The Kings Arms in East Devon

Called after eating next door restaurant just for a drink and were made to feel very welcome very friendly owners Didn't realise they did food but apparently its very good we were told by our b&b owner amazing selection of wines all reasonably priced

Loved eating at The Kings Arms, it’s a cute and quirky restaurant/bar. We started with shrimps and mackerel pate, then scallops and venison. The food was delicious, well cooked and perfectly seasoned. The owner is a lovely guy and the music/atmosphere was just perfect. Will be back soon!

Table was dirty when we sat down and not set - Requested waitress to wipe it who was then pretty liberal with the cleaning spray right near my kids faces…🙄 Main course food was good although the kitchen/wait staff seemed to miss part of our order (sea bass) so in all we waited around 50mins for food to arrive! Puddings were not good, inedible, felt like mains were homemade but puddings were not! Also waited an age to get more drinks etc Asked if everything was ok when I paid (at the bar because we couldn’t wait at the table any longer!) and commented on sub optimal service to be met with a silence…don’t ask if you don’t want feedback! Not sure we will rush back but it’s ok if you’re in the area…

Things we loved - on site parking, loads of outside seating, welcoming ambiance, friendly engaging staff, large comfortable bedroom, the evening meal was a booked extra but was value for money and delicious. Things that made the visit outstanding for us - Having our two collies made as welcome as we were, the lovely surprise that they could have doggie dinners & breakfasts, which they enjoyed so much that we are rethinking how we feed them All the staff were lovely but a special mention has to be given to Michelle who manages the breakfast sitting - she was professional, informative and wonderful with our collies, a real asset x

The food is incredible and the chef/owner is one of the nicest most genuine guys you will ever meet. We have been going to Mevagissey for years and never miss the opportunity to taste his delicious food.

(9th October) had the most awful over salted food. Steak pie, mash and vegetables. Don’t know why I kept eating it, I suppose I hoped the salt was just on the top layer of the mash but it was all the way through. There was no check back but I mentioned it when the partly finished plates were collected and when paying. Had a most uncomfortable night and all I can taste now is salt.

We enjoyed our dinner here very much. The white bait starter is excellent and generous, and it took three of us to finish it off. It's refreshing to see a chocie of small or large for fish and chips and the small was surprisingly ample. I had the steak pie which was very good, along with a lot of chips, roasted carrots and rutabaga and very tasty mushy peas. The local ales are excellent. Our server was both friendly and interactive and took very good care of us. We also found the pub's spacious layout a pleasure; there was less noise, no crowds and privacy for conversation. All in all a very nice visit for the three of us.

Had a 2 night stay to do some walking. Room (9) was a twin with small shower room. Full sun on the window so the room was extremely hot. We left the window and curtains closed the following day to keep it cool but upon our return the domestic staff had opened both and the room was insufferably hot again so we got no sleep for both nights. There was bell ringing practice at the nearby church first night followed by chimes on the hour every hour all through the night on both nights. Can’t see the need for this but not the pubs choice. On the plus side. The staff were very nice and helpful. Had a dedicated toaster for coeliacs. Buffet continental breakfast was adequate unfortunately no gluten free cereal but I had taken my own anyway. They did offer gluten free bread but again I took my own. If you are looking to book here be aware of the room being hot.

Although called The Kings Arms, this atmospheric candle lit low ceilinged bar is an authentic old school wine bar. Impressive selection of wines by the glass plus a small food menu (we didn't eat) Vinyl sound track, Beatles Rubber Soul was on tonight.

Very special experience. Some of the best restaurant food I‘ve had. A lot of focus on a gastronomical experience to remember. Always recommended to book in advance and make any dietary requirement/ preferences known to have these accommodated. Small fresh menu, very high quality.

Had a really great time here, great atmosphere, everyone there was really friendly, and the food was absolutely amazing. Went there initially for dinner once, ended up booking a table again for later in the week because the food and the experience was that good. Definitely recommend :)

been a few times to this pub. the food and staff vary each time. four meals, two gammon stakes, that were the thickness of bacon and expensive. not be going back for some time after that experience, poss wait till staff/management change again.

Lovely village, shame about this pub, nice interior but toilets is so filthy, flooded and outdated. Foods wasn’t that special.

Lovely place, slightly quirky perhaps. No set menu, all depends what they happen to be cooking when you arrive, generally based on what ingredients look good at market that day. First time we were there we had a lovely selection of seafood with some of their sourdough, this time we had some scallops and a very nice pizza.

Really enjoyed my evening. Great atmosphere and food was amazing. Going back in October to continue trying the dishes. Thanks again

We came here as a treat whilst on holiday. The reviews looked great but we were very disappointed with all of our food. Poor quality and generally over cooked and over salted. The beer and cider were great and a great outside seating area. Sadly the food greatly let it down.

Good service and nice food. Stopped here by chance. Very welcoming, dog friendly. Lovely food and nice atmosphere. Also has great parking and outdoor play area for kids. Would definitely return if I was in the area.

This is one of the best gaffs I’ve been to, they get what’s available to them and make a sublime meal for you , just sit back and listen to the music, a bad review here means you’re a moany loser, be better it’s phenomenal

Outstanding food, we had crab, anchovies, tomato salad followed by bouillabaisse with seared scallops and strawberries and cream to finish. Beautifully presented and tasted even better. No menu, chef has a chat with you to tell you what he has on the day. Couldn’t recommend this more highly.

Unable to comment on the quality of the food, drink or atmosphere as after two weeks of trying I have not had a response to my reservation request. Two emails and several phones calls have all been unanswered. I guess it’s not to be….

Really friendly and welcoming, especially to the dog! Lovely relaxed atmosphere, very informal. Great staff, very warm and relaxed.

What a gem!!! Lovely owner! Lovely food! Relax and enjoy the experience!

We went there for Sunday lunch having had a break of about 18 months since our previous visit. The Inn is under new management with new chefs. There is no carvery now so we went for a Sunday roast. We were not disappointed. My venison loin was excellent as was my wife’s roast beef. The deserts were also top notch. Service was good though a little slow at the start. We will be going back again soon for another fine lunch.

We arrived unsure if they were serving food or if they had availability as a young family. However we were greeted with the most friendly of staff, and they even allowed us to order our food before food service begun (at 6pm). The food arrived and was delicious. Fabulous service, food quality and lovely building. We would highly recommend and will be returning when we next holiday in Devon.

Had Sunday roast and stayed for evening drinks with friends, lovely place very friendly. Great quality and Marie and Steve were great landlord and lady.. thanks

Heard a lot of good things about this pub so decided to take the family for a Sunday lunch. Was met by Freddie the manager and taken to our seats. Venison was on the menu and Freddie’s little joke about being deer was most amusing. We decided to have venison, beef and pork lunches. To say that the food was delicious is an understatement. It was possibly the best Sunday lunch we had had for years. Prices were reasonable and the ambiance is lovely. All staff were great with us and will definitely be going back. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Welcoming & friendly staff. Good choice, generous portions and good value. Car parking at rear but can get full. Ideal for relaxed family dining.

Reading the latest reviews decided to give the Kings Arms a try as staying close by. Noticeably busy on arrival is usually a good sign as the car park was full but found a few spaces in the street were available. Promptly seen by staff and taken to a table by a happy stocky guy with glasses on the Monday night. The food was amazing quality and could not be faulted and well done to the bar staff who remained polite and sociable. We decided to call in the next night just for a drink. Sitting in the lounge area all we could here was the manager going on at staff about 'every item of food and alcohol had to be accounted for'. This went on for a good hour along with expletives for good measure. He also mentioned how this months takins were amazing for October compared to last year. The poor staff appeared to accept this as a regular occurrence. Sadly I think this let the pub down after such great staff and food. The manager should consider a time and a place for such conversations! 10/10 for the rest of the staff tho.

A terrific experience from the moment we walked through the door. The landlord was very welcoming and explained the beers on tap and their characteristics; his recommendation was spot on! The food was of exceptional quality and very reasonably priced. The Mackerel pate was probably the best I’ve ever tasted and the portion size was very generous, better than my wife’s who is now not speaking to me !!! We will definitely be back. Hospitality at its very best.

Our stay for one night was warm and welcoming. We had a lovely room which felt very cosy! Our dinner in the restaurant was good, although as it was very busy we felt the service was a bit slow. But staff were very friendly and we really enjoyed our stay. Thanks to the young man who helped us with our bags also. !! Otterton is a very pretty village with friendly locals and a visit to the nearby Mill was worthwhile.

Booked a table in the morning for dinner. Arrived and parked in car park but plenty of parking in the street too. Went to bar as early and got a drink and were shown to our table. Lovely inside with lots of room and nice decoration. A man explained that a large group of elderly people were booked in and had ordered their food quite late meaning food for others after was going to be delayed, he apologised but this was ok for us as we weren’t in too much of a rush. We ordered the roast lamb and fish n chips. The lamb came with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, cabbage, carrots, green beans, stuffing ball and I had cracking too as it came with the pork which I don’t eat , but my husband asked f I could have some which they kindly did, after all it’s the best part isn’t it 😁. Anyway it was all so tasty and delicious and I have to say the best plated roast I’ve had anywhere local to Exeter. Bloody tasty and we are definitely returning again to try other food, staff excellent and so friendly and attentive. All in all a great place to eat and dog friendly too if you want to come with yours.

We had a lovely meal. It was fabulous from the moment we walked through the door, food was delicious and service was fantastic! We had crab loaded fries, chicken burger, bacon macaroni cheese and muscles in curry sauce. All of it was delicious and presented well! Portions were generous also and great value for money. 10/10 would recommend!

The pub has really moved on with the new management, live music and great staff. Keep up the good work.

We have been coming here for lunch for many years whilst on holiday in Devon. Not sure if the pub has been taken over recently but the menu was completely different when we came this September. We both had the broccoli and stilton soup with a toasted cheese sandwich. What a disappointment! The meal was greasy and not very tasty. To be fair, the service was good - friendly and prompt. But we will not be coming back here again next year.

The best find of our short break in Mevagissey. There's no menu just fresh local ingredient cooked perfectly. And the bread is amazing, comes to the table straight from the oven with a slab of butter. All the food was delicious, would thoroughly recommend - you need to book.

All very average, rooms ok breakfast called Continental?? Very limited, dinner limited menu & specials all very average and poor presentation. Would we return, very doubtful.

Very expensive and not really that good. We ordered Sunday lunch with a side of additional vegetables but when the veg came it was just a tureen of cabbage, hardly a variety. When ordering a sweet our order was taken and then asked 3 different members of staff if the sweet was on its way. When the bill arrived we looked at it and the pub was overcharging by £9.00. This is a community-run pub and would suggest that staff are trained to run such an establishment. This would make a huge difference to the pub's success.

As a family we are often looking for somewhere which pleases the children and us as adults who love good food. We had lunch at the kings arms and it was spot on. We had the special of mussels with chorizo, lemongrass and white wine...

We had been looking forward to trying this pub, having been stymied on visits to the area the last couple of years, but were nearly put off by recent negative reviews, but having driven past a couple of times and seeing it busy we thought 'well, it can't be bad surely' ... and we were right. In fact, very much the opposite. After nice welcome (it was pretty busy for a late lunchtime) and over some great ales on offer, we chose our food . Cajun Calamari to share between us in case the urchins didn't approve. Being pesky, they did. They then had mac'n'cheese which was spot on, and not salty. Swmbo had moules in a creamy wine sauce, I had the sea bass special. All were cooked superbly and we left, happy and full, and wondering where all the recent negative feedback has come from. Give it a try. We will certainly be going back.

What a shame! We have had some lovely meals at this pub but didn’t realise it has been taken over by new management. We were handed a menu and not told there were specials available. This was a shame as we saw mussels being brought...

VERY disappointing! No gravy with steak & ale pie! No fries, no coffee….sent back a meal for an even worse replacement! Steak sandwich certainly didn’t have caramelised onions!! What a shame on our holiday! Wouldn’t recommend!! If I could give no stars I would!

This used to be a great pub and dining experience. However, since the change of ownership, this is no longer the case. Our lunch was not in accordance with the menu listing and, after being ignored for 20 minutes, we returned the food to the...

Had a family dinner for 18 - great steaks and seabass cooked to perfection and all served up at the same time so no-one waiting as is often the case. Loved it - and all service was very friendly

Had a great lunch at the King’s Arms, food was great and staff friendly and attentive. So happy we booked back for dinner tomorrow.

Disappointing visit. My husbands dish was okay but I had the minted lamb with mash. There was hardly any lamb and the mash texture was like powdered potato and had no flavour. Gravy tasteless too and didn’t get any mint flavour. However, service was okay...

Whenever I arrive at a pub or restaurant and see tables uncleared, I usually regard it as sloppy management. Sometimes, it can be understandable, at busy periods for example, but today when we arrived here for afternoon drinks it was around 2pm, after the lunchtime...

This a difficult review to write because I went with a group and everything was appalling, the staff, the food ,the service. I complained to the manager and he did his very best to put thing right by offering another trip at a 25% discount....

I asked for a campari and orange juice, I ended up with a pint of orange juice drowned with ice. I asked if there was campari in it but was told they didn't have campari. I asked instead for a brandy lime and soda, I...

Fantastic meal with friends, lovely pub/restaurant, the food was great, large portions and the staff were brilliant (good humour and attentive). Highly recommend this place. The location is beautiful too.

Very welcoming and friendly staff. Had a dog and a 90 year old with a walking frame which were very well catered for and accessible. Car park to side and rear. Food excellent and nice pint of local ale. Many thanks.

Good pub, with helpful staff, dog friendly (served a biscuit!) and served us a good beef bourguignon with lovely tender beef.

Walking with my wife and our dog we called in ‘on~speck’ for a drink. Wonderful pint of beer and as the food looked so delicious we decided to have lunch. Excellent choice! Each opted for a burger and although each were different it was clear...

Firstly I wasn’t going to write a bad review, but seeming no one can have the decency to email me back, perhaps this might get acknowledged. My family of 8 went for a meal at the kings arm on Saturday the 17th of September, myself...

Stayed here for 4 nights. Good location as in a very pretty village. My only gripe is that the website says breakfast included, which I think most people would be expecting a cooked one, but it was continental. You can order a full cooked breakfast...

Booked a table here whilst staying at Ladram Bay for a week. Table booked via telephone with ease, 4 of us and 2 small dogs. Upon arrival, was greeted at the bar by a friendly and polite gent who showed us to our table. The...

We met up with friends and stayed overnight in Otterton. Our room and en-suite bathroom were spotlessly clean, the staff friendly and welcoming, and we had a lovely pie dinner in the pub after a long walk along the SW Coastal Path and back along...

Had a lovely cheese and onion sandwhich with salad and crisps. The service was very good. It is a very friendly place.

An overnight stay on the way home as we thought we'd treat out two dogs to dinner . Yes , the pub does a meal for your 4 legged friends which they can have by your table. Our room was clean but dominated by a...

Nice enough pub but found the landlord to be a little ignorant On a hot sunny day all tables directly outside pub were busy but just twenty foot away in beer garden Over ten free tables but refused to serve food to them When brought...

Enjoyable pint, sat outside enjoying the lovely weather, staff attentive and friendly, facilities clean and tidy. thanks

Great pub unfortunately dogs in the restaurant area!! Sorry don’t want to eat a meal with some hound licking it’s ball bags at me. Had the mussels great sauce unfortunately well over cooked. South Devon you are no where near north Devon.

Just had a lovely evening meal. Four of us, all had something different, all very good. Very friendly staff and polite. Off now to see if we can see any beavers/ otters!

Simple, very expensive and poor quality food. We weren't even allowed to eat outside due to staff shortage. However now discount given because of this. Won't bother again, not the pub it used to be

Lunch with friends here was enjoyable. Our food was either good [sandwiches] or great [rack of ribs]. They were clearly struggling with staff shortage and ingredients that hadn't been delivered and the manager explained this all to us politely upon arrival. Didn't affect us although...

Under new management so we wondered how things would be at our ‘go to’ for Sunday Lunch. We had little to worry about. Good food and great service were the standard of the day.

Good range of local produce well cooked and delicious. Excellent service from pleasant, efficient and friendly staff, especially Michelle whose support in a difficult personal situation was exceptional. Thoroughly recommended.

a quick overnight stay in this quiet but friendly (inc dogs) hotel.be careful though -there are other Kings Arms in the area! comfortable room with all you need and NOT an enormous TV thank goodness.No wifi in Room 6 but probably good elsewhere -no mobile...

We have just returned from a 3 night stay at The Kings Arms, we went as two couples, each with dogs. The rooms were spotlessly clean, and had plenty of tea/coffee etc in the room. The staff were lovely, all very friendly. Nothing was too...

Just back from a 3 night B &B stay at the King's Arms. Set in the very pretty of Otterton, with a stream that flows along the side of the main street, it really is a lovely place. The pub has a car park, plenty...

What a find! Booked a last minute stay with my partner and from the minute we walked in we were made to feel like long lost friends. A massive thank you to Kirsty who is one of the most attentive hosts we have ever seen....

We had a lovely time at the Kings Arms. We went for a family dinner & were given a choice of tables in the bar where dogs are allowed. The lady who served us was very attentive & straight away brought our dog some water....

From the minute we arrived and were ignored at the bar and after checking in we were shown to our table which was in a deplorable position that was pretty much placed in a corridor. We asked to move to a table that was positioned...

We visited as two couples with 2 dogs. Good location in Otterton with ample car parking. Relaxing, spacious space inside and service was very friendly and swift. We also had a lovely walk from here along the river to Budleigh Salterton. Burgers and the whitebait...

We live in Exmouth and decided to visit somewhere for a drink after a walk on Woodbury Common. The barman who served us was welcoming and professional. The place itself was clean and beautifully decorated with a lovely atmosphere. We really enjoyed relaxing, looking out...

Booked New Years Eve meal and New Year’s Day lunch just over 3 months ago. There was some uncertainty around new yeasts Eve so I kept checking in with the pub every month. Was told 4 weeks ago everything ok as long as are and...

We had the most lovely welcome when we arrived .Thank you ! It was a belated Birthday meal for a friend and the four of us had a great meal .The staff went the extra mile to make our evening . We enjoyed all the...

This place has gone down hill massively. Surprised the place is still open. Unfortunately I know a few locals from the village that won’t even bother going in there anymore. Such a bad atmosphere when we visited and won’t be returning from now on. Hopefully...

Again called in after a long dog walk & despite all the adverts no fire lit !!!!!most disappointing. Misleading sort it out please .

Very clean. Extreamly friendly and welcoming. Very dog friendly all over the pemices. Breakfast delisious. Evening meals excellent. Staff and managers brill.

Went here this evening we had a starter of prawn cocktail. Main meal a wonderful fish chips and peas cooked to perfection The staff we really cheerful and very friendly. Compliments to the chef as well. Will definitely return there again

nice sandwiches with chutney and salad. scampi very nice chips underdone. staff where? always drinking and chatting at the bar. one member of staff said he had been off for months so sorry to hear that. then overcharged me.

Service was so poor that people were laughing at the endless catalogue of errors ...honestly it was that or cry. If the problems had been down to short staff I could have had some sympathy, but there were more than enough for a restaurant that...

We went following a recommendation from friends who go there regularly. We checked out the menu online beforehand but found out that Saturday was their steak night. We must have missed that on their website. Never mind, we're all carnivores. The sirloin and the chicken...

My husband and I had a lovely four days in this hotel. Ok so there was a shortage of staff that cannot be helped in these times. The Manager and her staff she had working with her worked their socks off to keep the guests...

Dissapointing that when you have to say in advance what food you want it takes 2 attempts to get it right and that we couldn't get a child's portion of hot food for an elderly relative.

We stayed in the area for 3 nights & were reccommended to go here on the first night & it was so good that we went again the other 2 nights . Good fresh food & friendly service

Very disappointing day for mother in law. It was her birthday on this day and she was looking forward to it. Booked up table for 7th October at 13.30. Turned up and shown to table, 5mins later waiter came to table asking for drinks order....

We have just enjoyed a fantastic get together with several friends staying for 2 nights at The King’s Arms. What a joy. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and were always cheerful and friendly despite having to deal with a group of pensioners who...

We were a party of 10 making a return visit to the King's Arms for the first time since before Covid put a stop to things. We were wondering how they were coping now that things are gradually improving. We needn't have worried! From our...

We had a prebooked table at the restaurant for 3 people. On entering the pub we were ignored and had to gain the attention of a member of staff. We were greeted by the member of staff saying “name” rather abruptly. Nothing like the ‘warm...

Starter served tepid. Manageress apologetic and arranged for a hot replacement. My wife's meal arrived without potatoes ( included on menu). This was resolved by my sharing my potatoes as the pastry on my pie was pretty substantial. In fact I think it would have...

Twice I was served a so-called alternative to Raspberry and Apple J20 (tasted nothing like it), both times in a dirty glass. After much faffing settled on good old H2O! Had Camembert starter - lovely. Lobster Thermidor was nice but lacked sauce and the chips...

We stayed for two nights in early July and generally had a very pleasant experience. Our room was lovely - spacious with a comfortable four poster bed and free standing bath and spotlessly clean. We ate dinner in the restaurant on one night (booking essential)...

Often walk here from budleigh Salterton,and the food is good especially on a Sunday. However some of the staff are unfriendly to the point of rudeness.

I've been staying in the village for a few days and will be back in a couple of weeks. As I approached, I saw the courtyard with a notice board with occupied tables too close to read anything. I noticed the doors were open and...

We have been here a few times , located in the village of Otterton a fantastic traditional pub. Good choice of drinks and food. Staff are very friendly, quick service and nice choice of food. In all a great lunch when we were out for...

Have visited the kings arms numerous times over the years and it is always hit and miss. Myself, husband and two young children visited on bank holiday weekend for a drink after a walk. Half the picnic tables are closed and the park for no...

Amazing food and great customer service. We went with our 2yr old and friends, the lil one was restless but the team there calmed him down with toy. Overall, Pleasant experience with some tasty food.

What a beautiful, serene and tranquil village Otterton is! A fantastic stay away at The Kings Arms with a warm and very welcoming team of staff. I often find it hard to enjoy a steak outside of my husband’s exceptional standards but the one I...

We had a Sunday night meal here - relieved to find somewhere that could actually fit us in. Nice meal and good service in a lovely village.