The Farmers Arms in Torridge

What a treat ! Warm welcoming and comfortable. Excellent service , attentive and friendly . Now for the food ! Absolutely lovely . We had the set Sunday lunch and there was plenty of it and the flavour or the meat was to die for . Fresh local vegetables cooked to perfection and the Yorkshire puddings fluffy and large . A really nice starter a jug of soup each and super bread nibbles and a chicken liver parfait . I was most impressed at how well I was looked after as I have an allergy to alcohol. Nothing was too much trouble and I had my own soup as the other had alcohol in , it was tasty and sublime . As I couldn’t eat the parfait either they brought me a delicious baked Camembert instead . The main course came in a skillet , to help yourself. Plenty of delicious meat and vegetables . The sweet was a sticky toffee pudding and a lovely creamy rice pudding , better than Mother used to make ! Would I return ? Absolutely and I can’t wait !

We had a great family meal here. All the dishes were well thought out, tasty and interesting. The duck and monkfish fish cakes were a great favourite but everything was lovely. The seabuckthorn trifle was amazing. Nice staff and a friendly atmosphere with style.

This was our third visit last time a year ago but for Sunday lunch this time. Again we enjoyed the meal large leaves of green and large al dente carrots might not be to everyone’s taste but it looked different to other establishments and we enjoyed it. Apple pie was very tasty even though the apples had discoloured not sure if it was the pot or because the apples have been prepared in advance and not kept covered but didn’t detract from the taste. Love Rice pudding but I took of the apricots not that they got left wasn’t much left of anything. Finding the Easter egg surprise and getting free glass of wine gave us something to smile about. Would be nice if we can get back later in the year but if not maybe next year. Kent just a bit far

I don’t normally bother to write a review but this is by far the friendliest, loveliest pub we have been to since our little staycation here in Devon. Myself and my partner visited with our 5 month old Golden Retriever puppy and honestly the staff couldn’t have been any more accommodating, so much so we came back the following day. We will be sure to visit again when we are next in Devon, Otto is already missing the delicious treats!! 🐾

Great Sunday lunch ! Excellent value sharing style lunch. Good quality and plenty of food Fantastic renovations and great attention to detail. Staff very pleasant too! Please make sure there is enough horseradish for the beef though!

I found the Farmer's Arms on line and the pub lunch menu was just what we wanted for a special birthday treat - a good fish selection for Good Friday. At the pub we were told the on line menu was a SAMPLE menu. We particularly wanted the black bream but disappointingly not on the pub menu that day, We had a good lunch, albeit an alternative. May I suggest to the management that your online menu is clearly marked as "SAMPLE" to avoid other customers being disappointed.

Literally EVERYTHING about this place is sensational. The setting, the ambience, the staff (who make it even better than it already is) and the food are simply outstanding. We are both fairly well traveled in a culinary sense and really had to think about where we’d eaten better than here and certainly couldn’t conjure up many places in the UK.

Where to start! Let’s start with the team. WOW… they were knowledgeable, professional but relaxed. They really are a credit to the restaurant and really made our special evening celebrating a Birthday. The food! On a level you would think you are in central London in a secret michelin star restaurant. The price! For the food quality, taste and service absolutely worth it. The atmosphere was relaxed but simply classy. Clearly no expense spared on the build and decorations. I honestly can’t give this a biggest shout out and long may it be successful considering its in a small North Devon town noone would of heard of. It has a fish and chip shop, deli, private dining and hotel that you would think you were in one of those expensive Cotswold village. Congrats Team FA! We will definitely be back.

Lovely setting and good food but Rachel and Jay were what made the whole experience for us. They were knowledgeable about the menu and were truly passionate about delivering the best experience. Our dog, Dixie was made very welcome too. Thank you for a lovely evening 😊

Our evening was just amazing. The surroundings are beautiful, food exquisite, staff absolutely amazing and all at a very reasonable cost for wonderful dining experience. I can’t wait to visit again (and hopefully meet the newest member of the team, Arthur, the miniature Dachshund). A fabulous team effort. Thank you.!

Our lunch at the Farmer's Arms was truly superb! The portions were ideal, the service was spot on, and the food was delicious. The dining are we were in was very comfortable and everywhere was spotlessly clean.

We were made fabulously welcome with our two dogs. One of them a four month old puppy on her first trip to a pub! Laid back and extremely friendly and serving exquisite food. A fabulous place and we will be back.

Had a lovely lunch today, fabulous food, my goats cheese salad was a work of art and so many surprises in the starter, all of which were lovely. My husbands sirloin was amazing. We had super friendly & helpful staff and a beautiful place to eat. We will definitely be back.

This is my third visit now and the first time I’ve been able to take my wife. We booked ahead as it’s over an hours drive as a little treat before Christmas. The setting is excellent, an oldie worldly pub that’s been tastefully renovated and it’s clear that no expense has been spared. Staff are very welcoming and whilst being attentive are not imposing in any way. The biggest difficulty is what to choose from the amazing menu. The chefs are truly talented and on top of their game. Each plate of food was a truly enjoyable experience and the meal on a whole was one of the best we have had. This is one of the very best places to eat in the area and I would highly recommend a visit. Price wise, for the high standard of the food and the lovely venue it was reasonable and somewhat less than you would expect to pay for this level of dining. If you are a “foodie” or would like to spoil someone this would be very high on my list of places to choose. Highly recommended If you

Had a pork chop which was cooked just right leaving it nicely tender. There was a block of belly pork which was equally tasty. The only small downside to the meal was the slightly salty vegetables. But overall would recommend!

I stayed at this stunning cosy hotel in October and I’m dying to go back. Emily was a kind host who generously offered me an upgrade when staying an extra night. The Old Smithy has a homely feel with a high spec design. I loved everything about it and not want to leave! Sophia and Jack, and other staff at the restaurant and at the shop, were all so kind and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. And my friend and I enjoyed a lush meal at The Farmer’s Arms whose food is miles ahead of some of the trendiest restaurants in London. I’d highly recommend staying at this perfect place in a beautiful North Devon village.

Beautifully prepared and served food in the most delightful building. We were warmly welcomed, staff were attentive throughout but not overly so. The food was 5 star too! We didn't have a starter (as we expected the deserts to be irresistible - and they were!) Duck breast was delicious as was the monkfish and scallop fishcake. Followed by gooseberry trifle and beetroot, chocolate and sour cherry cake! Top quality. Definitely a special place to go to if you are in the area.

Slightly unusual proposition. The pub has been converted from a simple country boozer (which it still resembles externally) to a temple of good food and hospitality as part of an estate development which already includes a country store and a fish and chip shop, and is soon to encompass accommodation and a fully restored country mansion. Apparently, there are mixed feelings locally as the pricing precludes frequent use for many of the locals. However, as hugely infrequent visitors looking for a treat, it was just great for us. The hallmark is top-level service and memorable Euro/local food. The ambience is buzzy and the interior design is eye-catching and beautifully applied. I would not hesitate to recommend The Farmer's Arms and, there you go, I've just done it.

Popped in to this beautiful pub for lunch and was highly impressed with the service (very welcoming and attentive staff) and the menu was superb, very delicious food .

What an incredible find! We were on holiday nearby, it was a filthy grey Monday, we saw the pub and looked inside. Immediately welcomed warmly and shown a table. And then....THE most amazing food. So very unexpected for a tiny village in deepest Devon. We now know that The Farmers Arms has an awesome reputation. Deservedly so! It was right up there with the best and we so much enjoyed the food and the friendly service. In fact we booked again for later in the week but the grey and miserable weather had got to us so we came home early (cancelling with many apologies of course!)

Lovely place, staff attentive and great for dogs. My only constructive feedback was I had the chicken thighs and found the dish to be swimming in Thyme, totally overpowered the complete dish along with the potatoes and chicken which meant I left most of it … which was such a shame.

Superb Restaurant! The service and food was exceptional! The attention to detail was excellent! Our dog was also welcomed and made as fuss of. We would highly recommend booking a meal there. We would most certainly go back there.

The staff are exceptional and knowledgable about the food they are serving. The decor is elegant but comfortable. The food is on a much higher level to another Michelin starred restaurant I went to recently and almost half the price! All the dishes were presented beautifully and tasted delicious. Excellent vegetarian options. They even made walnuts taste good which I have always hated! Highly recommended.

Delicious food, friendly service and a great setting. We ate here 3 times whilst on holiday and enjoyed it every time. It’s relaxed friendly atmosphere and great food makes it a winner for us. We had a super Sunday lunch, and dinner twice during our recent holiday. The mussels, duck and pate were especially yummy! I also found this venue very inclusive for those with disabilities . The kindness and consideration shown to our disabled daughter was delightful from the staff serving us. Thank you

Just simply excellent, I never write reviews but this was just too good not to. If you’re in North Cornwall or west Devon go there

Amazing find, really great food and a lovely sun trap to spend the afternoon. Everything was so fresh including the cocktails with hand made ingredients. Well worth a visit!

Yet again a brilliant afternoon, fantastic food - who would have thought turnip and crab apples would make such a lovely soup. Alongside the other sharing starters it made a very sociable debut to our Sunday lunch. The main course platter was just right - and left us wondering how we would fit in dessert. Three sharing desserts arrived and the six of us were tempted ... rice pudding, sticky toffee pudding and a caramel vanilla tart - best way to end a leisurely Sunday lunch. And to conclude - great service - as always! You cannot fault the team - front or back of house. We will be back - as we live Woolsery - and why not, when we have such great food and service in a relaxing atmosphere on our doorstep. Why go anywhere else?

We visited in July during our holiday. Very nice Sunday roast, the family enjoyed it and we left happy. Very good food, amazing service from Jay and Luke with a lovely atmosphere to the place.

This was our second visit to the Farmers Arms and once again it was excellent. Superb food which makes the most of fabulous local produce and herbs. A beautiful setting with very friendly staff make for a fabulous evening. Somewhere we will be visiting again in the future.

The food and service is utterly amazing. A beautiful setting and a sublime menu. We have a coeliac within our party and the staff were incredibly clued up and reassuring. We all had an amazing time here. Will definitely return as soon as we can!

Absolutely excellent food and friendly service, would highly recommend the Farmers Arms and looking forward to going again

Met family for lunch. This is an inspiring contemporary pub/restaurant with a marvellous story to tell. Jay, Harry and the whole team were first class. Food amazing. Keep up the fabulous work.

We had a wonderful evening at the Farmers Arms. The food is not cheap however we felt that the prices were reasonable for the quality and creativity of the dishes that we had. We also liked that lots of the ingredients in the dishes we...

We are local and have waited 4 years for a free slot to book for Sunday Lunch at this local Pub with a big reputation .... really wanted to love it - left disappointed and underwhelmed. Ate in the Restaurant where Sunday Lunch is a...

Once again, exceptional food and friendly service made with fresh local produce. Looking forward to returning. Dog friendly area available.

impressive. great atmosphere, really lovely staff and chef & his team are clearly passionate about quality & flavour. cannot fault it one bit. Would absolutely love to revisit and cannot recommend highly enough!

What a great restaurant, the location/building, the staff and the food were all excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful about the food, couldn’t fault them. The food was delicious and we all ended up having desserts as food so good, we were not...

Really lovely pub/restaurant. We hadn't booked as it was a last minute decision, but luckily as we were there at 6pm they kindly gave us a table, but I would recommend booking in advance as it filled up quickly even in midweek. The staff were...

Meeting up with old friends from way back. The quality of food was excellent and good value for money. The staff were friendly and efficient, but why is this these days that serving staff place food on the tables with “ no worries”, or “no...

An excellent birthday lunch. The staff were totally attentive to us and went over and above to make our experience unforgettable. The food was excellent.

We had a family birthday meal here whilst on holiday nearby. The food is really top quality in both taste, ingredients and presentation. My beef broth starter set the tone with such a rich luscious taste. The hogget that my son and I had we...

What can I say about this place...has to be one of the finest sunday lunches I've ever had. £30 gets you 3 courses but the difference here is you don't pick your courses, you get brought everything, family style to your table. I've been to...

What a delightful restaurant this is. It’s a special place for occasion. The staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. They let us decorate the table for an 80th birthday and looked after us in a professional but friendly way. The food was absolutely delicious...

Lovely country pub/restaurant offering great menu choice and a friendly service. Well behaved dogs welcome. Good space outside for drinking and dining.

Thoroughly enjoyable Saturday evening dinner with our hosts Anna and Chris from Great Eckworthy. The Farmers Arms (forget trying to pronounce Woolfardisworthy!) has achieved something very unusal which is to achieve in equal measures of the highest possible class; customer service, atmosphere, venue, staff knowledge...

Excellent and convivial atmosphere. attentive staff good food and service,did not rush us to finish meal.

If you are looking for a gastro pub restaurant serving exceptional food then THE FARMERS ARMS is not the place to come to. We all agreed the Rillette of Pork tasted much better than the look of the hodge podge mess on the plate. However,...

Was looking forward to this experience and, overall, it was a culinary adventure of unusual concoctions. However, I was left a little underwhelmed as the monkfish and scallop fish cake had very little fish flavour and it was dominated by the breadcrumb crust. It was...

What a fabulous evening. From the moment we booked to the moment we left, the staff could not have been warmer or more helpful. We sat in the garden (as we had our dog) which has a pretty country garden vibe, with heated, covered areas....

Found this place by luck when looking for a lunch after a long coastal walk... and we were not disappointed! Absolutely beautiful building, delicious food, and delightful service. Menu choices were great, we found it very difficult to choose which is always a good thing....

We came with friends and their large dog(who was made very welcome) for a midweek lunch. Car parking at the side. Walking in you see the high quality of the carpentry and materials used in restoring the older part and the amazing new airy dining...

We celebrated a friends birthday with dinner. Fabulous food, friendly and efficient but not overbearing staff. Lovely atmosphere with a very, very deep well. We were able to take our dog, who was welcomed and everyone made a fuss of her. We will return

If you only get to eat one Sunday carvery whilst in Devon/Cornwall then I cannot rate the Farmer’s Arms highly enough. The restaurant is roomy, quiet and peaceful with generous seating facilities that avoids a sense of overcrowding. The staff are friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable....

Well what a gem of a place, stuck for somewhere to eat, tried to book on line, but full, gave them a call & they got us a table.

Outstanding Pub Restaurant, you’ll find nowhere better. The Food & Service are second to none, not many places will better this in the Uk. Book early so you don’t miss out on this gastronomic delight.

Had a really good evening at the Farmers Arms. The property is stunning inside and every detail is well thought out. The food was flawless. For starter I had the pate. The best pate I have ever tasted! For main we shared the ribeye and...

We had heard good things so booked this as a treat on our easter weekend away. The staff were welcoming as soon as we came in. The restaurant area has been finished beautifully. Warm and cosy but also modern. The food was fantastic. I had...

Probably one of my best meals ever. The staff were knowledgeable and attentive but not overly so. The food was excellent, not a huge menu but plenty of choice even for a veggie like me. All four of us enjoyed every mouthful and left feeling...

The minute we stepped into the pub it was a warm welcome from all staff, our waitress was so bubblerly and helpful, she even made my parents anniversary dinner very special. The food was incredible, cook to perfection. Definitely worth a visit.

Went here for the 1st time after a recommendation today .On a Sunday it is a set menu and I can honestly say ,it’s the best set menu on a Sunday I have ever had .The food was amazing .We had Lucy serving us and...

Lucky,lucky people of Woolsery, you have one of the best pubs ever! The staff are all welcoming and have big smiles, but then why wouldn't they? The building has been beautifully renovated with no expense spared, to create a modern yet sympathetic to it's roots...

Fab Sunday Roast! Thank you Jay and the lovely Lucy for your attentiveness. Happy welcoming pub and the Sunday sharing platter is simply stunning! The starters were delicious, homemade breads, Coriander & Parmesan Soup yummy. Pork & Beef with all the trimmings, book and try,...

Visited recently and was blown away by the quality of the refurb that has brought this pub back from the brink of extinction. Add to that incredible value for money on what I would describe as true farm to table Fayre and excellent service from...

Husband, dog and I visited after a lovely walk on Welcombe beach. Beautiful food, very friendly staff, dog friendly too. I had whole trout - beautiful. Husband had beef sandwich. We both had chips- crispy and tasty, real chips, not the frozen rubbish ones you...

Outstanding food. Gorgeous place. Wonderful staff. The most fantastic lunch by the fire. We will certainly be returning again! The best mussels I have ever eaten and my husband said his venison was the best he has ever had too!

Once again another fantastic visit to The Farmers Arms. Food, wine, beer and Staff all wonderful. Highly recommend.

The decor, service and food were outstanding. A highly professional, knowledgable staff who catered for our needs

We celebrated our engagement at The Farmers Arms, Jay, Becky and the team were so wonderful, they went above and beyond and absolutely made our visit. The food was delicious - one of the best meals I have ever had as a vegetarian! My fiancé...

Incredible food. The place looks great amazing project behind it really love what they are doing with the farm and restaurant. It is expensive so if you want pub grub go elsewhere but for a fine dining place it’s great

Need to book Dog Friendly Staff (Very) Friendly Food is outstanding Atmosphere excellent Worth the trip in the wilds of North Devon !

Wonderful 3 course lunch for our daughters birthday, the sole in brown butter was amazing, especially with the Winter salad. Kai always serves us and went out of his way to make sure we had a great afternoon. Friendly staff & a little chat really...

We’ve eaten at the Farmers Arms more times than we can remember… and on every occasion the service and food has been more aligned to what we’d expect at a Michelin star restaurant than a local village pub. The team should be hugely proud of...

Our AirBnB hosts recommended The Farmers Arms as a place to eat during our stay in the area. And what a recommendation it turned out to be, the recent restoration is sympathetic in how it's been executed and that plus the welcome from the staff...

Thanks to another app, we stumbled on The Farmers Arms when looking for a venue to meet friends while in the area on holiday. Everything was perfect. Venue is quirky and you really should wander if you get the opportunity. Lovely menu with some good...

Great food in a lovely pub. Not the cheapest place to eat but the food is top quality so do try out this place! Booking a table is a must.

wednesday 16th nov. First meal out after a long time Everything about this place is great, the food is lovely, pub classics taken to the next level. You can tell the kitchen staff care about the end product. The service in my opinion is just...

Amazing Sunday lunch, the food was delicious main roast beef and pork with all the trimmings. A lovely selection of desserts. It was very cleverly served the courses are brought out to the centre of the table and you take as little or as much...

We love eating at The Farmers - such a calm relaxing atmosphere, stylish but definitely unpretentious with excellent food. For our most recent visit we took the whole family, including our 20 month old granddaughter for a birthday lunch. The service was excellent, we sat...

Had a family meal here last week. We live a couple of miles away, but first time eating since refurb. There wasn't a bad meal, it was fantastic. The trifle. ......one of the most interesting things I have eaten. Highly recommend. So nice to have...

From beginning to end what a great place. The food was excellent. The staff were as good as the food. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. Honestly if you’re in the area try to book a table.

Beautiful renovated pub, very stylish, amazing food and great service. Was recommended in our holiday house brochure, although 30 miles away, but was worth the trip! The very professional hosts were kind enough to let us stay chatting with friends we hadn’t seen for a...

Eat lunch 22 Oct. Absolutely fantastic. Great interior, service faultless. My wife and I eat to start a sharing platter of cheese and homemade smoked and cured meats. The pub butcher their own animals, and make their own smoked meats. One of us had the...

Stunning pub with a high end interior and classy attention to detail. The staff are well trained and helpful however no one checked back on us snd we didn’t get offered condiments for our delicious Sunday roast. The bar area where we sat had no...

Fantastic food spoiled by very slow serving of each course, saying that waiters were very attentive on arrival and in between

We met some relatives for lunch at The Farmers Arms, their local. All is can say is "Lucky them!". What a great pub to have in your village. Lovely staff, massive Sunday lunch, which is a set menu. I like the idea of self service...

Lovely warm welcome to one of the best local pubs I've been to. Deco is beautifully modern with old world twist. Food is definitely 5* and local larger were great. Lots of well behaved dogs when I was there.

My husband and our 2 dogs visited here last night and were made very welcome by all the staff. The table was nice and roomy opposite the lovely wood fire. The food was outstanding. I opted for whole plaice with wonderfully buttery new potatoes and...

We visited on the last night of our holiday and the Farmers Arms was the highlight of the week. The dining area is spotlessly clean and the tables are spaciously laid out. We were looked after by “Becci,”whose welcome and assistance was first class and...

We’ve eaten in many great restaurants around the world, including a fair few with Michelin stars. This nice pub in a quiet village in Devon has probably given us the best food from anywhere. We were battling to think about a better quality meal in...

We were a party of 3 adults and 4 children, and had evening dinner. The staff were very accomodating and we had a large table at the back of the restaurant to ourselves. The restaurant is child-friendly. The food was excellent. I recommend the hogget...

We took a chance and managed to get a reservation for dinner at the Farmer's Arms - and, wow, we were so pleased we did. From the excellent service to the elegant but unstuffy decor (we loved the Bowie hologram) and the Michelin-star-level food, we...

You must visit this pub if you are in the area. The food was first rate , fish was perfectly cooked , shepherds pie was superb and custard tart was the best we had ever had . An amazing chef who understands seasoning and makes...

Staying nearby on holiday we visited for a relaxed meal out, rather than home cooking at or accommodation. We were not disappointed by good reviews and a couple of local recommendations. Booking wasn't easy, given the popularity, do eat ate earlier than ideal. However, greeting...

Our party of 3 visited whilst on holiday in the area, and we were so impressed! A beautifully restored building with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, before being welcomed by an interesting and exciting menu. I had the Lamb broth to begin which was...

Truly outstanding food - my husband is still raving about lamb and geranium broth days later and excellent service. Very good wine list including decent wines by the glass. We’ve paid more for rubbish elsewhere in North Devon, so good value too. Pretty garden seating...

We visited the Farmers Arms for my husbands 30th and had a fantastic evening. We shared the lamb broth with sourdough for the starter which was delicious. The two mains were of a similarly high standard. The desserts were lovely but perhaps lacked the wow...

Meandering through the countryside back to our holiday let, we stumbled upon The Farmers Inn so stopped for a drink. The property is immaculately decorated and appears to have some quality workmanship. A lovely find. The staff we encountered were genuinely pleasant and helpful. Although...

Rumours are circulating in North Devon of a rising star in terms of local eating so four of us visited this week. A very pleasant welcome but initially I had to pinch myself at the prices. Not a typical Devon pub selection. I decided to...

We went on the recommendation of friends, and were delighted we did. It's casual and would be suit any type of diner; families with small children included. You know this isn't a normal pub the moment you step onto the threshold. The finish of the...

Wonderful food (terrine was massive and delicious, hogget was cooked perfectly and utterly delicious) attentive staff, and fantastic decor. Went through a recommendation and it didn't disappoint - will 100% be going back!