The Quay Inn - North Devon

#22 - Seafood - North Devon, Vegetarian, Steak

The Quay Inn

The Quay Inn
4.3 / 5 (6674 reviews)

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Nestled on the beachfront in Instow, The Boathouse offers a delightful dining experience characterized by stunning ocean views and a relaxed vibe. Diners rave about the diverse menu, highlighted by exceptional seafood dishes like the seafood platter and crab thermidor. While service experiences varied, many praised staff attentiveness and warmth. The dog-friendly atmosphere adds to its appeal, allowing guests to bring their furry friends along. Whether enjoying a leisurely lunch or a quick bite after a beach day, The Boathouse stands out as a must-visit culinary destination in the area.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: basserm55

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 6674 reviews
basserm55-maddocks
28.03.2025

Most favourite pub of ours, highly recommended. Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

laura-twomey-4
28.03.2025

A good pub, didn't have food only drinks after a bike ride. They serve Sam's Cider from Winkleigh which is amazing, well worth trying. The poor chap behind the bar was on his own dealing with the entire bar and all the diners, so wait times were understandably a little long. Gorgeous views right by the beach/estuary. Price per person: £1–10 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: English Breakfast, Fish and Chips, Sunday Roast

ana-terra-azpilicuet-2
28.03.2025

If I could, I would give it no star. I recently moved to Bideford. Something easy to notice every time I walk around here and Instow is that I'm the only Latin around. Once, I decided to follow the Tarka, and after walking, I stopped at this pub. As soon as I entered the place, a big group sitting straight in front of the balcony (six or seven people) went utterly silent. That was uncomfortable already, but I was thirsty and needed a glass of water. So, I asked the young man for a lager and a glass of water. He filled the glasses and put them on the balcony. I reached my Amex credit card to pay for my order, but their machine couldn't accept my card. For me, it was not even a problem because I had my phone and could instantaneously transfer the money from my account to the pub account. I asked for their bank information, and the person serving me said they did not have an account! THE-PUB-DOESN'T-HAVE-A-BANK-ACCOUNT! All those people in silence who could quickly have helped me and accepted the bank transference I was offering to pay for what I ordered kept quiet. A lady washing the dishes beside the man came behind him, whispering something and could not even look me in the face. The young man then got both of the glasses back and preferred to throw the beer I ordered in the drain rather than give me the option to pay and consume my order. I had to ask the water to walk back because I was dead thirsty. He finally gave me the glass of water; I turned to the big group and calmly drank it whilst everybody insisted on detouring the looking, disguising the awful environment and everything that just happened before anybody's eyes. Did I mention I was the only black/Latin person there? Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

jamie-uning
28.03.2025

Had a wonderful day good Excellent service second to none I would definitely recommend this pub Great Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

alan-cosh
28.03.2025

5 runners running the south west coast path so hungry! Had food in this pub for 3 nights all 5 of us had great food every night highly recommend. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

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The restaurant offers free WLAN for its customers.

The restaurant provides you a choice of gluten-free meals.

You can watch major sports events on a screen / TV right in the restaurant.

The restaurant and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus reachable with a wheelchair or physiological limitations.

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