fox era simplemente divina. Nos dijeron que si queríamos una cima de nada, y aunque no era necesario, que era agradable no preocuparse corriendo de mermelada! En una bella ubicación, este pub tiene mucho carácter, comida de calidad y acogedor y cordial personal, recomendaría encarecidamente una visita!

Nos alojamos en Highcliffe House B&B; en Lynton para 3 noches y comimos cada comida en el Fox & Goose. Nos encantó todo lo que tenía (desde el estofado de pescado hasta el plato de queso de postre el pescado fresco a las carnes) cada noche! Nuestro personal amable y servicial en sus recomendaciones. El pub tiene un ambiente muy acogedor y lleno de antigüedades. Los perros son bienvenidos y los clientes habituales son muy amables. Nos impactó en las conversaciones con diferentes personas y estuvimos encantados en bienvenidos todos ellos nos hicieron sentir. Sin duda volveré aquí la próxima vez que esté en Lynton.

Loved the food and warm friendly atmosphere. We turned up late but were fit in despite no reservation. Would return again!

Ya habíamos tomado una decisión consciente para evitar este pub tras detenerse fuera unos días antes y que buscan mucho más allá que es mejor pero encontramos hambrientos y en una pérdida tan nos dio una oportunidad.

lovely pub, dogs welcome inside and food is very good. A little pricier than some other pubs but well worth the visit.

visita de fin de semana y encontramos este pequeño pub con un montón de comida de carácter era excelente tuvimos que pedir en el bar. La decoración no es lujoso pero un típico pub con animales de peluche y queridos bocinas en las paredes, pero como he dicho tiene mucho carácter. pedimos bistec y el resto del grupo tenía su pastel, que era muy bueno. Las porciones son grandes y sólo conseguimos tener un pegajosa pudding toffees, que era igual de bueno. Un lugar de visita obligada si estás por la zona,

Acabo de pasar un fin de semana aquí y no me puedo quejar. Nos cuidaron muy bien. La comida era fantástica, la habitación estaba muy bien equipada y moderna y la cama era muy cómoda.

Warm cozy pub on the edge of Exmoor, with lots of character inside. Mostly locals in the wintertime. Had lunch there and the food was good and home made. Very hot and tasty indeed.

We visit at least twice a month pretty much all year. The best pie ever next to my Grandmothers! Just a pleasure to go which is why we keep returning.

Acabamos de regresar de unas cortas vacaciones genial en el Fox y ganso. El alojamiento era precioso y los desayunos eran los mejores que hemos tenido. También había mucha variedad de comidas en el bar.

Realmente disfrutamos de una comida con mi esposa, la comida era genial (besugo al mar los filetes y carne). queríamos diferentes verduras de lo que era en el menú, el personal era muy servicial y nos ofrecieron numerosas alternativas. Está a 10 minutos en coche de Combe Martin, pero fácilmente la mejor comida que tuve durante mi estancia de dos semanas.

We stayed at the Fox and Goose for our wedding anniversary. Our room was clean and very well equipped, the bathroom was newly refurbished and very modern. We couldn't fault a thing - from the excellent fresh coffee to make in a cafetiere to the quality of the tea bags, fresh milk in a flask, home made flapjacks and shortbread, to the decor, the furnishings and the wonderful bathroom with double shower. We ate here also, and the food was no disappointment. The portions were generous, the meals well presented and very tasty. The fish stew is amazing! Breakfast was fresh, well prepared, good range of cereals, fruit, yoghourt, toast and cooked breakfast also. Loads of fresh coffee and tea. Nothing was too much trouble to the owners or staff and we were made very welcome. We highly recommend the Fox and Goose.

Excellent food and old English atmosphere. I had the Hake. It came with very fresh vetigables. As most pubs, you order from the bar. The place has old world charm but it was clean.

interesting and fabulous food, reasonable prices, great atmosphere and good service. We stayed at the Fox and Goose and also ate there 2 nights, we could have gone on investigating the menu for a lot longer!

Nice country pub, tucked away in the tiny village of Parracombe. We stopped for some late lunch and had the homemade pizzas - very good. Not the best cider we'd had though.....

Excellent quality food is served here, local produce, good size portions, down a very narrow country lane but well worth going. Booking is advisable as it is very popular. The perfect country pub.

Great food and wine/beer selection. Home cooked with great touches by people who obviously care about food. Home made preserves etc Great for foodies.

We had a great evening in this pub. Excellent food, lots of choice including delicious fish stew and 3 other fish options, all equally good. Staff were cheerful and helpful

A wonderful little country pub where all the staff were extremely friendly and made our stay very enjoyable. We stayed for four nights to enable some walking in the wonderful Exmoor countryside. Our recently refurbished room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable with plenty of storage available, and an en-suite shower bathroom. Tea and cafetiere coffee were provided with fresh milk in a vacuum flask, and each day of the stay we were also delighted to be left a tin of freshly home made shortbread and flapjack which was delicious.Breakfast was excellent. Cereal, granola, fresh fruit (including rhubarb) yogurt, toast with butter and jam, and a choice of full cooked as well if you so wished.We chose to eat in the pub each evening where a varied menu offered choices of Fish, Steak, Venison, Lamb or vegetarian dishes, and were of a very generous quantity, (we never managed 3 courses). All food was locally sourced where possible, and I can highly recommend the ice-cream. My other half worked his way across all four of the hand pumped beers on offer during our stay and I tried the local cider all of which were excellent.There is parking available opposite the pub, and there is also a small outside area at the rear where the river runs alongside.

Sorry we didn't get to sample the wonderful food and atmosphere. We walked in on spec at 2pm on a windy Sunday. There was an empty table for two in plain sight of the bar but we were told by a man behind the bar that they were full (clearly very busy but not full). We asked if they were still serving food and were told that there was 'probably' no food left in the kitchen! "Probably?!" He didn't even bother finding out. We left empty-bellied and went up the road to the Hunters Inn. Shame nobody told them a warm welcome doesn't cost anything.

Read a few lines in Sawday's and reviews on here so knew we were likely to get good food; only 15 mins from Arlington NT where we spent the afternoon with the children. Lovely setting, nice warm welcome and within 10 minutes of arriving there our 2 girls were playing with Nikki and Paul's little girl, leaving us free to indulge in olives and half a Tawny. Our girls had a very tasty pizza, we had fish stew which was both filling and exceptionally tasty. Nice glass of wine each and a friendly goodbye from Nikki the owner and the lovely Nicola on the bar. Top pub!

Really lovely quirky old pub, serving delicious fish and meats, we were recommended to go here by the owners at the oak room tapas restaurant in nearby lynton, the fox and goose is abit in the middle of nowhere but worth the trip.The staff were friendly and there seemed to be alot of locals or at least regulars which is always a good sign. Will return when we are down in devon again

Went to Exmoor last weekend and stayed at Peacock Cottage, part of Coulscott House in Combe Martin. The owner, Sue Jay recommended the Fox & Goose as a good bet for some nice pub food. We rang up to book and was advised by a cheery lady that we did not need to book at this time of year and to just turn up for a table. When we arrived we were warmly welcomed and told to choose whichever spare table we could find. My friend and I chose to share a starter of sherry mushrooms, mushrooms sautéed in butter with garlic, sherry, wholegrain mustard & cream, served on bruschetta. Very rich but absolutely scrumptious and plentiful. For the main, I chose the steak Guinness & mushroom pie, with a homemade shortcrust pastry, served with vegetables & sauté potatoes. The pastry was wonderful very light and buttery. It melted in my mouth. The steak and guiness filling was very nice but as historic as the pastry but still delicious. Christine chose the mushroom stroganoff as she feeling in a mood for mushrooms that night. She said her dish was delicious as well and full of flavour. In summary, the food was spot on and the pub itself was very friendly with a nice atmosphere. I would happily recommend it to anyone who is staying in the Combe Martin / Exmoor area.

I stayed last night. My bedroom was immaculate, food was great, friendly service. Great value for money.

Very impressed when I ate here a couple of years ago, and this time we stayed the night in a newly renovated room, finished and equipped to a very high standard. The food was again excellent (afraid I had the fish stew again - can't get enough of it!). I like the local sourcing and high standards of the produce, all nicely presented by welcoming owners and friendly staff. Good breakfast too.

Reliably excellent food. Lovely fresh fish and delicious locally sourced meat. Vegetables locally grown. We love the potatoes. The Sunday lunch is great value. It's very cozy in the winter. We love the atmosphere and friendly service.

Partner and I had two meals at this restaurant whilst on holiday in July. Didn't expect much seen externally and the interior whilst comfortable is not smart. Forget all this and concentrate on the food which is wonderful. Virtually all the food is locally sourced and the owners cook to magnificence. Good English meat and fish with seasonable vegetables all excellantly cooked and with wonderful touches to make these meals unforgettable. Puddings that were sensational and a great selection of local chesses. Certainly a place to search out.