The Lamb Inn

4.6

123 Reviews

£25 and under

Grill

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

The Lamb Inn at Sandford
An AA One Rosette Restaurant in a 16th century former coaching house with open fires, low ceilings, comfy sofas, stunning bedrooms and a conference room.
Our new chargrill menu now has several vegan dishes
We also have a lovely sheltered garden with 60 seats on three levels; perfect for summer evenings

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Grill, Middle Eastern, Beer Garden
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
01363 773676
Website
http://www.lambinnsandford.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Dowrich Room: Suitable for weddings, birthday parties, anniversary parties, private dining, wakes, fund raising events and meetings. This flexible room has AV facilities, projector and sound system. Wedding and private dining 40 persons. Theatre style 60 persons, Buffet 70 persons, Meetings 40 persons 12.6m x 4.8m Tap Room: Private function room available for hire. Suitable for private dining and meetings. Private dining 18 persons, Buffet 25 persons, Meetings 18 persons 4m x 4.8m

Location
The Square, Sandford,, Crediton, Devon EX17 4LW
Neighborhood
Exeter
Parking details
Please note there is no car parking facilities at our property, with limited parking in The Square outside. There is a car park at the Parrish Hall which 200m away, up the hill across the small intersection then on your right. We suggest you unload your luggage then park your car at the Parrish Hall.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 123 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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The Lamb Inn is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "welcoming atmosphere," making it a favorite spot for Sunday roasts. Diners appreciate the "speedy service" and the pub's charm, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. While some experiences vary, many find it "highly recommended" for great dining and socializing.

123 Reviews

G
Graham
Devon
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best country pub restaurant. Well worth a visit. Great venison
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Sarah
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good menu and lovely lively atmosphere. Very enjoyable with excellent service, will go again
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Gareth
Devon
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Living in the village with two fab pubs is great. The Lamb have been on the top of their game for many years. The food is always good! Beer is always good! Great place to dine and socialise!
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Tim
Derbyshire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our first time at the Lamb for a while, and sadly it didn't live up to expectations. The pub had long been known for great locally produced food, great beer with a warm and lively atmosphere. We visited mid-week and found the experience to be rather underwhelming. The menu has some wonderful dishes on it, alongside some pub classics - not exciting, but a solid menu. We ordered a variety of starters and mains. The waitress returned to our table to deliver our food and told us there had been a mistake in the kitchen and that the mains were being prepared to come out with or before the starters. It seems to us that the chef wanted to go home promptly, as the kitchen closed at 8pm and this was as around 1945. My wife had the cod tacos and they were brilliant - tasty, well presented and truly creative. My children had the kids beef burgers and I had a chicken burger. The burgers weren't great. The children's burger was just a plain burger in a bap, (no option for cheese etc). They both complained the burger was dry. My chicken burger was tasty, but the chicken was overcooked and therefore quite tough on the edges. The chips were fantastic! Dessert was good. We were informed the kitchen had no cream and that meant a couple of the dishes were off/needing to be adapted. Three tasty puddings (ice creams and the sundae) arrived and were enjoyed by all. Overall it fell below expectations. Perhaps our expectations were too high, but it isn't a shadow of what it once was. I hope our visit was not typical. The Lamb holds a special place in my heart and it is painful to write a review that isn't gushing with admiration. But sadly it was the worst meal we had out this week. Another local pub the following night showed us just what was missing. A plea to the Lamb team - rather than defending criticism and feedback (which your reviews are full of), embrace it and improve. It's an amazing spot but it isn't hitting the mark at present. It can be so much more than it is today.
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OpenTable Diner
Devon
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Lovely roast dinner, well worth a visit! We will be going back
The Lamb InnResponded on July 24, 2024
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We reserved online when we arrived were offered a choice of inside or outside. We chose inside as was a little chilly. We all had the Sunday roast which was delicious. Service was speedy all in all perfect Sunday lunch would reccommend.
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AntonioS
Devon
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Sunday roast ever. I love the place. Great service and amazing food. Highly recommended!
The Lamb InnResponded on July 4, 2024
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OpenTable Diner
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never had a bad experience! The food is always delicious and cannot be faulty. Staff are friendly and helpful. Would recommend to anyone!
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JamieL
Dublin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A great local pub with a good atmosphere for a Sunday lunch, Food was served well with good service. The Sunday roast was very tasty with a good choice
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OpenTable Diner
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and a welcoming atmosphere. Thank you!
The Lamb InnResponded on May 18, 2024
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The Lamb Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 123 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

The Square, Sandford,, Crediton, Devon EX17 4LW

Additional information

Neighborhood
Exeter
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Grill, Middle Eastern, Beer Garden
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Please note there is no car parking facilities at our property, with limited parking in The Square outside. There is a car park at the Parrish Hall which 200m away, up the hill across the small intersection then on your right. We suggest you unload your luggage then park your car at the Parrish Hall.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.lambinnsandford.co.uk/
Phone number
01363 773676
Private party facilities
Dowrich Room: Suitable for weddings, birthday parties, anniversary parties, private dining, wakes, fund raising events and meetings. This flexible room has AV facilities, projector and sound system. Wedding and private dining 40 persons. Theatre style 60 persons, Buffet 70 persons, Meetings 40 persons 12.6m x 4.8m Tap Room: Private function room available for hire. Suitable for private dining and meetings. Private dining 18 persons, Buffet 25 persons, Meetings 18 persons 4m x 4.8m

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