Great spot for lunch with our young family. Sizzlers would great and mac'n'cheese pleased the children too. Shame we weren't allowed to sit upstairs for lunch but other than that would recommend.
April 2024
Always worth a visit, good food and ambience
March 2024
Friendly with good food, nice views and near beach
February 2024
Great location for food and drink. An updated photograph might be nice!
October 2023
excellent food and beer, very dog and baby friendly
October 2023
Fabulous food and service.
September 2023
Great pizza bar with sea view. A chilled but also busy bar. Staff very friendly and helpful.
August 2023
Shelley and Toby continue to deliver a great atmosphere, a warm welcome and great & wide selection of locally sourced food and drink. See you again soon!
August 2023
Great breakfast and coffees. Wasn't sure about the plastic pint glasses for water though and the tables were very sticky
August 2023
Great pizza stop - good atmosphere
July 2023
Excellent restaurant, we ate here 4 times and each meal was delicious.
The staff were brilliant, you can’t book but you don’t have long to wait for a table .
Would certainly recommend a visit here.
July 2023
Good food and value for money
July 2023
The Cove
Seems very popular.
If you want takeaway be prepared to wait outside for a hour while they attend to in dining.
Overstretched at times causing fractious staff.
Don’t think I would return personally
July 2023
Busy but staff helpful abd great food
July 2023
A good bar and brilliant pizzas
July 2023
Great friendly pub with fabulous view from new balcony. Great sunsets.
Good menu with lots of variety.
July 2023
Amazing food, nice staff, lovely views!
June 2023
Fabulous! Ate here several times. Specials board changes daily, with delicious locally sourced produce. Views from the balcony are beautiful. Very friendly service. Dogs welcome. Also do a take away menu.
May 2023
Great food choices, very pleasant staff and a fantastic atmosphere
May 2023
Excellent foods and a great service
May 2023
Fantastic food and drinks. Great place
April 2023
Had a very adequate supper here - quiet and amenable staff.
April 2023
Well attended Pub/restuarant with varied menu. Had takeaway pizzas which were very good
August 2022
Stopped for some fantastic pizza, lovely atmosphere and great views.
May 2022
Great, speedy service and super friendly , helpful staff. Really appreciated the little extra touches making dogs so welcome too ! Thank you
May 2022
Had a veggie burger one evening, was probably the best i've ever tasted, was very good indeed. Slightly bizarre rule about not being able to order pizza if sitting downstairs but otherwise was good.
April 2022
Friendly and food is great?
April 2022
Really nice food and service so good. Would recommend it highly for food and the lovely views from the balcony for drinks.
March 2022
Love this bar and restaurant. Lovely staff. Quirky decor. Great pizzas. Highly recommended.
December 2021
Love it here, amazing views and excellent food!!
October 2021
We had a good breakfast here and a lovely evening meal.
September 2021
Fabulous place. I love it here. They are very friendly and welcoming and there was no strict booking procedure.
I rocked up and had a delicious pizza on their terrace!
September 2021
Closed the week we were there in early September which was a disappointment. However we had the most delicious pizzas there back in April.
September 2021
The takeaway pizzas were very good. We were somewhat frustrated by not being able to have a drink on the terrace on Wednesday 8th September, due to an extended closure that week.
September 2021
Ordered takeaway fish and chips for 5 on night of arrival. Quantities advised as 'generous', but weren't really. One had just 20 chips (& that included the tiny ones). Acknowledge difficult times for all, and so polite feedback provided in following days, so hopefully portions are improved for subsequent visitors.
By comparison our final night Torcross Boat House f&c were far better in taste and quantity and perhaps Cove management should sample there.
Other reviews are more favourable so hopefully this was a one off.
August 2021
Lovely staff. Great food. Very good communications (regarding when they were busy and when they were not)
August 2021
Friendly staff and great service. Take away meals were great too.
August 2021
Lovely pub and great food. Would have liked to return during our stay but unfortunately they had to close due to Covid.
July 2021
Brilliant as always. Staff were obviously busy but polite and helpful. Bit of a limited menu outside and take away but understandable in current times. We look forward to our next visit with the Cove. Thank you
July 2021
Best food in hope cove
July 2021
We stayed in Hope Cove last week and had a lovely stay.
I can only have gluten free food and it can be very difficult to find somewhere that offers it. Much to my delight, we saw that you offered gluten free pizzas. The pizza was delicious and the service was great and quick! Would deffo recommend.
June 2021
Fab pub serving quality bar food and excellent pizza. Fantastic friendly staff.
June 2021
We had take away fish and chips from The Cove to celebrate my 40th birthday and the meal was fitting of the occasion. The fish was very fresh and tasty and the chips unbeatable. The service was speedy, very polite and helpful. Thank you!
June 2021
Excellent food particularly the fish and chips. We only had take away. Friendly and speedy service. Staff coping really well especially as they were the only food establishment open when we stayed.
May 2021
Really good food and lovely setting. The staff are great and have made the utmost effort to adhere to covid rules.
May 2021
They did very well considering first week open post lockdown and they were inundated. Delicious pizzas with great atmosphere right in the middle of Hope Cove. Thank you
April 2021
Lovely food and atmosphere. Service was great.
December 2020
Fantastic service, amazing food and great atmosphere. We loved it.
October 2020
We loved the Cove. Food was delicious & of a very good standard. Staff were very, very friendly & professional & made us felt very welcome & safe as they adhered to all Covid 19 regulations. Highly recommend.
October 2020
Very thorough with Covid and clean. Staff very happy and pleasant
October 2020
Due to the rightful popularity of this place, for the first 4 days of our stay in Hope cove We had to drink outside due to not wanting food. Such is Covid restrictions. Our choice not the pubs. However last few days we ate and drank inside. Great food, beer and service. Roll on next year when we will return hopefully in more “ normal” times. ????????
October 2020
Enjoyed Pizzas from the takeaway which were very tasty. The pizzas were ready within about 15 minutes so not a long wait. We had ordered one of the dips with our takeaway which was served in a pot with no lid, asked if there was a lid for the dip and advised there was not. This was a slight problem as we had to walk back to Inner Hope fortunately managed to tuck it into the container with the fries. Well organised with regard to Covid 19 regulations. Lovely balcony to sit and have a drink with views across the bay. Would definitely return.
October 2020
Just back from a week in Hope and visited The Cove every day either for coffee, a snack or a meal. Can’t fault it, great friendly, attentive staff. Covid friendly and rules adhered too by the letter. Fantastic food. Great vibe, great views and dog friendly. Highly recommend.
September 2020
Excellent service and food
September 2020
It was very busy but we didn’t mind waiting. The fish n chips were excellent. Staff friendly and helpful.
Good safe practice was visible during difficult times of COVID-19 but we both felt safe.
September 2020
We only used The Cove for coffee and drinks but enjoyed the atmosphere and had very good service.
September 2020
Crab sandwiches easily the worst I have eaten. Shame as everything else was fine.
August 2020
Food, location and view were perfect. Due to Covid there was more waiting for availability than usual but the staff were great; friendly, attentive and dealing with the tricky situation really well. Takeaways were a perfect option.
August 2020
Such friendly staff and coping really well with Covid rules. We just stopped by for a drink this year - such a lovely balcony to sit and watch the waves
August 2020
Great food and friendly helpful staff
August 2020
Good food, good location, good service
July 2020
Really nice, and ever so slightly quirky restuarant, brilliant take-away pizza's and main menu, some times hard to get in, go early or late! Breakfasts are good too. Staff really helpful.
October 2019
Nice food and friendly staff, the picture in the review is out of date
October 2019
Fabulous food and staff. We always feel welcome thanks to Shellie, Toby and their great team xxx
October 2019
Love it here, really lovely people, great food, relaxed atmosphere and great music. Will definitely be returning ????
October 2019
Bit nervous as it looked a bit young and trendy :-) but once in the door, we loved it. Relaxed atmosphere, great selection of beers, we had pizzas, delicious garlic bread and side salads. Lovely views, service good.
September 2019
Lovely food however staff were not friendly so we did not return
September 2019
Great pizzas and lovely views of sunset from the balcony.
July 2019
Great food,amazing sardines really friendly staff ,coping with 1 -7 year olds tired and hungry from the beach ,this IS the place to go in Hope Cove!!
July 2019
Fabulous staff and food. Lots of choice for veggies and meaties too :-) laid back place and great atmosphere
June 2019
Always enjoy the Cove, good beer, food and coffee!
June 2019
The Cove is definitely the place to eat and drink in Hope Cove. The staff are wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. The food is amazing, especially the seafood which is so fresh and beautifully cooked. The menu is varied and there is something for everyone. Great position with an outside terrace with sea views, cushions and throws for the chilly evenings. Highly recommended.
May 2019
Friendly, busy little place. Enjoyed drinks here.
May 2019
Excellent food, reasonably priced, great atmosphere and very friendly staff and owners.
April 2019
Love this pub/restaurant. We always have a good meal here every time we visit.
April 2019
We had pizza from the new Pizza kitchen, it was absolutley delicious. As were the nachos and skinny fries. Yummy. The staff are really helpful and friendly, the place has a fab vibe. We've been numerous times and its always great.
March 2019
Favourite place to eat and drink. Excellent food, staff are friendly and the atmosphere enhanced with candles and a log fire. The Seafood chowder is delightful and food is fresh and tasty. The other plus it's dog friendly. Worth a visit
January 2019
Stayed in Hope Cove a number of times over the last couple of years and have always eaten at The Cove, Friendly service, great food and a fantastic selection of beers They have now created a balcony on the second floor. Looks great,
November 2018
Me and my partner arrived home from our week holiday at this property yesterday. I have to say Shippen Cottage in Hope Cove is the best place I’ve been too and was the best holiday I have had. The cottage was clean, had everything you would need to enjoy your stay. The log burner made it so cosy in the evenings. The cottage is a few steps away from the beach which was great. We got to watch the sunset over the sea every night which was magical! I managed to get lots of great photos. The back garden area is great to have your dinner whilst looking out onto the beach. So glad we found this cottage and we really look forward to returning.
October 2018
Had a lovely meal here for our last night in Hope Cove. Myself and my daughter had the seafood platter to share.. wow..there was loads on there and so tasty! Worth the money!
October 2018
Ate there almost every night, very good.
October 2018
We read the reviews and looked forward to visiting. We were disappointed! We were on holiday in Hope Cove w/c 15/09/2018. Yes the staff are very friendly but we found the atmosphere in the pub cold.
We were going to order food but the tables were tacky to touch and the place just didn’t smell clean. We decided to eat next door. Sorry because the view and beers are great.
September 2018
We visited on three nights, great food and atmosphere, we visited in september and it was pretty busy
September 2018
Absolutely fantastic course and club. Warm welcome from everyone, the most amazing views and the best selection of ladies clothing i have ever seen in a UK pro shop.
September 2018
Supercool place but the photo here is way out of date and the extension and opening up of the top floor has encroached somewhat into the street which was pretty narrow to begin with. I'm a fan of the food and the beer which are both excellent: I'm not a fan of the non booking policy or of the very long waits for tables and food during busy periods. Like most of the South Hams its probably best visited out of high season.
September 2018
What a find a must for anyone going to Hope Cove - great food, beer and atmosphere
August 2018
Fantastic atmosphere and lovely take away pizzas
August 2018
We loved this place and had pizza there twice, and they did a gluten free pizza for my coeliac son.
August 2018
Inspirational place. High green ethics so heartening to see. Innovative, fantastic staff, great food. Had 3 takeaway pizzas which were the best pizzas we had ever tasted. Lovely balcony upstairs with stunning views and great artisan ales to try - 3 for £5.
August 2018
Good food, friendly staff. Very busy in evening - better for lunchtime.
July 2018
Great beer and the best pizzas we have ever had. Welcoming and friendly staff and great service.
May 2018
Great location and great food , it was very busy ,great atmosphere the staff were lovely and so helpful trying to ensure you managed to get a table . Also dog friendly which was a bonus when coming off the beach and having a drink on the Sun deck . We will be back .
May 2018
Great place, service, food and beer excellant !!
May 2018
Totally revamped recently and an excellent addition to Hope Cove.
May 2018
Fabulous, tasty food and very friendly helpful service. Good quality fish and seafood. Very cosy and a bit of a tight squeeze with our two dogs but the staff were very helpful and accommodating. We ate here 3 times during our week and would definitely return as long as they don't get too busy following rave reviews!
April 2018
Really good extension, will be stunning in the Summer. Excellent food.
January 2018
Great to see the upstairs is now open. Still retains the same great vibe, and the food and service are lovely. Highly recommended.
January 2018
Smaller than it seems from the outside but the food is excellent and the staff very friendly
November 2017
We ate here twice in a week. The food is fabulous and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Very dog friendly too. Will definitely visit again.
October 2017
Lovely bar/restaurant in the centre of Hope. Nice ambience. Nice beer too! We've been before and were more than happy to make a return visit. We also had excellent pizzas as a takeaway on our last evening. To be recommended.
October 2017
Stayed in Hope Cove for a week and visited this cafe bar towards the end of the holiday. Found it to be excellent: friendly staff, quick service, and high quality food. Great fish and chips! If we had gone earlier in the week we would have visited again for sure. Rather busy, so visit early or booking table might be a good idea.
October 2017
This is the place to eat and drink in Hope Cove! Great atmosphere and the Seafood Platter is not to be missed! Can't wait to return!!
September 2017
Unable to recommend this. Food rather poor . Its on the cheap side but you get what you pay for.
September 2017
Excellent pub. Welcoming staff and superb food and beer selection. Loved this little gem of a place
September 2017
Visited on 17/08/2017 evening - we were told there would be a wait for food however it was much longer than initially mentioned - when our food came it was cold - we complained - the lady manager did apologise - and made us food to take away. Also not paying for the food. Appreciated that this was done - however they really need perhaps to look at capacity of food orders the kitchen can deal with.
August 2017
Had a great Gluten Free meal with great service but get there early its a very popular place
August 2017
We visited a few times and thought it was the best place to eat in the Cove!! Would definitely recommend it!
August 2017
Great to see the upstairs now open and thriving. Shelly, Toby and the team always give us a great welcome, and remember the kids names and (ice cream) preferences too, which is a much appreciated addition to the great food, service, sports n music nights. A must for us!!
August 2017
Great little place, very busy. The food was very nice and the service was excellent.
July 2017
Friendly and efficient place. Good food. Lovely views. Highly recommend
July 2017
Went there for a meal for 4 adults and one child. Food was terrific the kiddies meal was devoured rapidly by the little one. Good price and very welcoming although rather chummy inside
June 2017
We ordered 3 cream teas, for 3 adults and a toddler........ maybe we should have ordered 2 and shared, there was so much. The scones were amazing and the coffee was spot on. Do go inside to order tho as I stood at the hatch for 10mins and was ignored.
June 2017
A great atmosphere , super ,friendly staff and lovely food - vegetarian breakfast was the best !
May 2017
Amazing place - food, drink, staff, atmosphere all excellent. Specials board for food and drinks especially recommended.
April 2017
Just had an amazing week in Hope Cove with incredible weather and ate here on two occasions. Both equally enjoyable. Cosy atmosphere, log fire, friendly staff , great food and dogs welcome! Loved it!! Thank you
February 2017
Love this place. Great music, open fire, really good food. Always a good vibe in there, friendly staff and good service. Lovely range of drinks too! Such a good addition to the village.
January 2017
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