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The Lamb Inn, Crediton, Devon

The Lamb Inn

4.7
4.7
124 Reviews
£25 and under
Grill

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2 people
20:30
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The Lamb Inn at Sandford
An AA One Rosette Restaurant in a 16th century former coaching house with open fires, low ceilings, comfy sofas, stunning bedrooms and a conference room.
Our new chargrill menu now has several vegan dishes
We also have a lovely sheltered garden with 60 seats on three levels; perfect for summer evenings

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Middle Eastern, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01363 773676
  • Website
    http://www.lambinnsandford.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Dowrich Room: Suitable for weddings, birthday parties, anniversary parties, private dining, wakes, fund raising events and meetings. This flexible room has AV facilities, projector and sound system. Wedding and private dining 40 persons. Theatre style 60 persons, Buffet 70 persons, Meetings 40 persons 12.6m x 4.8m Tap Room: Private function room available for hire. Suitable for private dining and meetings. Private dining 18 persons, Buffet 25 persons, Meetings 18 persons 4m x 4.8m
  • Location
    The Square, Sandford,, Crediton, Devon EX17 4LW
  • Area
    Exeter
  • Parking details
    Please note there is no car parking facilities at our property, with limited parking in The Square outside. There is a car park at the Parrish Hall which 200m away, up the hill across the small intersection then on your right. We suggest you unload your luggage then park your car at the Parrish Hall.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Menu

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What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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The Lamb Inn is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "best Sunday roast ever." Guests frequently highlight the "friendly and helpful" staff, making it a "great place to dine and socialise." With a "lovely lively atmosphere" and "very good menu," it remains a favorite for both locals and visitors.

124 Reviews

  1. Graham

    VIP

    Devon

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great country pub restaurant and we’re regular visitors. Never disappoints. Great value for such good food.
    The Lamb InnResponded on 28 November 2024
    Thank you for your kind review

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  2. Graham

    VIP

    Devon

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best country pub restaurant. Well worth a visit. Great venison
    The Lamb InnResponded on 18 November 2024
    Thank you for your kind review

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  3. Sarah

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good menu and lovely lively atmosphere. Very enjoyable with excellent service, will go again

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  4. Gareth

    Devon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Living in the village with two fab pubs is great. The Lamb have been on the top of their game for many years. The food is always good! Beer is always good! Great place to dine and socialise!
    The Lamb InnResponded on 1 October 2024
    Thank you for your kind review

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  5. Tim

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 July 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our first time at the Lamb for a while, and sadly it didn't live up to expectations. The pub had long been known for great locally produced food, great beer with a warm and lively atmosphere. We visited mid-week and found the experience to be rather underwhelming. The menu has some wonderful dishes on it, alongside some pub classics - not exciting, but a solid menu. We ordered a variety of starters and mains. The waitress returned to our table to deliver our food and told us there had been a mistake in the kitchen and that the mains were being prepared to come out with or before the starters. It seems to us that the chef wanted to go home promptly, as the kitchen closed at 8pm and this was as around 1945. My wife had the cod tacos and they were brilliant - tasty, well presented and truly creative. My children had the kids beef burgers and I had a chicken burger. The burgers weren't great. The children's burger was just a plain burger in a bap, (no option for cheese etc). They both complained the burger was dry. My chicken burger was tasty, but the chicken was overcooked and therefore quite tough on the edges. The chips were fantastic! Dessert was good. We were informed the kitchen had no cream and that meant a couple of the dishes were off/needing to be adapted. Three tasty puddings (ice creams and the sundae) arrived and were enjoyed by all. Overall it fell below expectations. Perhaps our expectations were too high, but it isn't a shadow of what it once was. I hope our visit was not typical. The Lamb holds a special place in my heart and it is painful to write a review that isn't gushing with admiration. But sadly it was the worst meal we had out this week. Another local pub the following night showed us just what was missing. A plea to the Lamb team - rather than defending criticism and feedback (which your reviews are full of), embrace it and improve. It's an amazing spot but it isn't hitting the mark at present. It can be so much more than it is today.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Devon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely roast dinner, well worth a visit! We will be going back
    The Lamb InnResponded on 24 July 2024
    Thank you for your kind review

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We reserved online when we arrived were offered a choice of inside or outside. We chose inside as was a little chilly. We all had the Sunday roast which was delicious. Service was speedy all in all perfect Sunday lunch would reccommend.
    The Lamb InnResponded on 24 July 2024
    Thank you for your kind review

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  8. AntonioS

    VIP

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Sunday roast ever. I love the place. Great service and amazing food. Highly recommended!
    The Lamb InnResponded on 4 July 2024
    Thank you for your kind review

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never had a bad experience! The food is always delicious and cannot be faulty. Staff are friendly and helpful. Would recommend to anyone!
    The Lamb InnResponded on 15 June 2024
    Thank you for your kind review

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  10. JamieL

    Dublin

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great local pub with a good atmosphere for a Sunday lunch, Food was served well with good service. The Sunday roast was very tasty with a good choice

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The Lamb Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for The Lamb Inn

The Square, Sandford,, Crediton, Devon EX17 4LW

Additional information

  • Area
    Exeter
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Middle Eastern, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Please note there is no car parking facilities at our property, with limited parking in The Square outside. There is a car park at the Parrish Hall which 200m away, up the hill across the small intersection then on your right. We suggest you unload your luggage then park your car at the Parrish Hall.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.lambinnsandford.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01363 773676
  • Private party facilities
    Dowrich Room: Suitable for weddings, birthday parties, anniversary parties, private dining, wakes, fund raising events and meetings. This flexible room has AV facilities, projector and sound system. Wedding and private dining 40 persons. Theatre style 60 persons, Buffet 70 persons, Meetings 40 persons 12.6m x 4.8m Tap Room: Private function room available for hire. Suitable for private dining and meetings. Private dining 18 persons, Buffet 25 persons, Meetings 18 persons 4m x 4.8m
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