Wellington Arms in North Devon

Cheap and cheerful town centre pub. No frills and friendly staff. Lots of TVs for sport if that's your thing. We just popped in for a quick pint - and a nice pint it was too. It does what it says on the tin this pub - a bit of a throwback to a bygone age for pubs - and all the better for it.

Looks better from the outside, if you don’t want to watch sport on television, best give it a miss. Says dog friendly, but I think that only applies to locals. Staff not very welcoming, but maybe they had had enough of the Christmas rush.

Great visit to The Wellington to watch the football while on holiday. All the staff were very welcoming, especially the landlady. Although it was very busy getting a drink at the bar was easy. Skittle alley where we watched the match eventually filled up with families and was a fun atmosphere. Locals were also very friendly and eager to chat and make recommendations. Would highly recommend anyone looking for a friendly, traditional pub which shows live sport.

Not dog friendly . Manager very rude . Needs management training on how to treat and communicate with customers

Visited last night , log fire,great beer, great company (ROY), good prices , a warm welcome, we shall return!!

We were on holiday and we saw the pub advertised a quiz on Wednesday as we passed it. We thought we’d give it a try. We had a great night, good fun and properly priced drinks, seriously half the price of other pretentious pubs in the area. Thanks for a fun night. Will definitely return next time we’re in the area. Cheers.

On holiday and went to the Chess Club so my daughter could play. Everyone was very welcoming and the pub had a really friendly atmosphere.

Unusual to find somewhere in Ilfracombe that is actually open. This is one highlight in a town which is a dying, decaying dump. Friendly helpful staff, reasonably priced drinks and a place where normal everyday people go.

Went to the welly with some fellow friends, and had fantastic time. Service was great. Thank-you to the wellington team

Visited this great locals pub on our walking weekend. The bar staff were friendly and we didnt feel like we weren't locals at all. Lots of banter, people brought in their own takeaways. Vast array of age groups. Great selection of Gins at low prices, They had a heavy rock band in the back annex (Highway) who were amazing and very popular. Such a great fun atmosphere. Will defo be back.

Do not be put off by the outside and Sky Sports posters. This is a lovely little pub with very friendly staff, a nice garden area and a good selection of beer - at prices not too dis-similar from the local Wetherspoons! Well worth a visit!

We stumbled in here twice over the weekend - and were surprised how cheap drinks were with the double/mixer deal! Barman was very welcoming and - as it was warm - we sat in the back garden, which was very spacious (except when the British Lions vs SA was on!). This place has a very 'local feel' but we felt accepted, so thanks for that.

Went there last weekend garden lovely nice pint went back there next day to watch the football what a brilliant day ,great atmosphere ,staff worked very hard, shame about the result thanks for a good day

Found this to be friendliest pub in ilfracombe . Locals and staff very hospitable. Good selection of beers and very cheap.

Popped in whlst waiting for my chinese takeaway over the road as i washed my hands, I was told I couldnt sit in one room and guided to another room where there was no seats but my drink was chucked on to a table half spilt. The staff were laughing with the locals and a bit offish with visitors..Next time i will find another pub

While me mum and dad waited for Chinese I said to mum I'm going to toilet so I went to the Wellington Arms and I asked staff if I can use their toilet they asked my age and I said 16 but they said I have to be 18 that's ridiculous if u ask me

Nice pub with a decent beer garden. Operating outdoors only due to current Covid restrictions. Operating track and trace with separate entrance\exit. Beer well kept and nice friendly staff. Ilfracombe is small and theirs a Wetherspoons in town, The Wellington is competing on prices but this can only work if they get the people through the doors. I hope they do, really liked this place, visited every day.

Really glad we found this pub whilst on a holiday in Ilfracombe. Very friendly, good real ales, dog friendly too

A great boozer and our local pub! Kirsty and Ryan work ever so hard to make evryone feel welcome all of the time! Fantastic pub guys! Keep up the great work! 10 out of 10!!

Has to be the friendliness most welcoming pub I have ever frequented and there have been a few. The staff and clientele were all happy. A great selection of drink with a suntrap of a beer garden.

Very welcoming ... lovely people ..great bar prices ..massive BBQ area a great outdoor seating on decent stop extra large s lovely wife space for chilling out in n meeting up with friends n family XXX

We were on an evening walk when we almost strolled past this little pub. Decided to pop in, & found quite a vibrant local bar. The locals were very friendly & let us reach the bar where we were served immediately. Have to say it might suit the men most, as the football was being shown on a few tv's in the bar. Having spent an hour or so chatting to some locals & drinking some lovely ales called it a night. A really great visit.

The football was on out the back garden with big screens and wooden seating. It all looks very modern and nice. Good job! Very, very busy. Friendly staff. Dogs allowed.

If your a real ale fan this is the pub for you. Recently refurbished now an ale and sports bar, run by a young vibrant couple. Unfortunately the pub does not provide food.

The new refurb is great! It’s kept the character and warmth of a local. The two screens outside in the beer garden are sure to be a hit for the summer! Great atmosphere as always...get yourself down for a pint!

Popped into this pub (lounge bar) Saturday evening as it all looked very attractive from the outside.Stood at the bar waiting to be served, not busy at all, but the barmaid simply ignored us, preferring to consult her mobile phone instead. We waited for several minutes in full view but left realising it just wasn't meant to be. Shame, as they did have both Tribute and Doombar on draught!

Looking for somewhere inexpensive to eat 2 Sunday lunches for £12. (extra £1 if you want lamb) The portions are not small Good food and great service with friendly staff. Would definitely go again or recommend.

Once I discover the Wellington I regulalry go there for a drink and food. I almost always go for the Excellent Sunday Roast. The staff are great, as is the food, nothing is too much trouble. and excellent selection of drinks as well

Marvellous pub, good beer and food. Great staff, very welcoming and friendly. Good sized seating area outside. No trouble

Looking for somewhere inexpensive to eat and came across this pub. What I call a proper pub that hasn't been made up to be 'fashionable'. Good food and great service with friendly staff. Would definitely go again or recommend.

This is a fantastic pub the landlord and landlady are so welcoming the food is amazing!! Will definitely be returning especially on sunny days in the fabulous beer garden

Had a bountiful roast beef dinner, which was delicious and worth every penny; served by the very friendly and hospitable Kirsty. The beer was excellent too.

Mi familia y yo decidimos visitar este pub por primera vez desde que abrió sus puertas bajo una nueva administración y estaban completamente satisfechos con la experiencia. Al entrar, el personal era muy amable y servicial.

Anoche llamó aquí ver fútbol thee. El camarero era muy servicial y nos dirigió al bar y poner en la TV con sonido. Buena pinta así

Este es un pub que tiene una muy una historia, pero en el último año, Wes y Emma han convertido en un local muy bien, los dos únicos bar pub en Ilfracombe, ofrece una excelente relación calidad-precio a través de una buena variedad de cervezas ale y lager tonel muy bien cuidados. La Consistencia del personal ha hecho para una buena sensación y Sam y Charley que son hermanos y Ben y jolgorio son igualmente responsables. Piscina, bolos y dardos agregan al sabor. El jardín es un secreto bien guardado, que en el verano es un lugar fabuloso para tomar el sol.

Excellent friendly staff. Sat out in beer garden and was kept refreshed by a young enthusiastic waiter. Drink tasted good and was reasonably priced

Really friendly pub. The owners are really nice and spoilt our dog with biscuits. The garden at the back is lovely - lots of tables and chairs all beautifully clean. Only thing missing is food which they are going to do or I would have given it 5 stars.

We visited Ilfracombe to check out the shops on a rainy day. After visiting the shops we popped into the Wellington Arms for a drink. The Cheltenham Festival was on their television and the atmosphere with the locals was brilliant. They had all put together to put a large bet on and the tension was incredible. The price of the drinks was reasonable and with the rain pouring down outside it was a special time.

all the roasts are nice but the brisket is out of this world. i go there most sundays now. great food and cheap beer at £2.30 a pint.

Popped into the Wellington whilst looking for somewhere to get a Sunday lunch. Unfortunately the landlord had only been there a couple of weeks and he was still "feeling his way around". Having said that he was a very pleasant and polite guy and you got the feeling that once he was in the swing he would do okay.

The Sunday carvery is always scrummy and very popular. We've eaten here other times and always had great food including some very nice steaks. Staff are friendly, helpful and welcoming and happy to cater for different dietary requirements whenever possible. There's a lovely local ale, Tom's Tipple, and a wonderful beer garden for the summer and an open fire inside for the cooler months. Proper English pub!

I am so surprised this pub wasn't already on tripadvisor, it really is a little gem.Ok it isn't the most attractive looking pub I have been in, but the welcome was very friendly indeed.The carvery was lovely and tasty and something that is sadly lacking most places HOT!!The beer garden is a little different I grant you, but in a very good way, Chickens and other birds and nice notes to customers.Well worth a visit