The best restaurants serving British food in Instow North Devon South West

Caroline has created a real gem. Very great and with a lot of love.

The food was excellent, with generous portion sizes. It would have been a five-star experience, but the service was a bit slow, so I'm giving it only 4 star for that.

Where to start with this gem of a place? My partner and I had the pleasure of staying at the Commodore Hotel, and it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and exceptional service. James and his team just can’t do enough for you. When we arrived in Instow our car key broke and he didn’t hesitate to assist us with fixing it - James went above and beyond, and we will be forever grateful!! The room was immaculate, elegantly decorated, and offered a breathtaking view of the beach, sea and beyond. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep. The on-site restaurant was a culinary delight, offering a wide range of delicious dishes, all perfectly prepared. The staff were attentive and made sure my stay was enjoyable. The location was ideal just set back from the promenade and the hotel has its own private parking which is a game changer for people looking to visit Instow. Overall, the Commodore Hotel provided an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for luxury, comfort, and outstanding service. I will definitely be returning, thank you once again to James, Omer and the wonderful team at The Commodore Hotel.

What a lovely proper pub. Great beer, good staff etc etc Can thoroughly recommend to one and all. Dog friendly too Rooms available also

The Baked Camembert starter was excellent. My wife had never had John Dory before so tried that but she wont be trying it again Cooking was fine but there really is nothing on a John Dory! All head and bone. I had the Christmas Pie which was OK but wouldn't have it again. My Chocolate Tart desert was excellent but my wife's Creme Brule was pretty average..not set firm enough and very thin caramelized topping. Ice cream on both deserts was excellent.

On a positive - good location and nice atmosphere in downstairs bar. Food was really mediocre and expensive relative to the quality- burgers less good than Spoons and twice the price, fish and chips average and fish cakes so poor that they weren't eaten- we raised this with the waitress who spoke to the chef who apparently said they were fine- I suppose food is very subjective. If you want decent food go somewhere better, if you want mediocre food go to Spoons.