The Thatched Tavern in Torbay

We went for a meal, the service at first was swift and quick but then when we finished the main course we waited aged for someone to come and clear up the plates. I said to my mum let’s give it 10 mins as I wanted to see the dessert menu. No one came so we left. Food was good but salmon had way too much pesto the vegetables were soaked in it. Not sure if we will go back.

A wonderful thatched pub close to Maidencombe beach and the coadt path. The service was excellent, as was the food. A walk on the beach followed by a pub lunch, a wonderful way to while away a few hours.

Lovely looking Pub/Restaurant. The food was great

I’ve always enjoyed visiting this pub. It’s in a lovely village setting with beautiful gardens and has a lot of space. The recent refurb and new menu are really good quality and the staff are very friendly.

Really nice meal here, great service and excellent, friendly staff. Would highly recommend

Lovely live music, cosy & warm ambience, refreshing drinks & the most delicious gluten free fish & chips with tartar sauce in the bay! :)

A Thursday night in mid October 2024. My Wife and I enjoyed their Pie Special for £10 per head, Fish for my Wife and Chicken for me. Excellent value with friendly service to match. Recommended.

Firstly, can’t fault the food, been three weeks on the trot and the food was very good. Unfortunately the venue, old as it is, lets it down. Our daughter was half way through the meal and found not one but two long black hairs in her meal, the bar itself is cold and and not very inviting. We had our meal with our coats on, I asked for the radiators to be turned on but it didn’t happen. I thought we had found a nice country pub for nights out, sham it let itself down.

Lovely pub with excellent food. Well worth a visit.

This is a lovely pub near the village green.

Popped in for lunch after a local walk, excellent service, staff were very friendly, lovely decor, food was really really good I had the beef rago, wife the vegetarian risotto, the puddings were especially good, maybe the best puddigs we've ever had, wife had the warm cherry bakewell dessert I had the brownie with clotted cream

I have been here for family birthdays twice over the last couple of years.. both times ive had the steak, which is the beat steak I've had in the area! 10/10, beautifully seasoned and cooked to perfection, chunky chips and fries are also excellent! Only downside, the tables are quite wobbly and cheap looking

Stumbled across this gem whilst walking the coastal path. Bit off the beaten track but great pub with fantastic beer garden. Didn't stay so can't comment on rooms but rest of the pub was immaculate.

A must for people to visit, going to call back and have food next time .

Just been for Sunday lunch lovely food at a very good price. Beautiful building and location. And very nice welcoming staff. We will be back.

Visited for an impromptu lunch on a rainy day. I ordered a simple ploughman’s which turned out to be top drawer. Lovely. I will certainly return.

Good place to spend some time with friends or family. Had a good time. Loved the ambience.

Beautiful pub in a great location with very nice service and a delicious selection of food; Prices are sometimes not cheap, but the quality is excellent - we'll definitely come back! A few free parking options along the street - otherwise in a parking lot that is almost chargeable (refund possible if consumed in the pub!)

Didn’t stay so can’t comment on rooms, but Sunday Lunch was delicious. 7 different veggies, really good nut roast and excellent service. Parking on road or a little car park at the end of the road

Excellent tavern! The place has amazing character and is so welcoming. With an outdoor bar and seating. Would recommend to anyone lucky enough to visit this part of the country. Absolutely stunning.

A nice pub tucked away near a remote small beach. We thought a family lunch would be a nice treat. The food was ok if a bit overpriced in our opinion. Nice garden and the staff were cordial. After reading some reviews on here we felt it was a bit overrated. There are better quality and better value restaurants in the area.

Only popped in for a drink as it was raining so can't really rate properly, however great location and surroundings. Good selection of drinks as well. It got busy quickly as well which is always a good sign.

Absolutely stunning food. Had the Roast beef, I’ve eaten the in many restaurants and pubs and this has eclipsed all of them. What a hidden gem this pub is. Value for money and a great service. I would recommend anyone to give this pub a go.

Beautiful location in close proximity to a bay that is also suitable for swimming. Pub with a nice and large outdoor area.

Overpriced and awful food experience from penny-pinchers

Have been here a few times for food. Very happy that they cater for vegans. Although the portions for the vegan options is a bit small, lovely food and great service in a great location.

Stayed nearby for a few days and visited The Thatched Tavern a couple of times for lunch and dinner. Our meals were delicious and the team looking after us were lovely, helpful, and attentive. Love the decor and garden, definitely recommended!

I hadn't been to this pub since I was in my twenties & back then it was a very dark old fashioned pub serving very traditional pub food. Fast forward 35 years I came in the week with 4 other girlfriends just before Christmas last year for lunch & had a really gorgeous meal & delicious pudding. I came here last Saturday with a friend for an evening meal & we commented what an amazing meal we had eaten Yesterday I came with all my family & had the best roast meal I think I have ever had. Beautiful taste, excellent fresh vegetables in season with plenty of meat. Staff were so attentive & nothing was too much trouble. I Cannot recommend this pub enough. Stunning views, beautiful garden, very stylish decor, excellent service, fantastic tasting food & drink, what more can you ask for I would give it higher than 5* if I could

we had a lovely experience,with great food , beautiful thatched cottage with a modern twist internally.

Great pub near the beach with plenty of parking. Had a quick bite to eat shared dishes. Nice squid in chilli oil and crab . Would get 5 stars, but was closed on a Sunday afternoon in holiday season. Why?

Great food . Had the mussels and pie which both were great

I would like to give this more than 5 stars, absolutely fantastic pub, gorgeous food, excellent prices, nice people, will definitely be back soon 😋

Great food and wine. Location is fabulous

Great place to grab a beer or some food whilst walking from Shaldon to Torquay on the coast path. Lovely staff, cold beer, tasty seafood and nice beer garden

Great food, amazing building, friendly staff !!

Had our wedding reception here this weekend and honestly I cannot fault the venue or the staff. Everything from the day we planned was absolutely brilliant. The food here has got to be the best around torbay by a long way. Matthew Steven and all the team we give you the biggest thank you for making our special day perfect. We appreciate all the hard work you guys put in to make sure everything went as smooth as it could. Thank you so much.

We started our holiday with an evening meal out had seen the thatched tavern on the Internet & wow what a find, the food was out of this world , my wife & I both went for the Thai Red chicken (I personally have never had 1 that good! Exquisite!) That started off our stay in the area & we stated that before our return home another visit would be needed, so we booked online for our final nights meal & yet again absolute perfection 👌 we both had the steak & Guinness pies 🥧 that yet again were a delight to the taste buds 😋 both meals were excellent value for money & we left the premises feeling well stuffed. Do not hesitate if your in the area its a MUST if your into good food.

It was closed on a Tuesday morning after driving 20 miles 😤

We only stopped for a Sunday lunch so did not see rooms, however the staff were lovely, and we felt welcome. The roast was delicious and the garden was fab to sit in on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Right near the beach parking so a big thumbs up from us

We went for a family birthday and were not disappointed. The food was fabulous. There were three different menus with a variety of foods. The food was all cooked beautifully and the presentation was top notch. The staff were friendly and very helpful as one of the party was in a wheelchair. A lovely experience 😊

Excellent food, lovely beer. Staff checked that everything was ok several times. Would recommend.👍

Stopped off for some food and a quick drink at The Thatched Tavern, great service, very friendly, clean and tidy, beautiful pub with a fantastic rear garden nicely planted and well thought out, nice new thatched roof to and is best public house I have seen for a long time, well done to the owners, also a nice walk to the beach just around to the corner to.

Location and garden were fantastic and selection of drinks great. Staff and restaurant however were not. Considering tourism is likely their primary income, the welcome was cold, even though we were in there every day. The attitude was as if tourists are to be tolerated and kept at a distance and served under sufferance. The food was poor. Forgot all our starters, my daughter's fries were cold, radishes on a duck dish were just chopped in half and dumped on the plate, ratte potatoes were simply boiled spuds chopped into quarters, bottle of wine was dumped on the table with us having to open it ourselves. All in all, lovely building and location but very poor and weird staff and service.

Beautiful restaurant in a lovely location. Quick, friendly service. Nice meal

We booked a family table in their dog-friendly area for a Sunday roast. Food was excellent and service was great too. The roast was huge, the yorkshires were bigger! The accompanying veggies were beautifully cooked and lunch was really well presented on the plate. We love that children can have the same as adults and it’s half the price as our little one devours a roast! Really disappointed with dessert. Could t work out why it appeared to be so poorly put together and have the ‘bought in’ look - really lowered the quality based from the high experience from the main. We loved the venue; quaint, warming and stylish. Parking is a nightmare so leave extra time. Came here based on a local review, would definitely return for the food.

The garden is beautiful. Close to the beach. Food was a little expensive but quality was alright. The chef does know how to accommodate requests and provided us a good lunch. We were happy it wasn’t frozen ready-made meal from shops which a lot of restaurants make it hot in oven and serve these days. One of the dish was not impressive. we did not request anything changed in it But thats just bad luck i must say as the other food was alright. Manager said the peas in dish were fresh and made yesterday morning. 🤣 … Never heard ‘fresh’ and ‘made yesterday’ in one sentence before so was funny and hence did not continue the conversation. 🤣 Definitely good place to go with family for a mid-high priced lunch/treat.

The last time I went to this little gem of a place was 40 years ago as a child and I used to love having a basket of chips and a baguette with beautifully carved Devonshire ham on, sat in the garden. My Son and his girlfriend went for Sunday roast acouple of weeks ago and said it was the best they had ever had. So I went last night with my Son and his girlfriend.....service was top notch, they made a fuss of my Sons pooch. The food was to die for. I had Korean pork skewers, so so tender and the chunky chips were the best EVER. As we left we booked again for Sunday roast. People you need to visit. Fabulous friendly people and amazing food.

Amazing value and quality of food. Have Haddock and Chips and delightful dessert. Don’t miss this place. Free parking and very country feel.

This is a little gem down a steep hill single track rd. 17th century thatched pub with excellent food and wide choice. The gardens are pretty and out door or indoor dining is really nice. Highly recommend if you stay in Maidencmbe near Torquay. .

We had the most beautiful meal here, stunning space, wonderful service and absolutely delicious food. The portions were perfect, our starters so fresh and tasty and the Devon lamb Devine, cooked to perfection followed by rich and creamy desserts. Our coffees and mint tea just lovely. So so pleased we had this experience in this off the main road gem.

Excellent fish and chips as always. Such a great deal on a Friday. Great portions and so we'll presented. We'll be back again

I cannot express how lovely our lunch was. We were served by a young blonde woman with glasses, very attentive and nothing was too big of an ask (unfortunately I didn’t catch her name). The light lunches were very well priced, we were inundated with food from the platters. Upon paying I was shocked that the bill was so reasonable considering the portion size and the quality was perfect. Beforehand we had a short walk down to the beach to enjoy the area the tavern is in. Would highly recommend this! We will be back, very soon! Many thanks x

We stopped here after a coastal walk from Shaldon. We were all very surprised at the two men behind the bar who were not at all friendly! Unfortuatley we had no where else to go so stayed for lunch. The young waiter and waitess were friendly and the food was nice. We wouldnt return due to the two rude men on our arrival and depature

Nice little restaurant, it may be the season but it only serves food after 18:00 which seems a tad odd. Food seems to be of a good standard but quite an odd menu; again, it may be the seasonal aspect as I understand they like to find locally produced ingredients. I suspect it is a very different atmosphere in the high season. Staff are wonderful, not sure about the burger patty but the fish is very pleasant. I noticed that the pub donated a defibrillator down by the sea nearby which is very admirable.

The best restaurant in the area, excellent service, everything runs smoothly even when they are very busy. The food is superb, good presentation, consistently beautifully cooked.

If I were to imagine the most wonderful Pub Restaurant, this would be it. From the outside it is charming and enticing. Inside like a Tardis it has many enchanting areas that offer different options to sit and drink, a bar snack or a more formal dinner, all of equal comfort, cosiness and delight. The atmosphere is super friendly without a hint of pretention but the food is amazing and could easily grace a Michelin stared restaurant. There are areas where you can take a dog and others where it's dog free. So, something for all wishes. Prices are very reasonable for such excellent cuisine. There is a very comprehensive selection of wines and again the prices reasonable. Great choice of beers and the best dog treats our dog has ever eaten. The journey down the narrow lane to get there will reward you.

This was a lucky find as we were intending to eat elsewhere on Babbacombe front but they were fully booked due to the theatre. A quick Google suggested the Thatch as an alternative in roughly the right direction to our journey. Husband, who was driving, was concerned on the dark narrow lanes to here "this place better be ok!... " however once we were stood in the friendly, welcoming bar area then shown to the quiet, relaxed charming ambience of the dining room all was forgiven! It was Fish and Chip £10 Friday so I opted for that asI wanted to test it against the place we ate similar on the Quay at Brixham a few days before (yours won! ) Husband had pie of the day (steak and madeira) which was also excellent and was a large individual proper pie which was obviously home made. Very filling too. Staff were friendly and genuine with just the right mix of attentive but not overpowering too. It would be great to return in the summer and experience the garden area with the stunning views and wood fired pizza oven. I bet it's amazing. I'm so pleased the place in Babbacombe wouldn't seat us... Everything happens for a reason.

Family Sunday lunch at the Thatched Tavern. The atmosphere in this 17th century thatched pub was lovely. The decor was modern but at the same point very sympathetic to the property. The food was well executed, well seasoned and tasty. The menu offers food to suit most requirements (vegan options available). Locally sourced produce is a great touch. Dartmoor legend ale is on tap!!! Definitely worth a visit, and we will be returning for sure.

We enjoyed our evening with friends. Everyone thought the food was excellent and that the service was quick and friendly. The a la carte and bar menu allowed you to mix dishes from either. Prices were reasonable too. Will definitely be returning. One of the best places in the area now.

Had a fantastic meal with my parents. We had the curry as it was Curry Wednesday. Didn’t fancy the rice, asked if we could swop to chips - absolutely no problem. Our meals were hot, fresh, came with a naan too - exceptional value and most importantly the food and service were 1st class - we all commented that it was the best curry we’ve had for a long time. Well done Thatched Tavern - great job :)

We’ve eaten at The Thatched Tavern a few times and have never been disappointed. This time, our selection from the new 2024 a ‘la carte menu was exceptional. My sea trout dish was genuinely as good as anything I’ve ever eaten anywhere. Add to that the wonderful location and the warm welcoming atmosphere and you’d be hard pressed to find a better place to eat. Can’t wait for the next time.

A wonderful lunch with fabulous service, friendliness and great food. The food was superb, the lamb and garlic pie was probably the most delicious pie I have eaten ever! All the family were happy! The cinnamon and calvados custard tart with a saffron shard was of Michelin star standard. Back again soon! Thankyou. Ps the NZ SB may have benefitted from being slightly cooler but all in all, a fantastic birthday lunch!

We had lunch, and have been many times previously, and were both very pleased with our food, service and wine. George was our waiter and he went out of his way to make sure our experience was good. He was polite, engaging, had a good sense of humour and was one of the best waiters we've had over many years travelling around the world.

First time eating here having been to lots of gastric pubs and the fish and chips and pie were amazing. Hidden gem with brilliant service too. Would definitely go again.

Our first visit , food and service excellent can’t fault it , my partner ordered arctic cod and I had beef fillet all dishes cooked to perfection, also no lies on a fancy plate like in some of the “Gastro pubs” around . Keep it up chef

Pre booked and ordered in advance as a large group. Had a few allergies within the group and the choices were not the best gor them but chose a starter as a main and confirmed we would accept the extra cost but the starter size was given. We were told the staff did not like attending our table but we were all polite and also left a 30.00 tip so we couldn't have been that bad. I have had a roast before just 2 people but that was lovely so perhaps it is the large parties they struggle with.

Lovely food (from the non bar menu) which was freshly cooked. You will need to buy sides! Lovely atmosphere and staff were attentive. All 3 courses were excellent and we would definitely come again.

We came as a group for lunch.Very attentive staff, they were very helpful and accommodating. Food was perfect. Huge choice, reasonably priced, well presented and tasty. Good ambience too

This is a fantastic pub and restaurant.

Excellent food, did not see the rooms so cannot comment.

We chose the Fish. Brilliant value Light batter, fresh fish. Friendly service. Definitely be back.

Wonderful pub with fantastic food, great beers and professional friendly staff

The best Sunday roast pork belly we’ve had it was so delicious !! We shall definitely be back!

Fabulous food and service. I had blue cheese and poached pear salad. Amazing. Really cosy welcoming pub.

Very pleased with quality of food and experience. I want to go back again.

Delicious food at reasonable prices, well presented and tasty. Lovely interior, friendly and well trained staff. Thoroughly recommend

Had a lovely meal on a top off recently. Lovely rear garden for sitting out in the sun too.

Best Sunday Dinner for miles around, in beautiful surroundings with friendly staff. An absolute find ❤️❤️

After a morning spent Coasteering with Ziggy from Rock Solid Coasteering, we popped in for some lunch. The Thatched Tavern is a hidden gem with an amazing outside space. The sun was shining and the food was excellent. The choices are superb, including a whole bunch of locally sourced ingredients. Staff were friendly and helpful. This is well worth a diversion and sits in an amazing valley along the coastal path.

Great sandwich, fab tomato chutney and piccalilli,very dog friendly, great helpful staff

Excellent Sunday roast 👌 I had the lamb which was delicious, others had the beef which was also very nice.veg and potatoes done to perfection. We will definitely be returning here . Thanks team x

Fabulous food & great setting. Excellent service & lovely decor. Pity it's so tedious to get to, lots of narrow lanes, constant stopping, often having to reverse when busy. Parking meter only takes cash (no phone signal means it can't take cards) you do get a partial refund from restaurant if you show your parking ticket when you pay your bill, as long as you'd paid at least £3.60. We had to park then go to pub for change for the machine but the staff as obviously used to that!

I read some of the not great reviews about the food. But honestly my mussels were really good, made in a creamy sauce with wine and the fish and chips much better than the pub traditional. A great old building, with a gorgeous garden that I will like to have at least one similar in London. As well the decoration inside at the restaurant was modern and comfortable. It’s a long way to anywhere but the road to get there is lovely and you pass some small british traditional villages. As well you can have a nice 5 min walk to the beach.

A lovely thatched pub selling a range of alcoholic drinks and food. A well laid out garden with plenty of seating. Be aware during summer months or holiday periods this pub is extremely busy and parking can be difficult. There is a one-way system to and from the pub village. There are walks to a nearby beach.

Don't be fooled by the car park refund. No good for drinks. It's an advert.

Nice location and Sunday lunch was delicious

A really lovely place to go to. Not far from a small secluded beach. Food just keeps getting better. The mussels are absolutely lovely and fresh. Very popular with tourists and locals alike.

Loved it a quaint pub great atmosphere and the rhubarb cider is a real treat We came all the way from newzealand for a pint in a traditional pub ,our expectations where met

First visit today for lunch. What a find!!! Decor impeccable, garden quaint and tidy. Service brilliant and friendly. The icing on the cake is the fact they are dog friendly. We ordered fish and chips. It was a generous portion of gorgeous light battered cod, chips and yummy mushy peas. We will definitely be returning. A perfect destination for us. Thank you Team Thatcher Tavern .

Popped in for a Sunday afternoon drink, service was pretty good. Sat in the garden. Pleasant area with smoking and non smoking areas. Plenty of benches and tables Would I return, yes I would, parking is difficult down small lanes or car park pretty full. Pay and display.

Really lovely lunch. Really appreciated the parking refund if you ate.

Great gastro pub, squid starter was excellent as was the tempura Prawns. Main courses of rendang Short Rib, and the pie were also excellent. Desserts were small but delicious.

This is a brilliantly run and beautiful place to eat. We had liquorice smoked mackeral with beetroot, I had the hake and my partner had a steak. All the food was beautifully cooked and presented, and the service was excellent too. All the staff were pollite and really helpful. Really well done team!

Great Gastropub. I had the fish and chips and it was fabulous. I don't know how they get the batter so crunchy but I've never had it as good as this anywhere back home (Australia). Local cider was great also. Really nice garden setting with great views. Highly recommended.

Lovely beer garden and wide range of drinks. Had pie and veg with chips/potatoes. Can honestly say one of the nicest pies I’ve had 10/10

Friendly efficient service. Great Sunday lunch and amazing desserts... Lemon citron tarte the best ever, beautiful presentation. If down this way again would definitely return.

The most amazing Roast Lamb for Sunday lunch. We came last year and was highly impressed glad to say nothing has changed. Well done 👍

Friendly and welcoming staff, good ale and excellent food, dog friendly and ideal for a pop in from the coast path, looking forward to going again 👍

Great food and lovely pub. Certainly be going back again. Didn't stay so can't rate the rooms.

Lovely food, great location beautiful gardens, all staff where very helpful and friendly thank you for a good evening.