The Old George Inn in Torridge

I love this pub! So friendly, you can talk to anyone in here, there is an everyday burger menu (the burgers are soooo good!) and then other pop up nights that are awesome too! Sonia, the landlady is super welcoming and loves to chat, this is a place where people go to interact with others, not just stare at their phones! Predominantly it’s a rugby pub, but they will put football on if asked. Other nights include pizza night, open mic, karaoke, live music and bands. There is a nice quiet beer garden out the back that has just had a lovely new decking installed. Well worth a visit if you are in high bickington, a proper country pub with friendly people!

The most friendly pub we go too ! Very welcoming and full of laughs and banter . Great choice of drinks and always met with a smile , you'll leave with a aching face from laughing so much

Wish you could give it a minus star review. The owners are so rude, insulting, loud, drunk, "been there, done it, got the t-shirt" type people. The landlord is very insulting to customers, in fact calling a group of young ladies a bunch of dogs as they walked in the door (he hadn't met them before either) was enough for me. How they get these nice reviews I don't know, but can only say the food must be amazing but you would have to wear ear plugs to not hear the swearing etc coming from the vile man's mouth, so can't see that it would be an enjoyable experience. I shall not be going in there again whilst these horrible people are there. Shame as it used to be such a lovely friendly pub.

Came with a few of my family and I was absolutely stunned and disgusted with the language coming out of the mouth of the (obviously alcoholic) so called landlord. The amount of swear words and insults he was making to customers was atrocious. I will never set foot in that place again whilst they are there - although I can't imagine they will have many customers the way he is carrying on. She isn't much better either.

We visited this pub a number of times during our stay in High Bickington and Tracey and Colin couldn’t have made us more welcome, and Harry the waiter was great too. Having recently taken over the owners have renovated the pub and it was tastefully done and the atmosphere very cosy. The beer was well kept and we also ate here too, and the food was excellent, and locally sourced. Thanks for making us feel so welcome.

We found this gorgeous thatched pub whilst recently staying in Devon. The new owners had recently refurbished. The inside feels cosy and homely. The food was great. We ate here on three separate occasions and enjoyed our meals everytime. The owners Tracey and Collin were very welcoming and engaging with all customers. If you are in the area I highly recommend a visit. Jenny & Craig

Funny Pig & Rabbits in back garden, food was similar to meals on wheels. Had the beef, like a flip flop poached in gravy, the leeks were raw and warm. Cost 15quid, laughable. The landlord was robust and friendly and his partner tried very hard to be professional, sadly the food failed for us.

Loved the food here. The owners hadn’t been there long which perhaps explained the service not being great. They were very obliging though and when you go out for a meal the main thing obviously is how good the food is.

Whilst the food tasted ok, the service and cleanliness left a lot to be desired. We were given a scrappy pad to look at what food was on offer. We were handed condiments from the table next to us which had not been cleaned since they had been used previously. Definitely won’t be going back!

This looked like a beautiful, traditional pub serving gastro food - at least according to its website. The inside (apart from the lovely fireplace and impressive wooden beams) sadly let it down. The tables were a bit sticky and didn’t feel like they were given a thorough anti bac clean during this time of Coronavirus. Some of the cutlery was wrapped in flimsy napkins and placed in what can only be described as the type of shelves you would find in a slimline dishwasher. There were some random bits of cutlery in there as well and we didn’t dare touch the vinegar bottle or salt and pepper pots without the certainty they were cleaned after each sitting.

We popped in here on spec for Sunday lunch. Whilst the place was very quiet, there was still a lovely homely atmosphere. The food was lovely and the owners / staff were friendly and attentive. If you get the chance, this is the epitome of the hidden gem.

We came for Sunday lunch. My fiancé and I had the “farmers feast” which was very good. Steaks were cooked to perfection. Very good value for money and we shall return very soon.

Lovely pub with great food. This is is a sweet little pub in high bickington hosting very warm and friendly staff and locals. Dog friendly and in a charming little village. Definitely a great escape from city life.

Just had a lovely meal here with 2 friends. The staff are lovely and very accommodating. And the food was delicious! Can’t fault them at all!

We are staying in a nearby cottage and popped in for a drink. Chris is the new landlord and was very welcoming. He’s not serving food until January unfortunately, but we had a nice drink. Only 2 other people were in, so hopefully the word will get out that he is open for business. Good luck Chris.

We booked online a few day before the Saturday evening meal for 7.00pm for 4 of us... we arrived at the pub and met a group of about 10 people at the door leaving at 7.00pm.. so went inside and the pub was totally empty apart from one gentleman at the bar... then the owner approached and we said we had book a table go 7.00pm ... we got a grumpy look and he replied “no sorry we haven’t got the kitchen open. So we we won’t be selling any food tonight” and he just didn’t care about he fact we had booked on line on his web page... he said he hasn’t seen any email or had any emails at all for dinner.... he didn’t care about 4 people wanting to give him their money to him for food... the guy at the bar(a customer) was really helpful and trying to give us a selection of good food pubs to feed us for the evening but the governor of the pub really didn’t care a bit... Don’t bother to go to this pub ever..

A huge thank you to Naomi and her lovely sister for a wonderful welcome to this gorgeous pub today. We went with our daughter Kate for lunch and the food was outstanding. Kevin and Kate had fish and chips which looked devine . I had read a about the seafood lasagne in a review,so was looking forward to trying it and boy it did not disappoint at all. It was heavenly, sauce was beautiful and, being one who never finishes a meal, I ate the lot! Fabulous tasting fish, the king prawn and mussels were beautiful. Highly recommend this beautiful gem of a place.

We celebrated our wedding in Devon and we had our evening bash at The Old George. Considering the fact we aren’t locals, absolutely everybody made us feel welcome. Sisters Naomi and Becky ensured all of our needs were met. The food was outstanding and the room was dressed in line with our wedding theme. We hired a local band and everybody (family and locals) had a crackin time. Not only is the pub great but our experience highlights how brilliant Devonians are. Worth a visit.

Visited the Old George with my partner whilst on a short break in the area, it's a homely local pub which does amazing food - and at really reasonable prices too.A friendly warm welcome and great service throughout, nothing was too much trouble, I would highly recommend!!

Was recommended by the B&B we were staying at. Had already booked a table. Staff were both friendly and working very hard to serve drinks in a busy bar and food to several tables. Regrettably we had issues with the temperature of my wife's starter and our main course. We only mentioned this to the waitress when she collected our plates. She was very apologetic and said she would mention it to the chef. We have since been offered to return for a free meal but as we were only visiting the area for a wedding we were unable to accept what I feel is a genuine offer. A good pub that does good food, don't feel our experience was typical.

My Wife and I were spending a week in this delightful village, On our first day we went in for a meal. We were Immediately made to feel welcome, and indeed within minutes made to feel like a regular, on our second visit it seemed like everyone knew us.The food here is excellent, and we ate here three times in our week. This is a delightful village, the people are extremely friendly, and the highlight was this Pub...we will be back..!

We popped in for a bite with our 5 month old baby. They were cool with this and dead welcoming. The menu had great choice at good prices. The food was amazing, especially their chips. Cannot fault this place as there was local cask ale, perfectly kept too!

We visited here for Dinner whilst on holiday. The menu had a wide choice and when we ordered the food came quickly and was really hot and fresh. The chips are amazing and the portions very generous.

We have been to this pub on and off for thirty years. Now it is on. Locals around the bar a bit noisy but that is what yokels are for. Very good beer and wine selection, This time one had Fisherman's Pie (excellent) other Pork Loin (little roundels and a bit dry). Copious servings of potatoes and vegetables. Local sources cut down on food miles but not on visitor miles from the crowded southeast to the sparsely populated and glorious southwest. Come you townies and get a feel of the rural idyll.

We took our kids for tea here whilst camping in High Bickington recently. Definitely had eyes bigger than our tummies when ordering an extra chips. They had run out of the kids burger which meant ordering of the adult menu, which was a shame and a bit pricey with 3 kids but the food was great. The seafood lasagne was delicious if a little too creamy for my taste and the kids enjoyed their meals, plus we were able to take the leftover chips home (I know! Leftover chips?!) so that was a bonus!

Proper traditional old English pub. Went with the family after a wedding nearby the day before. I chose the beef, but it was a bit tough so with hindsight should have gone for the pork. It was really tasty, and I don't think I've ever known such nice vegetables and desserts in a pub. They were great.

Enjoyed lovely Sunday lunch Roast beef with all the trimmings , nice pint of lager and chocolate desert served by very helpful KP Harry and great service from Becky Will return again soon

Great food Friendly welcoming staff Great atmosphere Friendly locals Been here twice definitely would go here again

We stayed in bickington , for two days when my daughter got married at Millbrook , we went to the old George inn for a family meal , there was 10 of us which was including 3 children , the meal which we all ordered was outstanding , the steak meals were so tasty , I would def go again

A good honest and unfussy menu with dietary requirements catered for. The roasts, steak nights and fish and chips nights are great value and the portions are huge! Lovely light and cosy atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

Food great and lots of it. Must have been a nightmare for them 8 adults 3 kids under 1 year old and a toddler made a lot of noise but we were made to feel very welcome. I would definitely return. Oh, good beer too....

Visited the pub on Sunday lunchtime and found a truly friendly atmosphere along with excellent food. The pub is a very pretty traditional inn and we enjoyed our meal so much we returned to the Old George the next evening for a meal. I would highly recommend a visit.

We went in to eat after driving all day to our holiday cottage. Within 2 minutes, three separate people had told us what a problem this was. We left as quickly as possible.

We visited the Old George for lunch while on holiday in the area, we were really impressed. We opted for the roast beef which was delicious, it came with a good range of vegetables which were perfectly cooked. The staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend to others.

Stopped in here for a refreshing drink on a walk around the local area, greeted by a fab barmade who was super friendly (not sure on her name but she had colourful hair) she took the time to chat to us and serve our lovely drinks. Very welcoming and friendly highly recommend x

On a short weekend birthday break we popped in here on the off chance with no booking, they were not overly busy so fitted us in with ease. The menu is pretty standard and keeps things simple with a limited choice. I opted for the deconstructed seafood lasagne with shamphire and greens, my partner had a steak. We ordered quickly but found the 45 minute wait too long for what we had ordered (steak was asked for rare) - when it arrived the Lasagne was super hot but the samphire & greens were a measly portion and stone cold. The Lasagne was bland and drowning in cheese sauce which overpowered the seafood. My partner's steak was ok but again, the chips and veg were cold. We would have complained but we were ravenous by this time (gone 8pm) so just ate and left. Very disappointing meal for my birthday and would've loved a pudding for a birthday treat but didn't want to wait another 40 minutes for a rubbish pudding! I've noticed other reviews are favourable for this place so maybe they were having an off night but based on our experience, I wouldn't recommend eating here and we won't visit again.

We were staying in nearby Millbrook and came here a few times including once for dinner. Nice friendly pub with quite a big menu for a small place. The portions were huge and the food well chosen - good quality home cooking standard. A couple of veggie choices too. Clearly used by locals with various societies meeting here and the bar staff know their customers by name. We'll definitely be back next time we are here.

stayed down the road at millbrook ate here twice food was really nice as was the staff very dog friendly had fish and chips one night and the sunday roast both nice large portions and good value .

We stayed in rose cottage just over from George. Pop in for food one night. Food was so good & lots of it. Well worth a visit

3 de nosotros comimos allí la última noche, la oferta de pescado en un viernes es genial (2 platos de pescado por 15 libras), y la lasaña de marisco abierto era increíble! Sin duda merece la pena una visita.

We both had the fish and chips which were fantastic. Really crispy batter and great chips. The pub was really busy and we were a bit concerned when they said we might have to wait a while but we've waited just as long in quieter establishments elsewhere. Only downside- we were too full for pudding!

Emma behind the bar is lovely. The food is great, will be back. not very busy unfortunately but that was a pus for us because we could choose our table.

I came here to eat early doors with my 3 young children, the lady behind the bar was so polite and helpful. She spoke to my children as well as myself and made us feel very welcomed. My kids ate up all their dinner and their dessert! When the locals came in they chatted away to us and we felt very welcome in a relaxed environment.

Quaint family village pub, scenic setting. Great friendly staff, so welcoming. Fantastic food, big portions, made to feel so part of the community. Good selection of drinks

My wife and I visited High Bickington last year and this pub was lovely.....friendly bar staff, friendly locals, and a wonderfully welcoming landlord who was also the chef, with great pub food, great prices and big portions, however this year when we visited it was totally different.We were staying for a week locally and on our first night decided yo visit this pub again, what a disappointment!!!! Unfortunately the lovely landlord had passed away end of last year. There is now a manager running it, think they need to change this manager!!!! We ordered some food, ok it tasted ok but very small portions for the price we were paying, and we also ordered a side dish of seasonal vegetables...what we got was two different measly portions of vegetables, it was not worth £2.95 at all. The bar staff was one of the girls we had met last year and still very friendly, which was nice. We decided that we would not be eating there again during our stay and instead found other places to eat which even though one of us had to drive it was still better than eating here again.

Visited this pub as was staying for week locally as a party of 10 people. It was the nearest to our holiday home and easily walkable so we felt we would be able to patronise it regularly over the course of the week. However, despite wifi being evident on our devices and locals at the bar clearly linked onto the wifi, we were denied the passcode or access. Coupled to this we didn't receive the warmest of welcomes. What a shame as we would have visited again several times over the course of the week. Fortunately for us, we found another pub in Umberleigh who welcomed us with open arms.

Recently visited here whilst staying in the village! It was a Thursday night and the pub was packed with locals having a beer and playing darts. Lovely atmosphere and the lady serving behind the bar was so friendly! I had the breaded Brie and cranberry to start and it was yummy!! For my main I ordered the rump steak and this was perfectly cooked nothing short of sublime actually!! My partner had chicken in Stilton sauce and he polished the lot off. The chicken was super tender and v big portions! I couldn't finish it all but for those with hearty appetites this won't disappoint! This pub is very relaxed and serves some great quality pub grub. Would definitely revisit if I was in the area again!

Wonderful! As a pub should be great beer, great home cooked food, ample portions, great atmosphere .

Friendly village pub with a good selection of food. Generous portion sizes and very tasty. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

We came here a couple of nights ago from Bales Ash campsite. 20 mins walk - which gave us the opportunity to enjoy a beer or two without taking the camper van! The pub is a 16th century inn - very cosy and we had a warm welcome. A good choice of food. Hubby and I had the homemade lamb pies and they were very good. Children had beef nachos and a halloumi Caesar salad. Also good. Large portion sizes. We noted that were a few good choices for vegetarians. Service was very good from the young lad behind the bar. We enjoyed our beers, shared a pudding and headed back to the campsite with head torches. Very good.

Visited here due to recommendations from others. I had sausage, mash, peas and onion gravy - was really nice! My husband had the lasagne, salad and got a side of chips - he enjoyed that too! We both had brownies for desert - they were super nice too! Staff are nice and the locals are friendly. We walked up from Millbrook but there is a wee bit of parking (straight on from the one way road) if needed. Would definitely go back, it's well worth a visit if you're in the area.

We had a fabulous meal here, very reasonable price and excellent service. The locals are very friendly and welcoming which makes this place a must if you are in the area. Some great real ales, a genuine old local pub.Thanks to all at the George.

Arranged to meet friends that we had not seen for 20 years. They travelled from Barnstaple, we travelled from Christchurch. Is this establishment still trading as the hours for Thursday lunchtime on the door stated 12 to 2.30. The pub was not even open when we arrived at 1pm which was a big disappointment especially as we actually ran this pub in the 80's for a year and would have been interested to see if there were many changes. A long way to go to find it closed so check before you visit! Have rated as average but will never know!

took our grandson for evening meal as he had worked with me all day in the garden. Great food but disappointed as they had run out of steak pies.....my favourite.Still a good time was had by the three of us as well as a party of holidaymakers.Excellent value and better than most so called restaurants. Food cooked to order so expect a wail but well worth it.

This pub is always busy with locals chatting at the bar. The food is good, large portion sizes & home cooked. Best Lasagne I have found in Devon, full of meat, & not sloppy sauce. Well done, loved it.

Great pub food.....pizzas amazing...good beer !On holiday here for the week - we were made to feel very welcome. Would definitely call here again when back on holiday next year.

Lovely pub with nice atmosphere, lovely position in the square and great garden for the children. Nice selection of beers and cider!

Took the short walk from Millbrook to have a meal, warm welcome in a traditional pub without the distractions of flat screen tvs and endless Music. Food was home cooked and great,

From the moment we walk in the door we were treated as if we had were locals everyone talking to us . The food was so good , make sure you've a good appetite as the portions are really good and lovely Devon cider to drink .Super !

we have now been there 3 times with family as its so nice food & people in there the cost is fair & we had more than enough

Food here is very good and portions enough for anyone. Try one of their pies. They server all your standard beers, cider and wines and had a couple of real ales when we went.Very good value as well.

We were impressed by the reviews for The Od George and anticipated a great evening but were sadly disappointed. We had a long wait (just under 2 hours), food was ok but not outstanding. One of the locals was extremely rude and the barman/waiter appeared to be running the whole place on his own. Would not return.

If you want great food in a local's watering hole then look no further than " The Old George Pub " Doug and his staff will see to it you have a fantastic experience. All the food is prepared and cooked on the premises by Doug himself and each meal is cooked to order. Due to this you may have to wait a little bit before the food arrives but when it does you will be delighted with the taste. You can always have a real ale out of the barrel or some cider while you wait for your food. All the staff are very friendly and they also welcome dogs. They have a dog of their own, a lovely spaniel who is also very friendly. We moved down here 10 years ago from Surrey and have used the pub both for food and drink and have NEVER been disappointed. They made us feel very welcome and it has been the same ever since. The pub has a skittle alley which is nearly always available and a dart board so you can throw a few arrows and have a tipple to pass the time. Doug if a wealth of information if you have any questions about North Devon and if he has not got the answer the locals will always help out. Go on give it a try....... you will love it and become a regular when in Devon.

Very close to the cottage we were staying in, but an amazing place! Local cider on tap and some great ales! The food was fantastic I had fish pie - homemade and gorgeous and my wife had the small scampi and overall it has a very good selection! But .... There was loads of the food so left having eaten too much! The locals were very friendly and welcoming and lots of laugher around the place! Would def go again, just wish we had found it on our first night! X

the pie's are to die for. The rest of the menu is great but as all is cooked to order do not expect ' 'FAST FOOD.'. Sit back and enjoy the local beers or wine. Not expensive by the bottle but great to sit with whilst having a chat..

Pub with character and excellent food and prices! Located in village of High Bickington good location and a place to meet the locals!

We had a roast in here. There was a lot of it but did not really enjoy it. The people are very nice but it's definitely a local's pub.

Prebooked table for 7 people and arrived at arranged time. Was looking forward to a nice meal as it had been recommended as a good place to eat, Menu was good and reasonably priced. We ordered but waited over an hour for our starters of which consisted of a prawn cocktail like your granny would serve up in the 60s. There was one other table dining whilst we were there so it wasn't like it was busy. Main courses were moderate but nothing to sing about. Deserts we were told were not available due to kitchen being closed, more like the chef wanted to go and play cards. Very disappointing all round. There are better places to eat locally.

the food & service was lovely highly recommend edits in a lovely quite street & the locals are lovely

The pies are to die for, undo your belt a notch, didn't have room for a dessert. The ales come from the barrel and well kept.

We chose to sit in the bar to eat and really enjoyed the atmosphere, food and cider! Don't go here expecting gastro food or fine dining but if you want good honest food in a place where local drink this is the place to go.

We arrived at High Bickington for a family wedding at Country Ways. I had phoned the Old George the previous day and asked if they could cater for a party of 11 and a dog - not expecting to be lucky at such short notice on a Good Friday. They assured me we would be more than welcome and when we arrived we were indeed made to feel most welcome at this busy friendly pub. We all had an excellent meal with nothing being too much trouble. We can recommend the lasagne and the pies although all our meals were first class. When we are next in this beautiful part of Devon we will definitely return. Thankyou

We stayed at Millbrook just down the hill back a couple of years ago and was recommended this pub and had Sunday lunch there plus a few other visits for food, very friendly pub, great beer and great food, just rolled down the hill back home. Great place and see you in August

We dined as a group of 11 adults and 2 toddlers on the first night of our wedding weekend. Doug and his team couldn't have been more accommodating beforehand and on the night. The food (especially the pies) was of a very high standard and obviously homemade. I would also highly recommend the barrels of guest ale which are very well chosen. The atmosphere was also very cozy and comfortable and the locals are all welcoming. I would thoroughly recommend this pub to anyone in the area.

We love The Old George. We're regular visitors to Millbrook Estate, about a mile away, so this is our local when we're here. It's everything a local pub should be - welcoming, good pub food and beer. No heirs and graces, this is a friendly pub which we always look forward to visiting as part of our stay. Dogs are very welcome. Their pies and pizzas highly recommended but be warned - the portions are very generous, so make sure you have an appetite!

We visit the George whenever we stay in the area as it is simply a great pub with excellent food.Sadly, today when we went for New Year's Day lunch it was shut as the owner had been let down and was busy getting everything ready for this evening. Despite this, seeing our disappointed faces at the window, he opened up and offered us a drink - on the house - and made us very welcome indeed. A lovely experience.

Very friendly, great service and food was fab...we were staying at Millbrook Cottages in the village and went for Sunday Lunch...Service, meal size and location were lovely

Very accommodating people. They had a big night on and was packed with a local event. But they still served 8 adults and 2 babies on a moments notice. A bit of wait was understandable but when the food arrived my word it was good.

We stayed at Millbrook for 4 nights and The Old George Inn was our local pub. We ate there 3 out of our 4 nights and the food was delicious.Our first night in The Old George Inn was busy but Adam the barman was really friendly and made us feel welcome. By the end of our first night there it felt like our local.We are returning to the area again this year and will definitely be returning to The Old George Inn.

friendliest pub in devon .with a large selection of home cooked dishes, great value for money . make sure you are hungry , dishes and not an the small size. and if you have one of dougs home made pies you will probably need a doggy bag! great mix of beers and cask ales.

Fab food great local pub. Had a pie and it was amazing, very friendly. Highly recommend going for a relaxing evening meal

Brilliant, good value, lovely fresh food. Would definitely go again!We came in very late and had fresh vegetables cooked just for us. We were very lucky and had the last 6 roast lunches. No wonder they run out so quickly.

Typical inn from the medieval period. Very traditional, plain but warm, good beer, value for money food and a real, friendly landlord. I should imagine this is a good social centre for the natives.

This is a lovely Devon pub. The food was fantastic and great value. We would definatly recommend you visit.

Wonderful food, service excellent. Friendly staff. Lovely laid back relaxed atmosphere.They had stopped serving food but did 6 roast dinners for our party! Great dog friendly little pub. Highly recommended, well worth a visit if in the area.

We were staying over in rose cottage and decided to visit this pub for Sunday lunch. We had called in on the Friday evening to ask for direction and werent made to feel particularly welcome,and werent going to go back but my parents said otherwise.I am glad we went back I enjoyed my meal,I had halloumi salad it was lovely and huge! My dad had one of the pies and he said we could've all shared it,but he did love it!The chap serving was very nice there was quite a long wait for our good though. One final gripe is the bottle of wine Wasnt chilled.Overall I would recommend and would return,certainly for the convienience if you're in the village.

Very friendly pub, we were made to feel very welcome from the moment we stepped inside, by staff and locals alike. Also nice to find a pub which allows dogs in the bar.The beer and food were good. The pies were superb but could just have done to be a little bit hotter for our liking.We will return.

This pub was recommended to us.The atmosphere is pure olde pub on arrival - dog, blackboard, friendly bar staff, sofa etc.But the food was nothing special, indeed it was disappointing. Overly salty gammon, vegetables never served, cajun chicken was effectively a poached breast with a bit of dreary sauce and plain dull salad.Frankly please don't hold your breath, food as fuel but not worth the money - no matter how reasonable it is.What a shame as expectations had been hopeful. Stay at home or drink but don't eat unless flavourless food plonked on a plate is your 'thing'.