The Instow Arms in North Devon

We came as a party of 10 for a Christmas Lunch and were shown to the new room upstairs. Superbly decorated and ideal for private functions the new "loft" is a perfect option for larger groups. The view is incredible, the food and service unbeatable. It felt private but not isolated and nothing was too much bother. Thank you Instow Arms, we had a wonderful time!

Warm welcoming pub with a great view. We both had the special of the day - turkey & leek pie. It was absolutely delicious. The service was friendly & efficient and the prices reasonable.

A party of 6 we ate here on Sunday and Monday evenings. The staff were very pleasant, helpful and patient, especially on a very busy Sunday evening. The menu choices were varied and the portions were generous. The food was very tasty

On a positive - good location and nice atmosphere in downstairs bar. Food was really mediocre and expensive relative to the quality- burgers less good than Spoons and twice the price, fish and chips average and fish cakes so poor that they weren't eaten- we raised this with the waitress who spoke to the chef who apparently said they were fine- I suppose food is very subjective. If you want decent food go somewhere better, if you want mediocre food go to Spoons.

brilliant service from Lois,good food hat was well presented with generous portion sizea. well worth the visit I was just annoyed I had no space left for desert

Booked a table for lunch as we had friends coming to stay who have a dog,and you can take dogs in the downstairs inside restaurant. Whoever is responsible for what comes out of the kitchen deserves a pay rise. Just super food,good portions,everything perfectly cooked and nicely presented,and fabulous taste.All 4 of us had different dishes and all of it was excellent. Everything coming past me looked spectacular, especially the sea bass,and the moules mariners.I had chicken fajitas with haloumi,just amaxingsuper,lovely spicy peppers and onions,and tons of toppings.Havent been here for a long time since we moved from.Bideford to Barnstaple but we will deffo be coming back soon.Our guests were very.impressed too.My only niggle would be the female bar staff not friendly or happy,perhaps she was having a bad day,but very miserable. Anyway, the foods fab and we will ve back soon