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Yarcombe Inn, Honiton
Yarcombe
Postal town: Honiton
EX14 9BD
Served areas
Reviews of Yarcombe Inn (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
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E TA left this review about Yarcombe Inn
A village pub dating from the 13th Century with a 16th Century extension. Allegedly the house was once owned by Sir Francis Drake. It is on the old A30 and was used as a coaching inn for many years. Recently refurbished inside, it now consists of an open plan bar in the main part, which features exposed timbers, bow windows and an original chimney breast with a woodburner. The older part of the building is down some steps and is now a restaurant room, though it was in chaos when we visited as they were still doing works. There is a separate skittle alley upstairs, though we didn’t get to see it. Parking is at the front, while there is an enclosed garden at the back. The ambiance was great – good background music, heat from the fire and a good conversation with the landlord all made us feel very much at home here. The freshly-cooked food smelled delicious, though we didn’t eat due to time constraints. Ales on were Tribute and Hicks from St Austell, while sadly the other two pumps were dry and reverse-clipped. I’d very much like to come back here to eat and sample a couple more ales, especially given that this is a strong candidate for GBG21.
On 23rd March 2020
- rating: 8
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hondo . left this review about Yarcombe Inn
Under new ownership they hope to have the Yarcombe Inn up and running for the Terrier Racing at the beginning of August.
On 5th July 2019
- no rating submitted
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BobOs . left this review about Yarcombe Inn
Have often stopped here for a 'swift one' on the way to Exeter but it was beginning to get run down. New owners and a lick of paint made a lot of difference but sadly it closed. The villagers of Yarcombe now run this inn as a community venture and it is hailed as East Devon "Pub of the Year" for 2011. Good range of well-kept ales. Above average. Ignore the previous 10/10 - that was before it closed and it never was THAT good!
On 16th July 2011
- rating: 6
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 05 January 2020 by E TA
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 05 January 2020 by E TA
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 05 January 2020 by E TA
- Car Park : Yes last updated 05 January 2020 by E TA
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 05 January 2020 by E TA
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 25 November 2007 by hondo .
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 05 January 2020 by E TA
- Karaoke : Yes last updated 15 August 2026 by Tris C
- Live Music : Yes last updated 15 August 2026 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 05 January 2020 by E TA
- Micropub : No last updated 05 January 2020 by E TA
- Pinball : No last updated 05 January 2020 by E TA
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 15 August 2026 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 25 November 2007 by hondo .
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 05 January 2020 by E TA
