$The Sawmills, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe$

The Sawmills

4.6 (699)

£25 and under

Pub

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

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2 people

9 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Dog-friendly
Good for special occasions

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
Area
Ilfracombe
Parking details
Carpark
Public transit
Connected on Filers bus routes.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 699 people are saying

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

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

Diners' Choice Awards

Devon
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Sawmills delights with "outstanding food" and "super friendly service." Known for its "exceptional" Sunday roasts and "fantastic" seafood specials, this "picturesque venue" offers a welcoming atmosphere. With attentive staff and generous portions, the warm ambiance makes it a "lovely place" to enjoy a meal.

699 Reviews

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Andrew
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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 30 May 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 26 May 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 25 May 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 25 May 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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Geoff
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Could not fault the food whatsoever and my wife worked in the food industry for years, service was excellent nothing to much trouble, will definitely be going back to the sawmills again.
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Adrian
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, great service and a picturesque venue.
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George
Devon3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We attended for Sunday lunch. The food and service was excellent as usual 👌.
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Philip
Devon2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Have eaten here before, excellent Sunday roast. This time my wife had crab linguine which was delicious. I had the steak and black pudding pie. The pie was disappointing being mainly black pudding and also dry. Won’t stop us returning as everything else is great. I’m sure I was just unlucky with the pie
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Paul
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely pub restaurant, very welcoming and attentive staff, food and drink excellent, good specials especially fresh seafood. Banoffee pie was as good as they claim. Only thing preventing 5 stars for service too was the main courses taking around half an hour to arrive, this was a bit too long but we were prepared for this based on other reviews.
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The Sawmills is rated 4.6 stars by 699 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 10 times today

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

Additional information

Area
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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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

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