The Castle Inn Axminster in East Devon

Food was excellent, service great … there were 12 of us and no shortage of bringing drinks. Sharon and Paul were extremely accommodating. Friday is a steak deal day and food was all served hot and cooked to our requirements. We’ve all planned to go back soon … for info … the Sunday lunches are excellent too. We would all recommend here for food and drinks.

We stopped off on our journey at this pub and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious, especially the pies. Nice range of beers too. The beef in the pies was really tender. The menu is straight forward and well cooked by a chef who knows what he's doing.

Really friendly in the pub, which has fully home cooked food (including the chips!) We had chicken balls and steak and Stilton pie, followed by Dorset apple cake and ice cream. It was all excellent.

Really nice and friendly pub. Food was great. So much to choose from. Enjoyed all 3 courses with 4 empty plates to prove it

Excellent service from the lovely couple who run the pub, Sharon and Paul. Homemade food, best fish and chips we've had with proper homemade chips!

We visited The Castle Inn for dinner this evening after seeing all the positive Tripadvisor reviews. Lovely homemade mains and puddings - we’d definitely recommend the jam and coconut sponge and the apple cake! We also enjoyed a chat with Sharon and Paul who were very friendly and welcoming :)

The Castle In is quite unassuming from the outside but a very warm welcome awaits you inside A quiet Monday evening and one of. The best days this year we opted to sit in the beer garden Hospitable beyond compare from the off. A nice pint and a pack of cheese pretzels while we perused the standard menu and the blackboard specials. Duck spring rolls to share with hoisin sauce. Lovely My wife had a rump steak which was well cooked with delicious proper home made chips and usual garnish. A sizeable plate. I opted for the calves liver and bacon casserole which was served with creamy mash and cages. All very well presented and thoroughly delicious. An Eston mess with two spoons was all we could face and that was also splendid. No complaints and everything g freshly cooked and piping hot served with lots of smiles and friendly attentive service

Nice evening meal in the quiet garden. Very friendly and great food with a good choice and good value. Would definitely return if in the area.

Once again warm welcome, and great food steaks where lovely, as was the pudding. Thank you Paul and Sharon for all you do. Xx

Paul and Sharon were really friendly and welcoming. We sat out in the wee back Courtyard garden. Had a good old chat with them both. Food was home cooked, good quality and really tasty. We used to live in Brighton and had a good old catch up with Paul, who is a Brighton Boy All spotless and really lovely!

Amazing HOME COOK food at very reasonable price. Paul and Sharon made us feel extremely welcome. Lovely food, brilliant hosts and an absolutely fabulous atmosphere. Dogs welcome in the bar and children welcome in the restaurant.

Absolutely fabulous HOMEMADE food, we were made to feel extremely welcome by Paul and Sharon. they are excellent hosts and make sure everyone has the most amazing time. Highly recommend and affordable and we will definitely be going back.

I love the castle because I can go as a single person, Paul and Sharon always make me feel so welcome that I'm not on my own. The drinks are great and fairly priced the chat is good and I'm made to feel like part of a family 😊😊😊

I meet with friends once month and we chose, on recommendation, The Castle Inn this March. We were not disappointed with the food and the service was excellent.

Lovely rump steak meal tonight, will be back again Friendly welcome & delicious desert 😋👍 The real ales were kept well too! 🍺🍺🍺

Went the for first time yesterday not going there again rude bar staff not a friendly pub took my son there for his birthday was gonna eat but due to bar work.ans attitude went elsewhere

We were warmly welcomed by Sharon and Paul into their traditional pub, a great start particularly after the wet miserable weather outside. The menu had such variety and catered for everyone. We had curried parsnip soup and whitebait then I had Moussaka and hubby had hunters’ chicken - both delicious. We even played ‘shut the box’ (they have a wide selection of games to use) while we waited for the chicken to be cooked from fresh. Altogether it was a lovely evening.

Lovely friendly pub with good food. I booked for myself and daughter. We could bring our dogs with us who were spoilt with some treats and a fussing with a fresh bowl of water to drink. Had a wonderful home cooked roast dinner with ample portions. Had a delicious apple and pear crumble for dessert. The staff went above and beyond. Attentive and friendly. Definitely would visit again. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

The venue was pleasant and we were greeted very well, the host even provided a biscuit and water for our dog. All went well until my wife was served with a fish pie that seemed to contain very little fish. She commented to the host/chef but instead of accepting the feedback the host/chef gave a lecture on what we should expect from pub grub and “we weren’t at some posh restaurant”. Needless to say my wife and I left with a very bad taste in our mouths. The fish pie was priced at £16.99. At this price we expected better quality.

Spent a fantastic evening enjoying great food..... Lamb Shank was cooked perfect, plus good Fish & Chips. As Arnold Schwarzenegger would say, I'll be back

We had a delicious pub lunch. Gluten Free fish and chips and sweet and sour chicken with rice. Followed by a very generous portion of Apple and blackberry crumble with custard. It was fresh home cooked food at its very best along with a friendly welcome.

Do not miss the opportunity to visit this great pub. Good beer, good food, and above all good landlord and landlady. Excellent customer service, would not hesitate to visit again.

The best Sunday lunch my husband and I have enjoyed in a long time. Beautifully cooked pork for me and beef for my husband. Fabulous cauliflower-cheese, and plenty of fresh vegetables. Home made Yorkshire pudding and crispy roast potatoes that were soft and fluffy inside. Sharon was lovely, really friendly and Paul was busy behind the scenes but with a pleasant smile and friendly chat. I washed my dinner down with 2 pink gin and lemonades while my husband settled for the reccomended light bitter. The home made bread & butter pudding served with lashings of custard was melt in your mouth scrummy. We booked to return next Sunday as SO impressed. Everything home made, full of flavour and fresh. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Stopped in on a sunny lunchtime for a quick drink. Very friendly welcome and a proper fuss made of our 2 little dogs. Food smelled great so we ordered a light lunch. Butcher's burgers were delicious and proper home made chips. Well kept beer, too. Will definitely return if in Axminster. Highly recommended.

You start with a very warm welcome. The menu is varied and "specials" to satisfy everyone. They pride themselves on home-cooked food and that is certainly what you get. All very tasty and tempting including the puddings. Good selection of drinks including wines, cider and beers. A must for every occasion including their own special evenings with entertainment.

Warm welcome but disappointing meal. Very friendly place with extensive menu of all home cooked food but overpriced for what was served

After a long rainy drive from Suffolk we very much appreciated the warm welcome and absolutely delicious home cooked food. Safe to say we left feeling full, content and extremely happy.

Well this was the worst Sunday Roast we’ve ever had! The Beef was over cooked I think it was Brisket the cheapest cut and not what you expect for a Sunday Roast,the so called roast potatoes were like boiled potatoes with no colour or crispy,...

Cute beer garden. Very welcoming allows dogs and toddlers. Great service and lovely food. Would recommend for a nice local Place to go out for dinner

A lovely welcome as always and food was 10/10. Thank you, it is always a pleasure to pop in for great banter with you both 😀

Wonderful lunch with my friend! Very warm welcome on arrival,can’t fault this pub! I had the mixed kebabs with salad,rice and the nicest flatbread I have ever had.Will 100% be back,Thankyou!

Booed here for Sunday dinner while holidaying near by. A warm welcome greeted us on arrival, and even though a table was laid for us, it was no bother for us to sit outside on a warm evening. Roast beef for my husband and roast...

Amazing food as always and the live music was so good had such fun with the friendly landlord and landlady really good atmosphere couldn’t recommend enough in my opinion, best pub in the town

Very friendly pub with a good food menu. Only used the indoors but there is an outside space for when the weather is fine. The manager and his wife are very friendly and go out of their way to make people feel at home. Strongly...

Had a delicious home made chicken and ham pie my wife had sweet and sour chicken balls which she said was delicious. I must say it looked it. Great place for a great meal and well kept beers and ciders.

We called in at the Castle late Saturday afternoon starving and sat in a small sunny courtyard. The landlord and wife were very welcoming. The menu has plenty of choices. Our meal was home cooked, delicious and good value. In addition dogs were made very...

Ate at the Castle Inn on two occasions for dinner. We were welcomed warmly. Choice of menu and specials was impressive - better than found in many pubs. Food was great and service very friendly. Would recommend the Castle Inn and we will return when...

We love this pub which we can walk to, and often do. The food is always freshly cooked and delicious, even the chips are homemade! Nothing is too much trouble for Sharon and Paul and there are plenty of gluten free options. We are lucky...

Went to the castle with my partner and had an excellent home cooked meal moussaka and my partner had kebabs,the service was great kept us entertained, would highly recommend..

Friendly service, Eaten here lots and food is always good, Homemade and Tasty. Never had a complaint.

Another great Meal at the Castle Inn, Sharn and Paul are so friendly, and the food is great, we will definitely be back. Thanks for a lovely meal and a good laugh. X

Very friendly welcome from the owners. My friend and I really enjoyed our home cooked meals - satay chicken and cheesy vegetable pie - both were delicious - just a little suggestion is maybe more sauce to be served with the pie. The coffees were...

Lovely pub in the heart of Axminster, excellent home cooked food. Very friendly, hospitable hosts. Will be back

Spent a nice evening enjoying great food served by friendly hosts Paul & Sharon at the Castle Inn Axminster.

Fantastic Sunday lunch with my friend. Lovely home cooked food and a very friendly and warm welcome from the hosts. We will be back.

Just had a lovely late dinner in the Castle Inn. Nt many places cater for late meals on a Sunday, so we were lucky to have a brilliant meal and pudding (gluten free for me). Yummy, Thank you guys,

Went there for a family meal over the coronation weekend with 8 guests, nothing was too much trouble ,warm welcome ,friendly staff, great meal and drinks . Will definitely be making a return visit . Keep up the good work .

Absolutely amazing. The food, service everything was superb. Nothing was too much trouble, we weren't rushed. We were a group of 8 from Plymouth staying in Axminster. A banana split was made even this wasn't on the menu!!!

Working and staying in Chard, nowhere locally to eat. Found this great pub Foods homemade, the welcomes even better Well worth the visit

Stopped off on the way home from holiday. The Castle Inn was the only pub doing all day food off the A35 and we had 3 very hungry kids. The owners were very welcoming and child friendly. We ordered pie and chips, steak, lasagna and...

We decided to go to Axminster to visit the tool showroom and looked for a near-by dog friendly place to eat. The Castle Inn was ideally located and had convenient parking nearby so we booked for lunch. The decor is under whelming - traditional city...

Went for lunch today with my partner and his parents for an early mothers day lunch. From the moment we arrived the service was outstanding, and then to the food. What a treat, absolutely beautiful, steaks were cooked to perfection! Cosy warm and friendly, will...

I was visiting Axminster for the day and wanted something to eat. The Castle Inn was off the main town square but I saw a sign saying it was serving food all day so decided to go there. I received a warm welcome and had...

Hard to get a good vegetarian selection but the Castle Inn had a great variety to choose from and was willing to provide whatever combination I wanted. Sharon &Paul were lovely hosts made you feel completely comfortable and welcome. The food was amazing and service...

We found this pub by chance while walking around Axminster on holiday and decided to return at a later date in the week as it was both dog friendly and they served Gluten Free food which is hard to find . The pub was quiet...

We’ve been into The Castle Inn a few times now. They have great entertainment and we normally have a meal. Really good menu with plenty of variety and use local produce. We love the friendly service and have just booked our tickets for their next...

Popped in for a bite to eat after work. Had the Steak and Stilton pie, chips, peas and gravy. Was delicious with a pint of Tribute

Paul and Sharon are great hosts and the food is lovely! Good luck to both of you and thank you for a super evening Amazing job

Basic but very welcoming little pub, also serving food. We just had drinks but enjoyed the down to earth, but enthusiastic approach of owners Sharon & Paul. Recommend for an honest pint or two, oh, and board games supplied too!

What a lovely pub the owners are so friendly and welcoming. Food is amazing and so much to choose from. We came back on our 2nd day away as it was so lovely. Thankyou guys

Amazing food really nice landlords I couldn’t recommend highly enough the food was so nice and the pudding was spot on

We visited The Castle Inn and were met with a warm welcome, dogs are allowed in the bar area and garden (we didn't use the garden as the weather was rather miserable). We were kindly offered a bowl of water and some treats for the...

This was the first time eating at The Castle and it won't be the last. The menu is amazing and the pie is devine and the aim now is to work our way through the whole lot as there's so much choice. The owners made...

Had a great Christmas meal lovely home cooked food and amazing service thank you for a good night Sharon and Paul

popped in after using Google, and what an amazing find!! this family run pub was the best find in axminster, being a regular visitor to axminster and normally visiting/frequenting the George and axminster Inn, this establishment was like a breath of fresh air, not only...

Warm welcome. Lovely home cooked food, big portions, good value for money Real proper chips, not frozen oven chips. Ignore the frontage. This definitely worth a visit.

We live locally and had seen the great reviews for this pub , they hadn't exaggerated ...it really is a gem ! A lovely warm welcome from the landlady and first impressions of the interior are very positive , they've done wonders with this place...

My wife and I and our dog have just returned from a week in Devon. We stayed in Axminster which was great for access to the Jurassic coast. We decided to eat out in the evenings and tried a number of pubs and restaurants around...

Read the reviews on here though we would give it a go.I have steak and my wife had teriyaki chicken.Service was great, food even better lovely homely pub. looks a bit under whelming from the outside don't let it put you off . Had a...

Excellent town pub. The new landlords have been there for 18 months and have resuscitated what was a run down pub. They are friendly and helpful and trying hard with various initiatives. The food is good honest home cooked pub grub with a few interesting...

Stumbled across this Inn as food was calling us at 16.30pm, and The Castle Inn serves all day. What a revelation, food was delicious and the extremely friendly atmosphere made it quite simply the best place we've been for long time.. Thank you. Would highly...

We went for a family meal and had a lovely welcome. The board games were good for young ones. Food was quite basic but tasted fine.

Delicious freshly cooked lunch. Plenty of choice on menu. Friendly service from Landlady . Food is well priced. Clean and bright property. We will be back.

Had a fabulous Sunday lunch here today. Fantastic food for a fantastic price. Can highly recommend the food and drink.

I was visiting Axminster to see a friend who is ill. I got there about 8.30. The first pub I tried was unfriendly, the second did't do food at that time- although the young staff did try, one restaurant was uninterested, the other had also...

Lovely pub with sunny garden. We had a delicious Greek inspired platter and the meat was amazing. Lovely pitta and salad to go with it. Paul and Sharon great hosts. The perfect place to relax.

We visited the The Castle Inn with friends a couple of times over a long weekend. On a warm afternoon we sat in the courtyard and on a different day, we sat in the bar during the evening. The hosts were perfect, ensuring that their...

Just popped in and had lunch from the extensive menu. Very good, fresh and well prepared. I’ll be back to try more soon. Thank you!

Went for a meal here 2 weeks ago. Food was good, plenty of choice, good friendly service. It is good wholesome pub grub at fair prices. They have special themed nights one a month. Friday music night, Saturday steak night. You will need to book...

We discovered the Castle by accident on the first day of our holiday and found the food choice to be so good that it brought us back each evening after that. Paul and Sharon ( the owners ) were welcoming, with a good sence of...

Always go to The Castle when I can, amazing pub run by amazing people Paul and Sharon. Very warm welcoming friendly pub, and the beer garden out back is a great place for a few drinks and some food in the sun. Food is always...

Perfect mixed grill and pepper corn sauce best so far on my work travels and over the years . Homemade chips and local suppliers

Me and my partner had the burgers wow.. delicious with the best homemade chips I have EVER HAD. Every thing is homemade , my friend had the mixed grill and really enjoyed it.. thanks so much and we will back.. May I say.. bloody delicious.....

One of the best pubs in the world, Paul and Sharon are so welcoming, feels like coming home when you come in here. Good hearty food to put a smile on everyone’s face, although they don’t do shamrocks on their Guinness it’s still a wicked...

Had a great hearty lunch at the Castle Inn. As visitors to the area we found it very friendly and welcoming. The menu offered a good range of pub classics alongside some specials. No kids menu but the landlady took the time to explain which...

Really friendly team. Good choice of food. Nicely cooked. Lunch time visit. What more could you want. 👍

Paul and Sharon have had their first year in the Castle and deserve every success. The Castle is a real “locals’ pub”; this, and new landlords coming from elsewhere could have been a tricky mix. Not so with these folk! This is a no nonsense,...

You just can't beat homemade food. This is our first visit to the Castle Inn pub and we will be back. You can see the owners have spent a lot of time and care. We will definitely by recommending our guests to visit when they...

Lovely host and fantastic Sunday lunch - highly recommend. The host was very flexible and good for gluten free with lots of options. Don’t be put off by the external view.

Went for lunch & a couple of drinks with my wife & our dogs. Best dog friendly pub in Axminster, lovely secure & sheltered outside area, food was lovely, made to order with local ingredients. Landlords were friendly & welcoming as always, made us and...

A fantastic find! Exceptionally welcoming pub with stunning home-made food. Even the dog was welcomed with a biscuit or two. Highly recommended.

Really friendly owners who put us completely at ease when out for a late lunch with 2 little ones. Food was great, really good selection on the menu. Games and books to keep the children entertained. We had such a lovely lunch we would definitely...

After 3 visits here we thought it was about time we left a review! We have over the last month been in 3 times for a meal with our family. On all 3 occasions we were made to feel welcome and the meals have been...

Fantastic food, home cooked, large portions, great atmosphere, highly recommended especially for the Sunday roast and breakfast

Really enjoyed our roast beef and hot cross bread and butter pudding. Generous portions, tasty home cooked food. A dog and people friendly pub that was very welcoming.

I went with my family for Sunday lunch. The staff were very helpful nothing was too much trouble. Our meal was freshly cooked using all fresh produce. The puddings were yummy. Very good value would definitely recommend. We will be going back

A friendly welcome and very helpful to me being gluten free. Being coeliac and needing a full gluten free diet, it can be a problem for me eating out, but never a problem here. I am able to have a lovely sunday roast with gluten...

My family and I ate here for Sunday dinner, two roasts, a lasagne and apple crumble and custard, what can I say, home cooked food that was very tasty and very reasonable. It’s so good to have a pub that cooks proper food not just...

We had a Wake on the 19th of December for about 60 people. Paul and Sharon put out an amazing spread of food, All homemade. Excellent service and food quality. So glad we chose their venue. Highly recommend them.

Had delicious Sunday lunch here. The roast beef I had was wonderful as was the the roast chicken my wife chose. We both had dessert. I went for the poached spiced pears and my wife chose Eton mess. Washed down with a nice pint of...