The Gerrard Arms in East Devon

Very friendly staff, delicious food. Would highly recommend this pub/restaurant. Very dog friendly too. Will definitely return when next in the area. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5

Fantastic pub - great selection of beers that are always excellent. The menu is great and the food is beautifully presented. Lovely staff - highly recommended

I have only written about five reviews but felt compelled to submit one today after a fantastic lunch. Beer excellent too. A proper pub with customers from all walks of life.

Fancied a bite to eat for lunch, it’s a few miles from where we live but never been. Glad we did. Old fashioned type of pub, interesting locals in the bar and not sure we picked the right place but the landlord was friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. Didn’t see the restaurant side but we will be going back with friends for an evening meal. Very good food. 😊

Decided to explore Colyton after getting there via the Seaton tram a different stumbled on this lovely pub. After looking at the lunch menu we all went for the sandwich options (fishfinger, steak and the chicken and brie). I recommend going with a healthy appetite as the portions are generous. There was a waiting but given its all freshly cooked that was not an issue for us. Great selection of drink options for bitter, lager and cider drinkers. Definitely set us up for the rest of the day

Lovely meal out at this friendly pub Pub was recommended by the owner of the holiday let we were staying at and we weren’t let down one of our party is gluten free they went out of their way to ensure the fish and chips he had were safe to eat definitely worth a visit

Waling around looking for a place to eat in Colyton and this was the only place still serving food just before 3pm, so we popped in grabbed a few tables and ordered our food and drinks (just in time). The food and drinks were served in a timely manner and the portions were big and tasty. All our family kids and adults of 10, really enjoyed the meal and the chef brought out some more chips! Lovely place, although it is catering for more your local crowd, but if you've come off the tram and are hungry, try and get to this place before 3pm for your lunch. YOu won't be hungry after!

Great find. Staying in Cyton for one night, decided to eat at the pub. Food was just lovely and great portions too. Ihad the steak sandwich and my partner the steak ale & mushroom pie. Both the manager Austen and Jess behind the bar were extremely friendly. This is an absolute 💯 gem of a place

We took the tram from Seaton to Colyton. The weather was inclement but despite the rain decided to take the walk from the tram stop into Colyton. We were drenched and about to give up when a fella said “there’s a pub 200 yards up the road” and that’s how we found The Gerrard Arms. And what a great find. Drinks were reasonable priced and the landlord and locals were friendly. Pub lovely and clean. I chose a ploughman’s with a side of chips. Chips were homemade (none of that frozen stuff here) and the mixed ploughmans was exceptional. Probably the best I’ve ever enjoyed. I wish this place was on my doorstep.

Lucky to have the Gerrard on our doorstep Lovely pub,always friendly,great selection of drinks all served by the welcoming staff Kat and Austin have transformed the pub over last few years and really made it special. To top it off now have an amazing chef in dariusz.the weekday menus are fantastic But the Sunday roasts are exceptional, without doubt the best around.

We were holidaying near by and walked into Colyton. We thought we'd pop in for a quick pint and ending having three. A very friendly pub both the staff & the locals. The beer was superb, they really keep a good ale. I particularly liked the London Pride. I can thoroughly recommend it. 👌

What an amazing pub always get service with a smile. Owners are great feel like part of my family. Keep up the great work and just carry on being you.

Delightful country pub!!! I’ve been here many times when visiting from London and I always leave happy! The team at the Gerrard are friendly, fun and always happy to chat with anyone who pops in. There is a gorgeous garden which is wonderful in the summer - especially when accompanied with their locally famous fish and chips!! Great service, great pub! Would highly recommend the Gerrard to anyone visiting Colyton!

Been here several times a lovely town but as long as you are prepared to wait for all the locals to be served first fine serving in rotation does not exist here left the pub without being served we do not live in Colyton but do live locally how on earth does this pub expect to survive without welcoming people that do not live in Colyton very dissatisfied this place will close

A very welcoming pub at the heart of the community with a nice beer garden and a very well stocked and reasonably priced bar. Luckily the pub had a band on that night and the locals we met at the bar advised us to come through to the beer garden and grab a seat. It was a great community atmosphere. We could not fault the pub or the welcome from the staff and locals . We will return

Lovely pub, very welcoming and busy due to a wedding party just arriving. Lovely quiet beer garden at the rear, real sun trap. Nice selection of local beers and staff friendly. Came across the pub after walking from the tramway at Seaton. Clean tidy and well set out

Went into the pub for a couple of drinks late afternoon with my wife. We were greated by very friendly staff & locals. For my sins I'm only a lager drinker ( there were plenty on offer), Madri being my tipple of choice ( Happy days!) There were several ales on offer which were apparently very good, according to those enjoying them. We got talking to one local gentleman who had ordered & recommended the Friday Fish & Chips, so we excepted his offer to join him at his table & thoroughly enjoyed said fish and chips! The beer batter was light & crispy & you could tell they were using fresh ingredients. The only regret we had was that we didn't take our dogs with us as they are a very dog friendly pub with plenty of treats & water bowls. Will be back, thank you!

The lunch menu was was very sparse indeed and certainly lacked variety. Friendly staff . Expect it is a good drinking pub for the locals but not overly attractive for the tourist market who visit the town.

Amazing Lunch menu, stumbled upon this very traditional pub with an amazing character. Had the ploughman’s which I have to say is one of the best I have ever had. My wife had the lovely scampi and chips which was delicious. Definitely recommend and we will be back for a visit in the summer.

One word - ghastly menu. We had one drink and fled. Wake-up landlord. Your competitors have nailed it - good beer, good food, good service. You've a lot to learn.

Fantastic pub. Had a lovely ploughman’s sandwhich, which was excellent value. Great atmosphere, friendly staff.

We chanced by this pub when we had an hour or so to spare on a visit to Colyton. We got really lucky choosing this pub and ending up having lunch which was excellent and good value. Probably the friendliest pub we’ve ever been in. We loved chatting to the old boy Keith who was an absolute joy as he propped up the end of the bar. The staff were wonderful and the locals that subsequently came in were friendly and great fun. Wish we could of stayed for longer, we’ll be back.

An entry in the Good Beer Guide brought us here along with the wonderful reviews, not to mention the owner's glorious responses to the rare negative. Warm and cheerful welcome from the owner and locals at the bar. A proper village locals' wet pub dating back to 1506 in a beautiful village in the shadows of the magnificent village church.🇬🇧🇳🇿

A warmly welcome from the new landlords with a spruce updo and as a holiday maker this is what I call a country pub filled with character and a lovely landlord and his wife. A great choice of ales and largers and as I found out from the locals, a grand collection of news beers to try everyweek and majority of them are local. And may I say that there rolls are simple yet and tasty a great time in Colyton and a short walk from campsites nearby!!

The pub has had a breath of fresh air brought to it since the new owners have taken over a short while ago - decor inside has been changed but in keeping with the style , the garden is a beautiful sun trap - really...

great homely pub great real ale well kept , good choose of beers ciders and bottles owners were great and nothing was to much for them to help , rear garden clean and tidy just like the inside . local very freindly and good chat overall 5* will be putting this on my list again very soon

I was there with my partner and my daughter . It it a lovely atmosphere and there is very nice staff ! I recommend this place if you visit Colyton.

Recently went in for a boules match after the pub had been taken over and after ordering a pint of ale found that it didn't look right so sent it back for another one which also didn't look good (was too cloudy and smelt off)....

Only called in for a drink as food not served on the day we were there but a very warm welcome by staff and locals

We chanced upon this pub when visiting Colyton and went through to the beer garden with our dogs. Super fresh granary bread sandwiches, generously filled with lovely mixes, served with a strawberry salad, and crisps. First class!

We stopped off having taken the tram from Seaton, for a few drinks on a Sunday afternoon. The landlord Dave and the entire pub community welcomed us and we had a fab afternoon, in the sun, laughing and chatting in the beer garden. Thanks Vic...

Excellent meal, wonderful tasty steak, best i have ever had - really lovely with a wonderful salad with strawberries

booked a table for Saturday night without any issues. Food seemed to be 'home cooked' rather than standard pub fare and was extremely tasty. Wanted to book for Sunday but they only serve food on Fridays and Saturdays. Pub landlord was very attentive and friendly.

Thanks to the staff for accommodating us when they were obviously very busy, the food was excellent, home cooked and very hot. A good selection of fresh veg - got my 5 a day! The waffles to finish were great too. Would recommend eating here...

Excellent beer, friendly welcoming locals and very good food. Little difficult to park so be prepared for a short walk but you will be rewarded.

Classy pub, no noisy nonsense, lovely welcoming owners, shall return with our friends very soon hopefully.

A warm welcome from the landlord and patrons on our recent visit. Lovely home cooked food and congenial atmosphere. Would love to visit again and thoroughly recommend it to others.

Had the largest Roast dinner ever.Well looked after by Holly and boss Dave a friendly host.Great Value and the locals out in force for Sunday the afternoon Drinks ritual.Better without the music but love the fact that the plates were hot when so many establishments...

Was going to have lunch at this pub, but turned up just before lunch to find them serving drinks in the car park to a local otter hunt. I later found that the life of an otter was only saved due to the brave actions...

Gorgeous Sunday Roast. Choice of beef or lamb all served by friendly staff and good choice of real ales. Couldn't have been better 10/10!!

A great little pub with no pinball machines, just nice background music and lots of local chat. Lunch is served from 1 pm. Two choices of roast and a vegetarian option. Sadly Brussels sprouts were overcooked but best Yorkshire puds and crispy roast potatoes. Beef slightly too cooked for our taste.

Friendly local pub, good beer! STR the food is good here too, although have not been in for food for a while.

First time I have been served a strawberry salad with my fish n’ chips. Strawberries were sweet though. Fish was grey and obviously frozen which is a pity as we are so close to the coast. Pleasant enough service but unlikely to go back.

Food is only served at the weekends but it’s worth the wait. It’s a friendly village pub with a small sunny garden at the back. The land lord and land lady are proud of their pub and rightly so.

We visited the Gerrard Arms on a couple of occasions recently whilst staying in Colyton. Luckily for us both visits were when the outstanding food was being served on a Friday and Saturday. The landlord and landlady are very friendly along with the locals, we were made to feel very welcome.The beer is good, always enjoy a pint or two of Otter. Will return, one of the best pubs been in for some time.

Reasonably priced drinks - no food as we visited mid week, so just enjoyed a glass of cider in the sunsoaked back garden. Friendly staff - worth a visit.

My wife and I came across the pub after walking into Coyton village from the Seaton Tramway terminus. The staff are very friendly and we sat out in the garden after being served at the bar. Whilst we didn’t eat (we had shared a bag of chips from the village chippie prior to arriving at the pub), the people in the bar all sang the praises of the food served. A real Find!

Great place in the centre of the village and a definite place to drop in for a bite to eat. We were made welcome and the dog was happy too. Good food and drink at reasonable prices in a lovely relaxed beer garden on a sunny day, what could be better. Great landlord and friendly locals too.

A nice pub with friendly staff and a good menu with specials. Food cooked well and served with a smile.

Excellent service, warm friendly reception and willing to help customers in need. Great sandwiches and wholesome, no nonsense menu. Will definitely return.

Fourteen of us turned up here one Friday lunchtime and although the owners were on holiday and the normal menu wasn't on, the two women behind the bar did us some fabulous sandwiches as well as doing copious teas, coffees and good beer. Thanks for looking after us so well. It certainly set us up for the start of our weekend away

It's over a year since we dined here, but as it is a true local, and as it was frosty and cold we decided a walk to the pub.

Called into another pub in town for a drink but put off by grumpy owner so moved on tohere and received a warm welcome from lady behind bar and locals. Excellent Otter Beer and selection of other drinks. We were not in town for Friday to Sunday when food served but understand food very good . Nice local with Boules played in rear garden. A smile and a welcome can make all the difference.

Amazing food. Very friendly staff and local people. Would definitely recommend everyone to visit if in the area. Definitely be back

Always very welcoming and friendly,good pub food especially the specials.I usually drink white wine which is always served cool and decent quality.

Saturday evening 26th August we were in Cloyton and decided to visit this pub for a drink.

A great friendly and welcoming pub. Food is great especially the Sunday Lunch menu. A lovely Sun trap garden at the rear offers a great place to sit in the summer

What a brilliant find this was! My wife and I enjoyed whopping huge sandwiches and refreshing drinks. And all at a very reasonable price. Well done.

Así conseguimos un tranvía desde Colyton Seaton a, fuimos andando desde la estación de tranvía de este pub, me metí una pinta de Bass y fuimos y nos sentamos atrás en el jardín con mi pinta.

Excellent pub grub on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Lovely beer, particularly Otter and Aspall Cider. Friendly landlord and landlady. Dogs welcome plus well behaved kids. Nice skittle allay, also used for functions

Interior un poco anticuada, pero no dejes que esto te desanime! Muy acogedor, agradable pub local. Sólo unas pocas mesas, así que recomiendo. Menú clásico comida de pub, pero Wow! Muy impresionado con la calidad, el tamaño de la porción y sabor! Cocinado a la perfección, fresca deliciosa ensalada, bistec suculento y raro pescado fresco. Buena selección de cervezas locales y cervezas. Noche muy agradable, asequible. ¡volveremos!

We had booked a table for a Saturday night, and on entering found the bar fully occupied by genuine locals, which is usually a very good sign.Quickly our wine orders were met, and were of excellent quality.Fairly limited menu, but this is no disgrace, and the food was clearly freshly cooked.My partner ordered lasagne, and was soon smacking her lips!I ordered beef and mushrooms, which arrived with a selection of five different vegetables, and chips.We both almost managed to clear our plates, such was the quantity of food!All in all both wine and food were great quality and value.We decided that totally tanked up we would go home rather than see the fireworks!

Wow what a Fantastic meal, service fantastic, food pipping hot, salad wonderful, lasagna so tasty, fish pie smelt great and the curry was wonderful and spicey. A true British, family and well behaved dog, public house!!!!!. Enjoyed a meal last night 12/8 had to go back to try again tonight didn't disappoint. As good as the night before. Very happy, great value for money, will definitely be back

Cheery greeting by Dave the licensee, tasty food, well cooked, on a HOT plate! Excellent value for money - nice friendly atmosphere - one of Clyton's attractions.

Veldig fornøyd med maten her. Godt utvalg, og veldig mye mat på tallerkenen. Koselig pub lokale. Vil nok spise her igjen, er vi i området.

What a great local pub, really good service and excellent value for money have ordered the "Surf - and Turf" Steak on more than one occasion and it's always super, great taste friendly pub and a range of Real Ales.

Staying Colyton, visited this Pub several evenings,bustling with locals coming and going, drinks were reasonable and the barmaid was pleasant , the food is highlyrated but not served on the days we went which was a pity,

Spent a few days in Colyton and spent two of the evenings enjoying the Gerrard Arms. Really friendly staff and locals,comfortable, lots of dogs to fuss, excellent ale and fantastic food. I'm hard to impress and my steak meal was perfect.

We were dog sitting in Colyton for a couple of weeks in March, visited one of the other village pubs which was also good but this one better. Friendly locals, fine real ales and really dog friendly. We must have visited at least 7 times in our 2 week stay. Cannot comment on the food as we did not eat but local knowledge said it was good fayre. Excellent Bass and Otter along with at least one other real ale. A proper friendly local village pub.

Have attended a Christmas "party" with a local sports club at the Gerrard Arms for quite a few years now - we keep going back because it is a good experience. A friendly welcome, a reserved area in the bar, an excellent buffet, and well-kept cask ales. Altogether an enjoyable experience - see you next Christmas, if not before.

This is a pub the locals use and there were a fair number there shortly after opening time. Food was not available when I popped in for a couple (of pints), but the beer was very good and the locals friendly. I expect if you want to keep yourself to yourself, that would be fine, but if you want to be more sociable, your efforts will be reciprocated.

This is a small pub with a small dining area with very good food at a good price, also room in the main pub area at tables.

We visited Colyton on the tram from Seaton. Very interesting village and church. Lunchtime arrived and we tried the Gerrard Arms which turned out to be a very good choice. Friendly welcome, very clean facilities, and lunchtime lasagne was perfect and reasonable price. One of the best I have eaten. One of us had the beer lasagne, the other had the vegetable lasagne and both were very good indeed. Beer was also good. Meal not rushed but not kept waiting for ages either. Water provided for dogs in the courtyard garden. Will definitely visit again.

friendly pub, not dear. does food on friday and saturdays. we have not actually eaten there but have seen the meals being served and they look very nice and plentiful and the customers look happy enough.

This pub has a great atmosphere and the food is fantastic; just a shame they only serve food Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Also dog friendly.

Brilliant, friendly, proper traditional pub in a delightful location. Great ales, great food. Attentive service

Staying in a Colyton B&B (also very good) we ambled down to the pub early for a meal. Food is only served at weekends, lunch & from 7pm. It is a small, very friendly local with a short traditional pub menu but everything made on the premises. On the Saturday we were there the specials were fish pie, or chicken dopiaza ( there is a pie & a curry every day they serve food, the variety changes). We both had rump steaks - which came nicely rare as requested, excellent chips & accompaniments. Both too full for dessert. Very reasonable prices for good quality food.Well-kept Otter beer, friendly company, a very pleasant evening.Perhaps I shouldn't have done a review - keep the place for the locals!