The Old Smithy Inn in Torridge - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Thanks Old Smithy for a lovely evening. Of particular note were the folk musicians creating a convivial atmosphere, really fresh melt in your mouth squid rings, a Deperate Dan sized 'for sharing' steak pie with equally substantial portions of green veg, mash and gravy on the side, a pork and black pudding pie, a splendid bottle of Chilean Malbec and the friendly staff.

Eaten here twice so far and both times the food and service was excellent. Very freindly staff and it is 'dog friendly'. The portion size is generous and all perfectly cooked and the Sunday roast was lovely. We will definitely be going back during our stay here.

Stunning old thatched roof Inn with loads of history. Throughly enjoyed our stay. The accommodation was at the end of the beer garden separate from the Inn in purposely built rooms with skylights and veranda. It was very unusual but great for our dog and extremely clean and comfortable. The food was excellent, and the bar was part of the old blacksmiths house , and the owner explained the history of the building . Very convenient for many places to visit.

Birthday meal with friends. Ordered together. Was not even very busy evening . Ours took 40 mins , friends 1 hour. We ate in front of our friends. Unruly , noisy , boistrus kids running amock the whole time. Nearly landed on us at one point! Had to reprimand them ourselves as parents oblivious! No condiments or even cutlery offered. Friends desert came before main. Sent back until after mains. Average food. Not gastro. Desert came back burned. Still asked if we wanted to eat it burned. Asked for refund for desert but keen to offer a different desert which was not wanted. Completely ruined birthday and last night of holiday. This place used to be great but has gone right down hill. Never going back and would urge same.

Fabulous place, lovely people lovely food. Would recommend everyone to go there. Parking available also. Dogs are welcome.

Had The Best Burger Ever. Couldn't fault it. After struggling to find somewhere to eat...! Compliments to the Chef. Simon&Hazel 😎🙃😎

These days its not hugely uncommon to pay £18 for burger and fries or pie and mash in a pub, but at those prices you expect decent quality. My steak and ale pie was definitely of the frozen cheap supermarket (or cash and carry) variety with zero meat inside and my girlfriend's chicken burger was deep fried and worse than a McChicken Sandwich or KFC. It just felt we were being charged premium pub prices but getting massively ripped off because there is nowhere else near to go. I came out with a bad taste in my mouth in more ways than one...I hope the owners read this and realise that just because you've got a nice thatched roof and beer garden, you can't churn out rubbish like that

We were expecting a delicious sunday lunch, however we were very disappointed! Peas and sweetcorn! No we didnt complain as we are on holiday, just ate, paid and left! Never even offered puddings or coffee etc.

Staying in Welcombe for a week, we were looking forward to eating at The Old Smithy, having perused the menu on their website. However, the menu on the website is not what you are presented with in the pub. What you are offered is pretty average ‘cash & carry’ pub grub at inflated prices, not the Gastropub food we were expecting. Didn’t return.

Been here twice for food Really love this pub but the food was not up to scratch. 1st time waiting for over 45 mins and food came out cold so had to ask to be warmed up. A lot of deep fried food and the main course had cold chips and Luke warm chips on the 2nd time we visited. It's really unfortunate as the pub is great but prob won't go there for food.

Really quite disappointing. No roast beef left. Only 2 meat options. And although we may have been the last table we had pre booked. So there was no excuse for lack of food. Also no real vegetables dishes with it either. No cabbage, only two carrots and the roast potatoes were so hard they were inedible. A cheek to charge £17 for such a mediocre roast. Piss poor.

Lovely pub with wonderful staff. I was invited as a musician to stay and play at the Old Smithy and received such a warm welcome, was well looked after with a lovely room and great food. I felt very well catered for and comfortable at all times. The new jazz night is a great success, getting the community together for an energetic jam session led by the very kind and talented Ryan Truzzi, creating a really fantastic atmosphere. I would recommend staying here for excellent service, scenery and genuine community. I hope to be back soon!

Cracking jazz band, good ale and excellent fish and chips last night. Good service, great atmosphere and a great night.

This is a beautiful pub amazing staff, food is brilliant easily the best pub and accommodation in the area we stayed for a long weekend so tried other pubs in the area but by far this was the best the staff go above and beyond pub and rooms was spotless! Nothing was ever a problem a really hard working team!

Spent the night in fantastic accomodation after superb meal and friendliest of staff. Breakfast was personally cooked, and also great. Open fire in the 13C pub made the experience complete. All at the most reasonable of prices. From Australia, but wish we could go again.

WOW! Came here with family and friends we where a big group of 17 they put us in a lovely upstairs dining area that had just been re decorated and is a cool jazz lounge style and even has its own bar, darts board and record player! The staff were great always making sure we had drinks and the food… the roast had everything you could want all the veg even cauliflower cheese included, a great amount of meat and crackling! The gravy was properly done and the biggest yorkies I’ve seen! And all for a great price! Will definitely be coming back again and again our new go to Sunday lunch spot!

We stayed the night and the accommodation was great. Clean and comfy. The pub was old and nice. The restaurant was one star if that. Dirty. The table was not clean. We were told by staff, "go upstairs and sit anywhere". The tables were not cleaned. Bits of food which we brushed to the floor??!! The serviettes on the tables had stains on them plus were stuck to the surface but when we looked to change table and other tables were the same. It was quiz night in the pub so there was NO room downstairs. After the ok-ish meal. Must also mention, a lead to the lamp in the corner was filthy. The breakfast next morning was delayed. I felt sorry for the server who apologized for the kitchen not being ready (1/2 hour late to apparently switch things on/be ready) The toast was delicious. Took ages to get to us (3 couples stayed???) Tea was nice but was ice cold when the breakfast arrived as it took around 45 minutes to get to our table. The sausages were cheep! No flavor on the bacon. The beans were nice, the eggs were way overdone on the bottom and not cooked on the top. We will NEVER return to this place. I felt sorry for the morning server. But clearly the cook(?) was late. The two young staff we met when we arrived were good, the staff after that were not worth it. One of them was drinking alcohol while serving?? £99 for accommodation incl breakfast, if the other two couples were happy I will be amazed.

Thatched Pub set in a tiny Devon Village, close to a National Trust beach and river walk. We booked a Sunday Lunch and it was wonderful. Very friendly service from the owner, excellent food, large portion, good beer and busy atmosphere, we must support these hidden gems.

Had to think long and hard about what to write for this one as it’s a story of 99% good and 1% bad. This pub is quintessentially British and a thoroughly lovely venue. Food is amazing, particularly the Sunday roast and the Guinness is probably the best I’ve had outside of Ireland. Where it falls down is when you get the bill. Visited 4 times in a week and three times the bill had stuff on we hadn’t had. Once I put down to a mistake, twice coincidence but three times starts the mind racing and wondering if the first bill, that I didn’t check, was wrong. First two times apologies in abundance but the third time I got an eye roll which doesn’t sit right and is such a shame. Don’t let this out you off though as it really is a fantastic pub with great food and a lovely feel but check your bill.

We called here for a spot of lunch whilst visiting Hartland Quay a short way along the coast. It was a Thursday so we didn’t expect it to be busy (especially in March) and it wasn’t, although as we sat there - one other couple ordering lunch there too - a few more people arrived so that by the time we left it was comfortably busy. The Smithy is a traditional pub, no pool table, loud music, tv or games machines. The staff were all very welcoming and we ordered a Haddock and Chops as well as a home made thick vegetable soup (the Vegetable Lasagne my wife tried to order had just been removed from the menu). All the food was tasty and hot - it did take some time to be served but then it was cooked from scratch - but the table had Trivial Pursuit cards so we could wipe away the minutes asking each other questions rather than “be on our phones”. All in all a lovely visit and when in the area again we will come back. Ps the pub offers live evening music a couple of times a month, as well as free parking for camper vans if you have a meal and some drinks.

A nice local pub which has re-discovered its rural feel Great ambience- very relaxing Good food available lunchtime and evening- opening times seasonal We enjoyed our meal very much - well cooked and very obviously freshly prepared to order

Visited with high hopes about two weeks ago (on a Thursday in mid February), having in my case not been here for over 10 years. Went with friends who had booked a table by the fire for three at 7pm. We wanted to be home reasonably early as the weather was very wet and misty. We arrived about five minutes early, the pub was busy but we managed to catch the eye of one of the two young bartenders, ordered drinks and asked to be shown to our table. This didn’t happen. We could see a table by the fire laid for three which had the reserved notice lying face down on it. Two people, much younger than the three of us, were occupying it, just having a drink. We stood politely by the bar for about 15 minutes and then asked the barman again if we could sit down. He said that he would try to move the couple when another table became free. He was clearly reluctant to ask them to wait by the bar so we could be seated. We continued to stand and wait. I am in my mid seventies and was getting rather weary. A kind bearded gentleman, who was obviously a regular and had been chatting to us, offered me his barstool but I assumed that, as we had by then been standing for well over half a hour, the people would shortly be asked to vacate our reserved table. There was no sign of the landlady or anyone else we could appeal to, apart from a man we assumed to be the chef as he was coming out occasionally with plates of food, but he didn’t assist us either even when the young bartender spoke to him. Eventually 55 minutes after our booked time the couple were moved and we were at last seated. We looked at the reserved notice on the table, which had been turned face down, and it was indeed our 7pm reservation. At about 8.15 pm we ordered two fish and chips and a pie from the young lady. We waited and waited and later noticed that no more food was coming out. Some time after that my friend went to the bar to ask if we had been forgotten but the young female member of staff was making coffees and had her back to her and did not appear to notice her for some minutes. Finally she did and said she would go to the kitchen to see what the “hold up” was. She didn’t reappear for a while and didn’t speak to us when she did. Again she disappeared to the kitchen and eventually at nearly 9.15 pm, an hour after she had originally taken our order, she reappeared with the two fish and chips and, after another wait, the pie and mash. We assumed she must have been rapidly cooking it herself as she was gone for some time and the food was, to say the least, underwhelming. There was no apology or checking on whether we needed anything or if we were enjoying our food. We finished eating at about 9.40 pm and went to pay the young man. (We even had to wait by the bar for over 5 minutes to do this!) Amazingly there was again no apology for leaving us standing waiting nearly an hour for our booked table or for the overlooking of our food order. So finally, almost three hours after our hoped for “early” pub supper, sitting beside a cosy fire in a welcoming pub, we left about 9.50pm. What a pity- we are locals and were looking forward to sharing with friends and neighbours, our experience of a lovely evening. We have in fact had to share a rather different experience with those who enquired. We will not be back.

We stayed at the wonderful rooms at The Old Smithy Inn and had a fabulous time! Loved the pub, the food was amazing, the team were fab and really welcoming and we had an altogether marvellous time! Roaring fire and cosy atmosphere!

Clean, reasonably priced accommodation and wonderful meals. Thank you, Tanya and staff, for making our stay memorable.

Had the most amazing fish and chips at The Old Smithy Inn on Saturday. I'd say it was the best fish and chips at any pub or restaurant - ever. The fish was cooked to perfection. The batter was beautifully thin, delicate and crispy. The chips were divine, and it came with minted peas. First class. Highly recommended.

Menu was a bit restrictive did not change throughout the week despite explaining what we recequired ie no salad on 1 and no cheese on any burger they still put cheese on

Highly recommend, food was amazing, best fish & chips & breakfast. (Breakfast till 10 so ideal for a lie in!) Made very welcome with our 2 small dogs. Stayed in the Nook, loved it & enjoyed the gorgeous pub garden & live music. Nothing too much trouble even had breakfast brought to the room one morning! Very very peaceful position, a walk away to a small hidden beach with very few people (boiling hot. Will hopefully be able to book again soon & return.

The best Sunday roast ever matched with brilliant atmosphere in the sunshine garden with live acoustic music. Thank you Smithy! Amazingly good value and happy times x

Lovely pub and we came for Sunday lunch recently - having had a super meal about 15 months ago, really looking forward to it. But it has changed hands and whoever is now doing the cooking is not in the same league as previously. I...

We came here mid week at the end of August to stay as Britstop members in their carpark in our campervan. The carpark was small but ok for our van. We had booked in for an evening meal on arrival. The inn was attractive with...

Nice location and friendly staff. However food very disappointing. Salad swimming in oil. Chips very hard and fish goujons were covered in thick batter. We complained and had soup as a replacement which sadly was not much better. Won't be back.

Sunday Lunch with the family. Pub is in a beautiful location, and is a beautiful building. The meal was a complete joke, however. We sat down at 3 30pm, and were getting served our main meal at 4.45. I will leave it to the reader...

Booked at very short notice for a large group after being let down by a local pub, and could not have received better service. The food was beautiful and good quality, and we did not have to wait long at all. Staff were brilliant. Many...

The Inn has a gastro pub menu with a couple of specials. The food was ok but we were disappointed with the portion sizes which were small given the price being charged. For example I had the fish pie which was small for an adult...

Lovely lady Tanya, very hospitable and great food. Very tasty. We'll informed of local places to go to.

Had a great Sunday lunch with choice of meats. Sat in the lovely garden in the sunshine which was relaxing. Great staff and service.

Visited this week and what a lovely meal. Excellent staff and service and wide menu choice. We were a party of 13 that had been let down with our original pub booking and the Old Smithy accommodated us at very short notice. Would definately recommend.

Booked Sunday lunch here as we were staying close by on our holiday. The pub itself was a beautiful thatch cottage with lovely gardens and seating area. Inside was oldie worldie and nicely decorated, we ordered drinks and they were nice but our food was...

Lovely location and a very warm welcome from super friendly staff. The garden was a great space, our room was really nice and dog friendly! Lovely private decking area where we could have a glass of wine whist listening to the live music they had...

An inn set a little off the beaten track. Recently taken over by a family who work hard. It's got lots of character and has both good inside and outside facilities. We eat at lunch and in the evening. On each occasion the atmosphere was...

Very nice, large clean room and great breakfast. Nice people. As we were trekking the SW Coast path I would recommend staying in Clovelly as this property is a mile from the trailhead and after hiking 12 miles, the extra mile up, then back down...

Although fully booked, as we arrived early with no booking they were still happy to seat us for a quick meal. Food was great and the building is lovely. Live entertainment in the garden, friendly helpful staff and lovely food ;-)

What a little gem of a place. We had a lovely lunch here in a pretty little garden. The new owners were very friendly and attentive. Dog friendly with dog biscuits and water. The decor inside was very tasteful and stylish. Definitely will be going...

What a great lovely country pub! We have been living 4 years in London now and we have visited many parts of the UK and stayed in many pubs, and this one is right up there with the best. Lovely people, great pub and the...

Friendly reception and great little buzz in this busy pub. Lovely beer garden and food was great. Phoned last minute to book and they squeezed us in. The hosts were super friendly Will visit again.

Had a lovely meal, the food was hot and tasty. Good atmosphere and the owners were very friendly and welcoming. Thank you we will come again

Popped in for lunch. I'd just like to say, this place is great. Ignore the troll reviews. Food and service perfect. Will go again for certain!

Don’t bother going here we used to visit every year and since new owners have arrived all I can say it there rude and just plain aggressive.. we booked a table for the evening for our selfs and a few old friends but the menu...

Having followed the sign posts from A39 to the pub for about 5 miles we arrived at a pretty looking pub - we entered on a Saturday afternoon and asked if food was available - a very miserable looking barman said yes but don't order...

20 members of Welcombe Bridge Club had a meal here and everyone was very pleased with it. The food was delicious, it all arrived at the same time, beautifully presented, was hot and very generous portions. All the staff were polite, attentive and friendly. The...

Well what can I say , the food was absolutely fabulous, very flavoursome,tasty ,delicious and satisfying ,100% the best , highly recommend the food , it was fabulous the service was brill and due to the rising costs in everyone’s life the price wasn’t out...

I've been here a few times since it has changed hands and it has been consistently good. There's a lovely atmosphere, warm fire and good food. I took my parents at the weekend for a roast which was delicious. Everyone cleared their plate. The house...

Recently came with 14 friends for a birthday meal. We were advised to pre order to ensure we could be served quickly during a very busy night of multiple Christmas party groups. The pub was full, with 3 tables of 15 plus multiple tables upstairs....

We were impressed when after booking to stay and eat that they took the trouble to phone us to make us aware of roasworks and a divertion. The food was good with a nice selection of ales. There is no service charge as stated elswhere...

We are back in the area and decided to make a nostalgic visit this evening to the Old Smithy , having lived in the village 15 years ago , played music there and even worked behind the bar. The new decor is very attractive and...

So went with my family and had booked a table. When we entered the pub had a nice open fire and very busy ( only open wed to Sunday) so we wanted to see the man at the bar to ask for our table. My...

Truly amazing! What a difference a few weeks & new owners can make. From start to finish the experience was fantastic. Welcomed by Lucy the manageress when we arrived & shown to our table, the staff were fantastic, attentive & friendly. The owners made a...

Now this pub has new owners it will be onwards and upwards lovely friendly staff going back for our second visit friday. Shame it’s not closer or it would be our local

We both ordered a fish dish. It was a lovely day and we stopped by for a late lunch after a long walk, and sat outside in the sun. The specials board menu sounded promising, but the reality was very disappointing. There were no more...

Arrived at 6.45 for an evening meal, unfortunately our booking wasn’t recognised but soon found us a table. They don’t have table service so you have to go to bar and order your food there. The waiting staff were not really on the ball as...

Great location, tucked away off the beaten path! Old thatched building and pretty interior. Food was fresh and great tasting, nice portion size too.

Good: Friendly greeting Nice beer garden Bad: Mandatory service charge (considering you order at the bar, collect your own cutlery and condiments this is a bit of a misnomer) Food expensive for what it was Drinks weren't cheap either Overall, I would not recommend and...

We were both looking forward to eating out at The Old Smithy as it had won recent awards. I booked a table well in advance as it was our wedding anniversary and asked for a “nice table for two”. When we arrived we were told...

This pains me to write this but how poorly we were treated has taken a day before i can do so. As being local we have been many times over the years, when our children were younger it was often their first choice. We haven't...

We went for Sunday lunch - as someone has already mentioned, they ran out of roast options early on and we were told that the ‘daily specials’ board does not apply on Sundays! We were therefore left with option of burger or fish and chips....

We booked a table of 4 adults and 3 children to arrive and be told our table was by the door. We then sat down and sat for about 20 minutes to realise no one was coming over with menus so we went to the...

Arrived for reserved Sunday lunch at 2.30 to be told that both roast meat options had sold out, only the vegetarian option was available with other very limited menu choices. Most of these were fish which one guest unable to eat. Waited almost an hour...

We had a Sunday lunch there me and my parents and it was lovely. The food was cooked to perfection and the customer service from Erin was fantastic he made sure I experience was 5*. Will definitely come again. Thank you

Really poor quality food. Both children had burgers that were simply awful. Meat just a gristle ball. No cheese, sauce, lettuce in a bun that was enormous and the burger not much bigger than a 50 pence piece. Adult burgers not much better. In total...

We popped in for a bite to eat- service OK at the bar, but ordered 2 Caesar salads, priced on the menu at £14.50. Main portion, we thought. when ordering at the bar, it came up at £7.50 each, but when I questioned it, was...

A lovely looking pub from the outside with a decent beer garden but the overall customer service experience is poor. Needs new management to make some simple changes...1) Train the staff to know the drinks menu - particularly the wine list and stop serving £40...

Best steak for a long time. Everyone friendly and perfect. Can't waffle to fill minimum work threshold but winelust good, vegan option, try the steak

If you like steak bring your own mustard. I got through 8 individual mustard sachets opened with my penknife. Expensive. Queue at bar to order. So why compulsory 10% service charge.

Just had a wonderful stay at this pub. The staff were v friendly, the food was superb and the atmosphere in the pub was relaxing & fun- with a community feel. Great live music too.

We arrived to a warm fire and friendly, welcombe-ing staff. Only 2 guest beers on tap, neither particularly special, but when in Cornwall (OK it's just over the border in Devon) a Korev lager always goes down nicely.The food was unfortunately a really big let down. A £14.50 burger needs to be special and this wasn't. It was served in a dry, stale squashed bap with a few token bits of salad and some cold, dry fries with an odd coating. The battered fish was well cooked, but also had the same inedible chips. The kid's sausage was so over cooked the ends would have broken teeth (same bad chips too).I saw that they are looking for staff, maybe the chef had the weekend off.

We stayed in the bunkhouse for a couple of nights. It was really cosy and the owners were super friendly. Delicious breakfast as part of the room. We loved hanging out in the cosy pub in the evenings next to the fire. There are loads of beautiful walks to do in the local area as well. Would definitely recommend.

Staying in the area. Arrived at 3pm having checked it opened at noon. Door opened and man told us pub “opened at 5pm”. “But we checked: all your info - sign board, FB and website - says open at noon, and you’ve just let two people in who arrived after us?! We’ve just walked 2 miles through wind and rain to get here….”.“We’re open at 5.”OK - we’ll just walk back home, dry off, and come out again on the off chance that what you’re telling us now is correct…In your dreams.Hardly a warm welcome…We know several other local pubs that actually let us in…..

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Food was delicious and accommodation was cosy. Stayed here prior to taking helicopter out to Lundy. Great walks to the coast. Highly recommended.

Our family enjoyed a very warm welcome to this lovely traditional thatched Devon pub. Excellent menu, wine and drinks, prompt and attentive service and truly superb food.Starters all fabulous, probably the best T bone steak I’ve ever had and the seafood Thermidor was amazing!A real delight and wonderful start to Christmas. Will definitely be returning very soon. Thankyou

We had a lovely meal in the Old Smithy that made a great start to our family Christmas. Great to see the hosts back in the kitchen producing wonderful food. The T Bone was cooked perfectly, absolutely delicious. Looking forward to our next visit.

Went for a pre -Christmas mea with our extended family. We loved it all. I had a venison steak which was tender and delicious. The chunky chips were the best ever! Others had a seafood thermidor which was beautifully cooked. The T bone steaks were juicy and fantastic.The pub was beautifully decorated and the atmosphere was buzzing. The chef came round to ask how our meals were and the staff were attentive and friendly. Looking forward to our next trip.

Found this place completely by chance, as we tend to walk the south west coastal path a lot. Really friendly service and food was amazing. Fantastic portion size and all tasted amazing. Chef did a brilliant job and came away very happy. Always important for us to find a good local spot and we will be back again!

Absolutely amazing! We came and stayed in the area for a night away on the opposite coast (we live near Looe). Upon arrival we where greeted by a couple of friendly locals with a simple “evening”, a small gesture which makes you you feel instantly warm and welcome. When we approached the bar a very friendly barman took our drinks order, which lead to a nice glass of rose, and an exquisite pint of Guinness. He also advised on our food Oder which was much appreciated. Our food came our extremely quickly which was much appreciated as our treacherous 2 hour drive had left us famished. When I set eyes on my food I felt I had died and gone to heaven. A beautifully cut and seared venison steak, with a well presented stack of wonderfully hand cut chips and a vine of fine tomatoes. Presentation was outstanding. The steak cooked medium rare to perfection (normally a rare man myself, however the Barman recommended medium rare, and he was not wrong). The meat was Devine, and the trimmings eith it complimented the main act to perfection. Basically banging place to be. Pinch yourself on arrival as it does feel like heaven.

Best food we have had in Devon! Gorgeous pub with a great vibe and atmosphere. Really nice bar guy, would definitely recommend a trip over to this pub.

What a great Sunday lunch, in front of the fir, in a very clean, extremely friendly and welcoming pub. Well worth the trip, the starters were amazing, the roast lamb was gorgeous and the white chocolate bread and butter pudding (although purely glutinous of us) should not be missed. We could have sat there all afternoon, felt so welcome. This is definitely our new “go to” for Sunday lunch

We visited the Old Smithy twice for dinner. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful; the food was good, promptly served and in generous portions. Perfect location for our campsite too.

We took a break to North Cornwall in early November 2021 and booked this pub from a recommendation. They then after a very busy season closed at the end of October but couldn’t contract us to let us know (phone digit missing probably)We had always arranged to meet a retired elderly friend (who was joining us for our break) at the pub on the Thursday who was still let in the pub and served a coffee in the bar despite it being closed ! We rolled up 10 minutes later after our drive from Derbyshire and then amazingly were provided with a bottle of red wine due to the change of closure date etc. What could have been a bad start to our break was completely forgotten about by this incredibly kind gesture !!We will certainly be back to tThe Old Smith Inn when we return to Devon/Cornwall next year to enjoy their incredibly warm hospitality. Thank you

We visited on a dog walking holiday. Very dog friendly pub in Welcombe. Lovely staff and excellent service. We ate twice here and both times were great. Jack Lou and Hannah were friendly and informative and the the landlord and landlady were warm and welcoming. They have rooms to stay in as well. We highly recommend this pub.

We stayed in the 'Welcombe' room in the grounds of the pub. It was an amazing and relaxing stay for us. The service/food and drink we're great and the hosts we're very accomadting and helpfull. Being able to walk to the coast was such a treat and I would highly recommend it to anyone. The room was clean and very comfortable. We loved it :)

Shame because it was the most local to where we were staying. I had emailed earlier in the year to book a room but never received an acknowledgment. The pub looks great and we loved the idea of the outdoor’pods’. The staff were friendly but the food wasn’t quite up to good pub grub and pretty expensive. We booked for a second time when friends came to join us but although the game pie was tasty, some of the starters & puddings weren’t made or presented correctly. Maybe just teething troubles.

We received a warm welcome from the landlord & the pub was cosy & relaxed for our Sunday lunch in the bar. Fantastic food, a wonderful veggie option as well as other specials & roasts, & good beers & wine. The service from our young waiter was top notch and we will definitely be returning. Thank you.

A chance drop in after visiting the welcome pottery. A new chef served an amazing game pie with chunky chips and pink pickled radishes - quite extraordinary. Pub excellent venue with wood burner. Just a delight.

On Saturday night we spent the evening and night at this lovely pub. Great atmosphere, with a warm friendly welcome from the Landlady and barstaff. We were with friends and had planned this overnight stay with our camper vans. Campers are welcome to overnight in the carpark when meals are taken at the pub. We were all very impressed with the food. As l cook a lot myself l'm always nervous about eating out but... l had the best vegetarian meal in a Restaurant ever! Butternut squash Wellington, with delicious vegetables and a tasty gravy. It was so good l thought l was dining at a friend's house and they'd spent hours creating this wonderful dish! My husband had Cajun inspired Salmon followed by a white chocolate and Raspberry brulee tart.The other couple had the same main courses followed by sticky toffee pudding, a huge portion, and a Roulade all yummy.It was a great place to stay, under some trees next to a field of spinach with the sun rising. They also serve breakfast if pre-ordered.

We ate at the Old Smithy as a large group of twelve people. The owners were helpful and welcoming to our group and seated us in a lovely room with plenty of space.The menu had a really wide range of delicious options, with something to suit everyone. Meals were reasonably priced and offered good value for money.Our group had a thoroughly enjoyable evening, thanks to the hospitality and service offered at the Old Smithy and we would definitely return!

Wow what a find!! Pulled off the main road and just followed the signs - in search of a light lunch on a wet, blustery day.Found this lovely hidden gem serving the most fantastic French Onion soup served to us in front of a roaring log burner!!It couldn't have been more perfect and the dog was also happy to be in from the rain.Can't wait to go back to stay in one of the new rooms and choose from the amazing menu for an evening meal.Owner was welcoming and good company!!!!

It was pouring with rain as we searched for a lunch venue. Passing a sign on the A39 we ended up at The Old Smithy Inn. It was very welcoming, accepted dogs and the landlady was very pleasant. Lunch and real ale were both of good quality, but from my own experience it was pricey. I understand that Covid has affected incomes in the hospitality sector but lunch for 2 plus 2 pints came to almost £40. My usual village pub lunch venue in the midlands, also serving real ale and cooked to order food, would have cost £32 for 2 lunches and 4 pints of beer. That's quite a difference. I think, had the weather not been so inclement we would, post viewing the menu prices, have sought another venue. I have to say the landlady was very trusting because the Wi-Fi was down and I was unable to pay by card. I was entrusted to pay once we returned to our caravan via BACS. Overall very pleasant but not at £4 a pint a full £1 per pint more than my usual local.

We had a couple of meals here in September whilst on holiday nearby. Staff were very welcoming and accommodating as we hadn't booked the second time. Food was excellent

Visited on 23rd September. Very welcoming landlord - had an excellent lunch. Vegan and dairy free options catered for - we were there on a damp and drizzly day so were in the pub which has old world charm and a friendly atmosphere - the garden looks fantastic if you are there on a sunny day....highly recommended all round.

Given the relatively high price points and the exciting descriptions of each of the options we found the overall meal to be very disappointing.Venison burger - was dry and flavourless. Might also have benefited from a side salad as it it looked lonely on the plate. The bun also looked a bit mass produced.Fig salad - we could only count one fig and felt there could have been more goats cheese. The salad would have benefited from having a dressing.Chowder - this was nice but given the type of food that is being attempted the 3 slices of processed bread seemed incongruous. I expected to see something a bit more rustic or artisan.Chips - were soggyTart - was ok.Service - was non-existent yet the table next to us was given full table service. I appreciate that staffing is an issue at the moment but we had to find our own table, collect our own cutlery and there was no ‘check back’ to see if our meal was ok. We were also surprised that we were not encouraged to have a sweet.

We were staying in nearby South Hole for the week so found the pub on our first walk of the week.The pub is in a lovely setting, the weather was good so we used the beer garden,there is ample seating in along with a number of pods. There is also accommodation available too.You need to book for a Sunday lunch but bar meals were available. We had a bar meal the food is of a high standard along with the service. We called in on a further 2 walks just for drinks which was needed! If you are in are call in you won't be disappointed