The Skipper Inn in Torbay

The family arranged a birthday lunch for me. The new owners and staff were lovely, making the room and tables nice with white linen cloths, glitter and deccies. The food was outstanding as always, with the added bonus of attentive staff for our party. A great price, a great atmosphere, great food and very welcoming for all ages and abilities. Would recommend and definitely go again. Well done all.

Visited the Skipper tonight as we head it was under new management and we was delighted with the welcome we received. First impressions were how clean the pub was particularly behind the bar which was well stocked with lots of local favourites. The new management couple couldn’t have been more friendly and it was nice to see lots of local faces enjoying a brew together. The bar man was both friendly and professional and seemed very excited when explaining all the changes that were being made including theme nights and live music evenings. It was lovely to see such a mix of ages all feeling extremely comfortable and relaxed, exactly how you would imagine a buzzy local pub should be. I must say after a lovely evening the least I could do is show appreciation by giving an honest review and say a big thank you for a lovely Saturday night.

Fantastic Sunday Carvery. Sarah provided excellent service and everything was beautiful. Highly recommended.

A gorgeous carvery with 4 meats to choose from or have all 4,7 different types of veg roast potatoes stuffing Yorkshire pudding gravey. They also do gluten free gravey.lovely atmosphere well worth a visit.

We held a days workshop here including a buffet lunch and it's such a beautiful place. The owners and staff were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble including providing a birthday cake at a few hours notice. The food was delicious, freshly prepared, plentiful and very reasonably priced. The room we used was ideal for us and had such a lovely atmosphere. We really can't recommend the skipper inn highly enough xx

Visited twice whilst on holiday definitely recommend this pub for the carvery ... staff friendly ... chef friendly and generous portions all round .... really good price and quality best to book as gets busy but first visit she managed to get us in bonus !!

Nice atmosphere. Good for parties. Love the roast dinner here on sundays. Would recommend. Also good prices

We visited this pub for our Sunday Roast having seen it advertised when we went for a drink one evening. The carvery was delicious and plentiful. Drinks prices very reasonable. If we are in this area again we would definitely return. Just like a pub used to be, good food, drinks and a friendly local atmosphere.

Myself and my husband came here for Sunday lunch. Its quirky little pub at the front and then you walk down the hallway into a lovely relaxed restaurant where you sit for your lunch. The food was cooked beautifully. The meat was beautiful. We had a choice of gammon, turkey, beef and pork and a lovely selection of freshly cooked veg. It was a beautiful Sunday lunch just like "mama used to make" homely and the you can help yourself to the veg and gravy. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed it and even tried their delightful puddings. We would recommend this pub for a nice Sunday lunch and when we visit the area again we will definitely go there again.

But...the decor makes the place look grubby.. to much clothing on the ceilings and walls. . the floor is all up and a tripping hazard and the veiw through the window to the stone wall is less than desirable..but.. staff were very friendly, nice reception just not for us in future tho, would be great for other events

The standard of carvery food here is second to none and I would definitely recommend it for the food. However, we didn't feel we had a particulalry warm welcome. It wasn't an unfriendly place, but it wasn't particularly friendly either...we felt it was rather 'clicky', which is a shame as we only live round the corner, so it's probably the nearest pub to us. But never mind...there are plenty of other pubs in the area that we can go to instead.

We always go in there for a family meal when on holiday in Brixham, It is great if the footie is on too..Man Utd!!(0: lovely character to the pace..you must visit!

One of the best Sunday lunches in Brixham. Good proper pub with great beers and fabulous carvery. Booking essential as very popular.

The Skipper Inn, Brixham was the venue for our friends birthday party. We’d been there once before for another party celebration. Both times we were so impressed by the service we received from the team. An old and quaint looking Brixham pub with lots of charm and character. We’re told they are famous for their Sunday lunch so we’re looking forward to eating there.

Delicious roast dinner, everything cooked like a home cooked dinner, staff were so lovely and offering to cut my sisters meat up as she has had an operation on her arm and it was in a sling and then carrying her tray to the table. Locals pub but we loved it, if you have a dog you can go in a different room to were the car very is being served.

I've been here a good while ago and it was incredible,massive portions,good local produce,and for the price a bargain,and of course once again it was a great experience friendly staff,lovely carvery and atmousphere.

We phoned this pub to check they allowed dogs and then booked a table for 5 for Sunday lunch. Upon arriving at the pub my husband was greeted by an incredibly unfriendly welcome. The staff were incredibly rude and denied any knowledge of the dogs or my telephone call. They ummed and arred about whether they had a table or not despite the pub being half empty. When my husband said he would just leave due to the unfriendliness the staff just laughed at him. What a disappointment. Perhaps of you are local its different but if you are a visitor stay away from this horrible grotty place.

Dave and Jackie along with there Staff offer a friendly ,Social atmosphere and above all a fantastic selection and value for money Sunday Carvery.

Very happy with our recent visit, the food was excellent one of the best carverys I have had. All the...

Llegamos un Sábado para pasar una semana de vacaciones y me apetecía un asador el domingo, hicimos una reserva. El personal era muy amable y la comida era increíble. Casero. asado los domingos.

Volver otra vez, este lugar es una joya, si su gusto una excelente pinta y comida increíble, que no te decepcionará.

Así que mis hijos me dijeron. 😋 tengo que decir que este es el mejor asador que he probado, es una lástima que no somos locales. Volveremos cuando estemos en este cuello de los bosques. Generosas porciones y personal amable.

.. This is a very friendly pub indeed. The staff are very polite as are the "locals". The different ales are just brilliant. We have been in here a few times when we go the Brixham, and will again..

Had a roast dinner there today with my dad and little brother. I live in Plymouth and have had many roasts in pubs and even carverys, I must say it was absolutely fantastic tasted like a proper home cooked roast. Hats off to the chef will definitely come back again !

A bit of a walk up the hill but well worth it.fab carvery....2 out of 4 meat selection.gammon.beef.turkey or pork with good crackling..7 veg.yorkshire.stuffing...good gravy.. £7.50 would recommend phoning to book.we didn't but they had room for us...I was stuffed.good tasty food...

Jackie and Dave lovely couple very friendly. Sunday lunches are delicious with a choice of 4 meats with 7 choice of vegetables with delicious crispy roast potatoes. Staff friendly. Tables always clean.

Popped in the skipper today after a recommendation and wasn't disappointed, the venue was sparse but the carvery was very nice and excellent value for money

Great Sunday lunch, extremely friendly staff. Brilliant pub, too many pubs these days are becoming destination pubs but good to see The Skipper is still a traditional English pub. Love it!!

couldn't fault the roast plenty and varied meat and veg ,could do with a bit of loving care but it is an old building .A little noisy with a lot of children and expect a problem trying to find somewhere to park . But you will get a decent roast .

We were in Devon and were after a good carvery for our Sunday lunch, so we went on trip advisor to get some recommendations and based on the reviews for the skipper inn we phoned ahead and booked a table. The previous reviews are correct, the food was delicious. It all tasted like proper homemade roast dinner. There were 4 types of meat to choose from and plenty of veg options. However, what the reviews failed to mention was the pub itself. Firstly we really struggled to find anywhere to park (not a problem if you are a local and walking). Then we entered a very small, dark pub and were a bit confused until the barmaid told us to go through a side door and down an indoor/covered alleyway past barrels, crates etc. At the bottom of the alleyway, was a function room with a hatch for the carvery and a small bar in the corner. We sat at the table and considered leaving due to the damp smell and the dirty paper/plastic table cloth, however our hungry tummies and the prospect of not finding anywhere else still serving a roast dinner made us stay. The bar had no sparkling water and the bar maid had to go to the main bar to get orange juice. The carvery staff seemed very casual and had no apron or gloves but were very friendly and accommodating making sure we had a bowl for our toddler with an extra Yorkshire pud. The toilets were pretty grotty too and had no hand driers. There was a towel but I decided not to use it as I don't find this very hygienic.

We booked a Sunday Carvery for 2 large families at the last minute having found reviews on trip advisor. We all felt so glad we did. This pub is a little gem! You couldn't meet a bunch of more welcoming and friendly people than here. And what's more the Sunday lunch was really yummy, plates piled high with proper home cooked food served and eaten in a warm and friendly atmosphere. A proper pub! Thank you to all the wonderful staff, we will certainly be back. Perhaps not in the most picturesque setting Brixham has to offer but for service, friendliness and quality it beats the harbourside venues hands down! We loved it. Would recommend highly.

Great home cooked Sunday roast dinner, beef, gaming pork and turkey on offer when we went with a selection of veg the only thing we would of liked was mashed potatoes , but all was lovely , then we played a bit of darts in the pub after lunch , worth a visit ☺️

Fantastic Sunday Carvery loads of nice fresh veg and not stingy with the meat. You can eat in the bar or the restaurant area, which ever you prefer and in the summer there is a nice sun trap bear garden if you get any sun lol. They show all the sports to keep hubby happy and have a large function room that I believe is rent free. So great if you want to throw a party. Staff are friendly and a nice group of local who will give advice on nice places to visit while you are in the area. We like it so why not give it a go.

Had an excellent carvery Sunday lunch at The Skipper. Food cooked to perfection. Can't wait to return.

We decided to try this pub after reading the reviews on here. It was a fair walk from the centre of Brixham, but definitely worth it. We hadnt booked and the place was really busy, but we managed to get a table in the corner of the bar. The food is absolutely spot on, the queue for the carvery was huge, but it was worth the wait. Large choice of meats and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. Well worth a visit.

We stayed in Brixham for the week and was looking for a decent Sunday roast, I found this one on Trip Advisor. A small village pub, the decor is a bit tired, but I'm not eating that. The staff are fabulous and the food was great, really genorous portions good quality produce, Highly recommended by a very fussy 6 year old. Good quality food, and drink prices are reasonable, a family of 5 with drinks for just £40

Lovely friendly pub. Went to watch a football match. Made to feel welcome and nice food too. Good banter and the "football" room is great.

We followed a recommendation to have Sunday Roast at 'the Skippers'. Whilst the actual restaurant area is a bit dingy and dated; and is only reached by walking down a uninviting internal alleyway, if you want the best Sunday Roast in Brixham (maybe anywhere to be honest) then this is the place. Forget your posh over-priced piecemeal stuff, this is the real wholesome stuff, the real deal...proper roast meat carved in front of you (turkey, beef or pork), proper roasties (not fluffy balls), well cooked veg (not blanched like they do in posh places), big Yorkshire puds, plus thick gravy etc. etc. all for much less than you should pay. Also, don't expect lardy-dar staff, these ladies don't mess about and I imagine a pretty good at describing spades - they cook a mean dinner though. The best way to get there is either foot or taxi as you will not be able to park your car, as there is no car parking at all, I tried and failed. Book a table too.

The skipper was recommended to us by the receptionist at South bay holiday park which was a short walk away and we found the Carvery was really nice and great value for money. the staff were all friendly and welcoming and will definitely call in next time were down in Brixham

We have visited here lots of times since the new owners Dave and Jackie took over. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The carvery is the best around. The food is amazing. It's child friendly and the garden at the back is perfect for keeping them occupied. The price is very reasonable. The puddings are delicious. It's our favourite place to go on a Sunday by far.

Carvery was ok but although we booked there was no table available the woman behind bar was quite rude tutting if asked anything when we were given a table it was all sticky then u have to queue. Up this ally with ticket for your food .for at least 30 min its Food was quite nice but I wood not use again because the service was CRAP oh and forgot to say her behind bar said hope u don't mind noise the they all b in 3.00 the football is on

Come here every year on holiday and always come to The Skipper inn, beautiful carvery as usual and it's now open till 7pm so didn't have to rush to get there before they close, well recommended.

Probably best to book ahead. Sunday carvery is excellent value for money and is delish! We chose from Pork and crackling, Beef, Gammon or Turkey. Then you add Yorkshire puds, stuffing and gravy. Veg, choose from red cabbage, leeks in creamy sauce, cauliflower cheese, carrots, peas, broccoli, cabbage and roast potatoes. Veggie choice is Nut roast with all the veg or simply carvery without meat but with extra Yorkshires. The staff are lovely and happy to tell you about the best things to see in the local area. Toilets are spotlessly clean. Very limited parking outside the pub, however it's not far to walk from the town centre. Would definitely return.

We've been coming to this pub for food for quite a few years and it's mostly been very good indeed but the Sunday carvery these days is excellent. , A local, a bit off the beaten track for day trippers, which is bigger than it looks has a fairly modest looking dining room but the food is excellent. There are four meats which are tender and plentiful with the usual accompaniments, then roast potatoes and a good selection of vegetables which aren't cooked to a pulp! If you have room for them, the puddings are good too. Prices are very reasonable indeed and the staff are friendly to regulars and strangers alike. It's probably best to book as the dining room gets very busy around 1pm.I've only got one moan.....please, please do meals on a daily basis!!

We visited this lovely little tucked away pub for a Sunday roast whilst on holiday in Brixham, it was recommended by another holiday maker. We got there early and it's as well we did as a lot of the tables were reserved by locals. The staff were very welcoming and informative of good places to visit with the children. There was a choice of 4 meats and you could have some of each if you liked. There was a huge range of veg and also Yorkshires, stuffing and crackling. We left feeling absolutely stuffed. The food was beautiful and very reasonably priced. Will definately be back for Sunday dinner next time we are in beautiful Brixham. Also good to note very child friendly.

We were holidaying in Brixham and wanted a roast on Easter Sunday. We booked ahead based of the reviews on Tripadvisor. We were not disappointed. Lots of veg choice, a choice of 4 meats. Excellent value for money, it was less than £7 a head. The place was full and the staff friendly. The barmaid advised that they are the best carvery in Brixham and were always busy. We did not order desert because we were too full, but the choice looked lovely, traditional options, sticky toffee, apple crumble etc.

if you ever are looking for a good sunday carvery , go to the Skipper it has the best carvery, 4 meats and all the veg you can eat, well worth the money, would highly recommend

Very friendly welcoming pub. Although it is a local pub no issues with visitors. Good beer nice crowd in. Would go back anytime.

When in Brixham we always head for this watering hole and have for the last 19 years. The pub is so accommodating and friendly with cracking array of cask REAL ale, cant wait for our next visit , brilliant.

Came to a birthday party a few weeks ago, I was really astounded how big this pub is with such a wonderful beer garden, a beautiful buffet was served during the night, staff were really friendly and keen to offer advice on different cocktails the pub did!! Came back on the Sunday for carvery, wow ! Excellent choice of four meats of which I was allowed a bit of each each! Good choice of real ales also available, defiantly worth a visit!!!

What a superb roast dinner. We were a family of 8 and the choice of various meats and so many different vegetables is just the best I have seen.The staff are very friendly we had a really great meal. Thank you

Visited for a Carvery. Booked before as know it gets busy. Huge portions. Friendly welcoming staff. Thoroughly recommended. Will be back again when in Brixham.

Spent Mother's Day here food was beautiful a real family friendly place staff, chef and owner very friendly locals and non- locals very welcome definitely should visit

We were in Brixham to celebrate my Niece's 21st birthday and the rear room of the pub was hired out to hold the party. So the is not really a review of the pub as such, but rather a review of the rear bar / carvery area ! The pub, on first entering, is rather small, and gives the impression of being a bit of a "locals" bar. A side corridor leads to the rear of the pub. A side room seemed to be a "football" room and was full during out visit due to a Chelsea v Spurs match. The gents is just on the opposite side of the corridor, so very convenient for boozed up football fans. The room we had hired (the carvery room) was very spacious with a small (but adequate) bar. The two bar staff stayed throughout the party and we also had a disco/karaoke (which, I don't think, was supplied by the pub. There was plenty of seating available and the centre of the room left free for dancing.

Not been here since the late 70's so decided to return on our latest holiday to wonderful Brixham. We had Sunday lunch carvery £6.50 each, desserts were £3.50 but we were to full to sample. Lunch was great, generous portions of meat with a choice of 4 and Yorkshires offered with all meats. It's an old pub with plenty of charm, with friendly owners and staff; children are made very welcome although we left ours at home. It's approximately 20 minutes a steady non hilly walk from town in a part of Brixham visitors wouldn't normally venture too which is a shame. This place is full of locals which is a good sign! A separate room is dedicated to football where you can watch sky sports and it also offers free wifi. Booking essential....give it a try.

Taken here by friends on Fathers Day. Very tasty meal,would have liked extra yorkshire pudding. Best to wait for a queue in front of you so that you dont get ends of the joint. Lovely fresh vegetables, next visit I will add loads more veg and would like the potatoes to be brown and the stuffing to be crunchy & brown. Will be visiting again, think it may have been a busy Fathers day that slightly took the edge off it.

I found this purely by googling 'Brixham carvery' and read some excellent reviews, so booked for the next day. It is definitely worth a visit, hidden of the beaten track it's not on most tourists radars so no screaming kids! £6.50 for one of the best carverys I have ever had and lovely service too. 4 choices of meat and more veg than I have ever seen on a carvery. This place puts the mainstream likes of 'Toby' to shame. It was replenished often and all cooked to perfection. Worth booking as it doesn't seat lots of people. We will definitely go back when we are next in Brixham.

I almost hate to praise this place, as I plan to go back often. And they only have room for about 50 diners. Delicious food, well cooked, charmingly served, tons of it and absurdly cheap. A really well equipped "sports TV room", a nice garden, friendly helpful staff, nice customers, well-kept local beers. Everything a local pub ought to be.

Had a Sunday carvery, Lovely fresh produce, very friendly staff, could not fault it. before visiting please ring to make a reservation as its reputation proceeds itself and is used by a lot of locals.

You must visit this pub for a Sunday carvery! Booking a must. Owners very accommodating. Chef / owner very friendly. Food was beautiful, at least 8 fresh veg dishes, ample meats!! Would have loved to return the following Sunday ! Good value to.

Top meal here. We had a family get together and had the carvery came away stuffed. Plenty of choice with the meats and loads of vegtables

We have tried many places to eat in the past but the carvery at the skipper is hard to beat,also very good value,we recommend trying here!

This is the best sunday carvery in Brixham without any doubt