RestaurantsDevonWoolseryEX39

Harden's says

The Farmer's Arms was taken over in 2015 by Michael and Xochi Birch - co-founders of social networking site, Bebo. Their project, to revive the fortunes of this small village include the fish & chip shop (already open), post office and shop, four guest cottages and a hotel set within a Grade II listed Georgian manor house, all due to open by 2021. The pub (which serves light meals and snacks) has a separate restaurant.

survey result

Summary

£55
   ££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“This pub with a relaxed bar as well as a formal dining room AND a fish ’n’ chip shop” is just the first part of a massive restoration project in the village of Woolfardisworthy (pronounced and written as Woolsery) embarked upon in 2015 by San Francisco-based internet millionaires Michael and Xochi Birch, honouring his ancestral ties. “The atmosphere is fabulous and they manage to provide food that appeals to all budgets and palates” – including beef, lamb and pork from the village’s Birch Farm. Top Tip: “excellent local hogget made into great shepherd’s pie”.

Summary

£55
   ££
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Purchased in 2015 by internet millionaires Michael and Xochi Birch – co-founders of social networking site, Bebo – their project is to revive the fortunes of this small village including the fish ’n’ chip shop (already open), post office and shop, four guest cottages and a hotel set within a Grade II listed Georgian manor house, all due to open by 2021. Initial reports on the pub (which serves light meals and snacks and has a separate restaurant) are too limited for a rating, but all positive: “the commitment of the owner, team and suppliers is clear!”

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Restaurant details

Yes
No dress code

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£10.00 £19.00 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £18.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 12.50%
Woolsery, EX39 5QS
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Friday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Sunday12 pm‑3 pm

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