The Linney in Torbay

We ate at The Linny twice whilst on holiday in the same village. We had seen mixed reviews but we had two very pleasant meals. Staff was very efficient and helpful, food was good and the atmosphere was great (no background music). It is not the cheapest but it is not that expensive either. A good selection of beers and wines, including a range of wine by the glass at reasonable prices. The roast on Sunday was excellent and good value. I would definitely go again.

Once again another successful nights food. All excellent the duck eat by my guests they say was excellent. I had the fillet with cheese sauce and as usual it was excellent Service and wine was great Rounded off with Cappuccinos Well done the Linny

Excellent food and service, we had a great family birthday lunch. nothing was too much trouble. Great atmosphere and well trained staff. The country location enhances the dinning experience.

Excellent restaurant , second time of visiting. It did not disappoint. We all enjoyed our meal. The service is great, very efficient and friendly staff.

Fab Sunday lunch for a special family birthday. The staff were attentive and service was excellent nothing was too much trouble. Lovely atmosphere and the food, as always, was wonderful and great value. Love eating here especially for special family occasions and would highly recommend.

Absolutely terrible attitude of waiter who showed us to our table only for us to be outrun by another couple who blatantly sat there whilst we were en route. Waiter didn’t care and sat us at a table near the door instead when I’d specifically asked for a quiet table when I booked months before. When we asked to sit elsewhere and he said if we didn’t like it we could leave! We had no choice but to stay as we’d arrived by taxi, it was Saturday night so unlikely to get a booking anywhere else at short notice and it was a birthday celebration, and he knew it. Cocky, arrogant, disgraceful, no customer service, obviously this behaviour is condoned by management who, from reading previous reviews now, are just as bad! Wish I’d read the bad reviews as well as the good before booking! Food was mediocre and overpriced. A matter of time before this place folds, as obviously relying on elderly regulars. Don’t waste your time or money - go to the Barn Owl instead who know what hospitality is.

The Linney is usually great but last night abysmal. 20 minutes after ordering we were told one of our orders was off the menu. So one meal re-ordered. 25 minutes later we were told another 2 of our 4 orders was off the menu! So 45 minutes after ordering nothing started for us in the kitchen. We had arrived at 7.20 and food arrived 9.15. Food was fine but by this time the evening was ruined. All this plus 2 power cuts. A memorable evening for the wrong reasons. Sometimes it happens that a meal ordered is no longer available but why would it take so long to tell us this?

Booked in advance for 5 adults for Sunday evening. One of our party is 92 and has mobility issues. From the moment we arrived the staff were considerate and very helpful in getting us to our table. Lovely surroundings and good atmosphere. The restaurant was busy and the staff were very busy but so friendly and welcoming. All the food we ordered came in reasonable times. Food and plates were hot. Quality of the meat and veg were excellent ( 4 roasts and 1 curry) and there was more than enough for us all. Again when leaving staff were so helpful. Thank you for a lovely evening.

The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful. My only issue was the price for a 2 course Sunday lunch. There were 4 of us and we had 2 standard Sunday lunches and 2 dishes off the main menu. 3 of us had a pudding. We shared 1 bottle of their house red wine at £27 per bottle and a bottle of sparkling water. We were astounded to get a bill for £166 plus 10% tip, making this the most expensive Sunday lunch in our history! All the Puddings were £9.00 and so were most of the starters which we didn't have. We couldn't fault the food but for a pub the prices were upmarket restaurant prices. We went to a fish restaurant which is in the Michelin guide a few days before and had three courses each . The restaurant and food were again excellent but the cost of the food at the Linney was the same price as the fish restaurant in the Michelin guide! The Linney was packed as it was fathers day and all the tables were very close together and we were sat right next to the bar. Even though we all enjoyed our meals we would have to think twice before going there again because of the extortionate price of the food.

A warm welcome as soon as we walked in set the tone for an excellent evening. It was Saturday night and every table was occupied but the waiting and kitchen staff coped admirably. The food is always good at the Linney. The attentive (but not over-intrusive) service, as well as the restaurant’s fair pricing policy make for a consistently rewarding experience

Rude; we were shown to our table which they had given away to another couple, they then took us to a make shift table which was crammed into a busy walk way near the main entrance ; we asked to be seated elsewhere as would not be able to enjoy our meal sat there, we were then subjected to the rudest waiter I have ever encountered, he told us if we don’t like it we can leave; he continued with his rudeness and I regret staying; only reason we did was our taxi had left and we were miles away from home, worse dining experience of my long life

Took my parents there for Easter Sunday, and we all had starter's and Roast Lamd. The food was the best I have had in a long time. Staff and service were excellent too.

Absolutely fantastic. We all had something different but all was excellent. Lovely friendly local pub. Service was great and friendly too.

Lovely old country inn. Excellent food, quick and friendly service. Probably one of the best foodie pubs in the area. Always busy so book to avoid disappointment. Ample parking.

Finally we got to this amazing pub! One of the best meals we have had out in a while Food, service and atmosphere were all EXCELLENT We will certainly be back to this very special place and wish we had visited it sooner!

The second time we have been here as a large work group. Service is first class and brilliant being able to be seated in the upstairs dining area which is more private. Food is excellent, generous portions and lots of choice. Despite being a random Thursday in February the restaurant was packed, a good sign! Would fully recommend The Linny and will definitely be back.

We came to the Linny for the first time last Sunday and were not disappointed. The service was excellent and attentive. The roasted pork was fabulous, all vegetables were cooked to our liking ( a first for me ). Perfectly cooked food we can’t wait to return. Many thanks to all the staff there.

We are so pleased we found this Special place. One of the best meals we have had in a while. You couldn’t fault a thing. Food, service and place Excellent. Wish it was on our doorstep!

Fabulous steak with new potatoes and salad. Service was good and everything cooked to perfection. So many choices too. An amazing find with great staff.

A party of 13 booked to celebrate a friend’s big birthday. We were seated in the private room upstairs, which was perfect for our group. The Linny was full but this did not hinder the fantastic service or food - all our meals arrived together, plenty of offers to refill drinks, table cleared timely, some joking with the lovely people serving, food was fabulous -as always which is why this is our No 1 place of choice, whether just for 2 of us or a larger party.

Freshly prepared. Lovely no nonsense food, menu doesn’t change. A few varied specials. We love it. So glad it’s my local.

If you're looking for some tasty cuisine, I highly recommend this place. The service is great and the food is excellent - definitely worth a visit!

Great food . Great service. We've eaten here numerous times and is our firm goto-again-pub whenever we fancy a great meal out.

Superb food and attentive staff. A perfect celebration. We have been regular diners for over 20 years it never fails to deliver an enjoyable experience. Thank you.

The food was amazing and the staff very tentative, not one person had a bad meal and portion sizes are good.

Just love The Linney, it never disappoints. Hubbies birthday meal with friends. Everyone enjoyed their food. I, as always had the Steak and Ale Pie with roasties. Absolutely lush. We don't live in the area anymore, but try to get a table when we are. Great staff too. Highly recommend.

Probably the finest dining experience in South Devon, food and service is always exceptional, cooked to perfection and never disappoints. I can't wait until my next visit!

Our recent visit was excellent, we visited with friends, and they were very impressed with both the venue the food and the service. We have visited your excellent Restaurant several times during the last year, and will certainly visit again. Thank you so much.

This wonderful old inn full of character and exceptional staff is a great place to spend an evening enjoying good wine , beer , spirits , cocktails or non alcoholic drinks and fabulous food . The atmosphere and buzz around the place light up any...

Beautiful pub but food could be better. We enjoyed the starters but both our mains were tasteless. Had them off the specials so maybe that's where we went wrong. Great service though.

lovely welcome every time from the team at the Linny. wonderful old building and the food is always superb.

The food and drink on offer combined with the friendliness and efficiency of the staff make for a great evening. The steaks are a high spot. The Breed family make wonderful hosts .

Eat at The Linny quite often and the overall standard of the welcome, and food is always first class, the family always have it as first choice

I'm a bit of a foodie, and enjoy all types of cuisine, but boringly I'll very often go for good old Fish and Chips, because I love them so much. I was a little disappointed not to find Haddock or Cod on the menu, but...

The very best custom and being treated to such Awesome food, the only challenge is to improve the draught lager and Cider availability to a few more for choice. Otherwise the standard is atmospheric. Great Family business with great employees.

We decided to have a non-turkey Christmas dinner on the day itself so decided on a family gathering a few weeks before to have some turkey! As ever the food was super tasty and satisfying, had to ask for more roast potatoes though but they...

Staff delightful and very friendly. The service is sometimes slow because the Linny is so popular but the food is well worth the wait plus the portions are very generous. We visit at least once a month.

The wonderful thing about The Linny is the consistency, excellent food and service every single time - and we have been going for years!

visited christmas eve with family.Great atmosphere & a lovely welcome by all staff.Orders were promptly taken,each course received was hot and delicious,Staff were very attentive & proficient.A wonderful evening-the Linny never fails to deliver,always consistently awesome!

This is the first time I have had lunch at the Linny, we usually eat in the evening, as per normal the service and food was excellent.

We have been regular patrons of The Linney for many years and rate it as an outstanding dining venue. The quality of food produced is unsurpassed matched only by the exceptional service. We have taken many London friends here over the years and without exception...

Took friends there as it had been recommended but disappointed as our order was over an hour arriving. The chips were hard and not as good as Beefeater. They are too busy to cope.

Lovely old building, great food excellent staff and presentation. have been there before and they lived up to our expectations.

Stumbled on this by accident on the Friday for lunch and so impressed booked a dinner there on the Saturday. The landlord is a real star, very welcoming and makes you feel at home. The food for both lunch and dinner was plentiful and well...

We dined at The Linny last weekend and what a fabulous evening we had. The welcome was warm and friendly and although it was very busy we were directed to our table promptly. I had been recommended to try the steaks so I opted for...

I dined here with a friend and was very looking forward to trying somewhere new As I had heard good things. I obviously turned up at a the wrong place! We arrived and went straight to the bar were a very nice bar man showed...

A very enjoyable evening with superb food and great service! The lady who served us was very attentive and even organised something for us that wasn't on the menu.

Another lovely trip to The Linny. We were taken to this restaurant a few years ago by the owners of the hotel where we were staying and we have been each year since. The food and service are superb and I would have no hesitation...

We had expected great things at the Linny for our first visit. What we actually got was very, very disappointing. We had booked but nobody seemed to expect us. All staff were very sloppy in attire, nothing to say they were staff. Food was okay...

Stopped in for Sunday Roast and was not disappointed. Good sized plates of food, be sure to ask for mustard or horseradish.

This restaurant is very good to go to a little upscale but very good food and very good service it's off the beaten path little hard to find but worth looking for it is in an old Cottage with great atmosphere it's a nice restaurant...

Lovely lunch here while we were here on business the food was superb great menu and good service all round in a nice setting .

Really busy and popular for food..especially at lunch time. Older clientele but obviously very popular. Lovely service. A good pub experience with nice service.

1st time visiting the Libby, the food and service was excellent. The staff are a real credit to the place. The food was absolutely fantastic 10 out of 10. Will defenatly be visiting again soon. I would 100% recommend if you want great food and...

Situated in the beautiful village of Coffinswell you will find this lovely thatched inn. Inside, the decor is that of a traditional countryside pub. Cob walls, beamed ceilings and of course no straight lines. The staff are friendly and nothing is to much trouble for...

We felt unwelcome and uncomfortable from the moment we arrived at this beautiful Inn. Although the food was good the service lacked understanding and the waitress could not inform us of details of the desserts. The dessert specials were finished long before end of service....

We were in the area after a haircut & our hairdresser had suggested it as a change to our normal after hair restaurant - Mcdonalds! There was a nice cosy atmosphere & we had phoned ahead as we'd been told it could get busy. This...

Went to the Linny on Saturday Evening with an elderly relative, the staff made her feel special and the meals ordered by both of us were excellent. The service is wonderful and the menu is really good. Could not fault this establishment.

Excellent food and friendly service. Best to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Great for couples, dinners, lunches and special occasions.

I visited last weekend with my partner, for evening dinner. I chose the Cod Mornay, which had a selection of fish in a beautiful light, creamy sauce, topped with cheese. The vegetables which included green beans, were cooked to perfection, leeks in a buttery sauce,...

Very nice great menu if a bit on the pricey side. Food we had though was very good and we and all enjoyed.

This place takes some finding. Its hidden away in Coffinswell, a small hamlet outside of Newton Abbot, Devon. But its well worth the effort, the pub is a lovely old characterful place with a good range of beers. the service is excellent and the food...

Dined here Wednesday evening of Easter week, within five minutes of opening it was very busy the food for all four of us was outstanding if you are ever in the area a visit is a must but make sure you book.

Visiting my Sister-in-Law and her husband on 8 April 17, my wife and I treated them to dinner at The Linney. Without exception we all agreed that we ate a superb meal. Hot, beautifully cooked and presented. The service was also excellent. I could go...

Went here for the first time for a special occasion and we certainly weren't disappointed. Lovely olde-worlde pub with a great atmosphere, very friendly staff and excellent food although in our opinion we would have liked smaller portions. Only real negative for us is getting...

I took mum and dad for an early dinner. The special crab cakes starters were fresh and delicious. The lamb cutlets were perfectly cooked and very tender with a tasty sauce. Vegetables were cheesy leeks (yummy!) cabbage, cauliflower and new potatoes. Arrived piping hot and...

I was born locally and have visited the Linny over a period of 40+ years. Gone from a lovely local farmers pub with great real ale choices, albeit no food then, to an overpriced pub restaurant with delusions of grandeur in the food. The food...

Booked on spec. whilst visiting friends and was pleasantly surprised how good it turned out to be. Good beer selection and local produce are the mainstay of this out of the way pub. All the staff were friendly and interactive and has now become our...

Reliably superb food; over the years we have been many times, particularly on special occasions and when we have visitors - who are always impressed. I tend always to order the same menu - having found something I like I stick with it.

We are "yearly" locals. We have been visiting The Linny for over 5 years for Birthday celebrations whilst on holiday! We are always greeted as long lost friends and made to feel very welcome. The staff are friendly, helpful and know the menu! Once again...

This is a busy 'gastro pub' Resturant quality food with a lively, informal atmosphere. I had whole plaice, very well cooked, simply done to maximise flavour of fish. Another member of the party had rid eye steak that was apparently very good, as was the...

A spur of the moment decision, and one that is not regretted. A lovely thatched pub, with friendly staff and very good food and local beers. I would recommend the grilled skate wing. It is a little off the beaten track, but has a good...

I visited with a group of friends on a week night. It was extremely busy with diners and most of the tables were taken. We were greeted well and shown to out table in the bar area, our order was taken but it then took...

Went for dinner on a Friday night to celebrate a family member's birthday. Having been before and having had a great time we were all looking forward to the evening. As usual, the food was lovely - the only problem was the service. The table...

We were lucky to book a table on friday morning for the same evening. It was fully booked on the night. We received a warm welcome from Simon at the bar on our arrival before being served our drinks and having our table in the...

Excellent venue, service, food and value. Been here several times now and cannot fault it. Food cooked to order, lots of varied veg which is included in the price, choice of 4 types of potato, and a great selection of fish and meat plus specials....

Visited Friday night with my family for my birthday. Have been to the restaurant many times and have always had lovely food and good service. Tonight the food was still very good but the service was non existent. After having our main meal we were...

Disinterested bored staff, overrated expensive food which was heavily over salted, a real letdown and the place had no atmosphere.... actually the place was virtually empty.

What a lovely restaurant and pub. Whether you want just a drink or both, this is the place to come. We had Sunday lunch and its amazing with all the trimmings. You can see its frequented by regulars as the staff know the guests names...

This restaurant is a great family restaurant we have been on many occasions and really enjoy the meals we eat here every time. The family that run here are so friendly and helpful. We always enjoy the atmosphere here it is not too noisy you...

Lovelly interior, wood beams, and fire place. The food is extreamly good, and this pub / restaurant is a mile or 2 off the beaten track, in the Countryside, it is a romantic hideaway. If you ask for the Garlic butter mushrooms, with melted chese,...

Well weve been eating out at the linny for the last four years or so,,but ,,,,on our last two visits have not been good ones,we booked a table for 3 in the upstairs restaurant,,on arrival we ordered drinks and paid in cash,we were then shown...

Great food, friendly atmosphere and an idyllic setting. Your typical British country pub. I had the Skrei Cod and would highly reccommend it!

we had booked for a table for nine people for 7 pm to celebrate my elderly father-in-law eighty third birthday. Our order was taken at 7.20, we did not get our food till 9 pm. My husband and myself had ordered plaice and when we...

The Linny was looking particularly special last night, the owners had made a huge effort to dress the bar and Hayloft restaurant beautifully and create a romantic ambience. It really worked, in our opinion. We eat there regularly and always enjoy the roasts and bar...

Visited the Linny for the first time on Valentines evening, managed to book the last table. On arrival the place was packed, the welcome was warm & friendly. All the food is cooked to order so there was a wait...however boy was it worth the...

We regularly eat out at the Linny and are never disappointed with their food. The staff are always very welcoming and the service is excellent. Good value, with a lovely atmosphere, book early.

We went to the Linny to celebrate my 65th birthday. We were a party of 15 and all the food came out very close together and all of it was excellent. The service was excellent and the staff were really efficient and friendly. The Linny...

Another annual firm's staff dinner. Another huge success, as ever. Everyone looks forward to this event, never fails to please everyone, how could it not ? Party 0f 28 so we take some looking after, especially for the evenings to always be so good. Never...

Two of us had lunch on a very cold Thursday at the end of January. We were surprised at how full it was at 12.45pm, in fact, it looked like we got the last unreserved table downstairs. We ordered from the Specials board and had...

The food is always good, the staff are always friendly.... we will be coming back again and again...

We turned up just after the initial rush and were very lucky to get a table as it was very busy. Very nice, friendly and helpful staff. Great atmosphere in a very cozy country pub. We had roast beef, it came with three slices, so...

We have been using The Linny for years because the food is excellent as is the service. It has never changed over the years and is really the only restaurant in this area that you know will always be great. We have never had a...

We enjoyed a New Year's Eve meal with the family and the food was really tasty. We did arrive at the busiest time and was prepared for a wait as the food never seems to disappoint Our favourite dishes are the turkey curry and the...

My wife and I ate here with family and it was our first time. The building is gorgeous and so full of character, everyone was so helpful and friendly. We sat in a lovely alcove and I had the Belly Pork........... quite possibly the most...

My wife and I booked to eat in this restaurant for my Birthday. We both wanted a really good Steak meal and we wern't dissapointed. Although the Pub/Restaurant was quite busy we were very well looked after and served an excellant and memorable meal that...

Three of us had lunch here on Sunday, as usual the food and service were very good. This beautiful old pub in the village of Coffinswell, Devon is very popular with the locals so you will need to book a table. Thoroughly recommended.

Lovely olde world pub in the middle of no where. Had cod mornay which was OK but could have had longer in the microwave. All dishes served with standard veg so no matching to the main part of the dish.

Lovely cosy country food pub. Food was good, although the meat with one meal was cold. This was replaced with extra potatoes and veg. Service very friendly although a little slow considering only a few people were dining. Not as good as previous visits so...

A jewel in the countryside, we have been again and again and it's always consistently good. Why are quality eating places like this so rare in a so called holiday area ?