The Queens Arms Slapton in South Hams

Visited this pub early evening and it was already busy so a good idea to book. This is a very traditional place, full of character and very friendly. The menu is pub grub which is a change to many of the pub/restaurants in the area and the prices are very reasonable. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area

Had a lovely meal here. Staff were all very welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious, as was the local Otter bitter. Highly recommended.

It’s so refreshing to go to a pub you have been going to, on holiday, for many years and find nothing has changed - same bar lady, same menu, same beautiful garden and largely the same prices. A very nice pint of Tarka Lager for £4. The food is just what you need at lunchtime. I had a fantastic Tuna Sandwich and my wife Scampi & Chips in the basket. Big portions, well cooked/prepared and a great price. To top it off my phone went straight on the WiFi. The bar lady said she had been there 11 years and the password had always been the same. Some places are just so good they don’t need changing. Highly recommend.

We popped in here for tea (party of 8). We sat outside in the terraced garden, which was nicely in sections. The food was good traditional pub food. Friendly service.

Staying in the village in a friend’s house we went in for dinner on the first night. And then most nights for a drink. We both had steak and mushroom pie which was almost perfect, moist pastry, tender beef and delicious mushrooms. The staff are very friendly even though the pub is rammed with holidaymakers which makes for a longer than ideal wait for food. Drinks are good, nothing to write home about really, couple of local ales which are worth a go if that’s your thing. If you’re in Slapton, I’d highly recommend it.

I haven't given the pub more stars only due to having drinks there. However, sitting in the loveliest garden setting, drinking on a hot summer day was beautiful. The pub overlooks the church, or is it the overway round! If we were staying in area longer would have gone back for lunch or dinner. Closed on a Monday.

My 2nd visit here as I have family in the area. What a super friendly place to eat. Plenty of choice on the menu and all fresh home cooked. Excellent value!

Wow what a find! This is a gem of a place…. Food choices excellent, quality of food excellent, great service! The Steak and Kidney pudding was amazing, rump steak was excellent and sticky toffee pudding was just the best 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Over cooked chips, soggy burger, fish not great either, beer and wine average. Didn’t complain as such, but it was obvious that we were unhappy with the food, they really were just not bothered. Bring on new owners!

We visited whist on holiday in Slapton, there were 8 of us & 5 dogs, we had a warm welcome, the menu had something for everyone, food was tasty & good value.

During a spectacularly damp and rainy Easter break, we enjoyed two evenings and one lunch time at the Queen’s Arms. We were welcomed warmly and enjoyed a fine range of drinks - ales, ciders etc. Culinary highlights include the generous and tasty prawn sandwich from the lunch menu and a good range of home-cooked pub classics from the evening menu. Sensible pricing such that we returned on multiple occasions. Staff very friendly and the ladlord/lady’s dogs amused us immensely at the end of each evening. Perfect.

Fabulous meal in this lovely gem of a pub. Friendly staff and good honest home cooked food. Highly recommend and if I’m ever passing again we will be back.

You will not be disappointed. A warm welcome will await you and food is quite excellent. I had a sandwich which was wonderful. This pub is well worth a visit.

Visit for dinner and lunch during our January family holiday. Staff were so helpful and friendly, accommodating 2 dogs and a baby. Everyone really enjoyed their food. Pub has a lovely atmosphere, full of history. We were lucky enough to have the landlord explain the history behind the photos. Highly recommended this gem of a pub!

Decided to visit after seeing spectacular reviews on here.. Was nice enough food but didn't really live up to expectations unfortunately. There wasn't really a large selection to choose from, especially for vegetarians. In our opinion it was very average..

Top marks - cozy, convivial, lovely friendly staff ( and customers!), and excellent warming, tasty and generously portioned pub grub. We really enjoyed our evening here and our teenage son especially praised the sticky toffee pudding ( it’s his favourite dessert and he’s a connoisseur of the dish!) .

Really lovely home cooked pub food with a cosy friendly atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Really nice to find a delicious and hearty ploughman’s .Lovely fresh bread , cheese and ham with all the trimmings. Just as it should be and very reasonable prices. Would recommend.

Fantastic pub serving great food at a reasonable price on a warm evening you can sit outside on three different levels now the staff the barman fantastic guy and everyone else is great aswell once you have been here nowhere else will do.

Lovely old fashioned pub serving delicious food, ploughman’s were great, treacle tart and clotted cream and sticky toffee pud and custard!! Just divine. Lovely friendly staff, especially the jolly barman made for a delightful visit.

The 4 of us (plus 2 schnauzers) had a lovely evening here including a meal on Sunday evening. What a great village pub! Friendly, good beer and delicious food. We’d love to have a pub like this on our doorstep at home, but then again maybe it’s just as well we don’t 😂

Lovely meal in a lovely setting and all reasonably priced. Busy very quickly but all very efficient and relaxing. We shall look forward to returning.

Really lovely and dog friendly pub. Good food and decent specials. Bar staff were helpful and efficient. Bar man with the best beard in Devon was particularly lovely and our dog loved him. One tip is to park just outside the village and walk up. It’s only five mins and the roads to the pub are v erg narrow and limited parking

Great place to eat. Great food, great service. Really enjoyed our night there. Be aware you can't book a table in the evening. The pub opens at 5.30. It will be full at 5.35, so be there when it opens to get a table. We got there at 5.37 and got the last table. I was amazed how busy it was. Even though it's busy, the service was great. We didn't wait long for our meals. One of the best pub meals I have had in a long time.

What a Gem!! Absolutely fabulous old English pub with excellent food, exceptionally friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere. Dog friendly and beautiful garden. Definitely going on our favourite list.

Great food Great service Great environment The beer garden is a wonderful place to chill out beneath the medieval tower. Could have stayed all day.

What to say about this pub,superb gem and the reason we should never let the old English pub die,the food is lovely, today we had fish and chips for my daughter the chile for my partner and a ham sandwich for myself all superb,the cod...

Had Sunday evening meal in the Queens Arms. A busy pub serving tourists and locals. Beer was good as was the food. Homemade lasagne was excellent. The puddings looked great but we were too full to try one!

We visited this pub twice whilst on holiday in Stoke Fleming. We absolutely loved it and it was our favourite pub of the holiday. Food was delicious, good value and home cooked. Lovely, cosy friendly atmosphere. Enjoyed looking at all the black and white photos...

Went for a sandwich on a Sunday lunch time . The sandwiches were full the service was lovely, the staff/owners friendly and the IPA was a good choice , all in all pleasurable experience. Also the prices were spot on , I would recommend if...

great pub as they should be , great food and great well kept beer booked for two the day before, arrived a little early but no problem to staff food arrived on time , really wonderful meal , hope to visit again next year susanne...

We were camping at the nearby campsite and came up her to eat on two evenings (definitely worth booking). On the first visit I had probably one of the beast Steak and Kidney Puddings that I have ever had. A lovely, friendly traditional pub with...

Very nice meal this evening - excellent pub grub and a variety of choice on the menu would thoroughly recommend for anyone in the area

The pub is in a beautiful setting in the little village of Slapton near Kingsbridge and we had been assured by our family who live locally that it was excellent. Hopefully just a blip on the day but we waited an hour and a half...

What an idyllic pub garden. Food is superb & very reasonably priced. Friendly, helpful, great service. I could go on (but won’t). Have been back several times as it’s so good.

We absolutely loved our visits to the Queen’s Arms. The garden is beautiful and the food and drink was excellent. Staff were friendly and we were made to feel welcome with our pack of 5 dogs. It was very relaxing and I am so happy...

We were on holiday in the area and thought we’d treat ourselves to Sunday lunch, but none to be had. It was only available if it had been pre booked. Bit difficult when just passing through. We’ve never experienced this anywhere before. So, we don’t...

A proper pub, atmospheric, and serving traditional drinks and food. Excellent service and good value - not fancy but all the better for it. Obviously appreciated by many people as busy on a Tuesday lunchtime. An experience that is hard to find post- covid. Loved...

Great food really good garden well worth a visit in a beautiful area. Friendly staff and a good atmosphere

Visited many times before and always come here when in the area. This time it was for Sunday lunch. Only served during the winter and usually you need to book. Beef only but really nice. Recommended.

We came here for lunch on New Year's eve with our dog. We were made very welcome and enjoyed jacket potatoes and one of the specials. All excellent with friendly service. We look forward to returning.

Nice pub, very busy for a Tuesday lunchtime and lunches looked good. Nice small friendly pub, well supported by the look for it. We just had coffees. No fancy machines, just good coffee.

I booked a table for two on 10 November. Told the lady I spoke to that we'd be there between 8 and 8:30 as we were waiting for a delivery. We arrived at 8:30 and were refused service (we were actually prevented from entering the...

We visited for lunch on Sunday the day before the state funeral. The guy behind the bar was pleasant and knowledgeable about his beer. The beer and food was excellent. Sat outside in the busy pleasant sunny garden. A few well behaved dogs on leads...

What a lovely family pub! Proper home cooked food dined here for 2 nights. Special thanks to Sandra and her team! Please do visit if your passing through!

Having been coming to the Queens arms for around 13 years and always pleased - unfortunately this evening let down by the food which was unusual.two os us had Steak and Mushroom Pie - both of the pastries were under cooked and the filling was...

Traditional pub with great food , not many traditional pubs left and this is a little gem in a sea of over priced gastro pubs . Does get busy but what do you expect with a good pub !

We return time after time the best service very good staff food is fantastic we visit every time we visit slapton

Stayed in Slapton for a long weekend and ended up eating at the Queens two nights in a row. Food was Delishious! Adam was very helpful and very welcoming both nights! Definitely recommend!

Lovely quaint pub in the middle of Slapton. Extensive menu, typical pub grub, all tasted lovely. Staff were friendly and service was good. No reservations makes it a pot luck as to whether you can have a table but we were there fairly early and...

Good atmosphere with very nice owners but food mediocre at best - no competition for the sadly closed Tower. Go for the chat and a beer but don’t bother eating the wait is very long and definitely not worth it

Visited here 3 times while camping locally. Staff were generally good as they were very busy. Locals spread across the bar made it difficult to get served. Food was typical pub grub. Was told a number of times that we couldn't sit in certain seats...

A lovely little pub in a beautiful area. Adam, who served me on all 3 visits couldn't have been more helpful and he recommended the 'Jail Ale' which is a fantastic beer and a new favourite. Sandra the landlady was lovely too with a great...

Great food good portions and value for money, lots of choice, good beer, friendly welcome, just like a pub should be

I would say this restaurant is the best in the area the food was fabulous I had the special chicken tikka masala which was fabulous very tasty but only recommendation would be to swop the popadom for a nan bread. Fantastic service staff very friendly...

A great pub serving nice ales and really good food. Rather small inside the pub, but lots of outside tables on two different garden levels. Much effort made to make the outside really pleasant, lots of flower baskets & beds. I wish I had a...

We ate here 3 times as were staying locally and could walk to the pub via the very steep Prospect Hill! Yes they are very busy and we were told once that our meals would be a least an hour to arrive but happy to...

We had a meal with family of eight. I choose smoked haddock fish cake with Mozzarella off the special board. Big mistake, it was dry and bland. Nobody at any time asked if anything was alright as I would have mentioned then! Staff were lovely...

During our stay in Slapton we felt it only right to support the local village pub. Unfortunately our stay coincided with half term, a field study group and the queens jubilee…all of which the barmaid, in no uncertain terms, felt the need to point out....

Nothing was too much trouble, the staff were superb, as was the food, the ales and the choice of gins. The garden is on various levels and very well situated. We had a friendly blackbird feed from our table AND it left no tips. The...

We've been to The Queen's many times in the past, always when staying in Torcross, taking the 45 minute walk along the beach, and up into Slapton. It's often just been for drinks in their lovely beer garden. This time we booked for food. A...

I’ve visited the Queens with friends and family many many times and it has never once disappointed! I recently went with two friends and they haven’t stopped talking about how good the food was! We were sat in the beer garden which was perfect for...

It's very hard these days to have what I would call a "proper" pub dinner. Freshly cooked and not too expensive or poncy. We accidentally chanced up on this pub whilst in the area (Slapton itself is stunning) and I am so glad we did....

Cosy pub with a large beer garden. We and our three dogs felt welcome. The food was very good although the vegetarian option was on a small side.

We visited Slapton sands for a weeks holiday in a cottage, the queens arms was the the closest pub to us and it was dog friendly, we had excellent service from all, Sandra, Kevin and a the staff were absolutely fantastic making us all welcome,...

My husband, myself and our rather large dog Wilf were staying at Hallsands and walked along the coastal path to Slapton. We were feeling hungry but weren't sure where to find some good food so we decided to head to the village of Slapton in...

A lovely country pub!, Great food and a wonderful welcome from our lovely host Adam who was very welcoming and attentive. A little like stepping back into the 80s/90s but in a good way 😏 top marks for hospitality and value for money.

Staying locally for the weekend. Had a delicious Traditional Sunday roast. Quality of the food was excellent and the staff and locals couldn’t have been more friendly. Can’t recommend highly enough.

As I couldn't find another vegetarian food review for the Queens Arms I thought I would write one. Visited for lunch with a friend. We both had different vegetarian options which were very tasty, baked and served in earthenware dishes with sides options. Very good...

Had two evening meals here whilst staying locally with my wife. Very friendly traditional pub located in the middle of Slapton village which is a gem. Tasty food, excellent service with good smattering of locals / visitors. Good value as well

Bustling village pub. Great grub wide selection of drinks and lovely landlords. We walked in after some food, pub was very busy but they were very attentive and got us seated quickly. Huge portions!

Visited tonight for nostalgic reasons. Wife ordered haddock and chips expecting it to be fresh fish. Soon learnt it was frozen and served uncooked. Presented with a full price bill as apparently the chef did not see need to offer a discount as meal had...

A fantastic village pub with a lovely quiet, serene beer garden. The staff were very welcoming and attentive. The food was home cooked and gorgeous. Sitting in the garden with the sun beaming down, watching two buzzards glide the thermals above as we ate the...

Drove over 50 miles to meet up with an old friend. Looks lovely from outside. Lots of space in Car park. Shame they couldn't be bothered to update website with accurate opening days and times. Went to Start Bay Inn instead. Good food, generous Portions...

A return visit to this wonderful village pub. Lovely setting with gardens over three levels at the back. Car parking. Friendly team. Good food and the steak and kidney pud today but disappointed with the vegetable selection. Peas and carrots. Made up by delicious extra...

We had a great lunch here yesterday. The pub gardens are beautiful, Tarka lager and an lots of choice on the menu of real pub food. Large portions and amazing chunky chips! The staff were friendly and the pub felt safe with lots of fresh...

These guys agreed to serve two weary travellers 5 mins after the 2pm cut-off. Appreciated. My wife remembered the chilli from 10 years ago and was not disappointed. I had the local sausages and fried egg. As always local sausages are a winner. Pub was...

We have stayed in Slapton for a week and ate in the Queens Arms 4 times. The staff are so friendly and we have not had a bad meal. We have had steak, curries, pies, steak pudding prawn salad and lasagne. All have been piping...

Lovely country pub, landlady and staff very friendly and food was delicious, definitely recommend a visit Table 2 🤗

Dropped in for a bar meal. Sat outside in the beautiful beer garden in the setting sun. Scampi and Chips were excellent. A wide selection of local ales.

Went for drinks most evenings while on holiday. This is a cracking "proper" pub. Lovely beer garden, well kept beer and friendly staff. It was busy most evenings (which is great to see) but easy to get a drink. We ate in the beer garden...

A favourite word in Norwegian is “utepils”, a beer outside. There is nothing like having a cold beer on a warm day in a country pub after a walk. We had started walking at the ley and ended up in the village by the church...

We visited the Queen's Arms on a busy Tuesday evening. Although we had to wait an hour for our food (this was advised), we were very happy to sit in the beautiful walled garden and enjoy our drinks. All the dishes were hot, tasty and...

They was so busy when we arrived! But still managed to produce lovely meals for us! Really great food for a very good price and great friendly staff would highly recommend

Went here with my husband and son. The children's menu was not very varied so we had to buy an adult meal as they said they couldn't do a smaller portion which is fair enough, however my husband had the 10oz gammon which was absolutely not 10oz, it was much smaller and extremely thin, to the point of being crispy. I am a professional chef so I know my weights and measures and this was extremely wrong. It should not be listed as 10oz when it definitely isn't and if trading standards were called these premises would get into trouble for this. Food was ok but small for the price. Would not return

This is the quintessential British pub. Great food, atmosphere and staff. The open fire when we arrived from a cold, wet and windy evening was very welcoming, as were the staff. The food was really good pub grub and the chef was able to cater for allergies without any issues. A great evening out.

My family and I popped in to the Queen's Arms for lunch yesterday (1 Nov). Normal pub lunch menu and so we ordered ham and cheese sandwich, cheesy chips and a mixed bean chilli. The sandwich was lovely, plenty of good quality ham and cheese, and the girls moved their cheesy chips. The chilli was OK but a bit too heavy with tomatoes (pasata or puree). The staff were very friendly and it was a lovely old fashioned pub with some great beer (Wild Blonde from Stokely and Jail Ale). We will visit again next time we're in the area.

Really lovely food especially the ginger sponge. Staff brilliant and food great. Great service and a lovely area to walk around after

Started in Slapton for a week and ate here 3 times only because it was so good. Large portions of delicious food - nothing too fancy - and friendly staff and fellow guests.

We visited here on a rainy Sunday in August, ordered a Jail House ale (which was delicious) to drink while we perused the menu. It was a funny little place, with the lady behind the bar claiming the pub was packed when only half the tables were filled... Though, I admit it didn't take long after opening time for the pub to fill right up! (They don't take bookings in summer so it worth getting there promptly to get a table.) We ordered a steak and mushroom pie and a fisherman's pie with chips and peas and they were great. This pub offers good pub grub, good service, great ale and a lovely garden (for sunny days) just a stone's throw from Slapton Sands beach and campsite.

Fabulous few beers in here whilst visiting family last week. A lovely warm and friendly welcome and a great atmosphere - food looked fab too. Great local beers on offer.

Given that we had just walked out of the so called gastro-pub around the corner because of zero service and a limited menu, it was a surprise to come into the Queen's arms and get a smiling welcome face and some very quick service! There is a very wide selection of beers, ciders and wines here and a really decent menu with lots of choice. There are more wines on the menu that on the chalk board if you want something different. Food orders (placed at bar) were delivered really quickly and the food was delicious and served in good proportions. I would recommend this to anyone staying up the road at the camping and caravanning site (which is where we were). Great charm and character and nice ambience.

What a beauty of a pub, warning atmosphere, like stepping back in time. Proper home made pie, beautifully cooked tender Rump steak. Would highly recommend! They even have a games cupboard which my 7 year old loved. Keep doing what your doing The Queens Arms, as it’s spot on. Lovely place :-)

Despite a solo traveller there is always somewhere to sit and eat. Good range of beers and ciders on draft with a menu to satisfy the hungry Walker. Early evening is family time it for a quieter meal go later. Will always return to this popular pub.

Visited here three times during our weeks stay. Great food, great ale and lovely landlady. If we are ever in the area again, will definitely be back. G Barber - Eastbourne

Been here quite a few times now and as always excellent.

We visited for dinner with 2 children and a dog. The beer garden is absolutely beautiful; spread over 3 levels with plenty of tables and lovely surroundings.The staff are very welcoming to humans and canines alike. There is lots of choice on the menu as well as a specials board. The food is delicious and the portions generous. Definitely worth a visit!

Visited here to escape the wind and rain after pitching our tent at a campsite nearby. A great traditional pub with a cosy atmosphere. We waited a while for our meals (it was packed) but there was a sign on the bar telling us to expect an hour wait so not a problem. Food was delicious! We had the chicken curry and the steak and kidney pudding - both highly recommended.

Walked in last Wednesday early evening and found a nice table that was free. The barmaid offered us a tab when we ordered drinks- didn’t need to hand over a card - it’s nice to be trusted for a change.

Visited whilst on holiday and found it so good we returned twice more during the week. Extensive menu of quality home cooked meals; good beers and cheery staff and locals. One to recommend.