A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
A village pub after the beach
A historic Bantham inn for a proper meal, a drink and a pause between the beach and the journey home.
The Sloop is the pub you pass in Bantham village on the way towards the sand. Its history reaches back to the 14th century, and the village’s old port, shipwreck and smuggling stories give it plenty of character. Today the appeal is simple: a welcoming inn close to the beach, with food, a bar and rooms if you want to stay. Make it the meal at the centre of your beach day, and book before you set off.
The lovely little details
- A short walk from Bantham Beach.
- Children and dogs welcome throughout.
- Lunch and evening food service.
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
Pair the beach with a pub meal
Allow time for lunch or dinner after your walk, with a table booked ahead.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
Find the inn on the village road before Bantham Beach. Use the pub’s official directions for the final approach.
Before you set off
Reserve a table through the official booking link or call 01548 560489. Bantham Estate advises booking throughout the year.
Check bookings & availabilityBar hours
Monday–Thursday noon–3pm and 6–11pm; Friday–Sunday noon–11pm. Check holiday changes.
Check the detailsFood service
Lunch noon–2pm, extended to 4pm Sunday; dinner 6–9pm. Breakfast Friday–Sunday 9:30–11am.
Check the detailsChanging specials
The kitchen uses local ingredients and offers daily specials alongside its menu.
Check the detailsVillage history
The pub’s history page shares Bantham’s maritime stories; ask at the bar for more.
Check the detailsDetails checked 25 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.
About this feature & our sources
This is an editorial discovery, researched from the venue’s own information and any visitor sources linked here. It is not a paid partnership or a first-hand review. Individual visitor tips reflect that person’s experience; they are not a live rating or a promise about your visit.
- The Sloop Inn · current welcome and opening hours ↗
- The Sloop Inn · food menu ↗
- The Sloop Inn · address, phone and directions ↗
- The Sloop Inn · village and inn history ↗
- Bantham Estate · local food and booking advice ↗
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