$The Sawmills, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe$

The Sawmills

Name: The Sawmills
Address: The Old Sawmills Inn Watermouth Valley, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, United Kingdom, EX34 9SJ
Telephone: 01271 883388
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

662 Reviews

£25 and under

Pub

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Dog-friendly

Discover The Sawmills Freehouse: where tradition meets innovation! Our latest menu offers a delightful blend of classic pub favourites and tantalising international dishes. Experience the rich flavors of locally sourced Devon & West Country Ingredients that infuse our culinary creations.

Indulge in our extensive selection of ales, beers, lagers, wines, spirits, and cocktails, providing something for every palate. Whether you prefer a pint of traditional ale or a cool glass of wine, our bar has you covered.

Enjoy the cozy ambience of our indoor seating or venture outside to our charming decking area, embracing nature's beauty. Although outdoor bookings aren't available due to weather uncertainties, drop by anytime for a memorable experience.

Our inviting atmosphere welcomes families and well-behaved furry friends.

We look forward to hosting you soon at The Sawmills Freehouse, where exceptional food, refreshing drinks, and a warm atmosphere await.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 8:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:30 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
01271 883388
Website
http://www.sawmillsfreehouse.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jacques Roux

Location
The Old Sawmills Inn, Watermouth Valley, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe EX34 9SJ
Neighbourhood
Ilfracombe
Parking details
Carpark
Public transit
Connected on Filers bus routes.
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 662 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Devon
Great for brunch
Devon
Good for business meals
Devon
Child-friendly
Devon
Good for groups
Devon
Healthy
Devon
Great for outdoor dining
Devon
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Sawmills offers "fantastic food" with highlights like "amazing Sunday roasts" and a "great menu choice." Guests appreciate the "friendly, helpful staff" and "cosy atmosphere." Despite some occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is often praised as "excellent," with standout mentions of the "master class" chef and "delicious" dishes.

662 Reviews

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Ben
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday roast that was just awesome. Plenty of it, superb taste - definitely a nod to the chef on this one. We will be going back!
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Tanya
Devon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Sunday lunch. Best in the area. The meat is good and good selection of vegetables.
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Kelly
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it there! Food and service is great! In the summer it’s lovely sitting outdoors! Pet friendly is a huge bonus!
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Julie
Surrey
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quick and easy to book. Lovely welcome on arrival. Service was very good, not too quick so you had time to peruse the menu. All of us enjoyed the food and Banoffee pie was scrumptious but very big piece. Left a good tip as we enjoyed it so much.
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Jannine
Staffordshire
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Seriously disappointed. Booked online for Sunday lunch on our anniversary. 2 x beef dinners with side of veg arrive, after they replaced a pork dinner as they brought the wrong order. Beef bland, tepid, Yorkshire pudding tasted of fridge! Cold. Filled with soggy, not crispy bits of parsnip, roast potatoes, carrots and parsnip under the meat, soggy and tepid. Side plate of peas, red cabbage and broccoli, bland.jug of tepid, non gravy, it was a jus, unseasoned. Bowl of !!! Cheesy.leeks, took a while to attempt.to separate as it was a claggy mess Ancient waitress, took plates asked if was OK,,, we said not great, she said lovely, great ,, !!! Best part of the meal was the mint at the end , overpriced and need a chef who can cook. Wasn't busy at all, now I know why. Raised this on leaving and was met with the look of you have no clue, let.them.know that it should be noted it was a special occasion, and the points above, just said they will tell the chef and they have a great reputation Nope AVOID NEVER AGAIN
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Chloe
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere, with great service. The food was amazing and the wine reccomendation was very good. We had a lovely meal and a fab stay. Will recommend to friends.
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Tracy
Cumbria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lovely roast.. great location. Fab service. Not the cheapest but worth it!
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Tanya
Devon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Sunday dinner and friendly service. Looking forward to next one.
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Tara
London
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A lovely meal with a great menu choice. Lovely restaurant that we would recommend
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Ashley
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My Wife and I have eaten at the Sawmills twice within a three day period. The food on both occasions was exceptional! The ambience and atmosphere were perfect. A very clean, well set out establishment. A fine selection of drinks. The staff were all extremely friendly, professional, and were more helpful than you usually get to see. There were all switched on, and knew about any question you would ask. We hope it stays as good in the future as it's been on these two occasions. The Chef was a master class! We will most certainly be returning in June 2025!
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The Sawmills is rated 4.6 stars by 662 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

The Old Sawmills Inn, Watermouth Valley, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe EX34 9SJ

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Ilfracombe
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 8:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:30 am–8:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Carpark
Public transit
Connected on Filers bus routes.
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jacques Roux
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sawmillsfreehouse.co.uk/
Phone number
01271 883388

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