The Village Inn, Marehay — Ripley

Restaurants · Ripley

The Village Inn, Marehay

4.5 (291 reviews)
££ 📍 51 Upper Marehay Rd, Marehay, Ripley DE5 8JF

About The Village Inn, Marehay

A proper village pub setup where a table of six or seven doesn't cause a panic, and the big car park opposite means you're not circling with a tired toddler in the back. It's homely rather than smart — tastefully done, warm atmosphere, and the sort of place families come back to for birthdays and big group lunches. The pizzas and garlic bread get the loudest praise, and the homemade food is generally well cooked and reasonably priced, though the fish and chips strikes some as dear for what it is. Carvery days can be hit and miss if you're seated late — meat choices run down — so book early for a Sunday. Staff are usually friendly and accommodating, there's occasional live music in the lounge, and one family called it "a beautiful experience". High chairs, a kids' menu, vegan options and outdoor seating are all sorted.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Yes
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Highchairs ✓ Yes
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Baby changing ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Yes
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Noise level Moderate
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages

Tags

#kids menu#highchairs#outdoor seating#vegan
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