The Village Inn

4.3 ( 399 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 10:30 PM See Hours
£20–30
Parkfield, Thurlestone, Kingsbridge TQ7 3NN, United Kingdom
+44 1548 563525
The Village Inn, located in the heart of Parkfield, Thurlestone, offers a delightful restaurant experience that feels both warm and inviting. Visitors consistently praise its spacious layout, featuring cozy areas around a crackling open fire, perfect for unwinding with a drink. The extensive beer selection includes innovative non-alcoholic options, such as the Salcombe new London light gin. Patrons rave about the exquisite fish and chips, celebrated for their light and crispy batter, complemented by delectable homemade tartare and curry sauce. Seafood lovers are equally satisfied, with the seafood linguini and platter standing out for their generous portions and rich flavors. The welcoming ambiance, marked by friendly and professional service from staff like Jack and Joe, enhances the dining journey, making each visit memorable. While the menu balances traditional pub staples with gourmet offerings, diners appreciate the high-quality ingredients and skillful preparation. The occasional critique about the roast potatoes is overshadowed by the overall excellence of the dishes served. Cleanliness and superb organization add to the positive experience, making The Village Inn a must-visit gem for anyone seeking delicious food in a charming setting. Whether relaxing with a pint or indulging in a Sunday roast, this inn captures the essence of great British hospitality.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Has fireplace
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Has free water refills
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Village Inn

John Jags Jagger
May 2,2025
A really lovely pub/restaurant with lots of space with areas to relax around an open fire or sit at the bar and have a quiet pint. Big range of beers on tap with plenty of non alcoholic drinks including Salcombe new London light non alcoholic gin in three different flavours. First evening I had the fish in chips which was cooked in a very light and crispy batter and the fish was perfectly steamed inside the batter. Lovely homemade tartare and curry sauce for dipping the perfectly cooked chips in, Crumble for afters was delicious with a lovely crumble topping. Hats off to the chef!!! Service from Joe was first class with food checks and topping up our drinks regularly. Toilets clean and tidy. Really lovely atmosphere, laid back and relaxed with a contemporary feel. The horseradish ketchup sauce with the burger is a real highlight and one to definitely try. Can't wait to visit again soon.
Claire Crisp
May 1,2025
This place is lovely! We were put off by recent reviews but tried it, unfortunately on the last day of our holiday... would have gone several times in our week's holiday as food was wonderful, would loved to have tried the other dishes on the menu. The manager Jack was excellent, so enthusiastic, friendly and professional and all the staff were great. Seafood platter was delicious and a huge helping, also had seafood linguini which was brilliant too. A village pub with lovely atmosphere and great food... we will be back!
Steve Price
Apr 27,2025
Visited the Village Inn on Sunday lunchtime.(pre-book online). Social distancing was very well implemented and the staff were very friendly, explaining all the new requirements. Full menu was available and I had the sea trout which was very well prepared. Highly recommended.
Jonny Lambeth
Apr 23,2025
Very high quality restaurant in a pub - exemplary service, delicious food and excellent organisation. We had a lovely Sunday Lunch treat with exceptionally good food. The Inn could give lessons in customer service to a lot of places, with a warm welcome and just the right level of customer service throughout. Traditional Sunday Lunch was nearly perfect (OK so like 95% of places and homes, they didnt quite get the roast potatoes crispy but that's almost universal) and one of our number had the perfectly cooked fish and chips. Portion sizes good. Taste excellent. Priced at the higher end of normal and excellent value for the quality of what you get. Nice atmosphere, very clean, well managed.
Sarah Coe
Feb 24,2025
Love the Village Inn's cosy character and tasty food. Good value, well cooked pub staples but splashed out on 28 wild bass which was gorgeous. Puds full on too.
Paul Healy
Feb 21,2025
The perfect Devon village pub - walking distance from our rented property in Thurlestone. Really accommodating despite not booking on Saturday night, made room for us including pram and high chair. Good outside seating, lots of local ales, plenty of variety on the menu, with great seafood specials. Recommend the skate. Will be back.
Dan North
Feb 8,2025
A brilliant find! The food was outstanding, and the service was perfect. The pub itself is a great mix of old pub and restaurant we loved it.
Simon Welch
Feb 7,2025
Went for lunch walking from Thurlestone Sands, food excellent at this price point vs others in the area. Fish pie tasty and burger best I can't remember in a while. Deserts a little expensive but good. Covid one way system in place and all staff with visors, good show.

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