The Coach and Horses in Torridge

As a group of 8 with 3 labradors we booked for lunch at this marvellous traditional old thatched pub. The welcome was warm from Oliver the landlord and our table ready , we all chose different dishes from the menu - a nightmare for the kitchen I’m sure. Each of us delighted with their choice either from the specials board or regular menu the portions were generous and the food freshly cooked . The two veggies in our group had options they were happy with too . When back in this area we will definitely return best pub food we’ve had in ages.

A lovely old traditional pub, not many left these days. We called in for a drink and stayed for lunch. We were very welcomed by the landlord. It’s very oldy worldy with a nice relaxed atmosphere. Good beer and cider on tap. We had the homemade steak pie with veg and chips which was delicious and a very generous portion. Compliments to the chef! Our dog was also welcome in the pub which makes life easier. We need to support these little local pubs before they all disappear.

First Class, if you like traditional English country pubs, you are in for a treat. This has it all, a 13th century thatched pub, low ceilings, beams, fire places, and amazing 450 year old doors!! Great food and nice Butcombe beer, staff coped with our vegetarian and vegan needs well. A really pleasant experience, I'm sure we will return. Thank you landlord.

My wife and I had dinner here last night which was a Friday evening. Tried to get in the night before but they were fully booked, so booked for the day after. It’s a great pub, dating back to 13th century, with low doors and ceilings, so tall folks beware! Staff were really nice and helpful and the food was marvellous. We both had rib eye steaks which came cooked perfectly. Massive plates of food and well worth the cost. We were staying in the village, so had a few drinks too and walked home! Excellent place and highly recommend it if your in the area.

A little gem of a place. Good selection of meals and ales, including good vegetarian options. Meals are excellent. Have not been disappointed with lunch or dinner. There are not many places that do a good steak and ale pie, this is one of 2 places that have achieved it. Will definitely keep going, worth the trip from Barnstaple.

Finally managed to visit The Coach and Horses following many recommendations. We had an excellent dinner, with a substantial Vegetarian menu for our friends. My wife and I had the Pies from the special menu, Vegetable and Beef. Both very tasty. As it was a birthday meal puddings were a requisite and again these were excellent. Sticky Toffee Sundae and Apple & Blackcurrant Crumble. The Ale was also very nice. Recommend a visit

People with allergies BEWARE. on booking stated GF required for one person, Checked on arrival GF required, asked on ordering which meals were GF (first meal delivered was the wrong one) the right one was served with us checking again that it was GF of which we were assured again. Within an hour of leaving my wife started to be violently ill and Coeliac affected people will know how bad this is. The Landlord we must say is all you could wish for and has an incredible work ethic but on this occasion his staff has rather let him down.

Absolutely lovely evening meal, seven of us and everyone enjoyed it- lovely pub and great food - always very accommodating whenever we visit here.

Found this place by chance, despite living in North Devon for years, and so glad we did. Lovely atmosphere and fantastic food. A proper pie, with a pastry bottom, and not a casserole with a lid on it. Great seafood too. Will definitely be back.

Lovely atmosphere and excellent food. Front of house very accommodating and nothing is too much. We will definitely be back in the New Year

Wonderful atmosphere. Really beautiful village pub. Delicious food and very reasonably price. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Will happily go again.

Spent 4 days in Buckland brewer and found this little gem of a pub, literally a minutes walk from where we were staying. On arrival the owner was very friendly and welcomed us, we spent the entire trip having our evening meal here, which was very reasonably priced, great portion sizes, tasted great, and excellent service. Thanks again. Scott, Essex

The pub is fairly small inside, very low ceilings and doorways, so if you’re tall be careful. Tasty food but portions fairly small and a bit pricey. Access roads to the location are very narrow lanes with loads of uneven roads, thankfully we didn’t meet anything on route.

Nice rustic pub, had a good vibe. Friendly landlord. Food was average. Out of the 4 mains we ordered, there was plenty of meat except for the lamb. The lamb sauce was nice however very little meat which was disappointing. The waitress didn’t check back to see if everything was ok. I did mention the lack of lamb to her when she cleared the table but she seemed that she didn’t know what to do when a customer gave negative feedback. Would have given a 4/5 rating but the lamb let it down. I would recommend this pub to others, but if you’re a big meat eater, best check before you order.

Clive was very welcoming and he made sure we had a table in a quiet area for our nervous rescue dog. Food was amazing and service was quick. Would highly recommend.

Decided to have our dinner here 12/07/23 after reading the reviews and wasn't disappointed. Good selection of mains and desserts on special board.Landlord was very attentive and couldn't do enough for us so if you got a few hours spare recommended going here.

Lovely country pub and a good choice of menu. Landlord was very welcoming to his country pub with low beamed ceilings. The menu was varied along with a specials board at reasonable prices. I would certainly return if in the area.

After searching the internet for a nice local country pub for lunch we came across this little gem. The landlord was so friendly and we felt very welcome. The pub itself is absolutely lovely, really old and cosy . The outside area that we sat was so pretty and sheltered and there is a bigger beer garden too. We had lunch which was very good too. All in all well worth a trip off the beaten track to find it. Will be returning when we are next that way!

Lovely country pub, old beams and open fires. Very likeable host, chatty and accommodating. Lovely food, fresh and plenty of it. Fish pie excellent on the specials and fish and chips off the standard menu.

Amazing! Food was so good, pub is a lovely place. Old fashioned but so nice! So glad we visited on our stay. The owner was very chatty and helpful, would definitely recommend.

Stayed in Buckland Brewer over the weekend and the pub was everything you would want from a local pub; the Landlord was lovely and friendly and the food was amazing. This was definitely one of the best pubs we have been in and would definitely go back.

My wife & I dined at the Coach & Horses one evening. We rang to book a table only to be told they were booked up for the evening, but Olly the landlord asked what time we wanted to dine & managed to sqeeze us in. We arrived & were seated at our table, drinks order taken, a few minutes later meal chosen. Food arrived promptly, freshly cooked & piping hot. Excellent quality food. Service fantastic. Very reasonably priced too. Next time you find yourself in Buckland Brewer be sure to try out this pub.

Just enjoyed some great, home-cooked, food at The Coach and Horses; this pub is traditional, and cosy - and the Landlord couldn't have been more welcoming. #supportyourlocal

Lovely Sunday lunch, not too busy, atmosphere was very nice. Food good served promptly and hot. Landlord very helpful young lady serving efficient. We enjoyed our lunch at the coach and horses

We had the best lunch in the lovely Coach and Horses, we were warmly welcomed, menu full of lovely food choices.

Very welcoming from the locals and especially the staff. Very friendly. Wonderful atmosphere. Could not have been treated any better. I loved every second of it. It’s a must visit pub :)

What a fabulous little gem! Such a convivial welcome by the equally convivial host. The menu was extensive and full of deliciously tempting, home-made goodies. When receiving our food, we were blown away by the quality and generosity of the serving. We were so impressed...

Once found the cosy little place is a great find. The menu was quite extensive including specials Very tasty and beautifully presented. Not the cheapest of places but certainly worth making the journey down the sometimes very narrow, potholed and twisty roads to get there

Visited yesterday for a meal. A very interesting pub with pleasant staff. Enjoyed a nice meal, but if checking prices on their website beware, they have increased.

Had a lovely meal here while on holiday. Several vegan options available including a Thai curry with naan bread and rice. Generous portions and friendly team, would recommend!

Very welcoming friendly- proper traditional country village pub- excellent menu, plenty of choices and great portions- well served local produce- good selection of local ales. My 3rd visit and already booked for the next

Genuine welcome from the landlord when we walked in the door. Amazing food freshly cooked and locally sourced. Can’t fault the food absolutely excellent. Had the crab cakes and the baked Brie starters followed by a rib eye steak and salmon special with sauce and...

Busy traditional pub. Booked at very short notice and was kindly accommodated. Food we had would be described as honest pub grub, no frills but tastey and homemade. The landlord was very welcoming which, in my opinion, is the making of a good village pub....

Thankyou for you hospitality today during the Buckland Brewer 10k event. Nice traditional pub atmosphere, and a lovely polite gentleman behind the bar :) My daughter would like to say thankyou for her special drink ;)

Buckland Brewer is a small village about 10 minutes from Bideford with this wonderful pub. Has all the original features, two real log burning fires and an incredible menu, wine selection and real ales. Ollie is an amazing host as are the staff. If you’re...

Lovely traditional pub with friendly welcome and nice Sunday roast. Log fire and small garden for the kids. Great place for a meal whilst in the area.

Great service . We called on the day to make a reservation at short notice . We had been at local Tarka trail earlier so had hearty appetites! Great to see lots of non meat options. Family with 2 teens - we stayed deep fried...

We were staying in Bideford for a few nights and wanted to visit a local independent pub rather than any kind of chain restaurant as we feel they deserve our support more than ever right now. We found this pub on TripAdvisor and set the...

What a wonderful little pub! Full of atmosphere, history and local people sampling the excellent food. The landlord was welcoming and ensured everything was satisfactory.

Arrived at lunchtime at this beautiful old village pub, Landlord very welcoming, good selection of beers and wines. Table reserved by the fire which was ideal on a cold dank day. Extensive menu, excellent food and service.

We spent a week based in a cottage in Buckland Brewer, a few miles away from Bideford. Following a week in Cornwall early in the year we knew that we had to book restaurants in advance to ensure a table. We chose and booked a few places in the area including the Coach and Horses. After visiting the Coach and Horses on our first night we decided to cancel all other bookings and booked with mine hosts Olly and Nikki. The menu is varied and the quality is spot on, we were made most welcome every night. Highly recommended and by the way the Jail Ale is very nice! Many thanks to Olly and Nikki, well done, keep up the good work

Amazing home cooked food, welcoming service and friendly staff. Would be 5 stars if we hasn’t been bothered by the flies in the premises. Definitely will give it another try if down in the area.

A bit of a tricky drive on the narrow Devon streets but worth it. A lovely traditional old village pub with great food and fantastic service. We had the steak which was cooked well and the beer battered haddock which tasted lovely. The food was all fresh and cooked to order.

We were staying at nearby Stargazey Barn and visited here for a meal on Saturday evening. We were made to feel extremely welcome and had a lovely fish and chip meal. Fantastic pub. Highly recommended.

3 generations on holiday near by went for Saturday lunchtime.Such a friendly pub and all the staff very accomodating.All lovely home cooked food and generous portions.We would have made a second visit but couldn't fit it in but if ever that way again we would definitely go to the pub.

First time visit to The Coach & Horses last night and was very happy with the food and the friendly welcome from the owner. Food was hot and good value, will be coming back next time we are in Devon, highly recommend.

We visited the village on holiday last year and the best point about it was the fabulous local pub which is run by Olly and his wife. We only met Olly at front of house but he’s a fabulously accommodating host and was able to fit us in for a meal at very short notice for Fathers Day. The beer in the pub is absolutely great if you’re a real ale drinker and there seems to be a good variety of everything else. The main meals were good but the “piece de resistance” are the fabulous deserts, sticky toffee pudding and our personal favourite chocolate brownie are just “to die for”. If you fancy a little trip out to the countryside for a nice meal and good food and lovely friendly atmosphere, you wouldn’t go far wrong in visiting The Coach & Horses in Buckland Brewer. We were staying in Westward Ho this time but came to the pub a couple of times whilst there for the week. This is a real “olde worldie” type pub with very low beams so be careful when entering and walking about. Another thing to mention is that it’s a dog friendly place and there is a nice little enclosed beer garden out the back.

Booked last minute for a lunch stop on our way through to RHS Rosemoor. We had booked another place but they cancelled late and we are so pleased to have found the Coach and Horses. They were very welcoming, the food and service was great as was the value. Would definitely return when next in North Devon and would recommend you try it for yourself.

Managed to book at short notice. Very friendly welcome! They serve typical pub food, with nothing to write home about, but the hospitality was lovely from an authentic British village pub.

We visited the Coach & Horses while staying nearby and enjoyed a great meal. We both the Buckland Burger which was superb and came with lovely chips. The pub was warm and cosy and the owner was very friendly and welcoming. Recommended if you are staying around the area.

We had a fantastic evening meal at the Coach & Horses, which was top quality.The Sausage & Mash was lovely, and the Pie of the Day - Beef & Ale - was just great. and very filling, leaving just enough room for lovely sponge desserts.We were made very welcome by all the staff. Thank you.

Ate here 5 out of the 7 nights on our holiday, the food is excellent along with the service, Oliver and his staff are brilliant, I cannot praise them highly enough. This is a wonderful pub well worth the drive from anywhere.

We visited while on holiday. The opening hours on the mobile app don't appear to be correct as it said closed every day!! So please check.First, Covid arrangements are among the best I have seen anywhere. Sanitiser available, face masks worn and screens at the bar. 10/10I had an excellent local cider Sam's Crisp - lovely.My OH had the burger special, which was delicious and a good plateful. I had the ham ploughman's which was good, but not exceptional. I finished with the brownie with chocolate sauce and ice cream, which was lovely. OH had the bramley apple sponge, which was also very good.Service was excellent, pub is cosy and delightful. Would definitely recommend

Wow, wow, wow. Emailed to book, turned up and were made very welcome. Village pub atmosphere. Simple straight foreward menu with the majority of dishes and ingredients sourced locally. We picked a lunchtime because of the kids (15 months and 3 years). Everything got eaten that they had. We had the Buckland burger, which was delicious, and the scampi. The landlord told us exactly where everything came from. The alcohol consumed was also brewed locally. Fefinately worth a visit.

We had trouble finding places to eat due to the number of people on holiday and the reduced capacity in pubs. We eventually managed to get a table at the Coach and Horses which is a bit off the beaten track, but turned out to be a gem.We arrived and found that our table was next to the wood burner which was lit (yes it was August but the day had been damp and very cool), this was a definite bonus and made the whole place seem very welcoming along with the landlord who could not have been more friendly.The social distancing arrangements seemed to be effective without taking the atmosphere away from the pub, the food was great, there were 4 of us eating and we all enjoyed it although do not be fooled by the 'mild' beef curry - it was more than a bit warm!!If we are ever in the area again we would definitely go again.

I had dinner with a friend at the Coach and Horses recently and had a fantastic time. The menu has lots of choice - for meat-eaters, vegetarians or vegans. All of the options sounded really tasty, so I struggled to decide what to go for. I eventually decided on cheesy chips as a starter and, as a main, sea bass with garlic and chilli with a side of chips and salad, and a glass of red wine. I definitely made the right choice, but am planning on returning as soon as I can to make my way through the rest of the equally yummy-sounding menu! The cheesy chips were lovely and comforting - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with the cheese melting over for extra deliciousness. The sea bass was perfectly cooked - really tender, and the garlic and chilli made it especially flavoursome. The chips were also gorgeous. Both portions were also very generous. The staff are all really friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is really pleasant. It’s a really cosy pub dating back from the 12th century that’s really popular with everyone in the village, and there was such a buzzy social atmosphere on the night I went. I only wish my local pub was as lovely!

Family night out. Mains had a mixed reaction. My pie had the look of a pie that had been reheated but another pie dish looked fine. The fish and chips and the veggy burger came in a brown paper box, a little awkward and did nothing for the presentation. The fish and chips well cooked, really enjoyed. The veggy burger less so. The kids enjoyed their plates. Desserts were nice.5 stars in the past. Hope it gets back to its heady best.

My husband and I visited here as we rented a nearby cottage for a few days. The pub is a lovely traditional country pub in the centre of Buckland Brewer. I had a steak pie and my husband had a burger. They were delicious meals, great quality and reasonably priced. The staff were very friendly and chatty. Definitely worth a visit and definitely worth a five star rating!

Visited this place whilst on holiday and I booked the reservation before travelling. The food was good and there was a great selection to choose from as well as a specials board. Staff were very friendly.

And what a meal! Went for the makhani curries as heard one of the locals extolling the virtues.... excellent curry, rice and naan, sitting in the sunny garden. First meal out in over 3 months! Owner delightfully friendly and a perfect couple of hours.(Ps can highly recommend the ice cream too)

A lovely place to come whether you are a local or just visiting warm friendly and homely and the food was 100% yummy and the service was spot-on

We phoned ahead to check there was a table and the landlord said he could fit us in. The roast dinner had plenty of meat, potatoes and tasty fresh vegetables. All served hot and fairly quickly.The dessert menu left us with a hard choice, those we chose and those that passed us on their way to others all looked fantastic.This is a good honest country pub selling solid proper Sunday lunch. Excellent!

Look at the picture of this pub. What country pubs should look like. Inside low beams roaring log fires rustic furniture, just the place to enjoy good food and great beer served by the most genial host. Listen to the locals putting the world to rights and have a good laugh.

Came here with a party of 21 for lunch. We pre-ordered an hour before. Kitchen coped seamlessly with 2 late orders and 2 late arrivals. Delicious variety of main courses and desserts. Friendly staff , nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back 😀

Yes it was a bit cramped but we booked last minute and the food and service were excellent. Would definately return to such a quaint little village pub. *****

This is a lovely traditional pub with a warm welcome and two fires!!! The food was excellent, the service very attentive and we had a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

We went as a party of eight on New Year’s Day and all of us enjoyed our meals. Four of us had roast and others all chose from menu, every meal was just perfect- lovely start to the year!

Amazing country pub the food is stunning and the staff are Brilliant a must visit if you are in the area

We went a few weeks ago with my sone and partner for Sunday lunch at the Coach & Horses. It was very busy and the landlord was serving and moving about non-stop. The fixed Sunday lunch was good and wholesome and we enjoyed the whole experience. Recently we went again. We heard the next table being told the lamb was finished and when our lamb came it was small bits of meat with a very high fat content.For dessert one requested a particular item which arrived dry, crumbly and unpleasant. The other two asked for certain dessert but with different dressings. Only one came and eventually the waitress said that she had thought we were sharing. No extra plate!I went to pay and the landlord was aware of the problems and state that the one dessert had been deducted. There was no itemised bill. His reaction to our disappointment was: Well; no one has died'.We all found that appalling. We did learn a few days later that the business is up for sale. This is not a tourist village and the pub relies on locals who were all made warmly welcome. Coming in from outside was a mistake. Shame, as we only live a few miles down the road.So: food average, service poor, attitude of management dire

Sunday roast is the best, we eat here fairly often mainly when family are staying they always want to eat at the pub, Ollie is so friendly and staff so nice and and helpful, extensive menu with lots of delicious choices, sticky toffee pudding is the best ever, all in all what more could anyone want.

This is a friendly enough pub and very traditional but unfortunately we found the food to be very average.

Me and my partner visited this pub while exploring what the local area had to offer. We popped in for an evening bite to eat and were not disappointed. Steak was cooked to perfection and lovely atmosphere. Inside the building is quite small, however that adds to the charm. Friendly and attentive staff.

I'm not great with words especially descriptive ones to describe a restaurant or the food it serves, so I'll keep this simple. A FANTASTIC ROAST DINNER, EAT IT. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!

We were looking for a country pub for an evening meal on a rare child-free evening and we're so pleased we found this one!

Just returned from a meal at the Coach & Horses...the food was absolutely stunning!! Great atmosphere and all of the staff were amazing. If I could only pick this pub up and relocate it to the end of my road, I would be in heaven! Thank you - can’t wait to return.

Lovely people, fantastic food with a nice broad menu catering for everyone including my fussy vegetarian wife who had plenty of choices! Will be back soon.

This is a lovely village pub in Buckland brewer, off the beaten track but you should try and find it.

Had a lovely evening meal for my mums birthday food was delicious only down side they didn’t have us in there diary and were sat out the back in the corner , a little but rushed off there feet but will be back .

Me and my wife were on holiday in Litteham near bideford. We were told to try the Coach and Horses at Buckland Brewer. On arrival we were made very welcome by the landlord Oliver. We had a lovely meal,so ending up eating there most evenings. On our last night I told Oliver it was my wife's birthday, he gave my wife a bottle of prosecco on the house. We had a great last night.

Another warm welcome from Oliver. Great food and great ales on offer. We return every year, excellent service

Very friendly and always serve amazing food. I have been going to this restaurant for many years and the quality of food has always been superb!

Come here to eat fairly regularly and have never had a bad meal- always amazing service and lovely food 😊

Great quality food and friendly service are an absolute winner. Would recommend and will come again. 8 of us had evening meal mid week and it was fantastic

We enjoyed a delicious meal, all our food was flavoursome and cooked to perfection by the excellent and friendly staff working in the kitchen! Can not recommend highly enough! Very warm welcome from the landlord, Oliver, we were served quickly and enjoyed looking around the beautiful 13th Century pub! Extensive menu and special boards, with lovely home cooked food, warm fires, will definitely be back before too long!

This is obviously a locals pub, but as visitors we felt very welcome. The food was good, we had burgers and a steak pie, with a good variety on offer, and the service was prompt, warm and friendly.

Excellent food, homely feel with the fire going and a great welcome by the landlord. Came here after a wet n windy day on the coast, could’ve stayed all night. Had thelocal beer and the steak pie; excellent.

Enjoyed an early supper on a wet and stormy evening. Welcoming warmth from a generous log fire, attentive and considerate staff, succulent salmon coked exactly right and I am told the beef curry was equally delicious. Village pub atmosphere with lots of locals enjoying a convivial drink but as visitors to the area we did not feel out of place.

It was lovely to enter such a quaint pub which was full of locals and tourists alike, where we were made very welcome, especially as We had our dog with us. We had the seafood sharing platter to start, which was a combination of the seafood dishes available as starters, they were tasty pub food. I had the oven cookedsea bass, served with new potatoes and fresh vegetables as my main which was absolutely delicious. My husband had the steak and Guinness pie which was also delicious and a proper pie with a base and sides.

Evening meal myself and daughter. Both wanted gluten free and one also vegetarian. Good choice and flexible menu. Staff understood and exchanged pitta bread on a dish for extra salad and patties. All in all a great meal not cheap but well worth the money in quality and quantity. I can highly recommend the food and also the local drought cider! This pub is well worth a visit, it gets busy so give a call to book a table!

Beautiful Old Village Pub serving tasty meals and fine ales. Crazy low ceilings and beams, was everyone a midget back in the day ? ;)

Keen to find somewhere fitting to celebrate our husbands completion of the 100 mile Devon Coast 2 Coast bike ride - this had it all! Great food, quality beer , a fire (!) (it had been a miserable day weather wise) and a great atmosphere- so nice to find a country pub full of drinkers, eaters and locals.

Last minute booking for 7, very friendly welcome and obviously well respected by the locals! Excellent choice of food for allergies. Parking a little challenging but we may not have found a car park......? Fantastic overall, would highly recommend!

Such a lovely pub, landlord friendly and so efficient. Lunch was superb! Home cooked everything, which made such a difference. Roast potatoes best since Mum and Dads! Well worth a visit.

Booked a table in the morning for the evening. Could have just walked in as wasn't busy on the Sunday night, food was nice especially the crab cakes to start, all reasonable price, friendly staff, normal wait for food.

We both had the fillet steak and it was amazing. Great service from the friendly staff. We nearly extended our trip so we could go back again.

Booked a family Sunday lunch here, hoping to find a traditional country pub and delicious roast dinner. Certainly found the former (low beams, slightly higgledy-piggledy etc.), but sadly not the latter. The roast beef was ok - I’ve certainly had worse, but was expecting much better. Others in our party who had different dishes were much happier with the outcome.

I visit here regularly with my partner, the food and service is a consistent high standard. The landlord is very welcoming and friendly. It is a busy friendly place to eat or go for a drink. There is a nice outside area to sit too!

Great food and atmosphere, friendly efficient staff. My wife thought the sweet potato, red onion and Stilton tart off specials board was best of its kind she’d ever had. Extensive specials boards supplement fairly normal pub grub menu.

Not much more to say than the title of this review really. If you are looking for a great meal in a 13th Century Coach House, with very friendly staff, then this is the place.

Sadly arrived too late for lunch so had to make do with a pint instead and ended up getting Wetherspoons in Bideford (needs must!) Really nice little village, quaint and traditional old pub. Friendly and welcoming staff. The menu looks to die for so many things I am itching to try. Will return and if it is as well cooked as I hope I will return again and again till I have eaten my way through the menu!!!