The best restaurants serving British food in Bideford South Torridge South West

A couple of years ago we discovered Blackwell's Pasties and their amazing Big Berthas. This year we took a bit of a detour on our trip to Cornwall so we could buy another Big Bertha because they are just too good to miss.

What a wonderful little pub. My colleague and I were on a business trip and came across this gem as it was near to where we were staying. First off it has a big car park and pub garden. Walked in to a warm pub with a lit open fire and jovial atmosphere. Beautiful old style building with beautiful big beams. Staff and landlord were extremely welcoming and attentive. Food portions were large and wonderfully cooked using fresh produce. If we lived locally we would 100% be returning.

I took my grandson for lunch, he thoroughly enjoyed his sausage roll and loved the ketchup. I had a ham hock brioche roll which was lovely. The coffee was the best, I had an americano with hot milk as advised by the lovely lady at the counter, she also suggested an organic smoothie for my grandson and he loved it. Really nice decor, sunny and clean.

WOW, we had the most amazing Sunday lunch. Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing ball, peas, carrots, French beans, roast parsnips, cabbage, cauliflower cheese & not forgetting the amazing crispy roast potatoes and lashings of thick gravy. The meat, Yorkshire pudding & stuffing came on the plate, followed by a dish of 8 roasters and another dish with the 6 vegetables in & a big jug of gravy. I dont think anyone would be able to eat everything. The servings are huge. Everything is freshly cooked, served piping hot, it was just amazing. We ate as much as we could, but there was easily enough for another 3 or 4 servings. The landlord suggested taking it home with us, but we didn't. After a rest, we ordered apple crumble & custard. Again, the portion was huge. We could have shared 1, and it would have been enough. It's a shame we don't live here because we would be regulars.

We ate dinner here as a big family group for a birthday celebration. Food was delivered all at the same time, tasty and great service... recommend!