The Start Bay Inn is a thatched-roof, 14th-century inn offering a take-away service during Covid 19 restrictions..
The Inn dates back to the 14th century when it was known as The Fisherman's Arms and was used by the local fishermen who worked their fishing boats from the village beach in front of the pub. The Start Bay Inn has been run as a family business since 1977.
We strive to source local fresh seafood wherever possible and try to use as much as we can from Start Bay.
We use our boat, DH92, as often as we can for scallops, crab, lobster and fish, and launch directly from the beach in front of the pub. This year could have its challenges as a few stormy winters have left us with a lack of shingle
If we cannot use our boat we will buy from local fishermen from Beesands and Dartmouth. We will endeavour to moor the boat off shore if possible so we can carry on as usual, weather permitting. We will continue to prep the seafood our selves and buy live and fresh produce from our trusted suppliers.
You can book a picnic bench by calling on the day and telephone pre-orders are available for those shielding.
Here is an up to date menu with Daily specials on the boards changing daily.
Main Courses
Small Fish & Chips - £8.50
Large Fish & Chips - £12
Please enquire about our choice of Cod or Haddock when ordering
Fishcake & Chips served with chilli dip - £11
Scampi & Chips - £10
Chicken Goujons & Chips - £9
Sausages & Chips - £7
Calamari - £5.50
SPECIALS
Subject to availability, we are also able to provide a choice of a fresh fish caught daily in Start Bay. Information on availability, size and price can be found on the specials board and include:
Crab
Bass(whole & fillet)
Monk fish
Crevettes
Lemon Sole
Dover Sole
Gurnard
Whole Plaice
John Dory
BURGERS
Durrants beef burger with cheese & onion & chips.....£10.00
Chicken Burger with mixed lettuce & chips.....£9.00
Mildly Spiced Vegetable Burger & chips.....£8.00
Side Orders
Chips - £3
Cheesy Chips - £4
Coleslaw - £2
Mushy Peas - £1
Curry Sauce - £1
Seasonal salad served with house dressing on the side - £3.50
Homemade Coleslaw - £2
Salads
Served with house dressing on the side
Pea & Mint Fritter with Seasonal Salad - £8
Shell off Prawns served with a Seasonal Salad & Marie Rose Sauce - £12
Local Dressed Crab served with a seasonal salad - £13
(subject to availability)
Sandwiches
Hand Picked Local Crab Sandwich £8
(subject to availability)
Prawn Sandwich with lettuce & Marie Rose Sauce - £6.50
Cheese & Chutney Sandwich - £4.50
Children’s Menu
Fish & Chips - £4.50
Scampi & Chips - £5
Fishcake & Chips - £5.50
Pea Fritter & Chips - £5
Chicken Goujons & Chips - £5
Chips - £2
Cheesy Chips - £2.50