The Kings Arms in Torridge

Our Daughter and partner have just recently moved to the village and we were visiting for the first time. Decided to go out for dinner at the Kings Arms. Not disappointed , the food was excellent with a good menu and special board and an excellent pint of stag. Despite being very busy the staff were attentive and friendly. Only disappointment, it’s not my local. Looking forward to returning soon. Thanks

Great food. Great beer and an excellent host. Felt welcomed. Food was fantastic and at a vey reasonable price. Mad butcher burgers are fantastic. I am a bit of a burger connoisseur. Steak was huge. Will definitely be returning many times.

Fantastic food and service! Hidden gem of a pub which I know the locals won’t want anyone knowing! Best burger I’ve had in a long long time :)

Fantastic pub full of character. Wonderful pub foods . Great beers , freaky enjoyed the Stag beer. Great staff from the bar staff and waiting on staff . Highly recommend

We came here as we live locally and wanted to try it based on the reviews. Lovely ambience and layout. The food was good and well cooked and very reasonably priced.

Wow- it is well worth visiting this traditional village pub. Having booked a table the previous day, we arrived slightly early and were made to feel very welcome by bar staff; and clearly a social meeting place for locals too, who seemed equally as pleasant. The service was spot on! Food excellent and generous portions. Prices were fair and should we find ourselves visiting this area again, we will definitely be popping back. Thank you, Kings Arms, much appreciated :)

Booked the family in for a Sunday roast, We were put on a large table which allowed all 16 of us to eat together. The food was brilliant, great sized portions and an amazing 'Churro dessert'. Our waitress 'Daisy' was brilliant, quick, attentive and joined in with all the good humoured banter. The Owners Richard and Faye spoke to us all and ensured that everything was spot on. Great food, great service.

Sunday lunch was a real treat here, options on menus with great choices. Home cooked food with very friendly staff. The pub / village of winkleigh looked a little tired and rundown hopefully the pub will get some summer flowers and bring it back to charm.

a lovely little village pub but the food was simply fantastic. we just walked in and got a table although it was very busy for a wednesday evening. starters and mains were both delicious, thai fishcakes were well presented and tasty. the lamb hotpot pie was amazing and worth a try. the special of the day was breaded pork steak which was fantastic. the service was very good and friendly staff. overall a very nice little gem of a pub worth a visit.

Lovely little pub,popped in for Sunday lunch,all was good until the food turned up, all dishes were missing the mash even though mash was stated on the menu as part of the meal, the veggies were rock hard and only eaten as I was starving.7/10.Sorry folks

Great local pub with great food. Well worth a visit. We were staying locally and recommended to try here, we were not disappointed. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious!

A welcoming warm pub in the heart of Winkleigh village. We stayed in Winkleigh over Easter weekend and this pub truly made our break memorable. The landlady, landlord and staff were warm and friendly. We had bar snacks 1 evenings and returned for the Sunday roast. All incredible! One of the best pubs we have ever visited and will Definitely be back!

My husband and I had a really nice meal here for our wedding anniversary this evening. The food was well presented and tasted great! Good variety on the menu and reasonably priced. And lovely service from all the staff too.

We have lived near this pub for over20 years and it’s fair to say it had had a bumpy ride during that time. However the current landlord/lady have totally nailed it. It still feels like a pub, with drinkers as well as diners and a great village buzz. But the food is remarkably good. Much of the menu is fed by the local excellent butcher and it shows. Between us our group had beef cheeks, belly pork a stunning burger and a “ proper pie”. Every single bit (and the yummy desserts) was completely looked amazing, tasted even better and was basically flawless. We will happily come here again and again and again

Superb value for money and friendly staff. Our family visited here last year, and couldn't wait to visit again. A delicious Sunday lunch with prompt and cheerful service.

A warm welcoming pub,full of character with friendly locals and staff.Made to feel relaxed and at home straight away. Superbly cooked fresh food,a great menu choice,with an emphasis on local produce. Although the pub was extremely busy the service was quick,and nothing was too much trouble. We opted for the venison pie x 2 which was a proper pie,top and bottom crust,full of tender meat with a rice gravy,a well cooked mixture of fresh vegetables and good chips. A good bottle of Malbec,2 pints and a fantastic gooey sticky toffee pudding also homemade with clotted cream. The whole bill coming to £61,which we thought was exceptional value for money.. So much so,we had lunch there the next day too,trying 3 light lunches of beetroot cured Salmon,cheddar and apple tart and pigeon salad,all superb. We will be making the pilgrimage from Cornwall to the King Arms again in the not to distant future,truly memorable.,Top job👌

I run 2 holiday cottages locally and recommend you in my welcome pack as a great place for lunch and dinner. Always a good menu of locally sourced produce, this changes fairly regularly which is great, good choices with something for everyone, a selection of local ales, cider and wines to accompany your meal, good service, lovely atmosphere and a roaring fire to welcome you in the winter months. A popular choice with my guests this season with some great feedback. Fiona (Colehouse Farm Holiday Cottages)

Very character filled pub, very welcoming! Didn’t feel uncomfortable when entering with lots of locals. All very smiley and happy to chat away. Food was outstanding!!! Reasonably priced for food and drinks.

We chose The King’s Arms having read the reviews in the cottage information. We were not disappointed . The pub had a lively feel to it but also welcoming to visitors. The service was quick but we were not rushed. The liver and bacon was a generous plate full, on warm plates (that’s good) and the fish of the day was well presented. The menu is a cut above standard pub food and two courses and drinks came to £50 which these days is good. In summary a great evening

On holiday and decided to eat out at the kings arms as recommended by our hosts. Didn’t have signal so contacted them through messenger and Faye (landlady) rang the pub for us and booked us in, even though they were busy and pretty much booked up. And on a Wednesday evening. The pub itself is brilliant, a proper English pub which is warm, friendly full of locals and a fantastic feel to it. The food was superb too. Best burger I’ve ever had!! (The kings dick). We had 2 children with us and although they didn’t have a children’s menu they sorted us out with the option of smaller child portions. Will definitely be coming again when we’re back in the area. I never write reviews but because it was such a great experience I had too!! Thank you to Faye and her great team!

What a fantastic find! A friendly pub with a fantastic chef. I ordered John Dory, served with a lemon butter with toasted, flaked almonds. Superb! A similar meal at our local fish restaurant in Bournemouth would have been twice the price. My friend ordered a chicken burger, served with gorgeous hot chunky chips and a creamy coleslaw. She said it was fab! We called to move our table forward half an hour ( as we were super hungry lol) and this was no issue. Lovely staff, brilliant service, hot, delicious food. Highly recommended! Do book ahead of your stay... it is very popular but they have good table spacing so it didn't feel cramped. A country cottage feel, with a great menu, and a chef that really knows his way around a kitchen. Fantastic! Helen Carter.

We stopped here on the off chance we could get a table for dinner. Staff were very helpful and showed use to a table. I am Ceoliac and I chose the Halumi burger which was delicious. We went again on Friday and again had a fantastic meal. My hubby had the pie which he said was delicious and I had the haloumi burger because it was that good. I am ceoliac and the staff could not of been more helpful, they assured me that everything was gluten free and it was because I had no I’ll effects. I had the Black Forest knickerbocker glory again all gluten free and it was the pub pudding I’d ever eaten.

Great Sunday lunch. The food was wonderful - huge portions and excellent value. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a great choice of food.

Great ambiance old traditional pub. Wonderful hosts and delicious food. Mad butcher hamburgers and pork belly to die for.

Visited this weekend on Saturday evening (bank holiday weekend). The food was absolutely fab and all the staff were really friendly and efficient. I had the fish of the day which was monkfish and it was one of the nicest dishes I’ve ever had. Fish and chips, burgers, mac and cheese all very good too. Great beer, tasty gin, sun shining - kids were happy, adults were happy….. only problem is we live four hours away so sadly won’t be back for a while!

Great pub, lovely atmosphere and very well run. Particularly worth noting the really pleasant and efficient young woman running the bar and organising the tables for dinner. Quality customer service. Great food too, very tasty.

We dropped into the pub one Friday evening after travelling up from Somerset with our two kids and two dogs. It was a last minute reservation but Keira couldn’t have been anymore accommodating. She was also our waitress for our visit and she was just fantastic! It was a busier than expected evening but she whizzed around like a superstar and always had a smile on her face. The food was also delicious! Thank you!

The food was delicious the staff extremely accommodating and so very welcoming. Highly recommend a visit

We tried on several occasions to book a table but unfortunately they were fully booked … we finally got in on a Thursday evening… things were a bit chaotic as some staff had left to go back to uni etc … however Kiera , the barmaid / the waitress saved the day ! .and boy was it worth the wait , absolutely fabulous food . We had a pigs in blankets starter with the best pork belly and mash main I think I have ever had together with an apricot , coconut and lamb curry and rice . Finished off with an apple crumble and a divine Jamaican ginger cake topped with poached pears and clotted cream . Will definitely be returning.

A last minute decision could have turned into a disaster as we hadn't booked for food. 6 adults & 4 dogs isn't always the easiest party to accommodate but we were made to feel welcome! Drinks were great, service honest & the 9 bar snacks ordered to share were just perfect! We would have visited again during our week long stay in Devon but closure for a refurb put a stop to that. If back again, we will certainly visit again (but maybe with a booking!)

We went here for a belated father's day meal! From start to finish the service we received was absolutely amazing! The pigs in blankets starter with the mustard dip was divine 😋 never had anything like it! Could of had it for my main and...

Only nipped in for a quick couple of drinks but everyone was very friendly. Our kids and dog were welcome.

Visited the pub Thursday 9th June for dinner. We booked on the bar in advance as we have two dogs. On arrival the look of the pub is so welcoming. Our table was reserved and dog biscuits presented by Faye as soon as we arrived....

Popped in on the off chance of a table for Sunday roast . Can highly recommend best roast I have had in a long time . With a warm and friendly welcome what more could you ask for .

11 hungry golfers called in on the way back from the RND Very busy & buzzy on arrival but nothing was 2 much trouble. From start to finish the landlady & staff looked after our every need .nice choice of food & drink and very...

Despite an email and phone call to reserve, there was no record on arrival and we were seated in the bar area (extremely noisy and lot's of unsavoury language. We both ordered lamb chops (3 apiece but turned out they were not trimmed hence very...

We visited this amazing little pub / restaurant three times during our stay at a local campsite and wasn't disappointed -- you always get a warm welcome from the staff, lovely ales / ciders and heart warming food to send you away smiling. This establishment...

We popped in about 3 weeks ago early one evening, although busy we managed to get a table. My daughter lives locally so have been here a few times and it never disappoints. Had to say my megrim soul on a bed on crushed new...

First time visit last night. Great atmosphere, excellent beer and even better food! Would highly recommend to anyone in the area.

We visited during our stay in Devon over Christmas and had a fantastic dinner. The service was friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. This is a proper village pub with log fires and traditional bar - but with the added bonus of really...

Four of us thoroughly enjoyed a meal and drinks in this lovey old Devon pub. The service was excellent in our own separate dining room (The Captains Table - seats 8 I think) and the chef very accommodating. My wife doesn’t eat red meat but...

Thought we would pop in for a Sunday Roast after seeing the amazing picture of said roast on the Kings Arms facebook site, unfortunately when it arrived I was really disappointed looked nothing like the photo - no pigs in blankets, no stuffing, no baby...

A proper locals' ancient village pub. 5 stars. No, I am mistaken. A galaxy. Log fires. Cosy bar. Doggy friendly. A rabbit warren of rooms beyond. Delightful and engaging owners. Very good and generously sized bar snacks plus pub grub menu. In the Good Beer...

A very charming county pub/restaurant draped in history, well worth a visit, ask about the resident Ghosts -  Celia and George! Great Sunday roasts at a very modest price, very friendly staff who will make you feel very welcome!

The menu was so descriptive and presented beautifully presented. We both had different burgers which came with delicious coleslaw , onion rings and chips. So delicious and the best burger rolls we have ever had. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Absolutely faultless and we...

Lovely food in a beautiful setting with a good choice of ales and ciders. The gelato, made locally, was exceptional. Customer service was great too.

We came here as a family of 7 about a month ago, as we were staying near by for a holiday. I called to book a table and was glad I did as it was rather busy. It is a lovely pub, staff were very...

A great place to meet the family and have a snack or a substantial meal. Friendly staff and a good range of food.

We visited the Kings Arms twice over a few days. The food is exceptional and the meat is all sourced from the mad butcher over the road. Tonight we had the beef cheeks in red wine sauce. Sensational cooking and great service. Can also recommend...

It's so nice we went back three or four times for meals & drinks (as we were staying in the village via Sykes Cottages). The owners are great and looked after us at each meal. Excellent food and a selection of local Ales (try the...

Was so nice when we visited early Summer we vowed to return - food even better! The staff were polite and helpful and when not too busy, happy to chat and put the world to rights. I was amazed that they offer a coach service...

We were really looking forward to our meal out on our holiday in Devon, and had heard good things about this pub/restaurant. When we arrived we were greeted warmly and had a table laid out for the 6 of us in a hidden snug area...

Popped into this lovely place today after looking for a nice pub for lunch as we was too early for our holiday cottage. I would highly recommend The Kings arms, lovely and welcoming. The local cider Sam's was recommended and was very moreish and my...

Delicious food served by friendly staff. The famed rump steak wasn't available but there were plenty of other excellent options, including vegetarian. They were more than happy for my fussy son to have chips and seasonal vegetables instead of a proper meal. Very tasty sticky...

Faye and Richard have done absolute wonders with this pub. Everything possible has been thought about carefully and this is really reflected in the level of service and quality of the food and drinks which they have on offer. My partner and I live in...

Fabulous staff, owners and food. Very polite engaging people accompanied by good food. Thank you for a great evening. We will be back.

Good food and well priced. The staff are lovely and made us very welcome. We had dinner here on Monday evening. It was still busy and a pub used by local people as well as traveling folk like us. Good energy.

This traditional Devonshire country pub in Winkleigh is exceptional. We enjoyed delicious starters followed by Venison T Bone and Triple variety Sausage & Mash, all washed down with a lovely Malbec. The Chef took time to chat to us about the locally sourced products that...

Visited the Kings Arms as was staying in the local area and although we hadn't booked, the hosts were more than accommodating to fit four of us in for a meal. Food was lovely, great selection of ales and ciders, plus extremely nice people. Well...

Welcoming team (even when the pub was officially closed for cleaning) Option to pick up a 2 pint take away container to consume at home if you’re unsure of your tolerance.

Cracking little village pub. Cheery atmosphere on arrival, quickly shown to our (pre-booked) table. Staff were pleasant and attentive. Our food was excellent, we shared a calamari starter - so easy to get wrong, but ours was just right. Mains were good. Good choice and variety too. Didn't have a dessert though so I can't comment. We had to leave early, but I would have loved to have stayed a little longer and sampled a few more of there local ales.

My partner and I arrived on a wet Sunday afternoon and sat in the outside space due to Covid. We met the most interesting and welcoming group of locals I’ve ever encountered. The staff were excellent and the owner in particular was clearly doing all he could to make customers welcome and improve the place. I have over thirty years experience of owning and running pubs and hotels and felt very impressed.

Stopped off here after alpaca walking and what a fantastic village pub it is. Had a huge and delicious, homemade Sunday roast washed down with local Sam's cider. The sun was shining and the owners of the pub were friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit

Great pub, totally brilliant staff and so helpful. We had steak and chips, with the butcher sat on the bar !! A really fantastic atmosphere, wish it was nearer to us.

We were staying at Wheatland Farm in the Honeysuckle Eco-Lodge and had a short cycle ride to Winkleigh. Sat outside in the sunshine - good service and a nice pint of Yellowhammer.

We went here on a Saturday night with our daughter and granddaughter. The food was very good. The beer was also in very good condition. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

We visited this pub and had a lovely meal with drinks. Good choice of beer (other drinks are available!).

Visited The Kings Arms several times during our week long stay and enjoyed some lovely meals. Staff were very friendly too.My only criticism would be to maybe put a few more daily specials on the board. There wasn't a lot of choice for anyone visiting the pub more than a few times.

We visited here while staying near by and could not fault it!. The staff are all friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. We all had sirloin steak all cooked to perfection and it was so tender that we didn't need steak knives! 3 empty plates were left. Would recommend this little pub for great food and a warm welcome.

Cracking pub! Staff are welcoming and the food is super nice. We tried the roast, the fish pie and the chocolate tarts and everything was delicious & well priced!

What a gem!We stayed in Winkleigh for one night and had dinner here under the recommendation of the b&b owner - it was perfect partnered with amazing local gin too!!! Thank you Rich and Faye you are perfect hosts made us feel very welcome !

The ream at the Kings Arms were great throughout the whole process from accommodating our large group including a dog, through to booking use of their courtesy mini bus. The food was delicious with steaks from the local butcher on the specials board! The team were super attentive during our time at the pub. We were a group of 13 and had a private room within the pub which was perfect! Thank you all for a brilliant evening!

Booked on the day for a group of 9, they provided us with a large table in our own room which was brilliant. The staff were really friendly, chatty and attentive. The chef even came to check on us a few times! The food was unbelievable, its a small menu but what they do they do really well! As a group we tried the burger, burrito, sweet potato curry from the specials menu, mac and cheese with various fillings, hot dog and Thai green curry. All AMAZING! Then we also tried the white chocolate and caramel cheesecake for dessert DELICIOUS. The pub was cosy and had lots of fires which weren't on as its summer but I can imagine its super cute and cosy in winter. There's not much option for parking but our group found 3 car parking spaces...just!

We were staying near Winkleigh just after lockdown so many restaurants had closed or remained shut. We were lucky enough to get a table booked after walking Alpacas locally at Woolley Animals and were delighted with their menu which was street food based and to our delight included Burritos which was very unusual for this part of the world. Very good they were too! Service was very friendly and welcoming and the best part was a nice chat with the owner who has a wonderful selection of whiskies and introduced me to something new, after which I immediately bought a bottle! Slainte!

We enjoyed a lovely meal at The Kings Arms last night. The staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. They made an effort to talk to us and were kind and patient with our children. In terms of the food, the pub are running a reduced menu at present (I think to ensure staff can adhere to social distancing in the kitchen - but may be wrong about this) however there was still a good selection of options to choose from. There isn’t a separate kids menu, but they offer (generous) half portions of all the menu items, including fish and chips, burger, mac & cheese. Our meals were all delicious and well presented. We also had dessert and the chocolate brownie was particularly tasty! As a strange aside, the team have made a significant effort to ensure staff and visitor safety and have implemented strategies to reduce risks relating to Covid-19 in the most unobtrusive way possible. It’s reassuring to know that this has been considered and is being taken seriously. Unfortunately there was no facility for leaving a tip when paying by card, which was a shame as we would definitely have liked to but aren’t carrying cash at the moment as most places are card only! Thanks for a lovely meal and experience.

We were staying nearby and glad to see that the Kings Arms had reopened after lockdown. Rang for a reservation and were very pleasantly greeted. Turned up at the due day and time and were equally well greeted. Apologies were made for the restricted menu and the disposable cutlery and plates. The food was excellent - good "Pub Grub" as was the service. The beer was superb. Well reccomended

Brilliant Sunday lunch today. Birthday get together with family, 18 altogether (age 7 -70). The meal was excellent, great choice and yummy puddings. Staff and pub owners were brilliant and we had a really enjoyable experience. They even offered to pick up 12 of us in their minibus as some of our group were staying in a nearby cottage for the weekend.

Had the Sunday roast which was cooked to perfection and big portions too The pub had very friendly ambience Just how country pubs used to be

The food here is excellent. I had the fish finger sandwiches which were ideal for a chilly day! Soulmate had the steak burger which was perfectly done. The salad that accompanies the food is fresh and varied. Lovely atmosphere - music not too loud!One word of warning - don't sit in the window on a cold day!

After travelling a long distance in the dark to pick up a last minute christmas present and with my phone promptly dying as we neared our destination. We were lost and in desperate need to make a phone call and even more desperate for a drink!! We stumbled across The Kings Arms just at the right time.The staff were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. They ensured I was able to charge my phone and realising I had no signal, they allowed me to use their phone so that our long journey wasn't wasted. Such a nice country pub with excellent staff, I just had to write a review!!

About a year ago this pub was taken over from a pubco/Brewery and is now a small business that focuses on excellent food, with as many ingredients sourced locally. Because this was my first time trying this pub I opted for a simple dish: a game burger. It was excellent and next time Ill try something from the more adventurous a la Carte menu. They have a good range of well kept real ales and they seemed to be from a 40 mile radius of the pub. The decor is traditional but very clean and well kept.If supported by people I think this has the potential to turn into a good gastro pub. If you last went here before 2018 its worth trying again!

Have eaten here a few times always good This visit all the staff very friendly and knowledgeable Steak was ordered medium with chips and all the trimmings Excellent steak well cooked well presented Game burger with game chips both well cooked and well presented Highly recommend

I went here for dinner with my kids, husband and dog. Everyone was very friendly and the food was fab. wewelcome

Evening meal for four, inside a slice of rural history. We all chose differently and were well pleased, the chips were in a class apart, the veg and salad fresh and crisp.But the pudding; Panna Cottas, they were simply too delicious to describe.A place well worth finding for its excellent food.

Went with husband and father-in-law on a Friday lunch time and we all had very good fish and chips. A good choice of beers was available. Very quick service and very friendly staff. I loved the space and the decor.

This pub has changed hands 5 times in 9 years. What a nightmare!! So finally Richard & Fay have got it on course again. Sunday Lunch is a good home cooked meal and we are now regulars again.

Wow, the Kings Arms is back to being a fabulous country pub again and boy does it deliver. Fantastic food, lovely beer and a real pub vibe, no juke box or machines, just friendly local chatter with incomers made to feel most welcome. The Sunday lunch, beef, is stunning and filling, the menu during the week is varied and again it’s all cooked to perfection, including the chips Definitely 5*

Happy and friendly staff and good service. An enjoyable meal with a good selection of ales. Thank you. Would happily eat there again.

Tasty well presented food, vibrant bar and friendly hard working staff. Also supporting local produce. What more can you ask for?

I was enjoying an afternoon at this lovely country pub, and I got up to go to the toilet. When I returned the immensely talented chef was sat in my seat. He informed me he was keeping it warm for my return. Tell me where else in the country you could find that kind of service? 5*

Meet friends here for a meal the food was good but expensive for the ordinary. The staff are all polite and friendly.

fitted us in last minute - great food and service busy pub but expensive food.... good simple menu, fast service .....................................................................................

We came across this pub by chance following the sat nav (as you do!).

Came here for dinner on spec with my sister. Pub was booked throughout except for a small table. Service was good, although a little slow due to there being a table of 20 who had just ordered. We were well looked after and the food was tasty, although I felt the macaroni cheese portion was a little on the small side. Have eaten here before under previous owners and feel this is now much improved

The new owners Faye and Richard have done an amazing job turning The Kings Arms around over the last year. Their enthusiasm for their business is obvious from the minute you walk in the pub.

Food was wonderful and the staff excellent. Richard and Faye have done a brilliant job in turning this pub around since they moved in just over a year ago.

We have been into the Kings Arms several times now for both dinner and drinks, the food is excellent with a balanced choice and regularly updated menu with additional ‘specials’ and Sunday Roast not to be missed, with a good choice of local cider and ale and wide range of wines and spirits. The staff are outstanding, friendly and efficient, nothing is too much trouble. We run some holiday cottages locally and I always recommend The Kings Arms to my guests with confidence.

The food was excellent and staff dealt with a food allergy professionally. The landlord and landlady were knowledgeable and welcoming. The pub is cosy, with little nooks and crannies and a lot of history. Highly recommended.

I've been to this pub twice on my visit to Winkleigh and you feel like you already know the place if you know what i mean. Friendly staff, friendly people. Good time spent. And very good local drinks. The meat is coming from a nearby butcher which is also great.

We had a lovely meal with friends. We had a variety of choices including Smoked Haddock with clam chowder, lamb steaks and beetroot risotto. All very tasty.