The Millbrook Inn in South Hams

Booked before we came on holiday and started to feel a bit nervous as some reviews mentioned they weren't very welcoming to tourists, well I don't know where they were but not here for sure. Had the warmest welcome from the start, staff were lovely and food exactly what we hoped for, Sunday Roast was perfect. Tender pork, crispiest roast potatoes ever, tons of tasty gravy and cauliflower cheese that actually tasted of cheese! Loved it all and somehow found room for the dark chocolate tart with raspberry sorbet WOW!

Our first visit but wont be the last. What a fantastic building in a fantastic location. Excellent service and a wonderful Sunday lunch. Having finished lunch we walked downstairs to be greeted by live music. Unfortunately we had to leave so only a very brief sing a long was had whilst walking through the bar. Highly recommended

Absolutely a great stay at The Millbrook Vanessa and Cameron worked tirelessly to make my stay enjoyable. The cooked breakfast from a very extensive menu freshly cooked with high end quality products. The rooms are modern and spacious clean and comfortable. Coming with fridge fresh milk and water . A coffee and Tea tray and biscuits. Modern shower. Lovely sun room and garden with a good range of books from sunroom library. Peaceful and charming book and come and stay highly reccomend. John Rossi

Went down to see Yonder Folk, fav band and seen them lots. Double booked with some bloke called Derek….so we got half a set. All looked embarrassed. Elementary my dear Millbrook 👍🗿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Great spot, lovely little village and quaint little pub. BBQ options at lunch are nice, and the place is busy on a sunny day, but prices are a challenge. £6 for a small bowl of chips is a struggle to justify !!

We visited this pub hoping for a bite to eat but sadly the restaurant was closed. However, there was an outdoor BBQ serving burgers. The burgers were delicious and the staff were attentive and friendly. Definitely worth the trip.

Sadly overpriced and overrated would be echoing some of the reviews from back in 2012. Our family have been coming to Southpool since two of them, three generations ago, lived in the village for around 50 years - we are very familiar with the Milbrook. It must be a challenge running a pub in a village with now predominantly second home ownership and a seasonal population. Clearly the current owners have attempted to run a tight but inviting menu with some great choices; most of the menu is sourced locally adding to the pubs credentials and the service is faultless. Somehow for our large group some of the choices didn't live up to their descriptions or our expectations. Looking at a menu such as the Milbrook's I guess it's fair to say that price drives expectation. Ours was not a value for money shopping test but again somehow the quality was not reflected in the top of the range prices. We had a large group so had a good cross section of the menu. The tomahawk steaks at around £110 for two people were pretty good - and so they should have been. Other dishes were less inspiring. That said arriving by boat on a summer evening at high tide and strolling into this charming creek side village has its own unique appeal and the Milbrook is the only pub in Southpool. It's often very busy too. Everything has its price and this is no exception. Will we visit again - of course we will. Would we make a special journey to visit? On a perfect day an evening high tide boat trip to Southpool is unbeatable so - yes without a doubt. A drive of more than 20 miles possibly not. Verdict: - load up your wallet, give it a go and I hope you are able to leave a favourable review.

On tide access days it would be nice to see a more child friendly menu. As many family groups visit . Location is dreamy, the scotch egg is one of the best I’ve ever eaten.

I love going to supper at the Millbrook in winter. Its petite size makes for a warm and cosy evening, the atmosphere is calm, the staff appreciative of your custom, and the good, as always, both inventive as well as beautifully presented. Well done team Millbrook, we’ll be back again soon. We miss the value Monday night guest chef/charity evenings though, if there’s any way of bringing these back in winter time the locals would adore it, as we could all come more frequently then…and they were always great fun. So pleased we have The Millbrook nearby, we love and support your pub! Lucia & Dan Bly

We ate at the Millbrook Inn 28th January 2024. Make sure you book as it gets booked up quickly. The Sunday lunch was fabulous. One of the best we have all had. Would recommend it

It’s been a few years since we’ve been able to visit the Millbrook during our annual January week in Salcombe. Most years the pub has been closed as the staff take a well earned break after the busy Christmas and New Year period. This year we were lucky as they were still open. Years ago an old school friend of mine owned the place. In more recent times it has become more of a food destination but still retained its cosy pub atmosphere -- downstairs anyway. Our table booking was on the first floor dining area which used to be part of the flat for staff accommodation. It has been tastefully refurbished and decorated in a simple style. We chose a Sunday lunch sitting and enjoyed a pint or two of local real ale before going to our table. Between the four of us we chose the nicely rare beef, smoked pork and lamb. All pronounced excellent. Prices have risen noticeably throughout the world of hospitality in the past few years. Be prepared so see a bill around the £200 mark for four including a decent bottle of red at £55. It still represents good value for money and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Let’s hope they’re open next time we’re down this way.

A warm welcome to a cozy dining area by the front of house. Our family was a party of four of which three of us had the festive pheasant roast which was generous and very tasty. The pheasant meal also included a glass of sparkling wine, a nice touch I thought. One of our party had the pork chop which was large and also nice tasty. The staff were friendly and attentive. Not a cheap place to eat but the quality is there and worth the money paid. The Village looked beautiful with the lights all down both sides of the road.

Sunday lunch outside in the sunshine with live music in October. What more could you ask for! The roast was delicious, such a good portion all freshly cooked and probably the best cauliflower cheese I've tasted. Staff were very attentive too.

What a lunch! The sun was shining for a pre-lunch drink outside listening to the stream, our food appeared and not a morsel was left! All fabulous, and the best roast potato’s I’ve ever had, truly! Already booked in on a Sunday in November to try the roast! Simply fabulous, thank you Millbrook team.

Outstanding as always. Our holiday to Salcombe wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the Millbrook and certainly for a Sunday Roast! I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that everywhere is expensive at the moment to dine out but the Millbrook offers excellent value for money when you consider the high quality of food, the brilliant service and the ambiance. Keep doing what your doing, we love our visits.

The pub has a very friendly feel and we felt welcomed as soon as we walked through the door. The main dishes were excellent and I would have no hesitation in recommending the pub as a place to eat. The sides (optional extras) didn’t really do it for me, but that is a personal opinion and others may feel differently. Whilst I welcome inventive cooking, sides, when shared, have to be capable of accompanying what are often very different dishes, and this they failed to do. Overall though we enjoyed our evening and would have no hesitation in returning if we find ourselves in the area again. Lovely pub.

What more can you ask for Great food Great beer Great location Great entertainment Great staff and very dog friendly

We arrived at the pub and realised we had booked the table for the wrong day. They still managed to give us a seat outside and allowed us to get something from the bbq (which was just winding down). I eat a lot of burgers. Trust me when I say this is the best burger I have ever eaten. No burger has made me want to write a trip advisor review more than this one. In fact I set up my account just to write this review it was so good. We will start with the pretzel bun. Prefect vessel for the burger. Didn’t fall apart or tear. The burger was perfectly cooked. Juicy in the inside. Most places nowadays overcook their burgers but this was just perfect. The sauce was just enough that it wasn’t dry but didn’t feel overwhelming or drenched. Compliments to the bbq chef and the rest of the staff for being able to provide seating and a meal when we had booked the wrong day.

Lovely! Cute quaint little pub we stumbled upon after one in a nearby town was closed. Couldn’t believe the gorgeous little stream at the back and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves drinking cider and watching everyone’s dogs jump in and out playing ball finished with me dangling my feet in to cool off on the hot august day. Cider local and delicious and they had a bbq pulled pork taco which was delicious. What a little gem of a find.

Dropped in for a couple of pints for rehydration purposes and also enjoyed excellent fresh fillet of sea bass with their crunchy new potatoes with spring onion and cheddar - flippin’ lush. Yes, lots of the Salcombe bouji set in there too - but The Millbrook do their beers and food sourcing and cheffing properly (from their own farm) so hardly surprisingly they get discerning clientele to be fair. If you’re not staying at the Inn and have to cross the stream via the stepping stones - beware that it’s tidal👍🏻😬

We just love the Millbrook Inn. Definitely one of our faves in the area. Food and service are impeccable and we are never disappointed. Can’t recommend it enough. The sharing entrecôte was amazing!

We have travelled to the Millbrook many times but only sampled the a la carte menu last night. What a treat - the bone marrow bread, sea bass, moules were divine - brilliantly served and in a fantastic atmosphere outside. Not to be missed if you are in Salcombe area - by some way the best place to go with friends!

We have been to this pub many times for drinks and for Sunday lunch . We tried to make a booking online for this Sunday but due to "technical problems" we could not complete the booking. We telephoned and spoke to a man to try to make the booking. He was very abrupt, told us to book online and when we said we could not do this he replied that he was too busy to take the booking and put the phone down. This is such a shame as the food is amazing here and we have recommended this restaurant to many people, and up until now the customer service has been second to none. What a shame it has changed. We will think twice before booking to come here again.

The very best Sunday lunch . A beautiful pub nestled in a lovely village . The food was 10 out of 10 and the service just as good. Excellent selection of local beers.

What a great place. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and were treated to live music, in a great atmosphere.

Absolutely fantastic lunch with a selection of small plates and delicious food from the grill. Excellent service in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I haven’t eaten here for a couple of years, but certainly won’t be leaving it so long until the next time.

What a wonderful place to spend time and eat superbly cooked food. Not your usual pub menu, more of a gastro pub, great choice and perfectly cooked. A good choice of wine too. The staff are polite, attentive and spot on. Great attention to detail...

The Millbrook is one of those extraordinary pubs that could be straight out of a Romantic Comedy or a period drama. If you have access to a boat, you can navigate up during the appropriate tides. Once you arrive, whether by boat, car, or on...

Always a great time at the Millbrook, with friendly and professional staff, and great produce and local ales. If you want mass market beer brands and the ping of the microwave, this place is most definitely not for you. Also possibly the most dog friendly...

Aww it seems a lovely pub, but very disappointed that arriving with a few friends for afternoon drinks on a bank holiday to be told we couldn’t have the pilsner and only house larger because we seemed to be drunk when we clearly weren’t was...

A real treat to visit here . Our friends had recommended it as "the best food in the area" and I can't help but agree with them. Theres something really lovely about knowing the food is mostly local. My husband was so impressed with the...

Brilliant restaurant, in a lovely village. Our dinners were excellent, as were all the staff in the restaurant. The village is well worth visiting also. The menu is small, but nonetheless there is something for everyone. The philosophy of the restaurant is also field to...

This pub is great; it oozes character and the recent internal modifications haven't detracted from that at all. If you tried to draw an idyllic Devonshire pub in a beautiful village then it would look much like this. The staff are friendly and efficient, but...

The Millbrook Inn is a lovely pub located at the end of a creek in the quintessentially Devonshire village of South Pool. The food is fairly pricey but certainly worth it with an excellent quality of ingredients and delicious flavour. I had a smoked beetroot...

What a wonderful experience! So glad we found this delightful pub. The couple who run the pub made us feel so welcome and the food! Wow! It's gourmet style food at pub grub prices. I had the leek and potato soup to start and I...

I have been to the Millbrook on a number of occasions over the years. Not always been thrilled by the place, but we are once again under new management and I have bee to the pub more times in the last month than I have...

Excellent food from a small but very good menu. Staff friendly and welcoming, and a general nice atmosphere in the pub. We enjoyed some wonderful mussels, sea bass and pork chop.

We have been visiting the Millbrook for many years. Over the last year we have been so impressed with the new team. They have refurbished the pub while keeping all the charm we loved about it. The Millbrook is perfect for summer days by the...

Fantastic lunch at the Millbrook Inn, we were a large group of friends but the staff coped with our order in an efficient, friendly way. The waiter was really informative about the local produce and the food was top quality, We all received what we...

This is the best pub I’ve visited in Devon bar none situated in a picturesque village on the Salcombe estuary. The greetings was prompt and friendly. The food, Sunday roast, was excellent and delicious, fairly priced with attentive service. We will certainly be returning for...

We booked Sunday lunch for for 2.30pm on the basis of some very good reviews. Upon entering the bar, there were three staff coming and going from the bar but none of them greeted us. Eventually, I caught one's eyes and said that we had...

Fantastic atmosphere and amazing food. We had an early dinner reservation and were seated by lovely helpful staff and enjoyed the traditional atmosphere (stone flagged floors, fires and wooden beams). We ate the best food of our trip easily and would thoroughly recommend to anyone...

An absolutely fantastic meal; up there with one of the best we’ve all ever had. The food was exceptional, as was the varied wine selection. The lovely staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a fabulous evening. Shout out to Caitlin who is...

I have been to this pub many times before. It apparently has new owners since our previous visit. Let's just say that the new owners are extremely rude and I was very disappointed when visiting with the way he spoke to customers. After sitting outside...

Great pub. Lovely seating area though small out back. Great lunch and well kept beers. Dog friendly too. We went there twice in one week. Would have been three times but they were closed...

On holiday with our son, daughter, partners and a two year old we had an excellent Sunday roast at this lovely pub in a very picturesque village. The waitress was friendly, knowledgeable and professional, the wine was excellent for the price and the roasts just...

The pub was closed tonight as the team prepared for the Jubilee weekend. My family of six had travelled by boat to have a drink at high tide. Seeing us turn back with young children when we saw the sign, the new owners opened the...

Fantastic evening. Staff were very friendly and accommodating... Even if we were a little noisy and one of our party got a little carried away and proposed to a waitress in the first five minutes. Smoked flavour on the food was fantastic, really recommend the...

It was a dreary New Year and long spring with the Millbrook closed, so much delight at its reopening at Easter and in such style. This is not a building that has suffered from over-investment over the years, and the new owners are to be...

This was our favourite restaurant as loved the cosy feel and little quirks and the food was something different and special. Prices were high but for a special meal it was well worth it. Sadly it has reopened and it’s lots its charm and cosy...

The pub is small and cosy, typical of an English village. However the food is out of this world amazing. It’s probably not the place for you if you have the sort of palate that likes fries with everything, just get yourself back to the...

Delicious food with great service. Lovely wine menu and cosy atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back soon

We booked for dinner at the Millbrook Inn whilst on holiday in South Devon. The pub is small and intimate with friendly bar staff. We sat at a table and the barmaid kindly put the portable heater on as it was very cold. We got...

Absolutely fantastic! Great food and atmosphere in a superb hidden location. The staff were very welcoming and the menu had plenty of choice with wine suggestion. Would recommend every time. Thank you.

Lovely little pub in the heart of the South Hams with friendly service but not much choice for vegetarians - there is similar feedback on trip advisor going back several years. £18 for one slice of cauliflower, four polenta chips and some boiled cabbage is...

We stopped here on our walk, for a drink, the place was just a perfect country pub. The staff Caitlin, Megan and Ian were just so helpful, and so customer focused, chef Ian offered us a sample taste of the salmon he had smoked yesterday....

Wow wow wow thanks guys Britannia of beesands after a long year chose the Millbrook as it’s staff outing,ty and what a choice, so well looked after great food wine and ambience , arrived and already busy(6.30) drinks and nibbles followed by local pigs head...

Like trying to get to St Mawes from Falmouth, getting to the Millbrook from Salcombe is quicker by boat. And more exciting, but be tide-aware! Book. You can get there by road too. An immensely friendly Devon pub with no pretensions serving a small menu...

Very friendly and helpful staff. Limited menu however the food was delicious, well presented and tasty. Many ingredients locally sourced. We also enjoyed local beer and cider. The pub has a great atmosphere and is situated in the middle of the village. Take care when...

A proper gem, a beautiful setting, warm and welcoming staff. Quite a limited menu which was a slight worry to start with, we ordered the home made bread with whipped butter and goats cheese with two kinds of beetroot, roasted apple jam and toasted hazelnuts,...

Very hospitable place and accommodating staff - nothing was too much trouble - just a very relaxed and welcoming pub and restaurant in what is often described as a ‘locals’ area. Friendly fun at its finest

We walked to the Millbrook from our holiday house for a drink, there was 14 of us and 2 children and they couldn't have been more accommodating! Very friendly and helpful staff.

Seriously . This is the place to go if visiting Devon. The staff and owners are lovely people.. and coming from a foodie, the food served here is amazing.. its all about the duck! Hopefully we will be back soon

Lovely local pub obviously used by the village residents but has an excellent restaurant. Not a long menu but high quality food. Helpful staff and excellent service

We visited Devon for a few days and booked a table at the Millbrook. Absolutely fantastic restaurant. We missed the High Tide and just ate their standard menu which was small but screamed high quality. We both shared the mussels which were without a doubt...

Always a good sign for freshly prepared quality food. A lovely pub set in the beautiful village of South Pool. BBQ High Tide lunch today. Delightful owners and team. Repeat visit. In Good Pub Guide and Michelin Eating out in Pubs guide.

We went for a High Tide evening and it didn’t disappoint. There wasn’t a huge menu choice but the food we had was lovely. Not too badly priced and has a lovely atmosphere. The staff are really friendly too. There wasn’t any choice for dessert...

The BBQ that we had was the best food I’ve had in 20 years in Salcombe. Amazing juicy prawns, salmon cooked to perfection, delicious pork and jack fruit done perfectly - Green Egg at its best. The staff were amazing despite being crazy busy. I...

We last visited here 4 years ago and we are delighted that it is even better. The food and service is excellent, we couldn’t fault anything. Every member of staff was friendly and attentive. 😊

Visited the Millbrook twice during our holiday in Salcombe, once by car and once by boat at high tide. Lovely to be back again in the pub and village and experience a friendly welcome from the staff under what is quite stressful conditions still with...

My new favourite pub; great wine and beer list, a charcuterie board the size of a headstone for £24, beautiful ambiance and faultless service, soundtrack that slaps. Must visit 🍻.

We did not eat at the pub simply because we brought so much food with us for camping but we did enjoy a couple of the excellent local Salcombe Ciders and found the staff very friendly and inviting. Everyone we spoke to who had eaten...

We are staying in a cottage very near to the mill book inn. We were refused a booking and told that they were waiting to see how many boats arrived who obviously took priority. We were treated with such indifference. Very sad. We are a...

A lovey little pub, opreated by well organised young people. The menu was brief but the food selected was very good, served efficiently by their waiting staff.

Booked a table for 2 at 8pm, and despite being the first day of the “high tide” bbq, when we called we were assured the normal menu would be available. However, when we got there, we were told that the “high tide” barbecue was the...

The last night of our honeymoon was spent eating at the Millbrook Inn an old favourite of ours. The BBQ was on as the kitchen was out of order, the food was fantastic! A rare and juicy burger accompanied by salt & per fries as...

This is definitely the best pub in the area! Staff all super helpful, friendly and attentive headed up by the fantastic Caitlin. The pub itself was beautiful! Clean and well organised while still being quirky and cosy. We came in for drinks and had the...

I visited last week with my Dad and we thoroughly enjoyed the food, the service and the setting. We were seated outside at the back of the pub which we had to ourselves - so beautiful. A really lovely experience and can't wait to return....

Superb food, fantastic service, very happy customers, thank you for a great lunch in such a wonderful pub. The black pudding scotch egg, perfectly cooked was my personal highlight, but everything was excellent

We could not have asked for more when visiting this little gem of a pub. The new ownership have really focused on what’s important, creating a friendly welcoming atmosphere (which has been so greatly missed during lockdowns), exceptional food and attentive service. The truffle chips...

Just back from a lovely meal at the Millbrook Inn. The Torbay Sole was superb with really tasty veg. We also indulged in the Sticky Toffee Pud. Attentive service and you can tell they really care about what they are serving. Lots of local ingredients...

5 stars is not enough. A galaxy surely? Featured in pub guides and the Michelin Eating out in Pubs guide. A wonderful village pub by the stream in another gorgeous Devon village. Delightful team.

We visited in August 2020 in the re-opening week. Fantastic food and great hosts. Good luck (and sorry it's taken us so long to leave a review).

It was lovely to return to the Millbrook after some years and to find it the same cosy and unspoilt little pub that I remember and, most importantly, still serving those yummy crab sandwiches. This time we had a dog in tow, who was made to feel very welcome, and the highlight of our visit (apart from the beetroot soup, which really was exceptional and excellent value) was a chance to say hello to 10-week-old Elton, a fox red pup and the newest member of the team. Thank you to the staff who made our visit so enjoyable and we wish you well through the next few weeks.

Hmmm. Ordinary T bone steak for...wait for it...£36. Amazingly and unnecessarily expensive. Nice people, ok starter but a £36 main course should be memorable and this one was not - fatty meat and served with uncooked tomatoes, salad and chips.

Just popped in for drinks this afternoon for the first time in a few years in the area. We had a fantastic welcome, and the waitress who served us was absolutely brilliant. She definitely took a shine to our pup. In these crazy times, it is so nice to have a local business really know how to make people feel welcome and also safe. We'll be back for sure.

Here we are again the Millbrook Inn is back to normal after those disasterous period when the owner Ian and Diane went away.They are back and have put a superb young couple in the run the pub with an excellent chief.The menus is small but excellent while they build back the reputation which was sadly lost - even the locals are coming back.But you need to book it’s getting busy.It is also a cracking place for a drink.

This pub is absolutely my favourite and I’m so glad it has reopened and got great new owners.We had a wonderful supper, good beer and wine and we were very much welcomed.Lots of candles, great ambience, unspoilt , rustic , dog friendly and great open fire.

First visited this pub when staying at the newly opened Gara Rock, when John Burton Race was in the kitchen. It was great, though justifiably expensive. It has now moved on to new ownership and Charlie and his team seem to have made an excellent start in what must be a Hellishly difficult year....An old friend and I planned our trip around the tide, tieing up to a handy jetty a short stroll just south of the village and the pub. A beautiful evening, a great way to arrive, and a very warm welcome to this cosy, and inviting pub. All very efficient social distancing and we felt very comfortable on our separated table in the upper bar area. Didn’t try the beer but had a really excellent Rioja very reasonably priced to go with our delicious food. We were given an imaginative little beetroot taster on an ornamental spoon, before our freshly caught Hake on a bed of something equally delicious with a side order of skinny fries. Absolutely perfect and again great value at £13. Meant we could afford a pud - and the panne cotta was great. Really good coffee, an Irish whiskey night cap and a bill for 2 of around £60. Before a starlit stroll back to our little sailing yacht, to await the morning tide and a return to the bustle and hustle of crowded Salcombe, at that moment feeling a million miles away like the stars in the clear skies above the creek. What a perfect evening, can’t wait for round 2!

I was delighted to visit the Millbrook for lunch and drinks and find that none of the magic had been lost: divine food, friendly staff, thoughtful touches and still the cosiest pub in the world. Long may it last!

Fabulous lunch, such a lovely setting and great welcome. We sat outside by the stream and didn’t want to leave. Food was amazing.

Terrific little pub, the new landlord is very welcoming and efficient. Its a good idea to book, but you can sometimes hit lucky and get a table for an early evening drink. Dog friendly.

Five of us arrived on a warm lunchtime in September just as the pub was opening. We didn’t have a reservation but were welcomed by the friendly and efficient front of house team, and over the next hour and a half enjoyed excellent mussels, hake & fries; washed down with good wine and beer all at very reasonable prices for the quality. Seriously, nothing not to like here.

Lovely food and excellent service and friendly staff. We were made very welcome with our 4 legged friend. Fish and burger and chips were cooked perfectly.

The Millbrook seems to have gone down the pan. What went wrong. It used to be so good. Keep well clear, there are much better places to eat and drink in the area.

New owners and fantastic, really friendly and food was great. We went as a group of 5 on a Saturday evening, was so impressed booked a table for 12 for later in the year

Brilliant little hidden gem. Just stayed for drinks because they were fully booked (such a shame because the food smells and looks amazing!) but such a nice little setting. Friendly staff. Watch out for the high tide!! Do your research and make sure if you’re driving you can cross again.

Great place for food and drink. My girlfriend and I went here on a Wednesday night for a drink, despite it being really busy the bar staff managed to get us on a table and really looked after us all night. The food looked great and we managed to get an early reservation for the next night for food. On arrival on the following day we had the best seat and table outside in the sun, with a real good atmosphere from people walking by and being close to the bbq and chef cooking the food right there. The steak I had was amazing and could not recommend it more. Overall a great food and drinks service, nothing was too much trouble for all the staff and I would come here again tomorrow if I could.

We enjoyed a wonderful locals lunch - no high tide - so a good time for a South Pool post- lockdown get together. Fabulous mediterranean menu, thanks to Charlie Brooking the new landlord and his partner Chloe. What an achievement after such a challenging time getting the pub back in action!

The good news it’s under new management ! Price of beer and drinks where it should be. Food is fine but very limited menu and hope it will be back to 5 years ago soon. Atmosphere is back.