The Mussel Inn in South Hams

Such a lovely village pub . Warm & welcome atmosphere & great food

Chose The Mussel for a quiet spot of lunch with my husband. We have dined here regularly over the years and have always enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Sadly, today was the first time we’ve had cause to send food back. My husband ordered the monkfish curry and unfortunately the sauce was bland and tasteless and the monkfish was watery. The dish was replaced, which we can’t fault, but I was left to eat my lunch whilst my husband waited for his replacement, which came after I had finished mine. Somewhat spoiled it, and for £80+ for lunch and a couple of drinks, I’d want the meal to be faultless. No offer of a free drink to apologise. I think it may be time to find a new favourite. A shame.

Outstanding Veggie Sunday Roast. Superbly presented and so delicious I treated myself to pudding. It was one of those starving Sundays where I was feeling depleted and required a substantial repast. The Celeriac & Mushroom Nutroast came with carrot puree, yorkshire pudding, stuffing, roast parsnips, carrots, potatoes, tenderstem broccoli and gravy. Feeling significantly restored, I treated myself to an exquisite serving of Chocolate Delice, honeycomb and miso caramel with salted caramel ice cream. Having walked here from Bovisand Lodge Holiday Park, I was more than ready for the return stank. I should also mention that as a solo visitor at no point was I made to feel uncomfortable by staff or other diners. A wonderfully friendly, supportive and warm welcome awaits...

Very good meal, great ingredients well cooked

Very pleasant but a little pricey

There's something gloriously British about our full English breakfast tradition and treating family to Saturday Brekkers at The Mussel was well worth it particularly as it turned out to be the last brekkers date of the Summer Holiday holiday season and even in season is only available as a seasonal special on Saturdays between 9 & 11am. In the same price bracket as nearby Cafe restaurants, there was plenty to like including the selection of menu options, waitress service, old country inn ambience, scrumptious hash browns, fresh ingredients, lots of wholesome, thick sliced toast and little pots of frothy butter whipped up into beehives. We tried 3 different breakfasts between us. The full veggie english, non veggie big english and eggs benedict. One of our party did enquire as to preserves for the toast but this wasn't an option so don't ask for jam on it. Other than this I know where I'll be having breakfast next season should the restaurant decide to bring their Saturday special back. Bring it on...

Gorgeous Sunday Roast. So flavoursome and great portions. Desserts delicious too. Staff super friendly, definitely will be back.

Sorry cant give a better review the food ws over priced and poor quality ..Went for lunch but not impressed hard chips ,batter on fish was soggy ,beef burger small and nothing special.for the price the confi of duck leg not very big just one small leg , desert was nicer pear and ginger pudding well presented and tasty but the general ambiance was old ,tired and the pub could do with refurbishment Service was good and friendly but didnt make up for the quality of food. It was recommended to us but I couldnt recommend on the food we had .From previous reviews abd photos it looked much more of a gourmet pub than we experienced and we wont be returning .

Absolutely amazing seafood platter ! Great service and the seafood sharing platter is simply the best ! The mussels were the best I've ever tasted anywhere in the world . Fantastic !!

poor standard of good.Expensive fish over cooked.Pub full of very noisy children. Moor like a cafeteria than a pub restaurant. Please don't bother if you have a discerning palate.

Lovely Inn. Beautiful food and great atmosphere.

Went to the Mussel for a meal as we have many times over the years. The food was outstanding. Catch of the day, Sea bass, was cooked to perfection and the pork dish was delicious. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Even though it was extremely busy, service was first class. Well done Mussel!

Absolutely amazing seafood platter served by lovely staff in a super location. I will be returning and would highly recommend.

I’ve glowingly reviewed The Mussel before… We went last night for my son’s birthday. All of the main courses were very nice as per usual. And then nothing. We were left with empty glasses whilst the tables around us were attended to. Still nothing. We might have liked a dessert or maybe some more drinks. The boss lady was asked for the bill and after a 20 minute wait my wife prompted a waitress to bring us the bill. Apparently the reason for the poor service was staff training. The thing is, staff training doesn’t pay the bills. The bill would have been bigger had you have served us.

First time visit for me today. Was really impressed and could not fault a thing! Staff extremely freindly and helpful- Nothing too much trouble! I had the classic 1kg mussels for main, it came with chips and a huge chunk of bread... absolutely divine! Was too stuffed for pudding but I definitely will be returning with my pooch after learning they are dog freindly!

Great food as usual, busy but still excellent service.

The drinks were expensive and the bar staff were not very friendly. Strange atmosphere with a feeling you have just walked into a lounge in somebody's home. However I have been before and back then it was welcoming. Therefore I will rate it average rather than poor.

Loved it. Lovely staff and food

Excellent food and service made us and our dog welcome. Do book your table or you might not get a table though. Very popular.

After winning a competition online I treated my husband to a date night at the mussel inn. I honestly wasn't expecting the food and service we received everything was perfect, by far the nicest meal we have had in years. We have already booked to go again!!

Great place. Great food, really nice garden. Friendly staff

Nice food, on the more expensive side but very nice. May try the speciality Mussels next time or the Crab Linguine.

Beautifully cooked delicious local food, friendly service and a great location to boot. Highly recommended.

Great staff very welcoming. Had mussels and frites, we travel to France three times per year and never had better than these. Reasonably priced too. Thank you Husband just added nice pint too

Great food. Really good service. Inside and outdoor space. Kids play area. Nice place. Good roast. Will go again

Extremely helpful and friendly team providing fantastic service and delicious food lovely atmosphere nice touch having a outside bar and food ordering option,would recommend for a 5 star dining experience

Me and my family popped in for a drink we started off sitting outside but our british summer put an end to that so we went into the bar and the staff couldn't be more accommodating as we didn't even have a table booked we finished 9ff our drinks and ending up having some food and it was very well priced and great quality the only bad thing i have to say about it there is they do not accept cash that I found quite strange

This is a great pub for food and or just drinks. We’ve been coming here for a few years now when we visit Plymouth and it is always an absolute pleasure to eat lunch or dinner. Had the mussels this time and they were lovely. Quality of food is outstanding and to complement it the service is very efficient and friendly and what is striking is the staff have remained the same over the years which indicates great management. Well done your a great team and are a fantastic example of great hospitality in an industry that seems to have lost its way in the UK.

Had a lovely birthday dinner for my husband tonight. Sea food platter fabulous and service great. They even offered us a life back, for free, when we thought the taxi had not turned up. It did turn up in the end but such a lovely offer. Highly recommend.

Fabulous! Lovely home cooked Sunday lunch - definitely be back. Everything freshly cooked, hot and delicious. Nice atmosphere and lovely staff.

This is a lovely place to go for lunch. The staff are very helpful and it has a warm but modern feel to it. The food I ate was delicious. I decided to go for sides and starters. I particularly liked the asparagus. The halloumi and skinny fries were also tasty. They also had a good range of soft drinks. Parking can be a bit tricky so I parked in an estate not far away.

Wonderful break away. The cottage, food and atmosphere was brilliant. Highly recommended. The hot tub was immense. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Recently visited the Mussel Inn for a 25th birthday party which took place on the ‘Terrace’ outside. This is a beautiful addition to the traditional pub, with an outdoor bar and a gorgeous view. Highly recommend.

Not busy, and quiet place. No vibrancy. Only cards for payment, note people do have cash!!

Amazing food super fast friendly service

Great place, lovely food and very good service - thank you

the mussel Inn is anice place to visit when you're out with your dog. the food is very good plenty of it see you there people

We booked a table last minute for two adults and an 8 year old, booking was quick and simple. When we arrived we were greeted immediately by the most friendly waitress who made us feel welcome and comfortable. I ordered the catch of the day with mash, pea puree and vegetables, the meal was the most delicious food I have ever eaten, fresh, perfectly cooked and flavours were amazingly balanced. My daughter had the mussels, which were lovely and my husband had a burger as he isn't a seafood fan at all, the burger was amazing and he was very happy with it. The deserts did not disappoint and were fresh and light but also sweet and delicious. We will definitely be back in the future when we are back in the area and 100% recommend this restaurant for any visitors or locals who fancy something nicer. Thank you!

Decided to eat outdoors instead of our table booked for inside due to the lovely weather, staff were very accommodating & advised that the bar menu would apply for eating outside. Menu had great choices. Expansive bar, lots to choose from. All the staff were friendly & helpful. Dogs are welcome & we noticed a great feature outside - a dog washing station including dog shampoo, so ideal if you'd visited the beach first (off-season) or had been walking & gotten muddy. Really nice touch, along with a water bowl outside, too.

Very busy even though mid week and fab all the way: service, food and drinks, apart from the rather noisy group with several young children who seemed out of control at times. The staff were incredibly patient and let them do their thing. At one point I feared the waiter carrying a tray full of drinks would be tripped up by the smallest young adventurer, but he valiently made it to his table without spilling a drop. Very tricky for staff to deal with this type of customer, especially in a packed venue. They deserve medals.

Beautiful setting and a fabulous Sunday Roast. Highly recommend.

Everyone are friendly & very professional.The meals were outstanding.We will definitely be going there again Dog friendly too Even have treats for them.

Lovely meal, really friendly staff, very dog friendly. A great place.

Had a really lovely evening meal here, it's was excellent. Mussels, fresh fish and a pannacotta to die for. Really nice meal. Staff very friendly

Went for Sunday lunch, I'm cealiac so have to have a strict gf diet, wonderful choices for me, I felt very comfortable and safe eating here, definitely recommended, and gf cauliflower cheese something I rarely get when eating out.

Excellent roast, well presented and generously portioned. Would recommend for vegetarians - the nut roast was great! Need to come back to give the desserts a try. Ample seating outside if you fancy sitting in the sun too. Would recommend for Sunday Roast :)

Great atmosphere, tasty food, and topped off with fantastic service from staff. Honestly, I wish I had caught the names of everyone on shift as they were all on point. Stunning location! With great view and playground area for children. The children enjoyed climbing on the frames and running around. The food was amazing, including the children menu, the sausages was excellent. Great place for a family meal, especially if you are lucky with the weather, a lot of seats outside too to enjoy the view.

Good food a little cramped but the service was fantastic

I SO enjoyed my crab starter, it actually tasted of crab *unlike some other venues) and was delicious. However I was rather overpowered by the spice in my main: Thai salad with steak. I must say I am not used to spicy or hot curry foods, so probably a poor choice on my behalf, but I thought Thai would mean mild. There were a lot of sliced peppers, which I ate much of, and I enjoyed the cashews and steak, plus noodles, just on the hot side for my taste. I finished off with a lovely choc mousse desert and a cappucinio, so overall pretty happy.

Service welcoming and friendly, very good food and decent coffee. Not cheap but good value. We'll come again.

Visited on a Monday night, when they were offering curries (choice of four) for £10 and 20% off drinks between 6-8 pm understandably it was very popular.

I can recommend the stunning roast dinner at the Mussel Inn. It was so delicious, with plenty of variety on the plate all cooked beautifully. The staff and atmosphere at the Mussel was second to none. Thank you team we all really enjoyed . We can’t wait to come again.

We had the most stunning Roast here at the Mussel Inn . It was so tasty, well presented on the plate. A very good variety of vegetables plus large home made Yorkies. The staff were attentive with a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be having Roast again . Well done team it was incredible.

We had an amazing meal last night a party of 30 the food arrived promptly and was hot and beautifully cooked my steak melted in my mouth delicious. The staff were friendly and polite very attentive and made our evening perfect. The children loved the play park. We were able to go in early to decorate for the 60th party. I will definitely be back. An excellent chef works here.

They catered for a large party of nearly 30 of us, not only was the food excellent but the service was spot on with everyone served their meals at the same time and everything piping hot, the staff were attentive and polite all night . The food was high quality and beautifully presented, overall an excellent night.

I mean. Simply the most loveliest tastiest roast dinner ever. And I have tried a lot. Thank you so much

The reports on Trip Advisor of the food was tempting enough to visit. We had lunch with friends. Food was good, seafood pancake was the best dish. The fish and chips lacked flavour and the deserts were hugely disappointing and expensive for what they were. Wouldn’t bother with them again, waste of money. Staff great. Our lunch was somewhat ruined by a family on the next table whom has three young kinds you kept banging their cutlery on the table. Making so much noise that we couldn’t hear each other speak. But that is not the pubs fault. Generally very good. Need better chairs to sit on and more interesting deco within the pub. This would lift the dinning experience. Next time I’d opt to sit in the restaurant area, which looked better. Would I go back, probably.

None of us had been to The Mussel for years, but when your local gets bought by a London pub chain and goes down the pan you have to look elsewhere….. And The Mussel gave us a great experience. Staff were pleasant, efficient and polite. Service was prompt and the food was lovely. 4 of us had mussels, 2 had fish and chips. Everyone thought the mussels were great and the feedback on the fish and chips was ‘the best I’ve ever eaten!’ All of the puddings we had were spot on Thank you to all at The Mussel!

The food is exceptional. I had the duck for main and the coconut rice pudding for dessert which was gorgeous. Highly recommend.

Lovely place to stop for lunch along our coastal walk. I had the best mussels I’ve had in years and they were great value at £10 with some bread. The service was friendly and efficient, very comfortable setting and the food was delicious. Highly recommend.

FAbulous food and service, 3 of us came for lunch today. The food and friendly service by the girls. I personally had the duck breast, it was cooked to perfection, tender and perfectly rendered crispy skin, probably the best cooked duck i have ever had. ls was top notch, we had seafood pancakes, duck breast and the mussel in burger. Everything was cooked to perfection, full of flavour. we then had 3 deserts again we all thoroughly enjoyed. perfect spot for a top class lunch reasonably priced for the quality. thanks team. Sally hillson see you again soon.

Mothers Day Lunch. Timed booking worked well. Parking tight but were able to park. Lovely atmosphere and plenty of choice on menu. Simple spring flowers on table and I loved the china. Mussel Inn a favorite with my family but my first visit. Attentive staff and table layout suited our party. Made the mistake of not reading menu properly and my portion of mussels was enormous, so take care. Time allowed for next sitting worked well. Dog friendly with washing facilities for dogs . Would love to visit again . a

Took my mum here for Mother’s Day and I had heard so much good things about this place. To look at its lovely but it is so small and loud if you want to eat in the restaurant. We moved to the bar area to eat which was a little better and more lighter . The roast lamb was extremely fatty and when we told the waitress she didn’t offer anything to compensate this or even apologise- how ever she did mention she would tell the chef. It was a hectic place not very relaxing and enjoyable to be honest. I originally made a booking online and was later called by the restaurant demanding for the money to secure the table. Perhaps they need to manage this through the website as I didn’t find it very pleasant at all. A warning would have been nice. When I went to pay I wasn’t asked how our meal was all they wanted was the money. Not great :(

Lovely pub. Good menu with more restaurant feel food but still has relaxed pub atmosphere . Great position for end coastal walk.

Always consistent !! I brought a friend here for the first time on The 1st March for lunch & she loved it here !! Staff lovely, food delicious !! Thankyou !! Becky

Went there to celebrate my 87 year old Mum in law's Birthday. Unfortunately the dining area was really cold and we found ourselves eating in our overcoats. No apology was forthcoming from the staff although one member was obviously messing with a portable thermostat without success and knew - fireplace wasn't lit. Food was ok but quickly went cold given the temperature. Maybe an off night but spending north of £80 I would have expected better.

Highly recommend. Friendly greeting & seated promptly. Staff very attentive. Food & drink fantastic. Will definitely visit again.

Went out for dinner on Friday 16th February. We were staying just up the road. Katie and her team made us feel very welcome and provided excellent service, even though she felt she didn’t and apologised for not being attentive enough. She most definitely was. The food was very good and good value for money too. An excellent final meal to a lovely part of the World. Thank you.

We love this pub, always delicious food, yummy veggie options, great service and the play park is amazing for littles.

Had the chicken Kiev, chicken was dry, and absolutely NO garlic in it at all, and the charred spring onions was tasteless. I also felt it wasn't the sort of dish to have hollandaise sauce with. Very disappointed. I did tell the waitress who apologised, but that was it.

Very nice place with amazing food and very accommodating to vegetarians. 🌱

Great location, service and fantastic food!

Absolutely beautiful place. Friendly staff and lovely cosy pub and restaurant. Best roast dinner . Nice and hot . Good portions and rich gravey. Will recommend to everyone

Love going the Mussel when visiting family in Plymouth. Went for a family get together and had a lovely evening with delicious food as always and excellent friendly service. Will be back in about a month when we are next down from Lancashire.

Amazing food. Very tasty. Will be back and good for price. Very chilled. Staff was amazing. Was very chilled and cosy. Wine was good quality too xx

I celebrated my birthday here last night with my daughters. Although busy the service was perfect and the food wonderful. Would definately recommend.

Staff managed to squeeze us in at very short notice. Sunday roasts are delicious, staff and atmosphere are great. Play area outside for the kids. A restaurant we visit regularly.

I have just cycled from London to Kyiv - 3,200km, 26 days through 8 countries, eating out at different restaurants each night. Out of all the delicious meals, amazing variety and experiences our lunch at The Mussel Inn last week was amongst the very best of them all. Awesome food, warm atmosphere, and great customer service. They even have super fast wifi, which I can tell you, in Southern Devon is very rare! Great jobs guys and gals! Jerry

Stayed in one of the cottages which was excellent. Had dinner on Saturday evening which was excellent. Staff super friendly and super dog friendly. Recommend you book . Had the Sunday roast the next day and again could not fault .

Great venue. Dog friendly and lovely food. Would like to see a lunch time menu, as price is quite high.

Great food tasty and plentiful and atmosphere is just lovely. A little gem.

Absolutely amazing Sunday lunch! Great atmosphere, lovely staff, food was great quality and generous portions. Highly recommended.

Fantastic food, great service by Emma, lovely warm pub, dog friendly and amazing vibe Cannot recommend enough!

What a wonderful find this was, we were away for the weekend, staying in Dartmouth and as it was a very wet weekend, we decided to drive around the beautiful Devon countryside. Stumbled across this beautiful bar/restaurant and we were not disappointed at all, the staff, the food, the atmosphere, all just perfect, best meal throughout the whole weekend.

A place to socialise with friends and family...a delightful .gastro pub with high spec accommodation.

We stayed for a week in the Tawny cottage. From pre arrival we had great communication and help with our booking. On arrival the cottage is gorgeous three large bedrooms with en-suites. A cosy living area with kitchen and dining. Everywhere was designed to give a luxurious feel ! The hot tub was amazing lights speakers and more jets and water features than ever had at previous lodges and cottages. It had everything you could need for a comfortable stay and views opened out to see surrounding fields. We had takeaway pizza and Greek food from the street food vans and a drink in the pub. We also had two amazing meals the Mussel Burger, Chicken Supreme and Thai green curry were amazing ! Service was great and all the staff were friendly & helpful. It had a lovely atmosphere and dog friendly. It’s such a relaxed area and full of charm. From the cottage there are fantastic cliff & costal walks. We walked to Bovisand beach and along to Jenny Cliff then another day we walked from Bovisand to Haybrook bay and back. We also did Wembury point to Wembury beach then back to Haybrook. Great walks and views on the doorstop. On a rainy day we visited Plymouth and visited Barbican area for a meal. Then once the rain cleared a circular walk to the Hoe and lido and back to the harbour. Would recommend a trip to Dartmouth great views, lovely shops and great atmosphere at the food festival. We used the park ride and also walked to the castle. First time to South Devon and it had everything for a fantastic holiday would definitely recommend. Thankyou Lou and all at Mussel Inn. 😀

Three of us visited the Mussel Inn for lunch today and all three of us were overwhelmed by the superb quality of the three different meals we had so our compliments to the chef. Our visit will also be repeated in the near future because of the high standard of service we received from staff members Becka and Trinity who we would like to thank for their friendliness and professionalism. Thank you all for a wonderful experience.

Had a delicious lunch at The Mussell Inn. Very helpful and accommodating. Lovely warm friendly atmosphere. A great experience all round.

Weekend wedding at The mussel! Beautiful venue ,great staff , and a fantastic time thanks very much most recommended

Heard great things about this place , sadly was very underwhelmed by the Sunday roast ...veg was quite hard.and its not cheap.... But I'm m sure evening meals are much better Service was excellent. Friendly staff

Lovely food, great atmosphere and very dog friendly... nice wine list too... highly recommended

Amazing place to stay and eat in the pub the Staff are sooo friendly can not wait to visit again would highly recommend

Quite expensive but good service

Beautiful location, friendly staff, good size portions. Tasty food. The chairs could do with an upgrade. Seats were all very stained. Not very pleasant to sit on.

Lovely pub/restaurant with very friendly staff. Ate here whilst staying at The Mussel Cottages(fantastic self catering cottage and they offered to bring food down to the cottages if we wanted!) and couldn’t fault food or service. “Mussel” burger lovely and catch of the day was very tasty John Dory, not tried it before but was delicious. Big bowl of mussels in classic sauce was delicious just needed a bit more bread to mop up the sauce 🙂! Good selection of drinks, plenty of gin choices and also very nice cocktails. Food not served Mon/Tues but there is takeaway food provided in the car park which you can eat in the pub! Cottages were perfect, everything we could ask for, very home from home, even a slow cooker if you want to make a dinner to come back to after a day out. Only thing I found tricky was no simple instructions for hob and oven, but a quick google worked🫣 Very comfortable huge beds and 3 en-suite rooms, ideal for families or friends. Smart tv in every room an big comfy sofa for evenings, and of course WiFi! We had hot tub which was used, even in the rain! Big enough for 6 too. Easy to get to Plymouth and surrounding area and within easy reach of coastal walks. Definitely a place I would come back to! Thank you for the warm welcome and wonderful cottage.

A good all round experience but make sure you sit in the main dining area rather than the little room at the far end of the bar.

Lovely lunch. Lucky with the weather as we ate outside. Goid menu. Good portions. Very helpful staff.

Came here with my wife today on recommendation of our neighbours and it was amazing! Beautiful place and really really peaceful. We wanted a nice meal and a bit of a chill out after the kids have been off school for 6 weeks. Inside is stunning, and it’s really clean and laid out well. You don’t feel like you’re on top of other people. Toilets were immaculate when I nipped in. The staff were really attentive and friendly, especially the lady behind the bar and the chap who brought our food out to us (I assumed he was the manager). We both loved our meals and then went to sit outside to enjoy our pints overlooking the fields in the peace and quiet. It’s nice to know there’s a well looked after playground if we returned with our kids. We’ll definitely be returning here, thank you.

Where can I begin.. we chose to have our wedding at the mussel inn & cottages and the service we received from Jamie, Katie & all the staff was second to none. Nothing was too much! The food for the Friday evening was incredible, a party of 36 all served at the same time & no mistakes what so ever!! Booking so last minute you allowed us to have exclusive use of the beautiful venue and surrounding. With the park to keep all the children entertained too! Cannot recommend enough - the cottages are stunning too - thank you Louisa.. will be back soon ❤️ Thank you for making our wedding so special.. x

Stayed in village for 10 days drank in here every night ate in there 4 times plus used pizza van and Greek food van great little pub good for kids, big plus to our holiday as was walking distance and dog friendly.