Jacks Eatery in North Devon

After visiting Captain Jack's in 2023, we were not disappointed on our return visit! The pub decor is great with a good amount of space indoors and outside, the beer is good and the food tasty! Staff are friendly and make tourists feel welcome! A great visit for either lunch or an evening meal!

Unfortunately had a terrible experience here. Ordered food at the bar (world food special), was told 45 minute wait so paid for food and ordered a pint while we waited. 45 minutes later, was told they’d run out of food. Got a refund and apology but left very hungry with no alternative options as everywhere else closed by now. Cannot understand how an establishment could not know they didn’t have enough food. Won’t revisit sadly, as it looks like it could have been a nice place.

This is the first time we have come across Captain Jacks in all the years coming to Woolacombe. What can i say what a beautiful Pub the garden was a lush sun trap and loads of seating. The staff were very friendly from the first moment we arrived. They even loved our bulldog Elsa Dog treats behind the bar and plenty of dog bowls to go round. We were only down for a weekend but went in a few times our sort of pub where we could just relax. Good food menu on offer as well. High recommend giving it a visit.

We used Trip advisor to find a restaurant in Woolcombe and this one looked ideal for 3 of us plus 2yr old... so we managed to park on the road next to it and walked in... We liked the look and the signage outside... Anyway went in main area and walked towards bar and saw some tables to sit and eat at... just as we`re about to sit down the lady at the bar told us there was no food being served tonight, (no reason why and my gut is wasn`t interested and wanted us out of there).. so we all turned around and did "the walk of shame" past the locals... I can appreciate they may have had an issue that night, but was not impressed by the bar lady who just seemed to not be bothered and said nothing but we`re not serving tonight (think she even looked up for more than 2 seconds)..... we checked the website which says it served food and facebook site before and no mention of an issue... not sure what happened but not family friend that night... Shame really as pub looked okay to us

We loved this pub, have been during the summer and it was packed and we can see why. So much atmosphere. Our young kids loved the pirate element and there was lots of comfortable seating and space for them to play out in the back bar.

A fantastic old pub with great food! Atmosphere was lovely, staff were very friendly and helpful. A free pool table, Christmas lights and Christmas music made for a lovely time and good atmosphere!

Captain jacks please never change or Poncyfy yourself, keep it real, you are what you are friendly boozer with good vibes, friendly staff and old school pirate vibes

Nice Saturday lunch in Captain Jacks. I had the Garden Vegan Burger and my wife had the Falafel Salad. Drinks were good, the pub had a nice atmosphere and service was great - we asked for some olives in the salad and they were kindly provided. The specials looked good but as we were walking back to Croyde we just fancied a light bite.

Had lunch with friends here and found the food to be of high quality and a reasonable price to for the area. Allergen information is well listed on the menu and the chef was happy to change my friends ordered dish to accommodate her. Wasn't a really warm day so we sat inside. which was a shame because the outdoor area looks very good. Pub is atmospheric and they let us use the pool table for free. Overall enjoyed and the only slight negative was the place was showing signs of general wear and tear. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!

A lovely spot for lunch. The menu was fantastic for catering for dietary requirements. I have a severe food allergy and they were more than willing to customise a meal to allow me to eat this with my allergies. A free pool table topped off the experience for my partner. Will definitely be back!

My partner and I fancied an ice cream after dinner so went to Captain Jacks - I had profiteroles and he had the Jacks sundae! Both were so tasty and well presented!

Our 7yo asked if she could write a review so the following is from her! I love captain jacks because their sandwiches are delicious. I had a cheese sandwich and it was nice. The bread was soft and tasty. Mummy had a fish finger sandwich, daddy had houmous and grandad had ham, egg and chips. We all had empty plates and will definitely come back again soon. Love from Phoebe xx

Rude and ignorant staff. Very expensive. Locals and friends of staff have normal priced drinks whilst visitors are ripped off.

Decent pub, friendly staff, good range if beers, garden, clean loos. Plenty of space. Did not eat but recommend for drinks.

A group of friends and I were having drinks in the beer garden so decided to stay for food (our first time under the changed management/ ownership). The staff are always very friendly and welcoming, and this visit was no different. All food was ordered at the same time but split into two to pay, unfortunately another table was served between our two tickets so some of our table were halfway through their food when the second set of meals arrived. The food was good - a few little items could have been better however, overall it was a good meal. One person had hunters chicken which was tasty but due to the chicken being butterflied it was slightly over cooked/ dry but was still edible and had good flavour. The only other thing that springs to mind is that the bottom of the soft boa rolls were hard and couldn’t be eaten. Overall, a nice meal and would definitely eat there again.

The food was excellent. Spare ribs in Tennesse BBQ sauce. My favourite food done to perfection. Excellent choice of beer's, lagers, and cider.

There is no service down in this place, also not very kid friendly , but as I’m here let me get to the main issue the food was disgusting especially their so called “Mac and cheese” it didn’t taste like cheese at all, very very watery and no flavour , the prices for the portion sizes are an absolute ridiculous. My daughter didn’t even touch her whole meal and when I asked to speak to the manager about a refund as we had already paid a stupid amount for all the food all he had to say was “no t’s not our fault you don’t like it”, no one came over once to check how any of our food was or to clear all the plates, this place needs to clearly hire more staff and learn more about customer service and how to be professional! We will never be wasting our time on this place again. We was definitely better off eating at the chippy next door.

Lovely pub with a sunny beer garden. Had a great pint of Sandford Orchards trad cider, staff were friendly and there was a pool table! Recommend 😎

Visited Woolacombe earlier this month (November 2022). Understandably, lots of eateries were closed for the winter but we were thrilled to find Captain Jack's open and serving food on a dark and dreary Tuesday evening. The food was tasty (I had the generously-portioned falafel salad) and the staff were lovely. If you like nautical decor, you are in for a treat! They don't serve food every night off-season so do check in advance. Even if more places were open, I would still recommend Captain Jack's.

Reasonably priced pub food and beer with quick service. Tables were clean and staff were friendly, there were a few specials as well as the standard menu.

Pricing Policy, popped into Captain Jack's for a beer and a little bit of lunch with friends and family, couldn't help but notice how empty the pub was considering how busy woolacombe was, then we read the menu, Bowl of chips £5.00! Fish finger sandwich...

This was our second visit to captain jacks, we love the vibe of the place and the food is just fantastic! Yea it's pricey but you get home cooked food so it's definitely worth the money! Can't wait to go back next year :)

Wonderful friendly pub x delicious Thai curry . Friendly staff , good location. Fantastic beer garden. We will be back .

Brilliant pub with such friendly staff and even a free pool table. Really relaxed and chilled out and a great place for an afternoon or evening beer or 3. We will see you again

Had an hour to kill before our next bus home and had a really nice relaxing couple of pints. Will return this week! Korev is on form .

On holiday looking for somewhere to eat…. Found Captain Jacks…. Lovely friendly pub with amazing food and amazing value. Would definitely recommend this pub.

We had come to Woolacombe to dine at "The Captain's Table" restaurant, only to find that when we got there it was closed. As we were quite hungry, we decided to look for somewhere else, but the restaurants were either closed, full, or very expensive....

Had a quick drink at this very friendly pub with knowledgeable and hardworking bar staff. Well worth a visit.

Visited when Woolacombe's gas was off. So very limited menu. the staff were super helpful and so friendly when clearly under pressure. Food came in good time and was delicious esp the fish cakes

had an enjoyable afternoon in the beer garden good atmosphere friendly bar staff and value for money

Very expensive. Paid £11.10’for 2 pints, a lager and a stout. Monopoly as nowhere else open. Just the one then Mrs Wembley !

Went for an evening meal but found the menu very limited with very little to choose from but what we ordered was presented well and hot when it arrived. The staff were brilliant, very attentive and welcoming and our dog was happy when they brought...

Bit on the basic side. Kind of what we expected. Need to fix the juke box. Nevertheless a very friendly welcome. Could do with being more piratey 😂

We came here on a recent weekend away and really enjoyed the food. The vegan burger was very tasty and the gin was yummy too.

Brilliant atmosphere great staff and service. Would definitely worth visiting.. the lady behind the bar is sooo friendly...

We ordered a fresh crab salad and it tasted like crab paste. We complained and asked if it was fresh. They said it was with white and dark crab mixed together! The crab was not nice! The salad was fresh though. But still wouldn’t recommend...

This is the first pub we visited in the hope of some nice pub grub, it seemed strange everywhere else was busy but not here, we seen a lot of wasted food left on plates and we soon found out why. The services was poor...

Popped in here for dinner with my two kids and my dad and had a lovely time. The pub is really quirky and the kids loved the nautical/pirate theme. Staff were really friendly and both drinks and food reasonably priced. Kids meals were good sizes...

We enjoyed a lovely lunch in the garden after a super day out in Woolacombe. The food was standard pub fayre, but was super tasty and came in less than the hour waiting time we were given when we ordered. Dog friendly too.

We on a day trip to Woolacombe was great to find a pub that you don't have to book,bar staff friendly and we chose fish finger sandwich and wow bread was thick sliced and fish fingers no way was they from a supermarket came with...

Not a bad pub, decor in the pics looks much nicer than it actually is. They state they pride themselves on their range of rums, I’ve seen a better range in my local Wetherspoons. Food was nothing special, partner was poorly soon after eating the...

Friendly staff and delicious food. Visited this place with my family on Wednesday evening as a treat for all family, menu indeed was rather small however we chose the curries and burgers. My daughter ordered vegetable one, me and my husband ordered tikka and my...

Visited captain jacks twice whilst away on our holiday in woolacombe , highly recommended staff were all very friendly and was COVID friendly huge beer garden, plenty of drink options, and the food we had was amazing and plenty of it, kids enjoyed there burgers,...

I have viewed a number of photos served recently at captain jacks. We sat at table 12 and ordered food at around 8pm. The staff were very helpful but unfortunately the food did not resemble any of the photos we had seen beforehand but unfortunately...

Visited Captain Jack's restaurant for our Sunday lunch Covid compliant excellent food friendly helpful staff we had the hunters chicken burger. Well worth a visit

Called in for drinks. We were able to easily find a table in the garden. We tried to order via the App but had trouble getting it working. We were told they had switched off the public wifi so that the staff had a good...

Called in for drinks and the table service was excellent. We had barely sat down when a lovely member of staff took our order for drinks. He also took time to ask us about our day etc. All staff were professional and polite. It is...

A lovely sea themed pub, oldie worldly and stunning Devon Mist cider for me and Exmoor Gold for Mr M. I live in Weymouth, Dorset and we so need a pub like this.

1st time my partner and myself have ever been in here to eat . Wow was definitely worth it. Service was excellent and the food even better . Might be a bit pricier than some other places but for the quality of the food you...

I have been going here for years on my summer holidays and I love it. Yes food is sometimes unavailable and the Opening hours can be strange but it is a quaint little place with a lovely atmosphere. The theme of the pirate ship and...

Whilst trip advisor says this place is open... its not. Don’t waste your time walking there as we did to find closed. Also website not working, so guess it’s closed until spring. Well captain jack, how about updating your signs around the town to say...

Big pub, lots of space, very clean, lovely bar staff, good choice of drinks, music not too loud, nice outdoor area available

Went to Captain Jacks on recommendation of facebook. Whilst appreciating it is low season it was hard to find it open. When we did we were informed that they had stopped food untjl the summer as their chef had left. We were invited to buy food and bring it in but choose to move on to eat. A real shame as the pub had a good range of drinks and its decor is interesting.

I think we upset a local with 2 dogs at the bar who seemed to take a big dislike to the group so didn't stay long. Apart from that experience its got a nice vibe in here. Cosy and really friendly bar staff.

This pub is situated away from the sea front and was nothing more than average. Not that welcoming and tired looking, this place did not inspire me and would not return here.

A little crowded but obviously a very popular restaurant. Good choice on menu with something to suit everyone. Service was excellent as was the food. Would thoroughly recommend.

We were so excited to visit this place after reading the reviews. This place was awful, we arrived at 11:50am and were told it opened at 12, we came back at 12:20 and it still was not open. The menus had 5 choices 2 of which weren't available. The glass still had lipstick on it and the place was very run down unlike the pictures online. Wont visit again.

Disappointed by the food and not helped by the locals.Only serving burgers which at the prices I would expect to be home-cooked but instead where poor quality over salty pre-bought burgers. Considering it wasn't busy it still took quite a while for the food to be served.Locals also use the pubs and not the sort that should be allowed in family pubs. Constantly shouting and swearing (the 'C' word being their favourite), whilst one member of staff was ignoring and even engaging in conversation with them another kept asking them to be quiet and making un-intentioned threats to kick them out.

We went there on Saturday evening, 3 adults and a 4 year old, for some dinner as the other restaurants were all busy and had no tables.We sat in the garden and I went inside to get the drinks and menus. I ordered our drinks and went to get some menus, the only menu they had had burgers only. I asked if they had another menu but was told that's the only one for the weekend.I love burgers but not everyone in our party does but we went ahead and ordered 4 adult burgers with sides and a kids meal for £68, whihc is pretty steep for a burger and chips!After waiting an hour, my wife went in and asked how long our food would be, she was told that there were 2 orders in front of us, then they would start on ours. So after an hour, they hadn't even started cooking our order.I assumed that they were only offering burgers either because it was their speciality or they were cooking them all in large batches to speed up the process on a busy bank holiday weekend. I realised after waiting over an hour that it was nether of these.I would go here for a drink and sit in the garden but would never order food here, it takes too long and the choice is very limited.The staff were very apologetic, I imagine they were doing the best they could with limited staff or resources.

Stopped by for a quick drink.. drinks and staff were spot on. Hope to get back before returning home

Bit of a locals pub, Had to order my pint over a very large German Shepherd which took up most of the dark bar. Didn’t stay for a 2nd pint or come back for a meal.

While walking about the town, decided to give this place a try. We ordered the local larger and cider. Service was good and the decor definitely lends itself to the title of the pub. Didn’t order any food but did see others dinning.

Quite surprised at this place, it has quite a lot to offer and the food service was very quick. The food was hot, my husband had squid which was very fresh. I had to take some chicken off my burger ast there was too much for me! But overall the food was ok

Reminds me of a local pub with a slight nautical theme. Arrived at about 7.30pm. Food: 2 adult burger meals, 1 child’s burger meal, side of halloumi stack. Drinks: Guinness (pint), Diet Coke (pint), J2o. Total price: approx £45.The food was delicious, the burgers were outstanding.

Very run down , food is no longer available, inside is pretty run down as is the beer garden, you can tell the other pubs have taken over and continued to invest - this is very behind the times now

I actually called this place at 5:30pm to see if it would be wise to book a table. "No, just turn up", I was told.Got there about 7:15, got a round of drinks & asked if I should order food at the bar. Was told there was a 15 minute wait as the kitchen was "running behind". Fair enough, although it was a Saturday evening in the summer holidays.It became cold outside, so we sat at a table inside. The restaurant was half-empty, other than a child's birthday party at the next table.I went to place a food order. The gentleman behind the bar had to disappear for a moment. When he came back, he told me it was too busy and they weren't taking any more food orders for the evening. Really!? It was 7:15 on a Saturday night in the summer holidays! Left & went to The Red Barn nearby.2 stars only as the staff were polite & appeared embarrassed at the situation they were in.

My wife was charged £19.10 for 1 pint of Carlsberg, 1 bottle of Rekorderlig and 2 bottles of J2Os. I hate Carlsberg as well! LOL

Went here especially after discovering online they do vegan options. Got inside and asked what time they serve food to be told kitchen closed for the foreseeable future. No signs to tell the customer this. There were lots of signs for cocktails so I asked the barman what they were and he said none as he can't make any as he has a broken hand. Awful awful awful.

We went for food, as on the board outside said it served food/had restaurant. Went in ordered drinks, asked about menu, to be told not serving food. Please cover restaurant writing on sign if not serving food or please write on a board outside if not serving food.Lovely interior of pub and beer garden is lovely.

Arrived on a early June lunchtime to be told they weren't doing food for weeks by a rather grumpy person behind the bar so we just had drinks then left.Perhaps it might be a idea to not advertise restaurant and lunch if there are none available.

Novelty pub, lovely stained glass windows. Disappointed that it cost £6.40 for a pint of Guinness and half a coke (the watered down variety)

Lovely pub very busy but it was Easter weekend. Staff were very friendly all working hard. Very clean.

Not on our usual round of restaurants in Woolacombe but recomended for Sunday lunch. The service was slow but probably only because the food was freshly cooked and they were busy. Huge portions.

We booked by email based on reviews as we were visiting Woolacombe for a couple of days. I received a speedy reply confirming the booking. Food was lovely, I had cod and chips which was so generous I couldn’t finish it. Husband had Sunday roast beef with lots of veg etc which he said was delicious and he certainly did finish. Friendly, helpful staff; reasonable prices and a good atmosphere. Would recommend.

Excellent service and food, we arrived when restaurant was busy and full but waitress went out of her way to arrange a table, food was delicious and well priced. Can not recommend enough

Just had the most amazing homemade burger n chips. I suffer with egg allergy and upon asking was told they can make me one and change the bun for me to an egg free one too. They had good knowledge of their products and what was in everything. I noticed they catered for all sort of allergy’s. When the food arrived I was pleasantly surprised. The burger was full of flavour and the salad had an egg free dressing on. Will most definitely be back to eat as nothing was too much trouble and all of the staff were extremely friendly. A very dog friendly pub too. Came out with some treats for my dog xx.

We found this place on our last visit in April and said we would go next time we where down.We had Sunday lunch which was the best and the service was great as well.The chef even came out with dog treats for our dog and to see how the food was.We where even able to take our dog inside but we chose as it was a sunny day we would sit under the covered area and have some drinks and sunny dinner there which is the best ever for what u get is more than u get at other places we have been to.All the staff where friendly and helpful.The sunday lunch seems to be popular there as we could see tables in side that where reserved. We would go and also have other meals there.

Absolutely fabulous place to eat for anyone who has an allergy, especially Coeliacs. Amazing knowledge and warm and friendly staff. The food ..... fantastic. Will definitely come back when I’m next in Woolacoombe.

Been here numerous times over the past 5 years. Several times post surfing at Putsburough Beach and a few times for lunch.Good selection of Devonshire Ales and other beers/largers.Family friendly with plenty of room and a great beer garden in the central area.Parts of the building are quite old - oldest in Woolacombe apparently. Its decorated in nautical style of 17th or 18th century which is quite fun. There is also a pool table and darts - probably other games too.The food has always been fairly good - just the usual pub type stuff and it arrives promptly although there is a fair selection.Staff are very friendly and attentive to your needs.If you have been at the beach in Woolacombe or just mooching about the shops i would say its worth dropping in for lunch with friends or family.

Great pub for eating and drinking in Woolacombe. Friendly staff. Worked my way through several rums while on holiday... Dead man's fingers one of my favourites. Some lilac gin also went down well with the ladies. Good time had by all. Dog friendly.

This place was not what I expected at all. Looks like a nautically themed bog standard pub from the marketing and the outside, and even the inside to be fair! But the food...the food is far from big standard. Menu is varied but not extensive. It certainly does not feature a pub classics section which for some will not appeal but stands it apart from the crowd for me. I had the fish and chips and my partner had seafood spaghetti. Both were beautifully cooked and very tasty. Even the garlic bread we ordered as a side was divine! It really wasn’t what we expected and if we had decided to visit before our last day of the holiday we certainly would have been back for more. Only criticism I have is range of ales on tap is limited which was a shame for an ale lover. Ignore the decor and go get yourself some very tasty grub!

My wife and I visited about 6pm on a tuesday eve. Do not judge a book by its cover is all I can say. From the outside the bar and Restaurant looks dated . The bar and Restaurant are run seperately so I ordered a pint of the only cask ale they had on. We went through to the Dog and family friendly restaurant and was greeted by a lovely young lady.we had s great 3 course meal, I had tiger prawns Spanish style which came on a sizzler plate and my wife had toAuto soup and then we both had Lamb, cooked pink and served in a red wine Jus served with dedauphinois potatoes.Lamb cooked so tender and good portion. Dessert was limited either ice cream or home made cheesecake We both had cheesecake and lattes which were lovely. Sll this for £68 we will definately come again when we come back this way. Customer service like it should be-well done x

Captain Jack's is quite a large place just off the beachfront. It has a traditional old fashioned pub, a modern restaurant, and quite a large outdoor courtyard. We ate at Captain Jack's after being refused food elsewhere in Woolacombe when the kitchen closed earlier than expected. The staff at Captain Jack's were really honest when we arrived that there would be a 40 minute wait for food as they were quite busy. However, the wait was worth it. The kids meals were really substantial and excellent quality. The adult main courses (Cajun chicken fajitas, sea bass special, fish and chips), were all large portions and really good quality. It ended up being a late night, but would definitely come here again. Food and service was very good.

Very relaxed atmosphere, clean tables, friendly staff, smiles. Pool table is very good quality considering its in a holiday resort pub. Definitely come again.

We’ve just spent a week in Woolacombe, during which we have have had dinner 3 times at Captain Jack’s & lunch once.... there are other great restaurants in Woolacombe but none quite so accommodating when travelling with a menagerie!! The staff are brilliant, laid back but attentive & exceptionally accommodating. The food is good, standard fare on the normal menu but the specials do live up to being called ‘special’ - do try them!! Sunday lunch is top class. Top tip - don’t expect to rock up & get a table - you will need to book.

Went for a drink whilst waiting for kids to finish surf school (pick up across the road) stayed for lunch .. DELICIOUS. Would recommend x

8 Adults, 3 children, 1 baby (high chair available) and a very well behaved dog. 1st visit to this pub /restaurant which has a good atmosphere. A varied selection of meals available, including children’s meals, which were well cooked and large portions. Good, friendly service from all the waiting staff.Only drawback was having to get your own drinks from the bar. A great meal and evening was had by all.

Nice bar, been here many times, first time eating in the restaurant section. Unfortunately the food was mediocre at best and expensive. Service very slow. Staff were friendly but definitely would not return to eat. Dog friendly which is always a positive.

We were recommended captain jacks by other food establishments in woolacombe and they were right They had the best gluten free fish and chips we had ever had and the ice cream was to die for

Ate here today, little apprehensive as the outside looked tacky but food totally amazing, had the sharing platter, lamb and tortellini off the special board, best I’ve ever eaten, would totally recommend! And friendly staff

Scones mediocre , buttered only one 1/2 of a toasted tea cake. Scones came out 10 mins later we still had to ask for the tea that went with it. Weak teabags used. Chaotic staff not a good experience at all.

Moved from the bar to restaurant as it was packed....so glad we did.....as the meal was faultless ,large portions ,friendly staff, and proper top notch food.recommend the lamb, and the chefs homemade chicken curry...not cheap, but a cut above your average pub grub

Came here with my friend for a celebration meal, the service was alright and so was the food. The place looked very run down and old but the food came quickly. Overall an alright experience.

Having been let down by a couple of other restaurants in the area we came across Captain Jacks. From the outside it looked like a small bar, once inside it opened up in to a descent size pub/restaurant.The beer was good with a reasonable wine choice but only served in full size or 1/4 bottles. Nice mix and size of menu. Had the sharing platter which was huge. Then the wife had the vegi curry and I had the mussels. Both fantastic. We will be back.

Lovely friendly pub, great staff very attentive, food was stunning never before have I eaten a vegetarian meal in a pub or restaurant but so glad I did here Thank you captains jacks for you hospitality we will be back

We had not booked , and on arrival the restaurant was full, however we were able to order and eat in the bar. Having placed our order and got some drinks, a staff member came to inform us she had prepared a table for us now in the restaurant, so we moved there. The kids meals were excellent, good portions , quality ingredients, and good portion sizes. My wife had the vegetable curry and cleaned the plate. I had the steak, which was ok, and well presented. I would be more likely to try a burger next time I am back, or some fish. Staff were excellent and it had comfortable surroundings.

This pub looks themed and potentially naff but the restaurant at the back is really good. We ate until we couldn’t move. The linguini and squid were particular highlights. Complements to the chef. Not five stars because drinks sold separately

I've been coming here since I was a kid, so nice to return.Good menu, and particularly pleasing to see an interesting vegetarian dish on the specials board. I get a bit annoyed when we go to a restaurant and there's nothing for my daughter to eat apart from macaroni cheese of a bowl of cheesy chips.Good service and reasonably priced, but having to walk to the bar to get drinks is a bit strange and a pain in the neck, but not something that will stop us from returning.

Lovely, friendly pub with a garden. Dog friendly. Huge food portions but a little wait when it's busy. Good for a drink and/or food. Enjoyed our recent visits.

Brilliant pace for a drink and food. Had lunch which was lovely and drinks which were great. Would go back.