The Grampus Inn in North Devon - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

What a gem of a find. Lovely quirky little pub. My wife is a coeliac, and most of the main courses on the menu were gluten free. Delicious food, very friendly staff. We had the added bonus that the local folk band were practicing, so great food, nice chilled music & lovely surroundings. Definitely a 10/10.

Fab pub, got that old pub vibe to it, but I mean that in a really good way. Local pub that serves great food. The lunch was superb, ham egg and chips and plenty of it. Nice garden to sit out in as well, would totally recommend to anyone in the area.

Great pub with lovely staff and a nice atmosphere. They also brew ther own beer. Outside covered seating ideal for the days when the weather can't make it's mind up. Nice food as well.

Really nice pub with a welcoming atmosphere, bar staff where really helpful and looked genuinely happy. I had a lovely meal in the garden, under the veranda, great outdoor space.

Great little pub and pretty garden. Lovely walk down from the camp site. Different drinks to try and friendly staff. Worth a visit

Homely, welcoming pub which is so relaxing! We visited on a cold, wet February day and were cheered immediately by the roaring log burner. Looked forward to trying the beer brewed on site - which was a real treat. The food was freshly prepared and yummy. I loved my venison toasted sandwich. Dog friendly pub. Too wet to explore the garden sadly but hunkered down inside! Definitely on my list of favourite pubs!

Sunday roast absolutely awful. The driest scrag ends of chicken I’ve ever eaten and the rest of the meal was no better. Cold gravy. Cold pub. Cold atmosphere will not be returning

Very oversubscribed because there is no competition for miles, Trying to pack too much in to a pub that is not designed to accommodate. All tables reserved but still serving food that takes far too long to come and risks turfing people outside in the cold. Food was only a snack and was appalling, coke on draught made the drinks taste off. Certainly not designed to have an open mic session as well as people eating on reserved tables. No space for musicians. Damn shame as could be a lovely atmosphere but no effort made to improve or accommodate. Perhaps more could be used of the outside space

A lovely hidden gem with great food and very friendly staff. We went for lunch a couple of times and also for drinks after going to the beach.

Friendly, welcoming, excellent staff. Good atmosphere. Good beer. Good food. Had some work going on when we visited but didn’t spoil the experience. Good clean toilets (upstairs) and ground floor disabled toilet.

Step back in time walking into this Inn and mind your head. We were lucky enough to visit when M'larkey (local folk band) were having band practice on a Wednesday. I drank ale produced on site. And we ate skin on cheesy chips. The staff were so friendly and were happy to chat. There was a large selection of games to keep the kids happy. I 100% will be coming back.

Call in advance to book a table in the evening. We recommend sitting in the verandah. Simple menu with a few choices but food was tasty and well presented.

Ignore the bad reviews, as long as you pay attention to the kitchen opening times you won’t be disappointed. Absolutely Beautiful food and really helpful, friendly staff. We went for lunch and tried the ploughman’s, cheesy chips and olives and hummus. All fantastic. Went back for dinner, our party had the sausage and mash, veal and ham, egg and chips, every meal was superb. Absolutely cracking. Highly recommend.

After a wet & Windy day ,we felt like a meal out to cheer us up ,my daughter found this restaurant on the weband was able to book a table ,as there was 9 of us i was a little dubious what to expect at short notice ,but what a pleasant surprise,the food was all freshly cooked ,most of it home made ,there was a folk band playing and the atmosphere was fantastic ,the gardens are all lit up with lighting which gives it a lovely background ,would love to visit in the day as the scenery was stunning,grandchildren could not get over the peaches growing in the garden ,a real peach tree ,will definitely recommend and return ourselves.

Arrived at the Grampus for after dinner drinks after watching the sunset at Lee Bay. We arrived at 915 and was told sorry we are shut and cashed up. It’s the holiday season and so surprised. You would think they would be glad of the custom. So beware if visiting. Might be worth ringing up before visiting x

So disappointed!!!! Went to see the sunset at Lee Bay then called into the Grampus for after dinner drinks . As we walked into the pub , we saw musicians getting ready to play . Somebody greeted us as we sat down . As I approached the bar , I was told they’d cashed up for the night ??? It was 9.20 pm !!! Absolutely disgraceful attitude ! This totally ruined a perfect evening !!!!!

We we’re staying nearby, and popped in for a drink, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. We booked dinner for the following evening and we’re not disappointed. The reviews said it all really, well worth a visit if you are in Lee.

Visited on Sunday 26th March 2023 as part of an Ilfracombe (Torrs) walk along the Tarka Trail/SW Coastal Path to Lee Bay & Back. Solo walk on a cloudy but dry day. Here is the first element i.e. the walk to Lee and stopping off for a break at this pub which appeared to be pretty much the only business open in the town, so a bit of a captive audience which isn't ideal. As it was I just ordered a pot of tea and some chips. When brought out, the tea was supplied with no sugar option and the chips with no tissue or other condiments. Not the end of the world but less than what I have experienced elsewhere.

We have been here a few years running as we do a reunion walk every year from Ilfracombe to Woolacombe and usually stop here for coffee and cake. This year no coffee available (machine broken) and no cake at all. A scoop of ice cream was around £4. It was a major disappointment as not a lot else available locally. Will take a flask n slice of cake with me on the walk next time!

Great food and ambience. Recommend if passing for lunch or dinner.Good outdoor seating area when weather permits.

We came with a wheelchair and two large dogs- the staff were incredibly helpful with getting everyone in and making sure that we were comfortable! Amazing soup and excellent service as well- would definitely recommend!

I really don’t understand how this place is getting good reviews. We drove 25 minutes to go here on a recommendation and it was bad in every way. The atmosphere is dull and lifeless, with no music, no friendly welcome or anything to make you feel that you are out for a nice dinner. The whole place needs investment - it takes “rustic” too far and is completely rough around the edges without any charm at all. The food was mediocre at best - without doubt the most bland and uninspired meal I have had in a long time. Waiting absolutely ages for food didn’t help either. I don’t want to be harsh but this place needs some love, care and serious attention.

Staying in Lee for a few days and, as usual, Grampus was very enjoyable. Great atmosphere, food and staff. Especially Ruth who was friendly and charming even when it got very busy!!

Very nice pub with friendly staff and good atmosphere Food was very good - would recommend the Venison steaks.

Delicious food, friendly service and beautiful old surroundings. The bar staff were knowledgeable and talkative (if you want that too). The log fire made the place wonderfully cozy.

I passed the signs while doing the south west coastal path. I decided to pop in for a cider on my route back. Super glad I did. Quite quirky from the outside, I wasn’t sure if it was open. The staff were so friendly. Lots...

We was staying in lee for the week, this pub was a great gem to come across after a nice long walk. The pub is dog friendly and has seating areas outside and inside. The drinks within the bar are severed in clean glasses and...

We stopped at the Grampus when travelling through Devon and it did not disapppint! The food was lovely and the ale was super tasty. The pub itself has lots of tables inside and out and the staff were really helpful! I look forward to returning...

We walked on the coastal path from Ilfracombe and back, via the Grampus Inn on an incredibly hot day. The pub was very busy outside, but we were lucky enough to get an outside table with an umbrella for some much needed shade. There was...

Ended up at the inn after a not brilliantly planned day where half of us were taking the coastal walk from Ilfracombe and the other half (in charge of the kids) were driving up and spending time in the rock pools at Lee. We ended...

One of the best pubs in the country. A close second to The Square and Compass in my opinion. Delicious beer, fair prices, kind staff, beautiful garden. A real gem.

We love coming to this pub during our Devon holidays. Great beer. Nice atmosphere. Friendly service. Decent pub grub. What more do you need?

A great pub that we have used for many years. Walked here today (40 minutes each way) only to find it now shuts between 4:00 and 5:30pm. A real shame for a beach pub in mid July and I’m sure it’ll catch a lot of...

We walked along the coastal path from Mortehoe to Lee, on a baking hot day, & we were ready for a cold drink. The pub is very old & thankfully hasn’t been modernised as it’s so full of character. We sat outside & soon drank...

Very quirky unique rustic pub- friendly staff , large portions, awesome outside space if you are lucky enough to visit on a sunny day. looks a bit odd from the outside but we had a much needed rest and refuel- although some menu items had...

Een pub zoals een pub moet zijn, met zonnige tuin. Prima menu voor de kinderen en ook wij hebben lekker...

Friendly staff and good foodd. The Grampus offers comfortable surrounding with a lovely outside area. Plenty of seating and very helpful staff. Really enjoyed our food, and as a bonus stayed in our camper in their carpark under their Britstop scheme. We'd definatley return, I...

food was absolutely delicious! we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, lovely atmosphere. we experienced an incredibly rude and aggressive customer (who was in the wrong) and the staff dealt with it spot on. will definitely return

Called in for lunch on a circular dog walk , all seemed a bit chaotic with bar staff shouting back at waiting staff and a stressed sounding chef joining in . Menu was already limited but after only an hour after opening the choice was...

Lovely pub. Friendly staff and great food. Recommend the ploughmans. Beautiful ham, sourdough bread and homemade coleslaw. Just the right sized portion too.

A cozy pub with a log burner and some individual furniture! The menu changes regularly with the weeks menu freshly printed as we arrived. A good selection of local ales, with one brewed on the premises too. I had a venison sourdough toastie with caramelised...

Decided to go for a little drive out of the main town to find a spot for lunch during our stay in Ilfracombe, and came across this beautiful place. A rustic, old fashioned Inn with a beautiful welcoming feel to it. We sat outside and...

A little gem If you are looking for a friendly, off the beaten track pub serving it's own home brewed ales and distilled gins, then this is the place for you. Lovely seating areas with roaring fires in both bars. A limited menu but worth...

Stayed in the car park in a self sufficient camper van. We arrived in thick mizzle in a dark winters night in January, we popped in to the Grampus to say hello and were welcomed and shown to our hand carved (by the landlord) seats...

What a splendid pub! The epitome of what an English country pub should be. Three very good ales from Otter and Red Rock breweries, a tempting menu and enthusiastic and efficient staff. How strange that this pub does not figure in the current CAMRA Good...

If you're walking the north Devon part of the SW Coast Path around Lee then a stop at the Grampus Inn will reward the weary with its small but perfectly tasty menu and well-kept real ales. With the outside temperature hovering just above freezing we...

What a wonderful find the Grampus is. A lovely building in a beautiful setting. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. Hugo and the staff are warm and welcoming, they make efficiency look effortless. The whole experience was a joy and we can't recommend...

We knew we wanted to visit this oh so popular Inn and as it doesn't take bookings we got here early after a lovely walk around Lee Bay and up the sub tropical river valley. Really like this old school pub with its nice outside...

As a relative local ( Ilfracombe) we and our Jack Russell weekly tromp across the glorious countryside to Lee and then treat ourselves to lunch. The staff are amazing, we have watched them work every hour under the sun in the most difficult circumstances this...

After a picturesque walk from our campsite we came upon the Grampus Inn. COVID secure we rang a bell by the back gate and were given menus and shown to an outside table with our two dogs. A very dog-friendly place half the tables had...

Took a walk down from our holiday cottage to try a pint and snack here Due to covid people were queuing in the car park for 30mins which fair enough they had closed inside but couldn’t understand why people who had left, their tables were...

What a beautiful place! Stunning surroundings. Lovely beer garden. Very quaint and olde Worlde decor. We only really had bar snacks but they were brought quickly, well presented and very tasty. They would appear to be all made on the premesis. A lovely place to...

Had light lunch, 3 of us each had a different menu choice and all were excellent. Staff very friendly and excellent service.

We decided to visit the Grampus after family afternoon out at about 3:10. We understand that food was not served after 3pm but still we waited till 3:25 before any service. Our host was a young lady who was wearing a mask that even covid...

After reading the reviews we decided to make a reservation and was looking forward to sampling some good food. Well how disappointed could we be. We ordered the ham, egg & chips and the pan fried salmon with handcut chips. The salmon arrived with what...

Attended the much anticipated open mic night…amazing…what a talented bunch. We had it explained about the landlords band and how he made the food too! The bean chilli was brilliant as was the chickpea curry. We had fabulous baileys cheesecake and rocky road as “sweet...

Stopped in Lee yoday for a touch of rock pooling and then found the pub for much needed sustenance. Myself my parents and my 7 and 4 Yr old. Had a lovely lunch good was great quality would definitely recommend :)

Had a nice meal here a few years ago... what went wrong ? Limited menu should mean quality. But not in this case. Ploughmens was a joke. I came with friends and when his arrived I had to turn my face and laugh. It fitted...

After a strenuous walk ( coast path ) from Mortehoe on a hot sunny day this old pub was a most welcome break. Ice cold drinks in the garden followed by ham egg & chips served by really friendly helpful ladies . Nothing was too...

Lovely little pub after a walk around lee bay. Clearly old and need of a bit of love but lovely welcome from staff, dog friendly and full of character. Enjoyed our hot drinks and Lindt volcano cake!

Pub was a little tired, but served up some great food. The menu was a little limited. But what they had was very good and reasonable value.

Since moving to Ilfracombe this has become our local (1.5 mile walk along the SW coast path and then a quick descent to the bottom of the Lee valley). We have been half a dozen times already and the food has always been very good...

Called with some gal pals had lovely coffee and some snacks of hummus and the most gorgeous goats cheese dip. The staff were really lovely and even ordered us a much needed taxi. Shame we had to witness dog pooping on garden and poor waitress...

We made an unplanned stop here whilst on a long walk to Lee Bay. We arrived about 1.30pm for lunch and it was busy. We only had to wait 5 minutes to be seated in the garden area. Tables well spaced and sanitised between each...

Went there for lunch for my birthday, we had to queue because it was busy. When we went in we were told to find a table in garden, waited about 20 minutes then had to ask for someone to come and take our drink order,...

Ok pub, need more staff food was ok nothing to rave about. We were a party of 6, 4 received their meals the other 2 arrived 10 minutes later so had everyone waited their meals would have been cold: no apology for the wait had...

Had an evening meal here and also popped in for a coffee and cake the following afternoon. Staff very friendly and food perfectly fine. Drinks all very nice and great range....BUT very long waiting times (staff all working hard but clearly need a LOT more...

We chanced upon the Grampus after a walk along the coast. Had a lovely lunch and a pint of their pub brewed beer. Lovely, best lunch we had during our stay. Saw a few comment about poor service but the staff were really great when...

Went during the school holidays for an evening meal with friends, unlike the other reviews recently we had good friendly service. On top of that we had really lovely food. I had the vegetarian pate for starter followed by some dirty chilli chips and then...

Exceedingly poor service.Queued outside for 40 minutes and was then told they had stopped serving food 2 minutes ago. That was despite several staff telling us that they would be with us in 2 minutes over the previous 40minutes

Lovely setting with good beer but the food was overpriced with slow service, starter arrived with the main and we were asked if we wanted condiments which didn't arrive with the meal, we asked again then ended up getting them ourselves from the kitchen staff....

This pub is situated in an idyllic little bay not far from Woolacombe. Unfortunately the service was shambolic. We felt sorry for the staff as they were running around like headless chickens. We ordered 4 ploughman’s - 2 turned up and we had to wait...

We were staying about a mile up the hill (a very long, steep hill) from this pub. We ended up going there 3 times during our 4 night stay! The undercover, outside tables are well sheltered from the wind and rain and it felt quite...

Stumbled across this pub whilst visiting beach at Lee one lunchtime . Friendly staff. Excellent food- some things a bit different from usual pub grub. However I had ploughman’s with Stilton and cheddar and it was superb. Best cheddar I’d tasted in a long time....

We came across this lovely pub whilst walking the coast path. Due to covid restrictions all tables were outside, there were plenty of tables in their garden area and luckily a couple spare so we were soon seated. The food and service was amazing. My...

An out of the way pub with a glorious garden. Great beer brewed on site and delicious food. Venison chilli con carne and an amazing sweet potato and peanut stew. Both home cooked and tasty.

Visiting Ilfracombe on a day of solid rain in lockdown!...looking for anywhere with covered seating.....found on line, called, got space so nothing to lose/give it a go -- best thing we did all day!! Great location, great beers,great food, great staff, great in the rain,...

Have been visiting this real ale gem for 17 years a rewarding venue for sustenance, situated at the foot of a steep valley and popular with walking groups. Ale choices seem to have settled into an Otter offering and one other brewery. Seemingly the cider...

Great service, and local Tarka lager. Venison chilli and chips and the pea and sweet potato stew were delicious. The grampas back at its best.

What a gem, the beer garden was drenched in sunshine and tables well distanced. The poor waitress was running around like mad but didn’t lose her northern charm and was so friendly and helpful. The beer she recommended was brewed on site and was delicious....

Visited The Grampus yesterday for lunch and the food was so good, we reserved a table for tonight. The food was excellent and we would highly recommend a visit - lovely staff too, Karen and Dave

Sunshine on beer garden, delicious food: chilli chips and hummus and olives and really friendly service by rainbow clad waitress. Lad who greeted us was efficient and adhered to covid rules. Will be back for my sunshine and smiles

This pub is in a lovely location and has a great garden but unfortunately the service is very slow - we waited half an hour for drinks and over an hour for a small amount of food! Would be lovely if they had more staff.

Unfortunately awful. Ordered three chicken roast lunches and one toastier with chips. The toastie and chips were fine but all three roasts at £13.50 each were appalling. Small slice of chicken, odd assortment of veg, all of which barely luke warm and poor quality. It is such a shame as so many establishments are suffering badly now, but we had to complain. In addition the service was poor, initially comments were met with ambivalence and then table not cleared at all. Whole place was freezing cold.

Good beer and food. Very welcoming inn. Enjoyed the beer and wine. Limited menu as it was the last day before lockdown. Owner made every effort to accommodate us. Would totally recommend you popping in to sample the delights of this Inn.

Visited this place in the summer for lunch and loved it after a long stroll along the coastal path. Loved it so much we visited again- also for lunch- combining with another walk this autumn. All members of staff we met were really friendly and super helpful. Great old pub, lovely atmosphere (even with Covid restrictions firmly in place) and fabulous food. We also loved the Grampus gin and even bought a bottle to take home. Excellent establishment.

We visited on a Sunday with 3 of our children and we’re not disappointed!! The Sunday roast was absolutely delicious, lots of veg and plenty of roast potatoes- 5 stars

Had a fantastic meal here to start off a long weekend in North Devon. Could not fault it, really tasty and a reasonably priced albeit limited menu. The service was a bit patchy, great staff but clearly flat-out all night. Although we booked a 6pm table, it was still almost an hour from ordering to receiving our food ... definitely worth the wait though. Only slight niggle was the number of people walking in to and around the place without following any covid guidelines and not being challenged by the staff who were all wearing face masks/gloves/using sanitiser all evening. Great big beer garden, easy to park and dog friendly. We will be back next Summer!!

This was once a lovely pub, even allowing for Covid Rules , this was a strange experience, No tables in the main Bar area that was full of PC's and Guitars. The tables were set up in the old games area which was like being in an old garage. One previous visitor in our cottage guest book likened it to a scene from Poldark.You ordered your drinks and food and it was delivered to a different table for you to collect (OK it was Table Service) did not experience this anywhere else. However when it came to paying the bill they were happy to come to the table with the card machine, so why not with drinks and food? The Garden once a lovely place was a tatty mess. I have no issues with the staff all polite and friendly. I felt for what you got the food was a bit on the pricy side. I was very dissapointed on seeing how run down the pub had gone. On our last evening we booked a table, a gentleman behind was choking on his food and despite my wife calling for help nobody turned up for some time. Luckily my son is a qualified First Aider for outdoor activities and after many thumps on the mans back managed to dislodge the obstruction. Not the pubs fault, but if my son was not there could have been a different story.We will be going back to the cottage next year so lets hope it has improved

Had a number of lunches and meals here over the past month all have been good - particularly enjoyed the lentil curry and the leek and cheddar sourdough sandich with red slaw - great wine list - staff that are happy to leave you alone and follow covid guidelines to the letter

Staying locally, we asked the owners where would be good to have a sunday roast.It has a small parking area directly to the left of the pub.We tried booking via their website on Friday but no response so called them sat evening to fit us in. No problem. They had space.When arriving you have to ring a bell for them to show your to a table. It is tapped to a gate and well sign posted. It is all table service and they have 2 real log fires. Gorgeous. We had already decided on a roast. They only had one meat choice for £12. Though it was gorgeous. Had 3 dessert choices...I went for the apple crumble. It was nice. All home cooked. It's a very nice no frills pub, quite small with about 5/6 tables so need to book.Staff were happy to leave you to your own devices and you had to attract them for help though they did come over.Very quiet in there and the 'office' seemed to be in the bar area.Maybe a bit of music from radio in the background would be nice and check backs on food. Having said that the food was nice..no complaints.

There is nothing in Lee Bay except the sea and the Grampus Inn. So I booked for an early evening meal in advance for our party of five as we were staying nearby. We visited on our first night just for a drink and to check the place out. One has to ring a bell so contact details could be taken and to limit numbers. The staff were busy, attentive, very polite and very coronavirus savvy. The beer was good, the wine list reasonable and the ambiance very pleasant. The pub looked a bit scruffy but certainly not unloved.The following night we returned for our meal having already been told our table would be outside under a verandah. What a lovely meal it was. There was an excellent humus started, a potato and leak soup you could stand the spoon up in with just the right amount of flavour and seasoning. Four of us venison steak and chips for our main course and it was superb as were the accompaniments. the candles and garden lights added to the atmosphere. Very pleasant evening. This is a no frills pub serving good potables and comestibles with good quality staff. I reserve my dislike for their website which bears absolutely no relation to the pub and is no help whatsoever..

A dog friendly pub 👍 The food was fantastic. Vegan options available. I had the black bean and sweet potato stew which was so yummy! I'd definitely go back.

Visited for lunch and picnic tables were in the back yard/garden. Had Ham Egg and chips and wife had Nachos and pulled pork which we both enjoyed. Tables well spaced and 10 out of 10 for social distancing. Not sure how it would be on a wetter day.

This sadly has to be the biggest disappointment in Lee bay.Stunned that the staff are fastidious about COVID 19 when there are three inches of dust on the window sills. The place is more like an old furniture store rather than the relaxing homely lounge it could so easily be. The garden whilst pretty with fairy lights was like a quad mire that could easily have been made usable with some woodchip. As for the locals labelling gin in the bar ?!?! From their own still ??The whole experience is stuck in my memory for all the wrong reasons. They are missing a huge opportunity.

Dropped into the Grampus today for lunch (07/09/2020) impressed by the Covid measure in place. Friendly polite staff food order taken quickly and served equally as fast even with lots of customers. Nice cappuccino as well ... top marks Grampus staff

We went for lunch as a group of 4 friends, the food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and accommodating for all our (sometimes odd) dietary needs. Lovely atmosphere too. Would recommend booking ahead as it was very busy!

The staff have got a slick routine for coping with the current situation. Best to book, which we did , which guarantees a table as it does get busy. Food is good, simple and tasty. We were welcomed and had a very enjoyable week on holiday, visiting daily after our walks. Would recommend- but book!

With covid measures in place and the popularity of the Eat out scheme putting pressure on all pubs & restaurants we were doubtful we would get any lunch. However, after working out the slightly odd way into the Grampus (round the back) we managed to get a table on the patio. The menu is limited... not surprising really as everywhere has limited menus at this time! Food arrived really quickly, it was hot and pretty tasty. Sourdough was a little underbaked but the chips and nachos were good and the olive selection was great.Inside, it looks cleared out, with a desk in the bar and a lady taking orders and enquiries. We assumed this set up was due to covid regulations and it really didn't bother us as much as it has for other reviewers. You just have to accept things are different and strange in these times!!Meal for 5 was £60. With eat out discount, £30. Would I pay £60 for lunch for 2 adults & 3 kids? No. But, we wouldn't have stopped here if it weren't for the scheme and we are enjoying being able to have an affordable lunch out whilst helping businesses get back on their feet.

Have come here on and off from being a child in the late 70’s.Last time was a few years ago and the welcome and food were amazing.Who ever is in charge seems to have turned the lovely old bar into a scruffy office with no tables. Not sure why.The food offered on a Sunday lunch was nachos and chips.The place seems to have been taken over by a hippy cult! Rather sad.