Old Market House, Brixham

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  Richard Ette

  ·1 month ago

  “Brilliant friendly pub with great food and a lovely atmosphere. Staff were so welcoming and very family friendly. Lovely view from the balcony and blankets provided when it gets a bit colder. The staff really went above and beyond every time we went here (which ended up as every night of our holiday as the kids loved it that much).”

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  E. Grant

  ·2 months ago

  “An absolutely outstanding eatery! As a coeliac, it's rare to come across such a gem. Staff are so lovely, and the food is exceptional. I've never had better! Gorgeous gluten-free onion rings and fabulous ale-battered fish with chips 🤌 We're still raving about this place days after our visit (25th) 10/10, faultless! Great work, please consider becoming a national chain. 🙏🤤”

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  Sue Ryley

  ·3 months ago

  “We visited for drinks when Puskar Silwell was singing. I had to go in and speak.to management as we we're so impressed with act playing. He was phenomenal!!! As for the staff, totally amazing and nothing too much. A really good vibe, good drinks. We didn't eat but the food looked great too xxx”

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  Oliver Stewardson

  ·3 months ago

  “Really nice harbourside pub/bar/restaurant. Plenty of different ales, cider, wine and bottles available. Good interesting menu with local sources ingredients. Lots of outside seating next to the harbour. Pretty big bar. Parking is 5 mins away in a 3 hour max stay car park which is fine. Staff a bit hit and miss. One girl couldn't be bothered to put my cider on the beer mat in front of me, left it on the counter, didn't bother to check when I paid , or say thanks , and was too busy chatting to her mate in the side kitchen. Weird. But otherwise they seem youngish but fine.”

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  Christopher Mather

  ·3 months ago

  “We had a fantastic evening at the Old Market House in Brixham. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was brilliant, and the location overlooking the harbour is hard to beat. Unfortunately, while we were there, another customer accidentally dropped a glass on the stairs. It smashed everywhere, and some glass landed on the table below. It was clearly an accident, and these things can happen. What really stood out was how professionally the staff dealt with the situation. They apologised immediately, sincerely and repeatedly, and did everything they could to make things right. Sadly, the customers affected responded by becoming extremely confrontational, swearing loudly, acting aggressively and creating an unpleasant atmosphere, despite children being nearby. Their reaction was completely out of proportion to what was an unfortunate accident. A special mention has to go to Josef, Paige and Eleanor, who remained calm, professional and courteous throughout. They handled a very difficult situation with real credit to themselves and never once let it affect the service they gave everyone else in the restaurant. The food was fantastic, the service was first-class, and the staff deserve recognition for the way they handled themselves under pressure. We would definitely return and highly recommend the Old Market House to anyone visiting Brixham.”

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  Mike Flint

  ·3 months ago

  “Occupying a prime location on the harbour front it would be easy to rest on your laurels and give a substandard offering, but this is far from the case with this St Austells brewery pub. The beer is will kept and served at a good temperature, the food is very good - cooked, not microwaved - and the service is fantastic. Everything exceeded expectations. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.”

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  Josef Hadjiantoni

  ·4 months ago

  “There are plenty of places in Brixham with a nice view, but very few combine atmosphere, food, and genuinely exceptional service the way The Old Market House does. Sitting right on the harbour, it manages to feel both lively and relaxed — the kind of place where you intend to stop for one drink and somehow end up staying all evening. The setting is beautiful, the food is consistently excellent, and the whole place has a warmth that many restaurants try to create but rarely achieve. What truly makes it stand out, however, is the staff — particularly Stan. Stan is one of those rare people who elevates the entire experience without ever appearing to try too hard. Friendly, attentive, professional, and effortlessly personable, he has a natural talent for hospitality that cannot be taught. He strikes the perfect balance between making guests feel looked after while still allowing the atmosphere to remain relaxed and authentic. It’s increasingly uncommon to encounter service that genuinely leaves an impression, but Stan does exactly that. He represents everything a great hospitality venue should value: reliability, charm, humour, efficiency, and a sincere care for customers. Staff like him are a huge part of why people return again and again. The Old Market House is already a fantastic venue thanks to its incredible harbour location, locally sourced food, and welcoming atmosphere, but people like Stan are what transform a good visit into a memorable one. If anyone deserves recognition — and quite possibly a pay rise — it’s him.”

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  Martyn Baker

  ·7 months ago

  “Lovely location and very well decorated. Service they left you hanging around and the food was good but don’t have the soup at £8 nit enough to justify the price. The mains are good but on the pie you needed more veg. Only one Carrot.”

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  Stuart Mullaney

  ·1 year ago

  “Well appointed restaurant/bar on Brixham harbour. Spacious dining area over 2 floors including a first floor balcony, with fantastic views over the quayside and harbour. We visited on a Sunday evening and it was fairly busy, but no wait for a table. Our steaks were cooked as requested and were tender and tasty. Meal was well presented. Service on arrival was a little slow but once we ordered the food arrived promptly. Would definitely visit again.”

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  Anthony Dean

  ·1 year ago

  “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic spot in the heart of Brixham! We had a brilliant meal at The Old Market House – the setting by the harbour is beautiful, with lovely views of the colourful hillside houses and boats bobbing on the water. The food was absolutely delicious – fresh seafood, perfectly cooked and full of flavour. Service was top class, friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We sat upstairs in the dog free area and really enjoyed the atmosphere – very relaxed. Would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Brixham. A real gem! Shout out to our server Joy, what an incredible person with great chat!”

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