We were staying in the village and wanted to go crabbing. Walked down to the Ferry Boat Inn (FBI) as it right on the edge of the River dart where there is a pontoon for crabbing. We only ordered drinks, but the pub has a large selection, three West Country real ales, cask marque accredited. These include Otter bitter badged as FBI bitter, Sharps Doombar and Sharps Atlantic. There is a choice of three lagers, Carling, Stella Artois and Prahva along with a sparkling Stowford Press and a still cloudy and flat old Rosie cider. For the stout drinkers we offer a great pint of Guinness. The pub itself is pink, so no missing it. I didnโt eat there, however, from what I saw, looked really good. One thing to be mindful of is the gradient of the hill coming down, itโs very...
ย ย ย Read moreLovely pub, splendid food and drink and an astounding view of the Dart. The bar is small and despite its popularity it still feels like a a proper village pub, with bric-a-brac, funny cuttings, old photos and local in-jokes adorning every beam and wall. If the weather's even half-decent it's nice to sit on a bench or wall outside. It's not cheap drinks-wise but the food is good value and the service is good too.
Best visited by boat (there's a regular ferry from Dartmouth), or park at the top of the village and walk down the steep hill as the 'pub car park' is actually the estuary foreshore and therefore ceases to exist as the...
ย ย ย Read moreSituated right on the River front and jetty, this Inn boasts fantastic views across the estuary and has an obvious nautical theme all around inside. Seating is limited so avoid busy times, the menu consists af different freshly cooked pizzas with sides, do try the truffle fries with parmesan they were delicious as was the "Dittisham' pizza we tried,. Various ales including Doombar and Atlantic were on offer, Pets are allowed in as well. The service was excellent and the food prompt, although a tad pricey it's well worth a visit. Catch the ferry up from Dartmouth or Greenway...
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