Instow Arms in North Devon

On a positive - good location and nice atmosphere in downstairs bar. Food was really mediocre and expensive relative to the quality- burgers less good than Spoons and twice the price, fish and chips average and fish cakes so poor that they weren't eaten- we raised this with the waitress who spoke to the chef who apparently said they were fine- I suppose food is very subjective. If you want decent food go somewhere better, if you want mediocre food go to Spoons.

brilliant service from Lois,good food hat was well presented with generous portion sizea. well worth the visit I was just annoyed I had no space left for desert

Been before and twice in this visit. Staff are great, food amazing and if good weather sitting outside is a dream. Check out specials board, OMG.

Visited with friends after a frantic time with a wedding the week before. Just looking for a place to enjoy good food, good atmosphere and relax without being rushed. Was not disappointed. There was live music and the evening was sunny and warm adding to the atmosphere. Didn’t bother with starters as we knew the main courses would be satisfactory. The portions are large. The dressed crab with fries was superb, a side order of the onion rings is a must, delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant, we ended the evening having a drink outside in one of the little sheds downstairs. £200 for four people, but a really nice evening. Recommend booking though.

A group of 12 of us stayed nearby for a week, and we ate at the Instow Arms on Sunday night. Service was friendly and efficient, especially given the large group. Ironically, everyone was really happy with their meal except me. I had chicken fajitas, a meal I order regularly in various places. I can't say there was anything wrong with the taste as such, but the chicken, peppers etc was very 'wet'. Far too much juice, which made it quite tricky to eat. Overall good though and we were too full for dessert.

Friendly and relaxed vibe despite being busy. Courtney and the team were welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Good value and spectacular views!

We love this place. Gorgeous location, super friendly staff and fabulous food. I would highly recommend the crispy chilli beef, fajitas and scrummy fish and chips. Amazing.

Seems a very inviting Place from the outside menu was good and food was delicious. Unfortunately I cannot say same about we assume was the manageress if the restaurant. She had short blonde hair. Her attitude to us asking very politely to move two places from one table to join our family birthday meal was like I’d asked her for the whole area to be accommodating for us only. The rest of the staff were brilliant couldn’t do enough for you and were quite apologetic to me about the seating arrangement. We all had lovely meals and all came out together hot and delicious. I felt my family experience for me personally was tainted because of her stubbornness and lack of customer focus.

We had a fantastic family lunch at the Instow arms. The pub is perfectly located on the beach at Instow with great views. My daughter said the spaghetti bolognese was delicious and I really enjoyed the special of scallops and the mussels. Highly recommended!

Fantastic location close to the beach. Sat outside as it was a lovely day although unfortunately for us the sand dunes on the beach were being maintained and it was really windy so we had sand everywhere but we were protected by the little huts outside so all good . Not the fault of the restaurant, obviously. Anyway the staff were friendly, the food was really good, my fish was a bit greasy but I ate it anyway. Chips were great and husband enjoyed his chicken burger. Will definitely go back next time we’re in the area. Dog friendly.

We stopped here for drinks and a bit to eat while cycling on the Tarka Trail. Instow Arms has areas between the outside seating to park the bikes and keep an eye on them. We just had burger & chips and drinks. Food was great and fast. Staff were friendly. The inside to the pub was really nicely decorated and very inviting. Definitely a good choice to go for an evening meal.

Only had a light bite, shell on prawns and hubby had a jacket potato with chilli. Really lovely and friendly staff. Will definitely be coming again

Called in on a Friday and also Saturday at 7 p.m. Don't expect a friendly welcome if you just want a drink. We were told to stay at the bar and keep out of the way. The staff were quite rude. We then went to the Quay Inn and were met with friendly staff and never returned to the Instow Arms again.

fabulous pub/restaurant overlooking the beach front. Lots of seating outside and cute beach hut benches to protect form the wind if needed. Amazing food, the seafood spaghetti is out of the world!!

On our last day in Appledore, we walked the dogs along the beach at Instow and had breakfast before departing for home. The breakfast was excellent and good value, my friend had the pancakes with blueberry's and my wife had the smoked salmon, we had "build your own breakfast" we sat in the window with great views. The staff were really nice and the quality of the food was excellent.

Went to the Instow Arms today for lunch, very nice inside very courteous staff and efficient . Ordered beef burger and chips, came looking good, I must admit that I ate most of the burger before noticing it was not cooked properly inside. I left it. When our waitress came to take the plates away I explained why I had left some, she apologised profusely, I said that was fine didn’t want anything else and left it at that. When we went to pay the bill she only charged us half the price of my meal. Excellent customer service methinks, THANK YOU GUYS.

We were staying in Appledore and took a quick trip to Instow and chose to have dinner at The Instow Arms - we were not disappointed at all. We hadn’t booked - I advise you do. The restaurant was full, but we were happy to sit outside in one of their huts - they have heating and even though it was quite cold and windy, it was cozy in the shelter of the hut. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food arrived very quickly and was piping hot. It was excellent value for money and very good quality. If I had to find something to criticise, it would only be that the portion size was very big (even though I have a fairly good appetitie).

This is such a great location, we managed to sit outside in the evening sun for a drink before heading in to the table we’d booked upstairs. All of the staff were helpful particularly the guy on the bar with the a nose piercing who seemed on top of things on what was a very busy evening. Couldn’t fault the food, we had the fish and chips and the seared duck breast with rice noodles and vegetables. The fish was huge and really tasty with a good portion of chips and a very generous portion of peas. The duck was delicious, cooked just right, tender and tasted very gamey, this came on a bed of rice noodles mixed with vegetables and was particularly more’ish. Congratulations to the chef, great food. This is the second time we’ve eaten here in the past few months the first occasion being a family gathering and everyone commented on how good their meals were. Instow Arms is clearly doing something right, we definitely give it a big thumbs up :)

Food was fantastic, service was excellent. Busy so luckily we pre booked. The scallops and steak were fantastic! Beautiful location with fab views! We sat upstairs near the window and was a lovely evening. Thankyou for your service!

Wow, fish of the specials board were amazing and the children’s meals were great value. Made to feel welcome by the staff, very friendly place

Absolutely spot on, food was superb, portion size was big, excellent value for money, will definitely be returning xxxxx

It is pretty tricky as a vegan to get a good meal when out. However, I had a really great meal here last night. The lentils and mash were fabulous! Usually the only offering is a vegan burger, which was on offer, but I didn’t need, due to the lentils and mash. Not only was it super tasty, but it was really satisfying. Staff lovely, great fire, super food! Hank you.

After looking at reviews we decided to try this pub for a roast dinner and what a fantastic choice. We all had a roast and the chef absolutely knows how to cook brilliantly. Beautifully tender meat, roast spuds to die for and perfectly cooked vegetables. Portion sizes meant the meal was value for money, and the view was fabulous. We are lucky enough to eat out regularly and the waitress was one of the best servers we have had, she worked so hard and her customer service was faultless. Sorry did not catch her name but she did say she worked there at weekends and a nursery in the week. Can’t wait to make a return visit on our next holiday.

We always visit the Instow arms whenever visiting Instow, the food is always superb, great portion sizes and excellent quality. The staff are amazing and it’s always a great atmosphere, thoroughly recommend and will be back soon!

Came primarily to walk our dogs but decided to stay over for a meal. We have eaten here before so we knew we were in for a feast. We had the Sunday roast and it did not disappoint, the food was hot, a good amount and variety of vegetables. not least of all, the service was excellent with very polite and caring staff. We intend to visit Instow more regularly in the summer and will include this restaurant as a must on our travels.

Popped in for a Birthday lunch. Great location. Sat upstairs with beautiful views over the beach. Food was fantastic, reasonably priced and generous portions. Fantastic and friendly service throughout. Highly recommended.

We are local and this is definitely our favourite pub for taking friends, family and visitors. Sadly, today's visit was below par, especially as it was for the four of us to celebrate my husband's Birthday! I chose the Vegetarian Burger (costing £18!) Before ordering I checked what the burger was made if, having had a bad experience with a 'home-made' burger before. I was told it was made of Soya, which sounded ok. However, it wasn't Soya, but a mash of vegetables put in a breadcrumb - not very nice and not what I was expecting! My friend chose the Cod & Chips (£16.50) and the batter and fish were over-cooked - and in fact after tasting it, I agreed the fish was dry and tasteless! When the Manager came to clear our plates we politely commented, but no apology was forthcoming, she just said she'd tell the Chef. When the bill came (£150.00), we noted that only 10% had been deducted from each of our meals ie £1.80 and £1.65!!! We were hoping for an offer of a couple of free drinks, at the very least, but this was basically insulting considering the money we were spending! All I can say is it's left all four of us feeling dissatisfied and disappointed which is a shame as normally the food and service is very enjoyable and a place we look forward to visiting!

Perfect stop for a coffee. Lunch or dinner There are outside booths with heaters, great for individual dining with the dogs. Downstairs inside was lovely and warm, again full of dogs from blustery walks on the beach opposite. Upstairs was more refined dining (didn’t see any dogs) with beautiful views over the beach. Great food and service

Fantastic place to come and chill. Fantastic food, charming and attentive staff. Great choice of drinks. A view to die for. A must visit

We had Sunday lunch at this wonderful pub in a great location with fantastic views. The Sunday lunch was absolutely lovely and very well priced. The staff were friendly and accommodating and the place is also dog friendly. We would definitely come back here again , such a nice place with great food. The parking is limited outside the pub but there is a small car park 500 m away from the pub.

Went here for lunch with my daughter, we only had a couple of starters with some chips, but it was delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definately dine there again.

Our experience started off great, we were let in earlier than our booking and the starters were lovely.Ordered chicken and chorizo tagliatelle which was nice but rich. Venison burger had a strange taste and was not as good as expected. Ordered cheesy garlic bread and onion rings as sides, and lets just say they both oozed grease. Our garlic bread came with no cheese so we asked for it to be taken back and for them to bring us what we ordered. Clearly the chef didn’t take this well and on its return the garlic bread was smothered in grease and a thick layer of cheese which was so off-putting.Waiters seemed to be used to people complaining as our complaints got brushed off.Overall very disappointing.

Visited mid week in the morning. Ordered eggs benedict and few coffees. Food was very average. Eggs overcooked, hollandaise very thin and partially splitting. Late comes in a glass that's very wobbly so coffee ended up all over the saucer upon arrival.Second round of coffees did not get delivered after the waitress took our order. 15 minutes later had to ask someone else again.I've been before and never had a problem not sure why it was so different this time...

We are in Devon on holiday, have visited the Instow Arms twice this week and cannot fault the food and staff, the first time we had fish and chips and roast beef dinner, my husband actually said it was the best roast dinner he has ever had ( and he has had a lot) on Monday we order seafood tagliatelle and chicken and chorizo tagliatelle, both meals were gorgeous, the restaurant was very busy, the staff worked so hard, not much of a wait for the food but to be honest if you want decent freshly prepared food the wait is expected, I’d be worried if it arrived in 5 minutes !! Hope to go again this week before we go home but if not will be back next year, in these horrendous covid times for the hospitality trade they are doing an amazing job, training new staff etc, good luck for the future, a great place to have a meal out, wish we lived nearer

Iv just moved back to bideford after 14 year! Myself and my husband went for a romantic meal as it was the first time we had baby sitters in years! When we got there it was packed ! Which for a start makes your feel confident already!We sat in a booth outside, the atmosphere was electric! Everyone was enjoying them selves!The staff could not do enough and even went out of there way to make us some cocktails even though this is not listed! My husband is always very dubious of ordering mussels when out but this mussels when fat,juicing, plump and full of flavour!Every plate that came past me looked and smelt amazing!The lemon posset is defiantly one to try also! Needless to say after the amazing veiw and atmosphere we had a fantastic night! Even booked to take our kids 2 days after! Was perfect! Highly recommend!

They've certainly gone all out for lockdown lite, having built little wooden "booths" up the side, each with their own heater. 10/10 for effort, but the outcome is that the heaters are too powerful, heavily toasting those sitting on the pub side whilst those on the inside barely feel the benefit.Food was pretty dire. I had a smallish piece of cod that was grey inside and soggy batter on the outside. The fat chips were definitely homemade, but unfortunately by someone who doesn't know how to make chips. Slow fried from raw until dark brown and not remotely crispy. Another fry for 90 seconds in very hot oil would have done the trick.Service started OK but vanished as the evening wore on. We thought they'd closed, but on venturing to find a staff member, discovered they hadn't.Not brilliant.

So overall this place is in a great setting looking out over the estuary.Some niggles Food quality is really good (even though I choose the wrong thing).Couple of things to note :-1) if you book a table it’s inside so don’t expect to be sitting on the sun terrace at the front.2) service was great with one exception. We were told once we had been seated and the food had been delivered to go and get our knifes and forks.3) i could not find any napkins4) payment you have to go in and pay. A bit of a pain if it’s busy as you have to wait. Also when we went to pay the people on the table before hadn’t paid so we were going to get charged for it. It did get sorted but my advice here is they should for outside dinners / drinkers pay up front Overall it’s a nice place and I will come back but a few niggles.*I had the tagliatelle Arrabiata which is more like Olives with some pasta. I don’t like Olives and the menu doesn’t say.

Meal not delivered accurately, garlic bread burnt, sauce and corrections brought after a few minutes, hand cut chips burnt and greasy. Wrong drink delivered. Probably too busy with Sunday roast. Explained we were disappointed but staff didn’t seem bothered. Definitely not worth over £60 for a poor meal. We’ll eat elsewhere for the rest of the week.

My hubby and I booked a meal at this pub whilst in North Devon on holiday. We chose this pub as the reviews were good, it seem to have good Covid practice in place and it was also dog friendly. So many places that call themselves dog friendly can often be dog tolerant. However, the Instow Arms were very welcoming to our dog! Like many people, we are very conscious of how clean an establishment is and how the Covid rules are observed. We were on a pre-booked table, tucked away in the corner of the pub and the pub tables were spaced out. The drinks and food orders were done via table service.The food was really flavoursome and well presented. We had the mushrooms and chicken wings to start with and then chicken supreme and mussels for our mains. Very good sized portions, and thoroughly enjoyed! We shared a cheesecake dessert, couldn't manage one each! With drinks our meal came in at just under £70, which we felt was really good value for money. We will definitely return again when we are next in the area. Only small negative, is that parking can be challenging- top tip.. plan ahead and leave yourself plenty of time to get a parking space!

Have eaten here many times over the years, but menu now seems over-priced and distinctly average chicken curry, with at best half a dozen pieces of chewy chicken for £15. Also £15 for fajitas, mainly veg and lettuce (ok vegetarian option, but £15 is pure profiteering). Something has def changed...

My husband and I visited this lovely pub over the half term for our anniversary . We took our 8 week old baby and were slightly nervous as to how busy it would be but the staff were amazing and really looked after us , even two new members of staff on their first shifts were keen to ensure we had every thing we needed despite it being a very busy evening. The food was lovely and plenty of choice on the menu, the views fabulous and the service excellent

We came to celebrate a 17th birthday meal and were highly disappointed with the service we were given today. We received a very poor greeting when we arrived, limited table service when seated, we were squashed very close to the next table (back chairs touching each other) which made us anxious due to the social distancing rules. We understand that it was busy but we have seen it much busier being local, We expected much more than what we received. Our drink order was taken , but were very delayed coming out (over half an hour) even though we were seated beside the bar. We had to ask for them where our order was to, but were told there was an internet problem but no apology was made. We then had some food come out which turned out not to be ours, we were sat there 10mins before anyone came over to acknowledge that the two dishes they had placed on the table were not ours. They were finally taken away but no one mentioned when our food would arrive. Finally our food started to arrive on the table, but a black hair was noticed in the sauce so was asked to be taken back, the man took it from me without acknowledging what I had said and walked off to return with another. We had to wait further for the cutlery to be brought over but when it did we didn’t have enough. No one came to check to see if our food was ok, we were actually missing a starter dish. After we finished we manage to get someone’s attention and make it clear that one dish never came out but not to worry as we had finished and it wasn’t wanted anymore. No apology was made here either. We paid the bill which came to about £100, but no effort was made to see if we were happy with our visit or food. We are really disheartened by our visit as we have been plenty of times and enjoyed our visit. We were very disappointed by the service and the manner of the staff tonight.

Booked a table in the bar area for Sunday Lunch .Table booked for 12 noon , service and the meal excellent , I had the Roast Beef the wife had Roast Lamb it came with a good selection of excellent fresh vegetables roast potatoes and yorkshire pud with an extra of pigs in blankets . Can not praise the kitchen staff enough , I realise how difficult it can be some times being a chef myself.Well done one and all.

We booked an early evening table for the first day eating inside was allowed. We had a drink outside before heading to our upstairs table overlooking the beach. The food was delicious and the staff were lovely, what more could you want.

The outdoor heated beach hut style pods worked really well during our recent visit to The Instow Arms. Eating and drinking outside was a pleasure. Good, friendly, efficient staff who were very welcoming of our dog.

Disappointed as we telephoned to book a table. Really wanted to try the ploughman’s lunch and asked at the time of booking if it would be on the menu still at the time of our booking and told yes.When we arrived was seated and ordered drinks then the food...was told they are not serving the ploughman’s lunch anymore today as it involved to much prep work?? Told front of house we were disappointed and apologies were given but probably would have chosen somewhere else to eat had we know All other areas like being covid secure were very good though.

We really enjoyed our visit here. The outdoor eating areas were organised so well. We ate in one of the small huts. What a lovely place to sit and eat your food. Not many places have little huts like this! The food was lovely. Most of our group had Sunday Lunch and it was very nice. We would certainly recommend eating here if you are looking for a nice place to eat especially with so many restrictions in place for hospitality. Very covid compliant.

Not sure I want to share this, but Sunday lunch at the Instow Arms is THE best. Due to covid we were worried about sitting outside in April, but we booked a beach hut which have heaters. The service is always amazing here and the view just perfect.

Visited today, they apologized for no covered seats available as thought it would rain, the chap immediately went indoors and pulled out the roof cover. We didn't mind. We only wanted hot drinks. No problem. They made us welcome enjoyed the views with our drinks. The food looked good what others ordered. They had nice covered tables along the side very novel. Will visit again.

Met by a member of staff having booked a table. Was told your cabin is up there, order at the bar . How rude , not shown to our cabin or given a menu. The cod & chips was cooked in oil that was rancid.This may be ok for the trippers here today gone tomorrow. If you won’t to keep us locals, get your act together.

Called in for breakfast before the long journey home on a Sunday Morning. Excellent reception, warm friendly welcome. Sat outside looking out on to the estuary the sun was out, it was beautiful. They have some nice booths that you can book with internal heaters, very well set out for the current Covid situation. The eggs Benedict we super with golden eggs and just the right amount of sauce all served beautifully. Will visit again

Made a very last min booking here trying to find the perfect spot for our last day of holiday and it did not disappoint! It probably helped that our table was in a sun trap away from the sea breeze but the food was very good and quick service! We could have stayed all day as it was so relaxed. Would definitely visit again and would highly recommend

Staff very very helpful, restraunt itself was pretty good. Thought there were going to be loads of GF options, not so much but staff did all they could and more and managed to adapt existing dishes. In short. Would recommend

Probably the best roast dinner we’ve had at a pub/restaurant. Great service and great location highly recommend .

Had a meal with a friend on Friday evening. we ate outside due to COVID regulations, the heaters were on so it was warm and cosy with a nice atmosphere. we had a lovely meal and I would highly recommend or give it a try.

After a week of touring Devon and Cornwall we clearly saved the best until last. Great food, excellent menu and a lovely atmosphere all delivered by friendly staff. All COVID-19 precautions were in place. Would highly recommend this restaurant at any time of day.

We had a lovely visit today, with delicious food, a warm welcome and great atmosphere. A pleasant change to the grumpy customer service experienced at Appledore!

Food excellent. Staff excellent. Decor really great. Brilliant place to dine whatever the time of day.

Lovely clean setting with a very long burner on the good. Friendly staff with the best breakfast going, not greasy at all. We certainly will be back.

Lovely meal! We were able to book a table on the day. Lovely atmosphere in the pub and big portions. Only reason why not 5* is we were not informed of a meal missing some of its parts (naan bread). Otherwise good service.

Popped in here for a drying out coffee with family after a Summer drenching on the beach opposite. Excellent covid-related arrangements, friendly and competent staff and lovely frothy coffee. Just the ticket to help recover from a Summer downpour!

Really good food and service. Came in a Sunday and had great meal. Very doggy friendly and felt very safe with measures in place. Definitely will return.

Lovely view, perfect for a drink in the sunshine. Polite and quick service. Felt nice and clean considering COVID-19.

We were staying in a cottage just round the corner from here and after checking some reviews we booked a table. The COVID safety rules were clear and it was nice and clean. It was dog friendly and the food was lovely and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend.

Lunch at the instow arms today was fabulous , COVID measures were being followed and made us all feel Very at ease . Even though rules were being Correctly followed the atmosphere hasn’t differed much and our lunch was very relaxed and welcoming . Food was Devine and there is a lot of choice and variety on the menu which we found very inviting as many places seem to be offering smaller menus with the current situation . As you can see the sweet treats were a firm favourite with our table . Staff were friendly , attentive and professional . Would highly recommend visiting .

We went there for another family meal while we were on holiday. Had a great meal, probably too much food. All well cooked and hot. We will be returning whilst on holiday.

Great breakfast, perfectly cooked, will visit again next time we stay in instow, choose from numerous items at separate prices

Lovely Birthday Meal & drinks at Instow arms yesterday lunch amazing fish & chips and my girlfriend enjoyed lush Salmon will be back soon thank you 😊👍

Another great meal at the Instow Arms. Attentive staff and good food. Booked in advance as current guidelines dictate.

We will definitely be returning to this accommodating, welcoming pub.Signs for where to stand, when to wear a mask etc very clear. Staff warm and welcoming.We both had homemade cauliflower soup followed by pan fried chicken in mushroom sauce. Absolutely delicious. So tasty. Staff were lovely with our dog and helpful in every way.Credit to the chef especially.

We made a late booking for this pub & asked if we minded being upstairs. We said that was ok. On arrival we were shown to our table & we ordered drinks & then our food. The staff were very good as was the food. However the social distancing upstairs in this pub is not good. My husband had people brushing past him all of the time & because the exit is now down a fire escape it is not the best exit if you are older or have children. I felt that the tables were too close for comfort

there was a Sunday roast menu as well as a normal menu when we visited on a Sunday evening. There were several different roasts on offer for £12, together with a smaller option for £7, plus a side option of further potatoes, pigs in blankets, etc for a small extra charge. To be quite honest, apart from a couple of potatoes and a slice of meat, the small plate was not much bigger than the larger version, and they also provided veg separately in dishes served to the table for everyone to share. The food was delicious and well cooked with enormous home made yorkshires - what's not to like! The only one grievance if I was going to be picky was that maybe they could have given a little bit more gravy, but don't let that detract from the fabulous meal we had.

wanted somewhere different to chill and grab something to eat.The staff were great and welcoming the food was very good value for money.All the tables were cleared down and cleaned before you could take a seat, in fact an excellent experience in these difficult times...will be back for sure

We were looking for some pub grub and popped in after a long day of walking, we didn’t expect anything special but they totally blew our expectations. The food was something I’d expect from a modern bistro, delicious and plentiful. The waiting staff couldn’t have been more accommodating and came by the table regularly to check on us and see if we wanted any drink refills. Make sure you book in advance as it can get busy, especially with Covid measures in place.

Stayed in the delightful village of instow for 3 nights and made the mistake of going into the village for food, then we found the Instow arms....wow what a awesome place, location brill, food was delicious, tasty and spoilt for choice....so many things on the menu I could have chosen but opted for the fish and chips and oh dear Lord was not dissappointed. Hubby had the pan roast salmon which he thoroughly enjoyed. My only regret is I had no room for pudding , they looked so good. The staff are delightful and very efficient, not cheap but also not pricey about right I would say. Wine list is good and a nice selection. Would definitely recommend and come back.

We had Sunday lunch which included a nut roast meal and salmon and vegetables plus puddings. As always the meal was first class served by excellent staff in a COVID Safe environment. The popular upstairs room has amazing views and where possible would recommend that meals are booked in advance. A highly recommend venue.

Second visit in as many days while in area, very well organized with COVID changes and happy helpful staff. Coffee beer and food very good also. Well done

Delicious food, quick service, courteous and very helpful staff, thank you. Highly recommend. Thank you.

Enjoyed a couple of pints on the terrace on a lovely sunny Saturday, lovely beer and attentive staff as well as a great location. Although we didn't eat ourselves the food looked good.

We arrived at the restaurant without a booking and were told there was some outside seating at the rear when we went to have a look it was very busy but we were spotted by Ellie who directed us to a table with an outside heater we were made to feel really welcome and had a fantastic meal it was really nice to see a business that really cares about its customers I would definitely recommend you give it a try , lovely food and so welcoming Stewart & ClaireMaidenhead

Never ate her but it wasn't for the lack of trying. To book a table they have a silly system of phone up, get given options, then push 1 and wait for the call to be answered. Tried so many times. Eventually got through to a human who, whilst I was asking about availability, put the phone down on me.Well done. Tried a few more times before giving up. Guess what, I doubt I'll bother again.

Great coffee and cake. Covid safe with masks worn, tables sanitised and hand gel available. Worth a visit.

Ate hear on a couple of nights whilst staying locally. We had booked a few weeks in advance at the same time as booking our stay. We had our dog with us so ate in the bar. Were seated both nights at a table in the window with a lovely view over the estuary watching the sunset.The staff were efficient and friendly. The food was very good and well presented.Would use again if in the area.

We booked in advance and OMG what an amazing meal we had! I ate the tastiest mussels with wine and garlic I've ever had. Kids were so happy from their fish and chips. Dessert was amazing. I now only remember feeling so full and satisfied for 2 days! Amazing food, thank you.

Food was great and it arrived very quickly. View from upstairs was lovely. The staff were very attentive and it was a fantastic experience overall.

Honestly some of the nicest food we’ve had in a while And definitely the best bread we’ve had I had the soup and bruchetta (two small plates as a main) and my husband had their burger Really lovely food What a find

Decent food, good service but we left early as no social distancing in the bar, no masks for people at the bar and people were rubbing up against us as we ate and they ordered food. Two tables to many in the bar area.

We visited the pub for a spot of lunch yesterday, we queued for 20 minutes to get to the bar, when we got there I asked for a menu as there were none on view, I asked if they did light meals and was told we would have to have a starter of something, at that point the barman intervened and told me if I could not make my mind up I was to rejoin the back of the queue, he was VERY rude to me, I was very insulted in front of all the other patrons, we left and will never return and I will be passing on my woes to all I know, terrible service.

These guys rescued us and found us a table for 2 following a very wet cycle ride. They squeezed us in during a very busy period and were great. 2 floors, we sta upstairs which offers great views of Appledore. One way system was in place due to covid but it was fine. Didn't wait long for food, the crab meet small plate was delivious and the camembert small plate is certainly enough for 1. Side of garlic bread and onions rings and look at the size of it!!! Impressive and tasted delicious. Main menu offers larger plates of pasta, burgers etc. Seafood is my recommendation though! Thanks guys, we enjoyed ourselves whilst drying off!

Had a drink and a bite to eat here and we enjoyed it. We sat outside and COVID measures are in place. Food and service was good and good value.

Quite clean, but a very long wait for both mains & desserts. Some meals were better than others; i had quite greasy and over-battered fish and undercooked chips, the burgers were better. A limited range of desserts available, but those we chose all tasted nice...

Had a brilliant evening at the Instow arms, great food and friendly helpful staff. All very clean and Covid safe. Would definitely recommend a visit

Such a lovely evening with friends and the food was fantastic! Very COVID safe and doing everything much better than most. Will definitely be back!

We went to the Instow Arms for a family meal out. The waiting staff were very friendly and polite. However the wait for food was extremely long. For over an hour no food appeared to leave the kitchen. Some meals were delicious however they all felt like the lacked something. No bread with the muscles, no salad with the tart ect. The mains themselves were very tasty, but nothing special or unique. Just to note - the Eton mess was 90 % squirty cream with strawberry syrup - avoid. There was a nice atmosphere but the food didn't quite reach expectation.

Absolutely faultless! Fantastic food, all the staff are friendly and extremely efficient! Highly recommended,

My 1st time eating out since lockdown & I was pleasantly surprised. I felt very safe at the Instow Arms all staff were wearing ppe, and tables were well distanced.The food was on another level, waiting times were good we ate in a Thursday evening. I will be back soon for a lovely dinner & drinksWell done team!

Wonderful! We had a vegan in our group who was really happy with the menu options. The staff were very friendly and professional and the manager was clearly on top of things. We will absolutely be going back when next in town. The food was excellent. We literally had no complaints and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Always a warm friendly welcome, food is always amazing our favourite place to go. Would recommend to everyone

Had another fantastic delicious lunch at Instow Arms and as always food did not disappoint (which is why I like to go regularly) . Can't fault the food or the service. Can't wait for my next visit :-)

Visited for lunch on 11 August.A busy day but service good and friendly.Had the baked camembert which was good as were the side of chips. just enough room left for the white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake which was amazing.In a party of 3 all of us very satisfied. I will be returning soon.