Harden's says
The Farmer's Arms was taken over in 2015 by Michael and Xochi Birch - co-founders of social networking site, Bebo. Their project, to revive the fortunes of this small village include the fish & chip shop (already open), post office and shop, four guest cottages and a hotel set within a Grade II listed Georgian manor house, all due to open by 2021. The pub (which serves light meals and snacks) has a separate restaurant.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“A pub that understands its customers well and caters for all preferences” – this ancient hostelry was elegantly revamped by Michael & Xochi Birch in 2018 as part of a growing Collective at Woolsery (also including farm, post office and chippy): “the food really is down-to-earth but of great quality and using local ingredients”.
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Woolfardisworthy, EX39 5QS
Restaurant details
The Farmer's Arms Restaurant Diner Reviews
"This is a true gastropub with as interesting a backstory as any. Concepted and opened in an old, failing pub by a son of the village who made his fortune in Silicon Valley in the USA rech industry and gave back. Menu is very serious about being unusual, and is well executed. The seasonal squash soup with lemon was exceptional in its richness. Shepherd;s Pie of hoggett, with smoked garlic mash, mint and root veg. richly satisfying. Brixham Monkfish Sandwich is huge -- an American take on a sandwich. Enough for two. Great selection of local beer and soft drinks and startlingly researched wine list. Most servers are deeply committed to the concept and enthusiastic to help. We did come across one grumpy waitress who seemed to be having what Americans would call 'a bad day'. Get seated in the garden if weather affords. This being rural Devon, dogs are mandatory."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £0.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Woolfardisworthy, EX39 5QS
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:45 pm‑8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:45 pm‑8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:45 pm‑8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:45 pm‑8:15 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:45 pm‑8:15 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:45 pm‑8:15 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm |
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