The New Inn in North Devon

A pub quiz was scheduled so we were unable to sit for a drink. Unless you are a quizzer, Sunday nights were off limits unfortunately. Have since been back and had a cosy evening.

Lovely pub with great local food. Friendly atmosphere and we were well fed.

Having been going to the New Inn for a number of years I was very disappointed with my main course of Chicken and Leak Pie tonight it was brought to the table with a burnt topped pastry and on the inside of the pie bottom also black and burnt, very disappointing having had so many brilliant meals over the years this was not at all how we expected from one of our favourite pubs. When we came to pay for our meal there was no mention of an apology or a price reduction, we are booked in again on Saturday evening but unsure if we made the right choice.

Had a lovely meal here last night. Lots of choice and good for gluten free. Freshly cooked and filling. Great service - friendly and cosy atmosphere.

Delicious food! And a lovely calm atmosphere, as if sitting on someone’s living room. Would come back if we’re ever in the area again.

Absolutely fantastic food! Some of the best I have had in a long time, next time we're in the area we will be going back!

What a fantastic pub this is. We ate here last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. Delicious home cooked food, hearty portions and fantastic service - very much recommended!

An amazing local pub/restaurant. We could not recommend more!! Justin & Julia are the best hosts, making us feel so welcome every time we go there. The food is top quality, the mackerel pate and choux buns are our family favourites.

Very homely pub. Food was very good - we had the chicken pie and hake with garlic spinach topping. The profiterole we had for dessert was perfect too. We will certainly come back.

Wonderful local pub, the quality of the food is only matched by the sheer scale of the menu.

The food, service and staff were excellent, as they are everytime I go, best lamb I've ever had.

No frills little pub but the food is absolutely amazing all homemade and very generous portions . Could not fault it , you could tell the landlord and landlady take a real pride in their work. Brilliant!

Wonderful dining experience, as soon as we entered Justin couldn't have been more welcoming, great wine selection great beers, he explained the handwritten menu to us in detail, everything is home cooked and it's really difficult to choose as it all sounds delicious. The dessert menu didn't disappoint either with the sticky toffee apple crumble a hit with my husband. I had the most citrusy lemon posset served with a buttery homemade shortbread biscuit. We only wished we lived nearer as it would be top of our list for dining.

The New Inn is our favourite place to eat in the Barnstaple area. The food is incredible, cooked to perfection with locally sourced produce. Justin and Julia are perfect hosts, making customers feel welcomed and very well looked after. The choux bun dessert is an absolute must but make sure you leave some space and plan a nice long walk the next day!

Had a warm welcome & talked through in detail the menu which was plentiful we had starters & mains & food was delicious large portions & piping hot - we really enjoyed our night & highly recommend a visit here.

A party of nine visited this little gem of a restaurant based on a local recommendation. A wide range of excellent home cooked food, served with a smile. Nothing was to much trouble. An excellent evening all round.

Superb meal out. Friendly atmosphere, fantastic food, and overall a lovely experience 😌

This is a treasure of a place - I almost don't want to tell you! Clearly, the landlord(s) are devoted to offering excellent food, beautifully done, great value and service. We were in Barnstaple for sad reasons, but our meal here, on the evening of a sad day was just perfect. Highly recommend.

Amazing food and friendly owners.

A fantastic local pub and restaurant. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Visited with a family group of 7 and everyone's needs.were catered for from my 4 year old nephew to me as a 55 year.old Coeliac with specific dietary needs. When asked about gluten free options I found that practically 95% of the menu was either gluten free or could be adjusted to cater for me. Fair prices for the portions and quality food cooked with great skill. Puddings were amazing too. Highly recommended!

Lovely place. Good banter and a solid menu. Had Cod with Pesto however the Wife's Turkish carrots were probably the highlight. Would definitely return. Liked the way the Owners/Staff explained the menu. Carpark however a little tight to get into for those of a nervous disposition.😁

This place was raved about by our AirBnB host and rightly so! After a long day of walking, the varied menu, fantastic service (including a personalised walking through the menu!) and great wine was exactly what we needed! Dessert was phenomenal also! Highly recommend!

Just had the most wonderful meal tonight. The menu selection was amazing and we were all spoilt for choice. There were so many tasty dishes to try and all locally sourced. The customer service and the attention we received was excellent. Cosy setting for a nice dinner.

Cosy and welcoming with great service and lovely home cooked meals.

Consistently great. Love visiting.

Lovely cosy pub. Very pleasant staff. Food is excellent with a really good range to choose from. I had a tough job deciding what to have...so many tempting dishes . We both really enjoyed our meal, but would say that the creme brulèe with cranberries and white chocolate was to die for!!!! If we hadn't been so full we would have both had another one lol.

A authentic and traditional village pub

Never been disappointed with the food or service.

We went as a party of 14, I cannot fault them. The staff were very friendly, they rearranged half of the restaurant to accommodate us and they opened up especially early for us. Unfortunately, as a group we had nearly every food intolerance covered, however the chef was again incredibly accommodating and explained exactly what was in each of the options on the menu. The food was fantastic and very very tasty. I would highly recommend the New Inn.

Excellent choice of a wide variety of meals, all special and different from standard fare, beautifully cooked and presented. Friendly, helpful staff and a relaxed atmosphere. You won't leave hungry.

Beautiful home cooked food and lovely hosts. Very reasonable price too.

Great atmosphere from the first moment you walk in the door. The starters and mains were a good size and excellent tastes did we need a pudding..... No..... but then they came out and explained what they had on offer and WOW a pub with a decent selection.. Well done to the complete team we will definitely be coming back again.

All I can say is wow beautiful food lovely staff some of the best food I have had in a long time highly recommend

Succulent, taste bud frenzy, great service, massive choice.

Fantastic place to eat, lovely people who run the pub could not fault the service and the food was perfect 10 out of 10.

Amazing find. The food here is excellent. The service is perfect. I'm salivating at the thought of the food.

What can I say Justin many thanks for going above and beyond (nice one for arranging a garage for us) the food drink and the service was top notch , pet friendly ,cosy what more could we ask for

Wow!! This place is absolutely stunning! The owners, Justin & Julia, really were excellent hosts, super friendly & very accommodating. The food was heavenly & all homemade too. This was the final dinner we had on our holiday in Devon & you really couldn't wish for more. Baked camembert, creamy garlic mushrooms, steak & kidney pie, fresh cod with a prawn curry & rabbit in cider.....not to mention the desserts! All dishes were to die for!! Do make sure you book, as you won't want to miss out! Absolutely idyllic & one of the best restaurants we have visited! Worth all 5 stars & then some!!

Absolutely lovely food a fantastic choice for rach course. Great portion sizes too. Lovely Landlord. Would definitely recommend and we would revisit next time we come to Devon.

What a wonderful find!! Unassuming pub that serves THE most amazing food with no razzmatazz at respectable prices. And lovely friendly service to add to the experience. A must visit, and worth travelling to this gem

We called at 2.30pm and sadly nobody answered to take the reservation so ended up booking somewhere else. After the alternative option had turned out to be not-so-ideal we again tried to get through to The New Inn and were fortunate enough to get a table. Our evening then took a dramatic turn for the better. Justin and Julia were the most perfect hosts and so welcoming. We were seated at a lovely, cosy table, they explained the extensive menu in great detail and were attentive to our every need. We had the Turkish carrots to begin (these were simply sublime), then a special of the Hake and the rabbit (so delicious and accompanied with chips, potatoes and plenty of veg- all cooked to perfection!). For dessert we had honeycomb ice cream which was again super tasty and a huge portion! Fantastic meal, lovely environment and the perfect hosts. Wish we were staying in the area longer to return to try other dishes!! Cannot recommend enough. Thanks for a perfect evening ❤

Amazing food and service. Staying locally for the weekend and ate here twice…….10/10.

Amazing meal. Definately worth visiting.

Lovely meal and staff always amazing

Went here for a meeting and was very impressed with both the quality and quantity of the food! I chose the Woodland Pie which was a delicious venison pie packed full of chunky tender meat and the Lemon Posset which was blimmin lovely with a big slice of warm sugary shortbread. The chips and veg came in huge bowls, more than enough for anyone. Would definitely visit again. A hidden gem!

Absolutely superb. Food is amazing and Justin and Julia are just lovely hosts. A warm and welcoming meal awaits. You must visit.

Food is fantastic and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Was a perfect evening.

Great food and great service!! Highly recommended

Absolute gem of a place. We come here every year when we come to Devon on holiday. The food is fantastic, without doubt the best pub food I have had anywhere. The menu has a great variety of meals. The service is exceptional and the portions are generous. If you are in North Devon you have to eat here!!!

An excellent meal, I can't fault it. A great atmosphere and welcoming host. Worth more than 5 stars

The food is really excellent. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

The food here was absolutely wonderful! Great service amd atmosphere!

Delicious food and fantastic service! Would highly recommend

Have been to this pub for supper 3 times in the last 7 days!! The reason being is the food is fabulous, perfect service, excellent value for money. Would definitely recommend.

The best place to eat in north Devon. The menu is explained to you with passion and when it arrives you WILL NOT be dissapointed. Generous portions and beautifully cooked. Justin and Julia are the friendliest hosts and make you so welcome. Next time in Devon we will book well in advance so not to be miss out on a wonderful dining experience. Keep up the winning formula. Gerald and Bridget.

Great service, lovely staff, good food

Great place bit of a hideaway but worth the trip, excellent menu, good host good beer great food

Fabulous restaurant with home cooked food. It is small and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. We ate there twice during a week stay in the area. You will need to book. Thank you for your hospitality Justin and Julia and like we said if you move to Worcestershire let us know :)

Excellent selection of food ( especially game and fish ), deffinately not a run of the mill pub. Havnt been for some time due to Covid, but as good as ever. Proper family run business offering excellent food and service without being over priced. Well worth a visit, but book early as always busy

Wonderful food in a proper country village pub

A delicious meal with excellent service would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area

A quintessential British pub. Amazing food and service. Definitely will be back!

Absolute gem. Food was fantastic, king prawns and mussels were fresh and really delicious. Husband's pheasant was lovely too.Food portions are generous, service is impeccable, hosts are friendly, possibly the best pub/restaurant we've been to.

Absolutely first class every thing was brilliant my partner and I thought it was the best meal we had. While being in North Devon there was nothing to compare to it I wish I lived nearer I'd be in there always

100% first class experience. Seeking and getting information with regards to accessibility was done with an understanding going beyond customer service. The food was perfectly cooked and served to table piping hot and plentiful. The king prawn starter, the lamb chops main and the homemade honeycomb ice cream would grace any table. Special place that should not be missed. Thankyou

An absolutely amazing meal everything was 1st class and service was brilliant Would love to go again but bit too far from Kent but if we are back this way again will definitely revisit

Wonderful welcoming landlord and wife, good choice of well cooked and presented food, nothing too much trouble.

Wonderful food and perfect service - this is definitely my favourite place to go

Lovely warm welcome, delicious varied home made food and awesome home made desserts. Absolutely loved it!

Absolutely delicious food, environment safe and owners very friendly. I have multiple food allergies and great care was taken with taking my order and adapting the cooking. All of us had a fantastic time, were all made to feel very special and I can confirm that, as expected, I had no adverse reaction to anything I had. Strongly recommend the New Inn at Goodleigh.

Fantastic meal. Friendly as ever. Recommend but do book a table.

Very friendly and accommodating.

Omg the food in this place is so good. I would recommend the lamb chops they where to die for. Thank you for a very lovely meal.

Wow !!! The owners really know what they're doing. So hospitable, food was the next level full of flavour, quailty ingredients and cooked with care. By far the best Pub/restaurant for food, service and ambiance in North Devon. Thank you.

Always amazing food and great service

We had the Christmas menu it was delicious I had pork belly and cheese cake with be back again thank you

The veal chop with sage butter was truly awesome.

The best place around Barnstaple by far. Not just the food which is amazing. The atmosphere service is incredible. Thank you

Warm welcome, fabulous home cooked food, lovely owners/hosts. Been here before in large groups and today just 4 of us. Everything is always perfect. Justin & Julia give this gem of a pub the edge with their warmth, humour and hospitality.

Cosey and welcoming little pub with home-cooked goods all cooked to perfection. Deffinately a small treasure that should be known about. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!! go try it...

Food was amazing .lovely little pub very nice place .owner very friendly .

Delicious meal. So nice to eat out and not be disappointed. Top maks

little cozy pup. Very friendly hosts. The meal was excellent. We had woodland pie (venison pie) and lamb sticks. both highly recommended. Dogs are very welcome here.

Very friendly and excellent food

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! An absolutely delicious pub. The food was incredible & the service was the perfect level of attentive. Great menu with homemade goodness from curries to pies to hunks of meat. Great selection to choose from.

food was amazing and the people that served us was amazing made us feel very welcome in there there homey pub

Very friendly and welcoming and good food and beer plus a fun quiz night Evey month well worth a visit

A small treasure trove of delightful food and a great atmosphere. Great service.

By far the finest local In North Devon. Top of trip advisor for years.

The food here is excellent, it is always freshly cooked and the pub has a pleasant atmosphere.

Fantastic food and friendly staff. Would highly recommend and would be back if I was to visit Devon again.

What a find and a really warm welcome despite us 3 ladies arriving at 2.15. Fabulous menu - we all had the haddock and leek mornay. Best I've ever had and served with fresh veg and chips. How we managed pud I don't know but we did. Really scrummy. Will definitely revisit on next trip, from Birmingham.

Amazing little village pub. The food is spot on, some of the best I have had. The landlord and landlady, are lovely and make you feel so welcome. Everyone knows each other, the atmosphere is great. Books up quickly though due to small amount of tables, we loved it so much we went back again the next evening.

The good reviews for this lovely pub are well justified. We got a warm and friendly welcome, and the home made food was top notch and reasonably priced. They even prepared a meal for me not on the menu. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Super good food experience, original dishes served in cozy surroundings, remember to call and book a table if you come after 7pm. It's worth the drive.

Great beer, great atmosphere :)

Great little pub, good atmosphere and really good food.

Not as big inside as we thought but pleasant enough, dogs welcome however water bowl out back needs a replacing and caring for. Food served in good time as was as everyone else stated 'superb', not sure how the owners drum up such food for a wide selection but all very well cooked..only niggle for me was that the plates are not big enough to hold the main meal plus Veg. Well worth a look.

Same old same old needs a revamp of menu

Excellent service and good customer care