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The Black River Inn

Broad Street, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, EX21 5PT
01409 231888
Gill and Alex took over the Black River Inn in June of 2018. With a combined experience of over 30 years in the hospitality and catering industry attaining awards for their food and service they decided it was time to do what they have done so well for others for themselves and under took a complete refurbishment of the traditional pub, to what you see today; a beautiful and tasteful mix of old and new complimenting each other. It is told that the village is supposedly named due to the fact the River Torridge runs through the village black on account of the stones in the river bed. Thus, the pub was renamed in June 2018 by the Alex and Gill to coincide with it’s village situation and links. Our Head Chef, Richard Devine has designed different styles of menu to offer a little something for everyone.   Our main evening menu includes a very clever use of seasonal ingredients to create beautifully presented dishes that offer huge flavour. It also has an offering of more hearty, pub classics for those seeking something a little more hearty.
Award Description Category Year
South West Dining Pub "Flavoursome well-prepared food served in a relaxed environment by polite and well-informed staff. It was clear that local sourcing is on top of their agenda here and was excellent to see!" - Taste of the West Judges Hospitality - Dining Pubs 2024
South West Dining Pub "The Black River Inn is a little oasis of fabulousness. Its young owners have a wonderful work ethic and they have got everything right. Through attention to detail, great culinary skill, local sourcing, and original thinking they have created a wonderful eating place. Despite the distance from my home, I will most definitely be going back, it was a wonderful experience.” - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Dining Pubs 2023
South West Sustainability Champion Special Award - South West Sustainability Champion 2023
Best South West Dining Pub Black River Inn Champion Hospitality - Best South West Dining Pub 2022/2023
Best South West Dining Pub Black River Inn Champion Hospitality - Best South West Dining Pub 2022/2023

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