The best restaurants serving Default food in South Hams South West

Went in January 2024 was lovely, couldn't fault anything. February 2025 - got our drinks then announced we had a table booked. The barman shower us to our table, came back to take our order, fine. Nobody else eating as very quite. When our food arrived the meat was almost past it's best, mushrooms again to far gone, over cooked. The other meal was cooked to long so that the filling had run out, otherwise that meal would've been perfect. We'd finished our meal ( no one asked if everything was ok) and we wait 20 to be asked if we wanted pudding and clear our plates. So we decided to pay and leave. On leaving the chef was back at the bar, he was drunk. Having run pubs before its certainly not a good advert. They lost money as we were going to have pudding and more drinks. It was like we were an inconvenience to them.

I visit regularly and am always impressed with the food and drinks. Excellent coffee and good food. The owner and staff do an impressive job with the space and resources they have and the Green is a great community asset. I notice a previous reviewer criticises the prices and the alleged quality of the food. This is unfair, naive and unrealistic as we all know the cost of living and food prices have increased and this affects everyone. Clearly some people cannot accept change or realise the world of food retail is very challenging these days. Definitely worth a visit and enjoy the community atmosphere of the village.

Best prawns we’ve ever tasted in a jacket potato,along with coleslaw and salad. We could not fault a thing. All round excellence.

This cafe is overpriced, dry food and rude staff. Will never eat anything here again. Would not reccomend don’t waste your time or money.

Delicious food, all vegetarian. Bit far away from civilisation, but worth the drive out there. Very nice aesthetic to it. Staff are so lovely. Would recommend to anyone looking for food

Very average coffee shop with pretty rubbish coffee. Was told I couldn’t have coffee in a cup because they were closing (in an hour) so had to be a take away cup despite sitting in. Run by students without any business acumen and any care towards customer service. The kids running it were turning away customers frequently for silly reasons like not making a table available because they had their own coats and skateboards on it or they had cleaned down the coffee machine (an hour before closing time) on a busy Thursday/Friday. Not recommend as there are plenty of other great coffee shops.

Really like this place and the coffee

Great views and outside seating. Very slow service for how many staff unfortunately

Great little music venue above a pub, very intimate with good acoustics. Visited to watch "40 Watt Sun" perform, who was excellent. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. There is a small bar with a limited range of drinks, but it is very easy to pop downstairs to the main bar for more choice. Will definitely be back to see more bands here.

I was very pleasantly surprised by my recent visit. A few months ago I found the establishment lacking. Today total transformation!!! Good 200%better,service 300% better. Staff so obliging,happy to help. Especially Chrissie ! Wow what a difference new owners have made. Food level of quality, quantity,and freshness 100%. I took my mum (91 y,) she really. Enjoyed ham. Eggs and chips !!! I had gammon etc Well presented and hot!!! As was the tea a first anywhere recently. Thanks to all staff and to Chrissie for explaining a lot of alternatives to menu and seating available Defo return thks guys

Wow what a pub! A proper pub! Rare find these days! Fab atmosphere, brilliant music, nice friendly locals! This is definitely the place to be! Best pub in town! Lovely young friendly guy behind the bar! Thank you! I work in the Blue Peter Polperro, very similar vibes 💙

What a great club and facilties

I booked 2 nights for friends online, i had some simple questions about parking and accessibility but couldn't get hold of anyone to answer my questions so i cancelled. I cancelled nearly 1 month before the cut off for a full 100% refund ( clearly stated in their contract when booking) . I then spent nearly 2 months calling, emailing, leaving voicemails to get my money back - they ignored every one. In the end I had to claim the money back via my bank. If my bank hadnt stepped in and help, this establishment would have stolen over £400 from me. I am writing to hopefully sway others and stop them doing the same to others

Called in for a reviving pint. Had a local beer called Legend which went down very well. Pub is quirky as it has a Post Office counter at one end of the bar. Steepish climb up from the river Dart but worthwhile.

Tradition bakery in Salcombe, good selection of breads - except no wholemeal - VERY odd these days! They claim bread is homemade, not so sure (its very regular). I found better bread in the Coop 20 mins walk away. Extra large cheese straws and many cakes are excellent, very good value. 1st visit - grumpy shop assistant. Other times - very pleasant helpers.