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The Drum Inn

4.3
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4.0
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4.3
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4.0
(2292)
•#5 on "Where to eat: the 45 best restaurants in Torquay"
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Torquay, TQ2 6XA, United Kingdom
Website
https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/south-west/thedruminncockington?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb-homepage
Phone
+44 1803 690264
Hours
SuSunday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
MoMonday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
TuTuesday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
WeWednesday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
ThThursday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
FrFriday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
SaSaturday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
Torquay, TQ2 6XA, United Kingdom
Thursday: 11:30AM–11PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
MoMonday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
TuTuesday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
WeWednesday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
ThThursday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
FrFriday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
SaSaturday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
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About

Nestled in the charming village of Cockington, The Drum Inn is a historic country pub and restaurant exuding rustic charm. Originally designed by renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1936, the pub has recently undergone a million-pound restoration project to preserve its traditional allure. With a thatched roof, dark wood panelled floors, and picturesque gardens, The Drum offers a delightful setting to savor hearty pub classics and seasonal dishes from an inventive menu.
Why you should go
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  1. Enjoy classy pub grub like seared sea bass or slow-cooked ham hock in an atmospheric thatched pub designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens
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  2. Indulge in delicious roast dinners including options like roast sirloin of beef or pork belly while enjoying rural charm at reasonable prices
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  3. Experience dog-friendly hospitality with treats and water provided for your furry friends while you dine on fresh seasonal pub-food

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I love a good country pub and this is definitely one. Polite and friendly staff. The prices were OK for a very captive audience not able to go elsewhere. Very dog 🐕 friendly with a cool little dog bar 🍻. Very nice to see a compendium of pub games to play too and to top it off a lovely open fire. We didn't get to eat any food but what we could see looked very good.
Beautiful place, loved the inside interior and was lovely done up for Christmas. We were sat in the restaurant near the fire which was lovely. The staff were all friendly and attentive. We had the festive menu, me and my husband both had the pate for starters which was lovely, I then had the steak and venison pie with veg and mash, absolutely stunning and my husband had the pork which was also amazing. We both had the apple and mince pie crumble for dessert, wow it was gorgeous. The best meal out we have had out in years. We will definitely be returning the next time we stay in Devon.
Visited here today whilst on holiday with friends, and had the most excellent and delicious meals. Service was with a smile and very prompt. Just the right gap between courses. Very dog friendly, our dogs were well catered for with treats and water. Highly recommended
I love a good country pub and this is definitely one. Polite and friendly staff. The prices were OK for a very captive audience not able to go elsewhere. Very dog 🐕 friendly with a cool little dog bar 🍻. Very nice to see a compendium of pub games to play too and to top it off a lovely open fire. We didn't get to eat any food but what we could see looked very good.
Beautiful place, loved the inside interior and was lovely done up for Christmas. We were sat in the restaurant near the fire which was lovely. The staff were all friendly and attentive. We had the festive menu, me and my husband both had the pate for starters which was lovely, I then had the steak and venison pie with veg and mash, absolutely stunning and my husband had the pork which was also amazing. We both had the apple and mince pie crumble for dessert, wow it was gorgeous. The best meal out we have had out in years. We will definitely be returning the next time we stay in Devon.
Visited here today whilst on holiday with friends, and had the most excellent and delicious meals. Service was with a smile and very prompt. Just the right gap between courses. Very dog friendly, our dogs were well catered for with treats and water. Highly recommended
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Know before you go

  1. For a quieter experience inside, opt to sit away from busy garden areas during peak times
  2. Consider visiting during weekdays or off-peak hours to avoid crowds
  3. If traveling with dogs, take advantage of the extensive menu available specifically for them

Reviews

The Drum Inn in Cockington Village has received glowing reviews for its picturesque setting, friendly staff, and delicious food. Visitors praise the stunning views from seats overlooking the grounds, the freshly cooked meals, particularly recommending the roast dinners and pork belly. The atmosphere is described as cozy and calm, perfect for a summer's day. While some mention issues with children running around unsupervised in the bar area, overall experiences highlight good service, lovely decor in both dining room and bar areas, and excellent value for money.
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4.3
out of 5
Excellent
2494 reviews
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4.0
out of 5
Very Good
2292 reviews
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5/5Rod O
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Jan 19, 2025 from
Google
I love a good country pub and this is definitely one. Polite and friendly staff. The prices were OK for a very captive audience not able to go elsewhere. Very dog 🐕 friendly with a cool little dog bar 🍻. Very nice to see a compendium of pub games to play too and to top it off a lovely open fire. We didn't get to eat any food but what we could see looked very good.
5/5Louise F
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Dec 9, 2024 from
Google
Beautiful place, loved the inside interior and was lovely done up for Christmas. We were sat in the restaurant near the fire which was lovely. The staff were all friendly and attentive. We had the festive menu, me and my husband both had the pate for starters which was lovely, I then had the steak and venison pie with veg and mash, absolutely stunning and my husband had the pork which was also amazing. We both had the apple and mince pie crumble for dessert, wow it was gorgeous. The best meal out we have had out in years. We will definitely be returning the next time we stay in Devon.
5/5Brenda D
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Oct 14, 2024 from
Google
Visited here today whilst on holiday with friends, and had the most excellent and delicious meals. Service was with a smile and very prompt. Just the right gap between courses. Very dog friendly, our dogs were well catered for with treats and water. Highly recommended
5/5Meg
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Oct 6, 2024 from
Google
Visited today for Sunday roast, service was absolutely amazing. The pub is lovely and clean, great menu choice for a Sunday, not just roasts available. The warm scotch egg was delicous, The trio of meats was lovely, the only criticism was the roast potato's were incredibly tough to cut and so was the pork belly that was not part of the trio of meats, the Cauliflower cheese was quite hard too but very tasty. The mini pudding was amazing as well, the crumble was lovely and hot and the honeycombe bomb was heavenly! Will definitely visit again!
5/5Lisa K
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Dec 24, 2024 from
Google
Lovely three course Christmas meal on ChristmasEve... Very wise to book the restaurant, bar area, very busy. Friendly staff, great food ..
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Map
Address
Torquay, TQ2 6XA, United Kingdom
Website
https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/south-west/thedruminncockington?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb-homepage
Phone
+44 1803 690264
Hours
SuSunday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
MoMonday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
TuTuesday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
WeWednesday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
ThThursday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
FrFriday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
SaSaturday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
Torquay, TQ2 6XA, United Kingdom
Thursday: 11:30AM–11PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
MoMonday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
TuTuesday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
WeWednesday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
ThThursday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
FrFriday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
SaSaturday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
Hide times
People typically spend 2.5 hr here
+44 1803 690264
https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/south-west/thedruminncockington?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb-homepage
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