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The Black Venus Inn

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The Black Venus Inn. Challacombe, Devon. A splendid old stone-built pub in the Exmoor National Park. Serving the best local produce.

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Traditional country pub in Challacombe, exmoor national park. Believed to be the only pub in England bearing this name. Old stone -build pub with wonderful food that enjoys an enviable location in Challacombe within the Exmore  National Park.

Location

The Black Venus Inn

Address

Challacombe, Barnstaple EX31 4TT, UK

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01598 763251

www.blackvenusinn.co.uk

blackvenus@hotmail.co.uk

Driving from our parks

  • Lynmouth Retreat: 11.08 miles / 20 mins

Rating

4.8

Based on 755 reviews

Info correct at time of publish: January 16, 2026. Always check with location before visiting.

Reviews

Tommy Stanton-Cole
a month ago

Best restaurant I've visited in the UK.

Superb food, I've visited twice and each time a delicious souffle has been on the dessert menu, and they were both delicious.

I travel 66 miles to come just to eat.

Joanne Ryle
4 months ago

Wow what a fantastic pub in a charming village.

We ate here both nights on our holiday and the food was excellent, so tasty and great value for money.

Chantelle Mussard
5 months ago

Lovely visit yesterday for our monthly ladies lunch club. Every month we go somewhere different and many felt it was the best so far. The menu was wonderful and the food so tasty! Thank you

richard amero
5 months ago

This pub is an absolute must- visit. Sensational! Booking advised. We visited midweek but we were lucky that they could seat such a large party.

The food here is exceptional. Portions are generous and beautifully presented. A highlight was definitely the chips – they accompany many dishes and are incredibly good. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed their lunch.

There are lots of vegetarian options available as well

Even if, like me, you're not usually a dessert person, prepare to be tempted. The mouth-watering selection of desserts is absolutely incredible. The kitchen team is clearly inventive, clever, and artistic; their creations are truly on par with what you'd see on MasterChef. This is one of those meals you'll remember for a long time – I know I will!

Richard Knight
5 months ago

I have not been here for a few years. The menu is great and has a mix of traditional food, as well as some adventurous takes on modern classics.

The carrot masala and daal curry was banging! Great for the vegetarians.

The Lamb curry was also great. Not what I expected at all when it came out. But the taste was on point.

Staff are super friendly. Would recommend, and will be returning.

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