The Beaver Inn

Name: The Beaver Inn
Address: Appledore, Bideford, Devon, United Kingdom, EX39 1RY
Telephone: 01237 474822
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

274 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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The Beaver Inn is a small traditional pub with an amazing atmosphere and mouth watering menu. We are renowned for our fantastic fish specials and for the friendly service that we offer. Enjoy watching local talent? The Beaver Inn plays live local up-beat music every Saturday, we host the Marmalade Club (which is essentially an open mic night) every Sunday and on Mondays we host local acoustic artists (and one Monday a month we host North Devon Jazz Club). There is always something fun and exciting happening at The Beaver Inn!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

17 May 2022

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19:00

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–20:30
Phone number
01237 474822
Website
http://www.thebeaverinn.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
Appledore Bideford, Devon EX39 1RY
Area
Appledore
Parking Details
None
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Halloumi Fries
Smoked Paprika & Tangy Salsa
Beer & Cheese Croquettes
Fresh Watercress
Spiced Buffalo Chicken Wings
Blue Cheese Dip
King Prawn & Chorizo
on a large crouton
Lightly Dusted Calamari
with Lemon & Dill Mayo
Cod & Smoked Trout Fishcake
Sweet Chilli Sauce
Chinese Marinated Pork Belly Bites
Sticky Soy Sauce
BBQ Jackfruit Bites
Bloody Mary Dressing
Sweet Potato Falafel
Fresh Salsa & Chives
Veg & Thyme Polenta Chips
Bloody Mary Dressing
Garlic Mushrooms
Warm Sourdough Bread
Hand Breaded Brie Wedge
Cranberry Sauce
Beetroot Hummus
on a crouton, balsamic reduction

Main Plates

Fresh Fish Specials - See Blackboards

Ham, Egg & Hand Cut Chips£10.25
Appledore Mussels£15.95
cooked in Devon Scrumpy & Tarragon Cream and served with fries
King Prawn & Smoked Trout Linguini£16.25
white wine & cream
Traditional Appledore Fish Pie£13.25
dressed salad & sourdough bread
Sticky Maple & Ginger Baked Tofu£13.95
on a bed of vegetable vermicelli noodles topped with red chilli & sesame seeds
Devon Rump Steak£18.95
Chips, Peas, Tomatoes, Mushrooms & Onion Rings
Fish & Chips£13.50
Homemade Tartare Sauce, Peas & Hand Cut Chips
Slow Roasted Rack of Ribs
cooked in Sticky Bourbon or Peri Peri with fries, slaw & onion rings
- 1/2 Rack£12.25
- Full Rack£19.25
Beaver Burger£12.95
6oz Beef Burger, Mature Cheddar, Tomato, Gherkin & Fries
Spiced Chickpea & Sundried Tomato Burger£12.95
Tangy Salsa & Fries
Beaver Seafood Platter£18.25
Appledore Mussels, Crevettes, Crab, Local Smoked Trout, Calamari, Salad, Tartare Sauce, Marie Rose Sauce & Fresh Sourdough
Beaver Ploughman's£15.95
Hawkridge Mature Cheddar, Honey Roast Ham, Pickled Onions, Sun Blanched Tomato & Feta Quiche, Salad, Apple Ginger & Plum Chutney & Fresh Sourdough

Sides

Hand Cut Chips£3.25
Skinny Fries£3.25
Cheesy Hand Cut Chips£4.25
Cheesy Fries£4.25
Cheesy Garlic Chips£4.50
Garlic Bread£3.75
Cheesy Garlic Bread£3.95
Coleslaw£2.95
Mixed Leaf Salad£2.95
Hand Battered Onion Rings£2.95

What 274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Devon
Best Value
Devon
Brunch
Devon
Hot Spot
Devon
Lunch
Devon
Neighbourhood Gem
Devon
Scenic View
Devon
Sunday Lunch
Devon
Vibrant Bar Scene
Devon
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PAULINEB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
We waited one and a half hours for food with no explanation or apology. The sea bass, when it arrived, was very good indeed.
J
Juliag
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Truly memorable, laid-back pub with exquisite views and delicious food - our six year old son loved his mussels and chicken goujons. Very much worth it.
IM
IanM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never been to the Beaver before and had booked online before travelling down from Liverpool. A very warm welcoming pub with great ambience. We ate in the restaurant with a sea view. Couldn’t have asked for a better start to our short holiday in Devon & Cornwall. The staff are lovely, friendly and helpful. Highly recommended and hope to visit again very soon. Thank you for a great evening (including live entertainment)
DB
DebbieB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Having eaten at this pub many times we were slightly disappointed, my husbands food was fine but my mussels were only just warm and they were tiny. I had to wipe our table over as it had some sticky marks on it. The waitress was lovely as usual . The evening was spoilt by the very loud music and me and my husband could not hear each other.
SK
SteveK
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great welcome, food and atmosphere. Every time I go to The Beaver I enjoy it.
GC
GaryC
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, superb food, great fish specials. I had the mussels (again!) Amazing. Great views as well.
CL
CaroLa
Devon
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 25 April 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
You have to wait a while for your food but it is worth waiting for.
AH
AliH
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really lovely fresh food, good customer service. Overall a lovely experience and would happily return when back on holiday.
RB
RachaelB
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and a really lovely, friendly atmosphere with lots of local people. It made us wish we lived here!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall2food2service2ambience1
Did not feel comfortable walking in, or at our table.. it was as if we were outsiders of a bunch of friendships/regulars. Very uncomfortable experience
SD
SarahD
Devon
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 April 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
A lovely place to eat ,great views , excellent food and served with a friendly smile just right for a holiday pub .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Local estuary side pub. Seating outside,inside. Dog friendly,not dining room. Lots of entertainment through month
DN
DeanN
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice and relaxed with dog in bar area. Food great.
P
Paul
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
For a family of 3, we had pulled pork nachos to start (share) and for the main meals we had 1 x Beaver burger with fries, 1 x Mussels with fries and 1 x Barbecue chicken wings and fries. For dessert we had 1 x 2 scoops of ice cream and 1 x sticky toffee pudding. The atmosphere was really good as there was a singer in the bar, the music was great. The service and food was excellent. We’re on a 3 night break and would definitely recommend having food or drink at the Beaver Inn, thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
MK
MichelleK
Devon
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food delicious and service excellent. Not a posh pub but really good value with generous portions.
AR
AnneR
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
veggie pasta was a bit dull but everything else was much enjoyed. large portions!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was brilliant, thank you so much, the food, the service the setting all superb
GM
GMac
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 April 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Being local, we usually manage to visit every 2-3 months (if we can get in!), for many of past 25 years. One of our favourites with fab buzz and ambience, lovely view from our table across the estuary at dusk. Food as good as ever (one fish pie and one pollock), all really fresh; added to enjoyment with local GT Ales Blonde Ambition being the guest beer. Lovely friendly service - much appreciated. And they stay loyal to their model of being a lively, friendly, locally owned freehouse pub with restaurant area attached rather than the 'group/chain gastropub' model, slowly ruining the pleasure of eating out at so many other venues in the area.
HW
HannahW
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 April 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
We enjoyed our meal of mussels and fish pie, my only criticism is that there wasn’t much fish in the fish pie and it was £15 so would have expected more. Overall though we did enjoy our evening and would go back again.
NC
NealC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Turned up late as we got stuck on the beech with the kids. Rang to explain and was told it was not an issue. The food was great especially the pulled pork nachos.
SJ
ShaunJ
Worcestershire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Not been to The Beaver since before COVID, so was nice to go back. Reasonably busy if not packed for Sunday lunch. And a menu that offers choice if a roast dinner is not your thing. Window seat always helps, with great river views. Decent grub too, with the fish pie a clear highlight. Back soon.
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sandyV
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Decent choice on menu, reasonable prices and good service. We liked it enough to go twice, but to be honest, not many places to get an evening meal in Appledore.
JF
JoFW
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Absolutely wonderful evening was had by all. Beautiful food, lovely wine and pleasant atmosphere made is a special birthday treat for me. Very enjoyable and shall be back.
RR
RiverRoamer7
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Welcoming, warm atmosphere. Efficient, friendly, knowledgeable service. Delicious food.
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Lucy
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely lunch with our children and dog in the dog friendly bar area. Went here many times as a child/teenager when my parents owned a house on the street. Haven’t been back for 10 years. It has retained all its local charm and friendliness. We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely pub with character and food was excellent.
B
Blockers
Warwickshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent local fish and shell food, lovely views from the restaurant windows a most enjoyable meal, well worth a visit
PL
PhilL
Cornwall
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 March 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Good home cooked food. The puddings are huge!!!!!!
A
Amanda
Edinburgh
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 25 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal had by all with great service - thank you
FD
FrancesD
Devon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always friendly and efficient service and wonderful food
ST
SarahT
Hampshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 March 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The table service wad excellent. Food was good although a little slow to be served but this could be due to it being a Tuesday evening and they may not have had many staff in the kitchen or because the food is cooked to order. It was worth waiting for.
D
Debby
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 March 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Typical pub food and atmosphere, good service, and good food
KC
KevinC
Gloucestershire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely little pub hidden away. Great food (had Sunday Roast) friendly service. Lovely pud, I had sticky toffee pudding.
HC
HeidiC
Devon
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 March 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Good food as usual, nice atmosphere, must try the Beaver if in Appledore
AH
AngelaH
Devon
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 March 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Lovely juicy Appledore mussels, beautiful view and friendly staff.
CE
CarolineE
Buckinghamshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My Grandaughter and I had a wonderful time at The Beaver last night ….excellent food,wine,company and service. Jodie was brilliant …. Happy,smiling,kind and helpful. I related a story to her of when I stayed in Westward Ho! In 1969 which I won’t repeat now but she very kindly gave us a discount ! Appledore and that part of N Devon brings back so many happy memories as I’ve been visiting it for 56 years and to return with my 24 year old Grandaughter was magical ! Thank you again. See you next year or even before ! Caroline and Grace
RG
RogerG
West Sussex
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 March 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always good. Missed seeing regulars Anna Graham Alison and others but managing well with shortage of staff. It ws busy for the numbers catering for us . Pity but always good to be there
FD
FrancesD
Devon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Most welcoming atmosphere and gorgeous food. Highly recommended
AW
AnthonyW
Devon
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 March 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
In a characterful pub, with a very friendly atmosphere, we were served an excellent Sunday roast by cheerful staff, as we sat with our dog by a warming log fire.
RC
ReeceC
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
We had another enjoyable evening at the Beaver - lovely food, services and general atmosphere. A real traditional Devon pub!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

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The Beaver Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 274 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

17 May 2022

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Appledore Bideford, Devon EX39 1RY

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Additional information

Area
Appledore
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–20:30
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.thebeaverinn.co.uk/
Phone number
01237 474822

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Dining areas

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Fish Pie

Seafood Platter

Beaver Burger

Breakfast

Toasted Teacake£3.00

Bacon Sourdough Sandwich£5.25

Sausage Sourdough Sandwich£6.25

Poached Eggs on Sourdough£6.25

Poached Eggs & Smoked Trout on Sourdough£8.25

Full English / Veggie Breakfast£10.25

Baguettes

Devon & Cormwall Rump Steak Stilton & Onions£12.25

Tuna & Cucumber£9.25

Appledore Sausage£9.95

Beetroot, Sundried Tomato, Crispy Chickpea & Spinach£9.75

Fresh Crabmeat & Rocket£12.25

Fish Finger Sourdough Sarney & Chips£9.25

Small Plates

Mini Beaver Burger£6.95

Breaded Golden Scampi£6.95

Jumbo Sausage£6.95

Mini Fish & Chips£7.95

Breaded Chicken Goujon£6.95

BBQ Jackfruit Bites£6.95

Light Bites

Halloumi Fries

Beer & Cheese Croquettes

Spiced Buffalo Chicken Wings

King Prawn & Chorizo

Lightly Dusted Calamari

Cod & Smoked Trout Fishcake

Chinese Marinated Pork Belly Bites

BBQ Jackfruit Bites

Sweet Potato Falafel

Veg & Thyme Polenta Chips

Garlic Mushrooms

Hand Breaded Brie Wedge

Beetroot Hummus

Main Plates

Ham, Egg & Hand Cut Chips£10.25

Appledore Mussels£15.95

King Prawn & Smoked Trout Linguini£16.25

Traditional Appledore Fish Pie£13.25

Sticky Maple & Ginger Baked Tofu£13.95

Devon Rump Steak£18.95

Fish & Chips£13.50

Slow Roasted Rack of Ribs

Beaver Burger£12.95

Spiced Chickpea & Sundried Tomato Burger£12.95

Beaver Seafood Platter£18.25

Beaver Ploughman's£15.95

Sides

Hand Cut Chips£3.25

Skinny Fries£3.25

Cheesy Hand Cut Chips£4.25

Cheesy Fries£4.25

Cheesy Garlic Chips£4.50

Garlic Bread£3.75

Cheesy Garlic Bread£3.95

Coleslaw£2.95

Mixed Leaf Salad£2.95

Hand Battered Onion Rings£2.95

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