We go to Bantham Beach regularly in all seasons for the wonderful views and walks around the area, but usually avoid eating here because of a few mediocre meals in the past. With friends from London in tow, encompassing six hungry kids and six adults, we decided to give the Sloop another chance. Not wanting to take a risk with... More

A pub with good B&B facilities, excellent food, superb location, friendly staff and locals in the bar.. The only criticism is that the mattress was old with squashed sides and loose springs and very uncomfortable. In mitigation we were were assured that this had been reported before and it is about to be replaced. Our advice is to ask how... More

Stayed here recently on a little tour of Dorset and Devon and was not disappointed. The room prices to my mind reflect really good value for money and all importantly include a delicious breakfast and free wifi. We booked a little late and so got the last room available but it was still very sweet and had everything we could... More

Used the Sloop as base for a recent short break to walk bits of the coast path which is only a short walk away Staff were friendly and helpful, room comfortable with estuary and distant seas views to Burgh Island, food good. parking a bit tense but Ok

Crab sandwiches and fine ale in front of a log fire - just right. Chips could have been cooked a bit longer but they were real homemade beasts. They offer b&b -I would consider it if needed. Location - not far from a lovely bay and just off the coastal walk

Our second stay at the sloop in six months! Great time to go there not so busy as the last time we were there! (September ) great pub, fab food! Read the last review, said the scampi basket was £ 9.50 on the menu it is £7.40?? Great fish as allways! Will be back!! John

We called in at lunch time after a delightful walk looking for some light lunch. Friendly service and an extensive and varied menu. The prices were high and out of proportion for the type of establishment. It was simply a pub with very expensive food. I settled for a beef ploughman's and to be honest the beef was amazing, it... More

On the door it says, "open at 11am". So, after a long walk we arrived at 11.05am expecting a welcoming cup of coffee and perhaps a brandy. However, the door was locked and a knock on the window asking could we have a couple of coffeesgot a cold repl y, " we don't open until 11.30am". So, a couple of... More

I’ve been visiting Bantham and the Sloop Inn for years, and since the current landlords took over a couple of years ago, the Sloop has become a little oasis in a gastronomic wasteland. The friendly staff set the precedent for the atmosphere, and though the food is simple I have always found it reliably good. The Sunday lunch is spot... More