We went for the carvery and we'd actually booked a table.Upon entering the door there was a 10-minute standing line which didn't really have any proper direction and people were coming from all sides plus you were literally in the doorway so quite exposed to having to keep being moved and losing your place in the queue.After said 10 minutes we gave them the name of our booking and were told our table was number ** so, off with trundled all the way down the back of the pub which is quite large to be honest.After finding somebody sat at the table already we had to come all the way back to the bar and queue yet again which wasn't perfect as I'm disabled and I was struggling to stand for the 10 minutes let alone hobble to Just about the furthest table away only to be told a different table number... Which was as you guessed it despite my son asking for one closer especially to the carvery itself right back at the other side of the pub.If they had shown us to the table they could have resolve the seating issue immediately putting is on the next table instantly.If they booked it properly in the first place there wouldn't be somebody sat there at which point we also overheard another person saying excuse me this somebody sat at our table so we weren't the only ones.Ok so there's a mistake and that's fine but when a customer is clearly struggling and the same problem appears twice in 5 minutes maybe a manager or supervisor should have been informed and at the very least offered to servers from the table rather than having to go back to the bar to queue and pay for the car very only to be given The advice of sit at your table and wait until we call you for the carvery. Problem here is that we had dogs, I also use a walking stick so to carry a heavy plate from the opposite side of the pub was impossible for me and we couldn't all go at the same time as arranged by the pub because we couldn't leave the dogs on their own.No forethought or management of the problem.That being said the food was quite lovely apart from the rose potatoes and although costly by comparison to other places I've been it's prices are just above average for the region.Atmosphere is beautiful it's a very cosy pub with a very warm welcome and real fires and log burners abundant throughout.Beer, lagers and ciders were good (to be honest we'd almost finished the first drink before we were called up to the carvery) .The meat was excellent and the food wasn't too dry although the service itself could definitely have been quicker I suppose the system is in place to relieve the pressure and chaos that you sometimes get at carveries.It did feel very much like the customer was second to the process however.My visit particularly was spoilt by the walking backwards and forwards and being told we couldn't have a table nearer the bar and carvery because dogs weren't allowed in that bit even though a couple with two labradors had literally just got up from the table.The rest of my group enjoyed their food.My enjoyment was spoilt after the first 10 minutes queueing And the pain it cost was a huge distraction even though I do enjoy my food and a nice pint.I need to point out that these are my views and my views only not that of my family.Back to a positive note they did provide dog beds or blankets.At 6:45 on a Thursday evening with only two or three people standing at the carvery at anyone time They're clearly was no pressure for the staff to perform.Stuff were very friendly but only one person showed initiative out of the six or seven that I saw.It is worth the visit but I think you need to make sure you speak to somebody seen yet if you're making a booking and find out which table you're on before you go especially if you have a disability as there are different levels and steps and if I had gone with my wheelchair we would have had to wait an hour for a table that allowed dogs despite having booked in advance. If you're going to offer a booking service then use reserve
Karen Russell-Surtees
Really wonderful pub and restaurant. Great food and has a carvery everyday. Staff were welcoming and attentive.
Simon Rutter
Only popped in for a coke mid hike. But pleasant enough. The carvery did look amazing so will return to munch.
tracy Stimson
Very popular, busy pub. Great for carveries. Best prebook in advance.
Nicola Bradbury
A great place to go for food, carvery is excellent. Not far from Sidmouth so you get a lovely view of the sea. We are looking forward to our next visit.
Jason Simons
Very nice carvery. Indeed! Shall visit again soon
megan
The carvery was exceptiinal, really good, but can't say the same for the fish and chips ,very disapointed with that maybe an off
Laura Hall
1st time here,loved it,made to feel welcome, bought our dog and is so dog friendly,food was lovely, will definitely be going back.
jacquelyn Stewart
Just been out here today for a Carvery for my Birthday, Roast beef & Pork was Cooked very well, Yorkshire puds were a bit Soggy like mine light & CrispyBut on the whole it was a Nice meal..
Brian Sprague
The selection of food was good and well presented. Unfortunately, the beef was very tough and chewy, and it was impossible to eat it!Parking: Difficult and narrow spaces!
Had a lovely carvery here well worth the money pleasant staff all in all a lovely afternoon
Timothy Beale
Five of us all had the carvery food was absolutely
claire weaver pitt
Delicious roasts, tender meats (we had turkey/ beef/ pork) great choice of vegetables and wonderful gravy. Generous portions!
Leanne Mccormick
We booked a table at this place last night for Valentine’s Day. We were not advised about building renovations going on. Wow. We had eaten before and the food was amazing before but what a let down last night. Got shown to our table, and the waitress was apologising for no decorations as did not have time. We could cope with that. Waiter came over and OH asked if he could have carvery meat and chips. This was checked and agreed. Lasagna was ordered with garlic bread. Had to wait a while for our drinks, but they eventually did. Then our food arrived. OH was served in a child’s bowl which rested on a plate, and literally just thrown in it. The garlic bread, if I was in prison would have made a better weapon then a bowling ball in a sock. Could not eat it at all. OH ate some meat and put the rest in a napkin to feed the dog with it.As we were leaving and went to till to pay, not even a ‘did you enjoy your food’? We advised about the food being very poor, we didn’t even haggle on price we paid and left.We will never return as it has gone downhill in less than 12 months.
We went for the carvery and we'd actually booked a table.Upon entering the door there was a 10-minute standing line which didn't really have any proper direction and people were coming from all sides plus you were literally in the doorway so quite exposed to having to keep being moved and losing your place in the queue.After said 10 minutes we gave them the name of our booking and were told our table was number ** so, off with trundled all the way down the back of the pub which is quite large to be honest.After finding somebody sat at the table already we had to come all the way back to the bar and queue yet again which wasn't perfect as I'm disabled and I was struggling to stand for the 10 minutes let alone hobble to Just about the furthest table away only to be told a different table number... Which was as you guessed it despite my son asking for one closer especially to the carvery itself right back at the other side of the pub.If they had shown us to the table they could have resolve the seating issue immediately putting is on the next table instantly.If they booked it properly in the first place there wouldn't be somebody sat there at which point we also overheard another person saying excuse me this somebody sat at our table so we weren't the only ones.Ok so there's a mistake and that's fine but when a customer is clearly struggling and the same problem appears twice in 5 minutes maybe a manager or supervisor should have been informed and at the very least offered to servers from the table rather than having to go back to the bar to queue and pay for the car very only to be given The advice of sit at your table and wait until we call you for the carvery. Problem here is that we had dogs, I also use a walking stick so to carry a heavy plate from the opposite side of the pub was impossible for me and we couldn't all go at the same time as arranged by the pub because we couldn't leave the dogs on their own.No forethought or management of the problem.That being said the food was quite lovely apart from the rose potatoes and although costly by comparison to other places I've been it's prices are just above average for the region.Atmosphere is beautiful it's a very cosy pub with a very warm welcome and real fires and log burners abundant throughout.Beer, lagers and ciders were good (to be honest we'd almost finished the first drink before we were called up to the carvery) .The meat was excellent and the food wasn't too dry although the service itself could definitely have been quicker I suppose the system is in place to relieve the pressure and chaos that you sometimes get at carveries.It did feel very much like the customer was second to the process however.My visit particularly was spoilt by the walking backwards and forwards and being told we couldn't have a table nearer the bar and carvery because dogs weren't allowed in that bit even though a couple with two labradors had literally just got up from the table.The rest of my group enjoyed their food.My enjoyment was spoilt after the first 10 minutes queueing And the pain it cost was a huge distraction even though I do enjoy my food and a nice pint.I need to point out that these are my views and my views only not that of my family.Back to a positive note they did provide dog beds or blankets.At 6:45 on a Thursday evening with only two or three people standing at the carvery at anyone time They're clearly was no pressure for the staff to perform.Stuff were very friendly but only one person showed initiative out of the six or seven that I saw.It is worth the visit but I think you need to make sure you speak to somebody seen yet if you're making a booking and find out which table you're on before you go especially if you have a disability as there are different levels and steps and if I had gone with my wheelchair we would have had to wait an hour for a table that allowed dogs despite having booked in advance. If you're going to offer a booking service then use reserve
Really wonderful pub and restaurant. Great food and has a carvery everyday. Staff were welcoming and attentive.
Only popped in for a coke mid hike. But pleasant enough. The carvery did look amazing so will return to munch.
Very popular, busy pub. Great for carveries. Best prebook in advance.
A great place to go for food, carvery is excellent. Not far from Sidmouth so you get a lovely view of the sea. We are looking forward to our next visit.
Very nice carvery. Indeed! Shall visit again soon
The carvery was exceptiinal, really good, but can't say the same for the fish and chips ,very disapointed with that maybe an off
1st time here,loved it,made to feel welcome, bought our dog and is so dog friendly,food was lovely, will definitely be going back.
Just been out here today for a Carvery for my Birthday, Roast beef & Pork was Cooked very well, Yorkshire puds were a bit Soggy like mine light & CrispyBut on the whole it was a Nice meal..
The selection of food was good and well presented. Unfortunately, the beef was very tough and chewy, and it was impossible to eat it!Parking: Difficult and narrow spaces!
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Great food in a beautiful
Had a lovely carvery here well worth the money pleasant staff all in all a lovely afternoon
Five of us all had the carvery food was absolutely
Delicious roasts, tender meats (we had turkey/ beef/ pork) great choice of vegetables and wonderful gravy. Generous portions!
We booked a table at this place last night for Valentine’s Day. We were not advised about building renovations going on. Wow. We had eaten before and the food was amazing before but what a let down last night. Got shown to our table, and the waitress was apologising for no decorations as did not have time. We could cope with that. Waiter came over and OH asked if he could have carvery meat and chips. This was checked and agreed. Lasagna was ordered with garlic bread. Had to wait a while for our drinks, but they eventually did. Then our food arrived. OH was served in a child’s bowl which rested on a plate, and literally just thrown in it. The garlic bread, if I was in prison would have made a better weapon then a bowling ball in a sock. Could not eat it at all. OH ate some meat and put the rest in a napkin to feed the dog with it.As we were leaving and went to till to pay, not even a ‘did you enjoy your food’? We advised about the food being very poor, we didn’t even haggle on price we paid and left.We will never return as it has gone downhill in less than 12 months.