The Marisco Tavern is Lundy’s only pub and as such has to be all things to all people. It’s the pub that never shuts, although alcohol is only served during permitted hours, and is the only building on the Island to have lighting after the generators shu
The building was originally the village stores built during the 1860’s when the quarrying operation employed around 300 men. It rather conveniently also had a “Refreshment Room”. After the demise of the quarries it continued its dual role as shop and pub as shown in this 1884 photograph.
When Martin Coles Harman arrived in 1925 one of his early projects was to convert the adjoining Manor House Farm building into a hotel. The pub, as part of the hotel, was renamed the Marisco Tavern, continuing to share its space with the Island’s general stores.
In the early 1980’s the Tavern was redeveloped, and extended, by the Landmark Trust. The bar moved into the former residence of the long-serving Island agent Felix Gade, who died in 1978. The shop shifted backwards and forwards a couple of times, eventually settling in its present location at Linhay in 1993.
Now simply a pub the Tavern provides a restaurant and social centre for Island staff and staying guests as well as catering for the large numbers of day-trippers arriving on the Oldenburg or visiting ships such as the paddle steamer Waverley.
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We had lunch in the tavern every day throughout our lovely stay on Lundy Island. The food was awesome, the staff were happy and friendly and it was good value for money. We will be eating in here again on our next visit. Lundy is a magical place that you just want to return to again and again.
Incredible place. Hub of the community, best pub I've ever visited. It has a bit of everything.
Absolutely love the Marisco Tavern. Very atmospheric place. The staff are always friendly, helpful and very efficient. Also a BIG thank you to the chef, who produces wonderful and creative dishes. We particularly enjoyed the Game Pie. Also a great selection of desserts. SW
Excellent staff serving excellent food and beer. Every pub should be like this!
An absolutely beautiful pub. Excellent food (those chips were crazily good!), a great selection of beer, and really friendly staff. I didn't catch their name, but the server with short hair and ear piercings was really lovely. Sitting outside with an ocean view was a highlight. If you get the chance to come here, do it!
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Opening Times
| Mon | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Tue | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Wed | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Thur | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Fri | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Sat | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Sun | 11:00 – 23:00 |
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Hartland, Bideford, EX39