The Salterton Arms, Budleigh Salterton

Closed but under new owners, who are re-opening on 29/11/21 - according to a local old lady. Photo upload.

A nicely modernised local (though the nasty yellow colour of the exterior might initially put you off) over two floors and is larger inside than you’d expect. Downstairs has flagstone flooring, modern beams, wood burning stove, fairly neutral décor and a thick rope strung along the front of the bar – not a huge amount of character but decent enough. Football on the telly. Awful toilets though, the money must have run out at the door. Four pumps with three on; Sharps Doom Bar, Dartmoor Jail Ale and a good drop of Otter Ale. A nice atmosphere inside and we enjoyed our 30 mins in here watching the end of the footy. Wouldn’t be averse to a revisit.

A small terraced pub with yellow render and olive green paintwork. The interior is given over completely to the modern look. Open plan with an upper floor, the walls are salmon and covered with the arty pictures and modern mirrors. Whilst the bar is wood, and some traditional trappings, like books and other memorabilia are dotted around, they feel fake next to the now familiar sofas. I did see a dart board i am sure, but you would have to move the dining tables and chairs to use it. Stone floor. Service was ok and it certainly seemed popular with the large clientele. Beer; tap stuuf, with Otter Ale, Wyre Piddle Piddle Artist and Dartmoor Bitter, which i had and was fine. I wouldnt come back as its modern, clearly others love it. Not sure if it is a pub, restaurant, or both.