The Ancient Mariner
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About The Ancient Mariner
The Ancient Mariner is a pub on Lynmouth St in Lynmouth, offering regional eats and cocktails in a room filled with elaborate vintage nautical decor that includes a giant octopus. The menu runs to 26 dishes, with a Sunday Roast and Roast Beef among the options. Reservations are recommended. Visitors with mobility needs can use the step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and outdoor seating serves those dining outside. The pub welcomes dogs, provides free Wi-Fi, and offers takeaway for eating off site.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Does not have assistive hearing loop
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
26 dishes · mains £6–28- Crusted Chicken£12.25
- Fish Goujon£13.25
- Caramelised Onion & Cheese£10.25
- Fa-Con, Lettuce & Tomato£10.25
- Ploughmans£17.00
- West Country Beef£18.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention local beers, mussels, steak and ale pie and roast dinner.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention local beers, mussels, steak and ale pie and roast dinner.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the local beer selection as a standout, praising its breadth in an area where they say it’s rare, with many also returning for the mussels served with plenty of sauce. Close behind are the burgers and steak and ale pie, noted as made with locally sourced beef, and the Sunday roast, described as cooked to perfection. Several highlight the live music, calling the band excellent and the atmosphere it creates brilliant. The pub is repeatedly called dog friendly, with owners appreciating that their pets are welcomed inside. A recurring complaint centers on slow service, with one group waiting an hour for starters despite reminders and another noting billing errors that required correction.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the local beer selection as a standout, praising its breadth in an area where they say it’s rare, with many also returning for the mussels served with plenty of sauce. Close behind are the burgers and steak and ale pie, noted as made with locally sourced beef, and the Sunday roast, described as cooked to perfection. Several highlight the live music, calling the band excellent and the atmosphere it creates brilliant. The pub is repeatedly called dog friendly, with owners appreciating that their pets are welcomed inside. A recurring complaint centers on slow service, with one group waiting an hour for starters despite reminders and another noting billing errors that required correction.
Featured reviews
- Matt Squires
“Stopped in for lunch and what a lovely find! Great selection of local beers (which seems to be rare in the area) and both food mains were really good. Generous portions and really tasty too!”
- scott Fraser
“Great pub! The food is very good I would recommend the muscles, very tasty with lots of sauce. It also has good pints and good atmosphere. They are also dog friendly and out little pup loved her visit”
- K T
“Visited The Ancient Mariner a few times over the Bank Holiday weekend and had a great experience each time. Friday night had live music. An excellent band and always good to see a pub supporting live acts, it really created a brilliant …”
- Kierah Irvine
“This is a great pub / restaurant. We have been visiting for some years whenever we are in the area, which is about 5 times per year. Staff are always very friendly and chatty. Staff are always polite and chatty to our children too. Our son …”
- Benji Gallacher
“The staff here were amazing. We had asked to have a table for two with a dog and toddler and a visable view of the Rugby. They were more than accommodating, we were 30 mins late and they still proceeded to seat us in an area we requested. Throughout the evening they were friendly and accommodating despite being busy for Valentine's weekend. We highly recommend both the food and the high level of service. Thank you Joe for being so kind.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Updated regional eats & cocktails amid elaborate vintage nautical decor, including a giant octopus.”
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Highlights· 4
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Dining options· 3
- Outside food allowed
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
Location
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