$The Sawmills, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe$

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 (704)

£25 and under

Pub

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

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Dog-friendly
Charming
Good for groups

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
Neighborhood
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 704 people are saying

The Sawmills reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Sawmills delights with "outstanding food" and "super friendly service." It boasts a varied menu, including standout fish dishes and "exceptional" Sunday roasts. Guests enjoy its "lovely atmosphere" and "picturesque venue." Though some mention cold meals and pricing, the restaurant's "friendly, attentive staff" and "fantastic food" consistently impress.

704 Reviews

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Cyndi
Devon4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service with a smile. Nice ambience. A few less pub-like options would be nice on the menu. Overall, a very good experience.
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Michael
Devon1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Friendly service, good choice of local beers, good choice of well presented food. A little on the pricy side, but this seems a common thread nowadays. Came away very satisfied.
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Diane
Shropshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good menu with some nice fish dishes....we enjoyed the octopus. Good value and good service. It had quite a lot of dogs in which we didn't much like but there was plenty of space between tables
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Jill
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Sunday lunch, large portions and fabulous service by Sue.
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Mary
Devon3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening at The Sawmills. Haven’t visited for a few years but still really good food and service and the Tribute bitter is as good as ever! Friendly and buzzy atmosphere and a good choice on the menu. The only reason I didn’t give full marks was because the seating is quite uncomfortable. But otherwise a lovely evening, again
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Andrew
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting for Sunday lunch, very attentive service, fantastic food and plenty of it. Will definitely return when in the area again Recommended
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Tracy
Devon2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food the fish curry is awesome, super friendly service highly recommended 🤩
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Alison
Devon3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have been visiting The Sawmills for many years and the food this time was superb!! Is there a new chef? Perfect.
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Stephanie
London3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was very over priced, some items more expensive than Surrey prices. £11 for glaring mushroom starter... Breaded mushroom still cold in the mild with lettuce and dip Chicken parm was inedible 2 barley touched. First gentleman to greet us was fab, lady serving us was ok. By 9pm most staff left so when asked for the bill it was handed us along card machine before even having a chance to review the bill.
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Joanna
Devon2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Reception & customer service was good and pleasant Making booking was easy However the food was cold which makes a well made food not so enjoyable Server accidentally spilt a drink and would have been nice if he offered to retop the drink, as they aren’t cheap. This will be my second visit and twice I encountered a cold meal Servers bring out plate with a serving cloth to indicate hot plate, however it was not, a little disappointing.
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The Sawmills is rated 4.6 stars by 704 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

The Sawmills

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