The Drum Inn in Torbay

The Drum inn was a very quaint place set in an oldy worldy village. It was stepping back in time. A really nice experience. The beef brisket sandwich was tasty

Excellent food and service, highly recommend, great value for money

Visited here today whilst on holiday with friends, and had the most excellent and delicious meals. Service was with a smile and very prompt. Just the right gap between courses. Very dog friendly, our dogs were well catered for with treats and water. Highly recommended

I love it every time I go. The long island ice teas are the best and the food is great 😃

Popped in here after a walk around Cockington. Had a lovely pint and a bowl of very tasty chips which were both reasonably priced The pub is very homely.

Lovely food in lovely surroundings.

I originally booked for 1.45pm but my brother was delayed driving from the midlands so I had to re arrange to 4.30pm instead. Unfortunately, by the time we got there, they had ran out of roast potatoes, yorkshire puddings and crackling. (The best bits) Despite this the service as always was spot on and the food we did have was delicious. I will visit without inviting my brother next time! Sorry little bro if you read this 🤣

Visited today for Sunday roast, service was absolutely amazing. The pub is lovely and clean, great menu choice for a Sunday, not just roasts available. The warm scotch egg was delicous, The trio of meats was lovely, the only criticism was the roast potato's were incredibly tough to cut and so was the pork belly that was not part of the trio of meats, the Cauliflower cheese was quite hard too but very tasty. The mini pudding was amazing as well, the crumble was lovely and hot and the honeycombe bomb was heavenly! Will definitely visit again!

My husband and 1 , and our 7 year old daughter come here quite a lot as it is convenient and near by. We are aware the food isn't great but we're starting to feel ripped off. £17 for Hunters chicken? And few chips with a handful of cress! Really? I had to buy a side salad otherwise I would of gone home hungry. Our daughter has the kids pasta which she enjoys but likes to have cheese on top. You charged us £1 for the smallest amount of cheese not to mention a very small portion of pasta. It shouldn't had cost anything for cheese, very tight!. Potion sizes are ridiculous, especially when the prices are high. It's NOT fine dining!.

A real gem of a pub set in majestic tranquil grounds. A warm placid atnosphere. Lovely little picturesque village. And just to top it all off they welcome dogs with open arms and treats. A must visit if you are in Devon

Good experience but very disappointed at not allowing vouchers from previous visit.

Disappointing, attended on Saturday lunchtime choose our food but they stated were not serving any food as they had a wedding party booked. No signage outside advising customers. Don't pop in without booking.

Great service from Sam. Food very tasty and well cooked fresh vehicles . Super setting

The ambience is extraordinary and makes up for average food.

Lovely country pub with great beer, bit of a dodgy walk from Torquay but that's ok when this pub is at the end of it.

Just had an excellent 'pie of the day" with mash and veg, followed by crumble and custard. Excellent food and service. Well recommended.

Good menu choices, quality food and friendly staff

Very nice pub with good food, service and ambience

Really nice venue inside and out. Food was good and a reasonable price. Service was very good and quick and I like the fact you can order table service via the qr code. We'll definitely be back.

It's not a case of will we go back more like when. Stunning pub all the Staff so welcoming. Great menu and the food worth all the pennies. Would I recommend oh hell yeah. Thank you Drum Inn for a great unrushed Sunday three course meal.

Went tonight with mrs G and our friends Steve and Wendy. Although it’s was busy we received great service from Sarah our waitress. The food was fantastic (thank you chef Tony) . Great evening great service great food we will definitely be back.

Been coming here for over 30 years. Although run by a UK restaurant chain the staff were very friendly and offered excellent service. Food was good and is a very scenic venue.

The place and food were very good but it was nearly one hour and a half before we got our meals also slow taking our drink orders

We really enjoyed our visit here, it was a first for us as we were visiting on holiday. Beautiful setting, great facilities and plenty of seating both inside and out. The staff were attentive, considerate and caring! We have a rescue dog who needs space, and without asking, staff gave him the space he needed when serving us, thank you! Lovely food and good prices too.

We had a gorgeous meal last night, great food, fantastic service and staff are so polite and helpful. Thank you

Really badly managed. Waited ages for each course as so shorted staffed. All of the food was cold, mostly poorly presented and portions small. Had to search for a waitress to asked for a drinks order at the table. In the end we took it in turns to queue at the bar throughout our meal. When I complained about my starter and the service, the manager took no interest in coming over to rectify the situation. It spoiled or big family gathering for a birthday party. Never again!

Welcoming environment, attentive and friendly staff, fast service, very good food at a normal price

Very good lunch for 5 on 10 September. Service provided by young ladies excellent particularly Sam who patiently dealt with our food order in a most courteous and efficient manner.

Lovely pub - we go everytime we come to Torquay! Great food and great staff.

Lovely starters, mains and desert, the honeycomb dome was especially well presented with a lovely mousse. Although we were not seated in the dining room, the pub seating was very pleasant. I highly recommend it here.

Great staff food was excellent cosy atmosphere good traditional real ale. I will definitely coming back. Been coming here for many years..

This pub is located in a very beautiful park. It has been converted into a historic cottage pub so we loved the atmosphere. Sunday roast was very nice. Service was fast and staff were nice

We visited for the first time on Sunday, and we chose a Sunday roast each. It was delicious with generous portions. We also treated ourselves to desserts and they too were great. The staff were very friendly, and the overall service was perfect. We shall return!

Absolutely amazing, visited a few times, always incredible service and delicious food

In the beautiful village of Cockington, the Drum Inn of the Vintage inns chain offers lovely friendly service in beautiful old English surroundings. I had the ultimate burger which was fantastic, a very substantial and wonderful quality meal.

This pub / restaurant is spacious, and in attractive grounds. There is even a dog-station. Plenty of (public) parking nearby. Fairly typical menu choices, to a good standard, and given its popularity it is worth booking (restaurant table service seems a bit quicker than queueing at the bar). Suitable for all ages.

Very good fish and chips. Very good service

The Drum Inn is BIG. With nice weather and outside seating spanning all around it was quite perfect for a lunch time break. Really lovely staff, food was good. Cockington is beautiful. Parking can be a little tricky at times.

We were pleasantly suprised to find that the food quality , service and general atmosphere was extremely good. Our server , Ellie , was very polite , friendly and helpful. Food was very good and very good value for money

The sunday roast was extremely good , the meat was cooked perfectly . Very good value for money and considering the place was busy , the service was very good . The staff were friendly and very efficient , our server , Ellie , i think , took good care of us and was very polite.

A lovely pub in picturesque surroundings in Cockington Court A great visit to the craft shops, parks and gardens. Perfect day out for families.

This is brilliant place,value for money, and nice place ,very well run.

Typical country pub in a country setting. Pleasant look and feel to the pub

Brilliant Food, all my family found their meals tasty with a good size portion. The staff were warming, friendly and welcoming. The toilets were lovely and clean and smelt nice. The disabled entrances were very accessible for my nan to get into and out of. And what a beautiful location in the quaint little village of Cockington! 5 stars given from all my family who dined here tonight!

We enjoyed a weeks holiday in Cockington. We visited the Drum Inn every evening. The menu was varied, and the food was delicious. Being the only pub in the village, you'd tend to think it will be complacent with high prices, but this was definitely the case. All the team members are friendly, very hard working and helpful with a special mention for Abbie she was brilliant 🌟. The Drum is dog friendly and well worth a visit after walks around Cockington, for either a pint, cocktails, a light lunch, or a delicious dinner in the evenings. We will certainly be back 🍻 thank you 🫶🍺

Lovely pub, good food, great service

The drum Inn is a beautiful old building inside and out. Excellent, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All the family want to go there again next year

Visited The Drum Inn each day on our holiday as we were staying near by. The menu choice was varied and the food was delicious 😋 service was quick and the staff were very friendly and helpful nothing was too much trouble, especially Abbie. Prices are good value and always a great atmosphere both inside or when sitting outside in the garden we will definitely return 😀

Visited the Drum Inn every day on our holiday as was staying close by. The menu was varied and the food was delicious 😋 service was quick and the staff were super friendly nothing was too much trouble especially Abbie 😀 thank you to the whole team you made our holiday extra special

Beautiful inside and out, the Sunday roast was Beautiful the only thing for me was the pudding wasn't the best. Service was good, we did wait a while to order food but they were dealing with a large booking as well. Would definitely return

Beautiful place, good food and amazing service

Great place for a Sunday roast set in the delightful cockington village. Fabulous food to match the surroundings.

The food was lovely and the puddings especially the banoffee was other worldly. a comfortable and relaxed setting in a beautiful place i Can't fault it. Special mention to the staff whom were helpful, attentive and friendly .

Food was excellent and service to match.

We haven’t been to The Drum Inn for a while due to bad experiences. However, we heard there was a new manager so thought we would try. Took my elderly parents (and dog) for lunch yesterday. We were very pleasantly surprised. The staff were friendly and professional with particular care taken over my husband’s shellfish allergy. We had the Mac & cheese with bacon, the Aubergine gratin, Fish finger sandwich and Fish & chips. All absolutely delicious and well presented. Dog enjoyed her free treats too. So happy to have our local pub back.

Came to watch the football after work, great service, great drinks, great food & Abbey (chef) was super kind and offered to make us a dessert even though the kitchen has closed! What a legend! Great way to finish an amazing England win!

Lovely food, ideal location, lots of seating and good service. Will definitely visit again.

We stopped here for a light lunch and sat on the terrace. Lovely setting, great food and quite prompt service on a busy Saturday lunchtime. Staff were friendly.

At 79 years of age, the roast dinner was without doubt ,one of the best roast in a restaurant I have experienced in all my years. So compliments to Tony the chef and our waitress Sarah whom was lovely and helpful. Unfortunately I do not live in or nearby, so this was a one off. I recommend anybody on holiday in Devon to book a place here.

I had a fabulous experience at the Drum from the moment I was greeted at the bar to leaving after a superb meal and the guest ale was on great form as well. Both Ellie who served me my meal and Emma who helped sit me down and provided my first drink were really helpful and positive. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed my couple of hours relaxing in the magnificent setting overlooking the gardens and village. Thank you to the team at the Drum.

Three course lunch was not only great value , but cooked and tasted perfect. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Will definitely come back .

Sunday lunch was lovely. Very tasty.

The outside gardens were beautiful, and the building was amazing. Not much atmosphere inside nice music would have been nice, my chips wasn't very warm, fish was nice, my husband and sister in law had hunters chicken, never had it with breadcrumbs, over cooked hard to cut.the meal wasn't worth what we paid. I'm so sorry for rating low!! I give full marks for excellent, this wasn't.

Surprisingly bright and airy considering how old it is. Decent food, had a very good pie. Beer was also well kept. Place was almost empty by ten on a Saturday night.

I went on 26th June with my brother and his wife who were on holiday from Australia. Firstly it took ages to book in at the bar, we were taken to our table and sat on the lovely looking chairs only to find when we sat our chairs sank so much our chins almost rested on the table. We waited a while to order our drinks and they in turn took a while to arrive. We ordered our meals..pizza, Hunters chicken and a burger..the pizza was on a cold plate uncut no garnish and looked like it was for a child..my hunter's chicken was breaded and burnt so much I couldn't cut into it and soggy in the middle, garnished with what looked like half a bag of warm lettuce leaves and a few chips...the burger was passable but the fries were all stuck together as if frozen together and thrown in the fryer, my sil ate hers as she was hungry after waiting 50 mins. My brother and i needless to say didnt. We complained to the waitress (no fault of hers) and was offered free desserts which we refused and my brother asked to speak to the manager. We made our complaint and was eventually given a refund. I have been to The Drum many times and at busier times and not had a meal as bad as this. The pizza had nine pieces of pepperoni and my brother was given a steak knife to cut it and it was priced at just over £15!

Beautiful pub in a Beautiful location, service, food and drink were superb and excellent value for money.

Brilliant setting and lovely pub but the food and service is a huge disappointment. The portions are far too small and unacceptable for the high prices charged. We hadn't been in for years because of the small portions but decided to give it another go only to find small portions yet again. Needless to say I can't recommend and won't be rushing back any time soon if ever. The food and service is out of sync with the lovely setting. An overhaul is needed urgently or you will continue loosing customers and locals like us. We would have returned if the food and service was good but we won't pay such high prises for so little on our plate. Customers will only return if they enjoy their food, if the portions are good, and if the service is good. Time for an urgent rethink.

Lovely country pub serving great quality food and drinks will definitely return soon

Had a lovely night with friends only spoiled by the rudest waitress I’ve ever come across, impatient and just plain rude. It is a shame as everyone else was lovely.

Had a lovely meal! Can definitely recommend the signature burger, one of my faves. Our waitress Sarah was superb and very attentive! Excellent beer garden, surrounding and atmosphere

Food was lush,understaffed but coped amazingly! Manager is superb & very friendly! Looking forward to eat here again

Staff were lovely and the food was amazing presented beautifully and tasted amazing thank you

Fantastic pub, food and service. Highly recommended.

Booked a party of 19 on 17th June. Staff were brilliant barman was brilliant. I pre ordered the vegetarian burger, what I got was a VEGAN burger no cheese, the burger was breaded which means dry as hell, a dry bun which I suspect was frozen, a lettus leaf fries and a bit of sauce. Why not use Linda McCartney motzerally burgers or any that are not breaded. The macaroni cheese was definitely frozen or refrigerated and microwaved, dry no fresh cheese on top a bit of garlic bread, extra side of beef was a spoonful. Most people wasn't impressed and I rate it slightly better than Wetherspoons. We did ask for mayonnaise to combat the dry food but both bottles were empty. Anyway some had dessert or pudding as in menu usual standard deserts for a pub, personally I think all the sauces, glasses and such should be cleard before even asking us for deserts. Drinks are probably the most expensive in Torbay and can't see any justification, £10.50 for wine. Food presentation was not the best, I paid dor my 5 of us which was £160, plus drinks. As they charge high prices and as a decorator I couldn't help notice how disgusting the windows are as you walk in, peeling and bare wood and someone who previously tried to paint them has painted half the glass, probably got staff to paint them to save money. I will stay with going to Babbacombe inn

Food was fab - we had sea bass. Service was swift with pleasant staff. We love coming here!

Four of us went for a Father’s Day lunch. It was a 3 course set menu for just under £28, which was pretty good value. The food was also pretty good for the price. Good portion size. Friendly attentive staff. Only negative we had, there was a side dish missed off our order that we were charged for. This was swiftly resolved so can’t say fairer than that.

Fantastic location. Menu is good with plenty of options and quality of the Food is good and is also Great value for money

Had a great evening here tonight. Food and service was second to none and a special mention to Olly and Emma who went above and beyond for us. They’re a credit to the team! Will definitely return!

Fantastic pub! Went to celebrate my wife's 65th birthday & our 26th Wedding Anniversary. Both ordered the rib eye steaks. Absolutely delicious food. All the staff were warm, friendly & attentive. Only negative is we are on holiday so can't be regulars!

Sarah the server was lovely, and the food was perfect - Chef Kieran and Powel I think? Please don’t change anything about the Drum inn, I think the interior is absolutely perfect!

we had our wedding reception from start to finish first class we had there buffet menu amazing food everyone said how nice it was thank you so much amazing .karl zoe

Really nice food . Went for lunch with my wife we have not been in ages and the food was absolutely great , we both really enjoyed it . The food was very good quality and well presented the staff were friendly and welcoming .

Staff member behind the bar was very helpful when asked about booking a table and bringing dogs in. Lovely food....a bit pricey but a beautiful place.... Like how they do doggie dinners🙂

This was a lovely pub inside and out, the staff were very helpful and the food was amazing. We all had a roast each and the veggie selection was brilliant too.

The food was some best I had in a long time the service was great and friendly

The food is excellent and the staff are friendly and helpful.

Food was amazing, same with the drinks. The restaurant area was quiet and relaxing and there’s nothing much else to ask for. The service was okay a bit on the slower side however this wasn’t too much of a problem.

Nice place good staff and Dog friendly it's not the cheapest but very good food

Possibly one of the best Sunday lunches I've had. They really catered to the dogs too and the atmosphere was so calm. All of the food was delicious and it was a faultless experience.

Very nice pub, and staff were good 👍🏻 the atmosphere inside lacks the character you’d expect and felt more “engineered” than authentic😒

Emily was very welcoming, helpful and polite. The food and wine was delicious.

We have been using this pub for 14 years and must admit past 2 years it wasn't great. But last week we visited for my partners birthday and it was amazing The manager Ben has really made a huge difference...and no taking away from our waitress Jade...very friendly..and organised serving all of her tables..I was very impressed with the food quality and the service..absolutely worth a visit..and if we'd stayed any longer we'd have visited again...fabulous atmosphere and service. Thank you.

Really nice country pub in Cockington. Looks posh inside and nice and cozy. The toilets are the cleanest and nicest smelling I have ever encountered in a pub. Outstanding.

Unable to redeem 40% app voucher after paying. Staff or system unable to help which spoilt things a little. This was what enticed us in.

Incredibly friendly staff, prompt service, delicious food. We were a big table with a last minute booking and were looked after really well.

The inn has a pleasant athmosphere, friendly staff and tasty food.

What a delight to find this charming old pub with a huge garden with plenty of tables. A good range of food and beverage to suit most tastes. The green and grain salad topped with chargrilled chicken and a pineapple & ginger dressing really took salad to a great level!

We had a superb time at the drum inn we had a lovely meal we recommend the the seared fillets of sea bass and the duo of lamb. Well the starters and puddings were delicious also

Endroit typique « british », boisé et chaleureux, excentré par rapport à Torquay mais qui vaut le détour aux beaux jours pour profiter du jardin. Cuisine tout à fait correcte.

Popped in on the off chance on Sunday whilst out for a walk with my wife. Hadn’t booked a table but approached the bar and a young gentleman found us a table. Nothing ever seems to much for the staff at The Drum. This occasion we didn’t have our dog but normally when we do the staff are fantastic with him. On being seated we were made aware of an issue in the kitchen but that they had all roasts available and we were more than happy with this offering. At the time of our visit I did see one couple giving the food runner a hard time due to the kitchen issue but these things happen and they should remember we are all human. Well done team drum on overcoming this issue and still offering the fantastic service you always give.