Review Instow Arms - Instow

After a day of hiking, Instow Arms beckoned to us as an oasis on our way back. Even though the pub was full, we were offered a snug spot near the entrance. This seating offered us the delightful privilege of watching a beautiful sunset. Culinary-wise, the mussels were an absolute treat, and opting to switch out the fries for garlic bread proved to be an excellent choice. They serve non-alcoholic Guinness beer.

Off-chance lunch, very nice place, food delicious and arrived quickly, piping hot too. Dog friendly.

Excellent all around. There's sturdy covered outside seating for all year around, plenty of dog bowls, fast service, polite and knowledgeable staff, adaptable and out of this world food. What more could you ever want!

One of the best places in the around, staff are always welcoming and friendly no matter how busy they are. Food is excellent and very fresh. I always make a point of coming here when I visit the area.

Even though it was very busy, sitting outside gave you the feeling of having plenty of space to yourselves. We had a group of 12 with us, and the service was quick and efficient. The food was lovely, the portions were huge. Will definitely make another trip.

Although initially I thought the prices were higher the enormous portions of lovely food more than justify it. We all left very happy and full!

This place is fabulous! Situated right on the beach, but with shelter from the glass around the patio area, you don't get blown to bits, but if you were a bit chilly, they had cosy looking blankets in the doorway to warm you up a bit! Had the most AMAZING meal tonight from the specials board, cod loin with a chorizo & herb crumb, new potatoes with rosemary and garlic and a pile of lovely veg. My husband had traditional fish 'n' chips, which was also delicious, but he also had a side order of food envy!!!! 😂😋 Staff are attentive, friendly and welcoming...they also had a great selection of drinks, I had "Pull the Pin" a locally produced spiced rum, from Woolacombe (yum) This pub/restaurant is lovely and well worth paying them a visit.

We stayed just outside Instow last week, visiting the Instow Arms twice. Day 1 was after a decent dog run up and down the beach, sufficient to order from the “large plate” menu (forgetting the generous portions again!). Day two was an escape from Storm Ciaran, and smaller plates plus pudding. Fantastic food, great service, genuinely welcoming of wet dog. What more can you want.

Great food and fantastic service, very pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Also fabulous view.

This is a great pub, very popular with locals like myself and tourists alike. Even on a busy night, you can always find a table outside, loads of room round the back. Although if you can get a seat at the front it's the perfect spot to watch the sunset. I go here with my cycling club, about 20 of us once a year.....hence the 4* for atmosphere.....lots of dirty looks from people when we arrive, lowering the tone with our lycra! Luckily, we don't care, and judging by the many cycle racks, the owners welcome us warmly. shame some folk in Instow are snooty!

Brilliant experience from the second we stepped through the doors. Waitresses very quick and service very speedy. Food amzing DO NOT miss the huge cheesy garlic bread and chicken with sauce to murder for its so delicious. Huge glasses of wine, delicious coffee and a stunning view of the sea and sands!! Will be back so don't take my seat upstairs looking at the vista!

Pre Christmas meal. Can't fault it. Generous portions and well cooked. Wellington from the specials menu was very good value compared to London, as were most things. Very popular year round so best to book.

This place was amazing to spend the last day of our holidays! I had the BBQ pork ribs and it was the best thing I’ve ever eaten. The portion size was to say the least overwhelming good for money and the staff could not have been nicer! I tried tackling the dessert but was too much of a good meal to finish!

Great friendly pub very good choice of food & drink excellent service recommended to anyone wanting a great meal This pub is dog friendly so take your best friends with you. 3.9.23They do a lovely build your own breakfast which was excellent quality and a good range of alternative breakfast dishes and a very good cappuccino and the dogs love your bacon

Friendly informal pub/restaurant with excellent food, overlooking the beach and estuary. The Korean BBQ wings are unbelievably good, and all of the food is prepared to a high standard

Nice pub, good food, holiday prices. Staff really friendly and service was amazingly fast. Lovely views of the dunes from the front. If it’s rainy cute beach huts with benches

Sunday lunch was fantastic, very generous portions, service and location was fabulous with views across the water as we ate. We will revisit.

So tasty, friendly and attentive staff, huge portion sizes. Recommend 👌

Visited here after a recommendation whilst on holiday. Great atmosphere with cracking views across the estuary....food was good. Massive portions..! Enough halloumi for two..! Would recommend if you wanted a nice pub dinner with a good atmosphere.