Bedford Hotel - Bar & Woburn Restaurant in West Devon

Food was excellent, lovely formal setting, but not snobby! Free parking for diners. We all had different meals, I had a pie which was lovely, as was the other food. The staff were very attentive and a credit to the hotel.

We've been a fan of this place for a couple of years, but on our last visit 1/6/2024, we were so disappointed. The food was very average, the service surprisingly poor and it had lost its sparkle. We noticed some regular members of staff did not seem to be about and the staff on duty seemed confused with orders and what was included. The food was cold and the attention to detail had gone. This is a shame.

Eaten there for Sunday lunch before and had an enjoyable experience however this time we were disappointed. The starter was calamari and was delicious. The roast sirloin was a bit tough. I had roast lamb and I couldn’t even cut it. I sent it back and declined another meal. Such a shame as the staff were good and the hotel lovely

Goede plek voor een cream tea. Was allemaal heel goed. Personeel is heel vriendelijk. Lounge is sfeervol en netjes. Je hoeft alleen te reserveren voor een afternoon tea.

On arrival I went to park my vehicle in the car park however the spaces are very small and not loads of room to get around. The room itself was clean and tidy room, with a nice size desk to do work on. The bathroom is a little cramped and the shower was not very powerful. However, my all in all experience was good and would stay again. The food was great too.

We are down visiting family in Plymouth and having had a successful gluten free visit here last year we went back. Soup and sandwiches in the bar area..dog friendly if that matters to anyone. Good awareness, particularly from one of the lovely ladies behind the bar and even though the sandwiches menu didn’t say the smoked salmon bagel could be adapted she heard me talking to the barman and said as long as I was happy with gf bread rather than a bagel it was fine. The butternut squash soup was fantastic and came with a hot gf roll and no croutons. We are planning to take my 90 year old mum in law on Friday for a cream tea, and if I phone Thursday when it’s definite they’ll make sure there’s a gf scone too. There’s a car park, and a lift for wheelchair access, but the riverside car park is just a few minutes away if it’s full.

New Year's Day Lunch - Warm welcome from receptionist who noted our booking contained one dietary requirement (reassuring), pleasant and efficient restaurant staff despite it being a busy day, excellent and varied menu fairly priced.

Although as residents at the Bedford Hotel, we chose to eat in. (We were not on the DB&B deal) There is a fabulous choice on the menu, albeit the same for lunch as it is for dinner, nevertheless the choice is phenomenal, and suited the both of us very well. The portions are very generous so my advice would be, whilst as I said the choice is very tempting (tasters, starters, mains whatever) just remember the portions are very generous! But no complaints what so ever, and the service is exemplary

Had sandwiches here and they were nothing to shout about. Bread wasn’t very fresh and the filling was sparse.

Visiting the Christmas market 4 of us decided to have lunch at the Bedford. Several years since our last visit - still quite dated and old fashioned but busy. Very disappointed with the limited menu which had only one vegetarian option - jackfruit curry! Very strange combinations - traditional Ploughman's and chicken burger both with onion bhaji? Don't think so! Hake with pakchoi? Not one starter appealed to any of us so went straight for the main dishes. 3 chose the fish and chips which were okay and quite large portions. I chose the ham, egg and chips. Well, I don't even know where to begin! A portion of chips served separately and a plate half covered with watercress. A rectangular shape covered in a liquid cream coloured sauce. Where was the ham? The poached egg? Absolutely disgusting! The waitress told me it was 'pressed ham' but it was just a mess of what looked like shredded pink meat soaked in the sauce. the egg was on the top also covered in this sauce? I did try a few mouthfuls but it was so salty and so soggy I left the rest. We didn't bother with desserts and won't be returning. Read less

We had a fantastic Christmas party at The Bedford and stayed the night . The food was incredible and catered for all allergies we had fish and garlic in our group and nothing was too much trouble for the chefs( tasty plentiful and hot) the casino night was such great fun . The disco had varied fun music , the staff were professional and happy to help with any request . The bed was comfy . The room was clean and modern . Breakfast in the morning was perfect . Overall a fabulous stay would highly recommend.

The service is fantastic, the menu imaginative and beautifully presented, the Woburn Restaurant is comfortable, with views across to of beautiful Parish Church, The bar is very very popular with the locals and righty so, again a very welcoming and comfortable place to visit. Thank you

The food was excellent, beautifully presented and expertly served by Grace, together with Vicky. We both had the soup, absolutely delicious, served with hot rolls straight from the oven. I then chose the Waldorf salad, again, perfect for me, and my husband had the Ploughman’s. It was enormous, with thick slices of both chicken and ham, - you name it, it was there. A really fabulous spread. He followed that (!) with treacle tart and clotted cream, and I chose one scoop of ice cream, served with rest berries, for decoration. It was a wonderful birthday experience, and I would like to thank all those concerned, especially Grace for looking after us so well….a big very thank you.

A wonderful experience with family outside at the Botanical . Shout out to Matthew and Noel .Service at its best.Came back on the second night to enjoy the ambience.A secret oasis .Will be back..

Brilliant service extremely comfortable good food p, recommend this hotel for lunch, coffee or afternoon tea

We visit Tavistock from time to time but we have never tried the restaurant. We were bought a voucher for Christmas and used it yesterday. We had the ploughmans lunch which was great as it was a super hot day. The young waitress went the extra mile - we wish we had got her name and we couldn't find her to leave her a tip. Quality of the produce was excellent. It would have been nice to have had e a piece of granary bread rather than rolls but just a minor point. Good value and we will, be back to try the curry!

well we went there for tea absolute outstanding would recommended it ,its really nice there, its is well worth a visit

Excellent meal! My friend's vegetarian curry looked so inviting I wish I had chosen it. We both thoroughly enjoyed our visit and our food. Will definitely be coming again.

We had a wonderful meal at the restaurant in the Bedford Hotel. Everything was beautifully prepared and cooked. The service by the waiting staff was exceptional. Even though the restaurant was busy we were able to enjoy and savour each course at our pace. The quality of the food and service resulted in a perfect evening.

Family evening meal arranged for Birthdays. Nice food but disappointing size. Veggie Curry very small but tasty. Fish & Chips, also Burgers and Chips; All chip portions were very small, extra chips & peas would be better (obviously not costly for the restaurant). One of the deserts was presented in a small glass only half full costing £8 !

I booked a table for 6 for afternoon tea, to celebrate a 70th birthday. Staff were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. We sat at a table in the dining room which was beautiful and very comfortable. The afternoon tea was delicious, everything freshly made and very tasty. It was a lovely afternoon in beautiful surroundings. What a local treasure this place is.

Family of 5, not a great menu to start with. When the food came out the portions were so small. We all could not believe it, not a lot of taste and definitely not exciting. The restaurant was cold with no atmospheric at all. After a 3 course meal we left very disappointed and now value in quality or taste compared to many of places. Come on Bedford your falling behind, we will not be back very disappointed.

We sat in the bar area to enjoy a late lunch, Nice sandwiches mine GF and all generously filled, Reasonably priced too what more could you ask for.

We ate here as part of our stay at the hotel and found the food to be first rate, coupled with warm friendly service.The fish and vegetarian dishes ere all excellent, followed by very tasty desserts - the bread rolls are always fresh with dinner and are served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a tasty treat too.They have a good selection of reasonably priced wines and their own ales, including Jail Ale!Breakfast is also very good - the vegetarian breakfast, or the eggs benedict with smoked salmon can both be recommended!

Lovely lunch with a friend ,restaurant was full probably in part because of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.As usual enjoyed the atmosphere looking out over the churchyard and town and we both agreed that the food was wonderful ,a real treat after all these difficult times.The staff as ever friendly and helpful.This is a Tavistock landmark with a proper traditional feel,long may it continue.

On holiday in Tavistock and, having read that the Bedford Hotel was the home of the Devon cream tea, we just had to try one for ourselves. Surely, if anywhere knew how to serve a cream tea, it would be this place...?! The outside of the building looked very pretty, so we were prepared for a treat.The scones did not disappoint - they were very light and delicious. Hogs bottom strawberry jam was also lovely and the cream plentiful. So the cream tea was good and lived up to expectations...Unfortunately our tea and coffee was served without cups, which took another 5 minutes to arrive, and the table was (very) dirty - we actually cleaned it ourselves with wet wipes and a tissue because we couldn't find any staff to ask to do it for us. The artwork in the hotel was lovely, but the decor in general seemed very tired and jaded. The carpet was grubby and stained, and littered with crumbs.Overall: the food was excellent, but the surroundings let you down. Tired and jaded could be construed as old-world and charming - but only if it is clean. The overall feeling was just grubby and I wouldn't bother to go back...

Very Disappointing. The building is beautiful. However, we had breakfast which was priced at £14 pp - that's ok we know you have to pay for 'nice' these days. The toast arrived - and was told they had 'run out of marmalade!' This being a Saturday morning, with a wonderful fresh market within walking distance! The staff was slow, to say the least - the scrambled eggs on toast arrived cold - but as I never saw a member of staff after the breakfast was served, I couldn't tell anyone! The main breakfast was overcooked and placed on a heap in the center of the plate - looked an awful mess and not appetizing at all! I would go for coffee but will be a long time before I eat there again. Very sad!!!

Food and drinks at the bar can no longer be placed on a tab. On my last visit I had to make four separate payments for drinks, food and coffee. While this is not the end of the world the management could authorise the swiping of a card or alternatively keep a card behind the bar. Apparently they claim to have had several occasions prior to Christmas where patrons walked out without paying. Why does the management insist on penalising the majority for the poor behaviour of the minority?Such a shame.

Been to a Houndie event in Tavistock Pannier Market and by lunch time we were ready to eat something... Contacted a couple of pubs that weren’t very inviting when asked if the dogs were allowed into where we would be eating so thought we’d give the Bedford Hotel a try. What a find..! Wonderful food, very comfy and very Houndie friendly Will visit again when down this way...

Having our wedding in Tavistock we had a lot of friends and family staying in the hotel. Everybody has told me how nice and clean their room was and they had enjoyed the food and drinks. The staff where helpful and polite and always available if we had a question. They even let us use the garden to take some pictures and left us a nice congratulations card in the room. Overall we had a brilliant 2 night stay in The Bedford Hotel. Thanks!

Despite having booked our Afternoon Tea in advance, arriving at the time specified by the Hotel, and the room being quiet, our meal was somewhat chaotic. Our tea and coffee was slow to be served, but even so it arrived a very long way in advance of the food: by the time the food was served our drinks were cold. Despite mentioning this, we weren't offered more.The food was pleasant, but we felt the balance between sweet and savoury was too heavily skewed in favour of the sweet. We would have preferred a few more sandwiches and a few less cakes, of which there were really too many (in addition to a cream tea).We're sad to say that we probably won't repeat the experience: we've had better Afternoon Teas elsewhere.

It's the most homely and welcoming hotel I have ever visited . Food is out of this world . There are two lounges one has a little library and games for all the family and dogs are welcome .

Had a delicious afternoon tea. Coffee was better than most barista places I've been. Nice selection of cakes. Scones were large and warm with loads of jam and cream.

It didn't have an auspicious start . . . We had a table booked for four people for lunch but our table only had three chairs. Two waitresses watched as one of our group, all in our later years, fetched a chair from a nearby table. We were given menus and placed a drinks order. These days we are used to staff saying "No worries" but it was good to know that asking for drinks wasn't a problem. About fifteen minutes later a different waitress came for our food order. Again, "No worries". She also asked if we'd like to order drinks. We explained that we already had and as a result they arrived a few minutes later. The food was good. All four of us enjoyed our meals but, it has to be said, they were a bit lukewarm. That was a shame because, as I said, the food itself was good. Would we like desserts? We would. There was a bit of a wait for these too but it was punctuated by the waitress dropping four spoons and four forks in a pile on the table with a terse "There you go". No napkins though. A summary - good food but it needed to be hotter. Indifferent, even brusque, unhelpful service. So, there you go - no worries!

We were a party of 70 for lunch. The function room was delightfully light and airy; formerly obviously a courtyard, now covered in with a very modern roof. The modern and very colourful artwork in the room was strikingly attractive. We had pre-ordered everything. It took a long time to provide non-alcoholic drinks for our guests. Those eating roast beef were served first and many of us were almost finished before those who had chosen salmon were served. My roast beef was excellent, with plenty of gravy, delicious big Yorkshire pudding and a variety of vegetables; an excellent roast. Subsequently I learnt some beef had been so touch steak knives had been requested, and one person commented on lump of gristle. However the sticky toffee pudding was the best I have ever tasted! The cheese section looked good too; some got grapes and others didn't. The staff were lovely and had a tough job bringing out the main course. One extra server might have meant that we might all have enjoyed our main course together.

Open sandwiches are really good and good value for money, beverages and coffee a bit pricey, staff need to be a little more attentive.

Very disappointing afternoon tea. Don't expect too much from gluten free options but this was appalling. Three tiny finger sandwiches made from the driest bread ever. They tried with the cake by offering a selection of 5, however three of them were chocolate and all were shop bought and tasteless. Finally the scone. We were in Devon so expectations were high. This was soon brought down when the knife couldn't cut through it, Cream was lovely.

We were staying at this fabulous hotel and saw that the Sunday Roast Lunch included Jazz. Excellent food (We both had the beef) accompanied by 'easy listening' to seven piece Jazz band. Wonderful experience!

We visited the Bedford Hotel for dinner around 6pm on a Monday evening. The hotel itself is very grand and absolutely gorgeous, the inside matches the outside beautifully with chandeliers and old-fashioned sofas and carpeting throughout. When we arrived, we ordered a drink from the bar and sat in the small lounge area until our table was ready. The restaurant area that we sat in was somewhat disappointing, it was still beautiful but with the big, grandness of the hotel itself the restaurant area is small and secluded. Unfortunately, it is also right next to the road, so though it was a gorgeous sunny day and the window by our table had been opened to let in the warm air, the cars zooming past on the road were so loud we had to shut it.

Our family and friends met for Sunday Easter/Birthday lunch. We reserved the Tavistock Room and it was just delightful. Robynne helped organize the event, and the room looked just lovely with a beautiful table centerpiece of fresh flowers. The wait staff were friendly and efficient. The three course meal was delicious. We all had a thoroughly good time, and I would definitely recommend the Bedford Hotel. Thank you to Robynne and her team.

Went here a couple of times but this review concerns high tea. Well worth going here but do book, even though the day we went the place was unusually empty. Asked for less cakes and more sandwiches and they bought more sandwiches, thank you. Tes and coffee replenished when asked and staff friendly and helpful. Dartmoor has many places for tea, but this old hotel is one of the top ten.

Excellent hotel in the centre of Tavistock with attentive staff, classy lounge areas, and a great attitude to dogs. Highly recommended.

Great lunch in line with Armistice Day. Bully beef fantastic. Would definitely recommend this place not only for food but also the hotel to stay in - nothing too much trouble for the staff. They also do the best afternoon tea.

We got married here June 2018. They set the room just how we wanted it. The staff were all really helpful. Four rooms were booked for my Mum,bridesmaids and best man. All enjoyed their stay and loved their breakfasts. We highly recommend this venue for a wedding ❤️

Excellent food every time! I have had several lunches at the Bedford and have not been disappointed, their evening meals are a delight, booking is advisable.

A work colleague had a special birthday so a large group of us went for afternoon tea. Very nice! A good selection of sandwiches and cakes. The scones were excellent - I took mine home as I couldn't eat any more whilst there! Service good - plenty of new pots of tea. Good value.

We met friends here for Sunday lunch. Had to book as it was a Sunday! What we didn't realise was that it turned out to be a Jazz Lunch.

A meet up with friends and the end of our year of meeting booked a table at the Bedford for lunch.The dining room was full on a Friday lunchtime and the service and food were wonderful.Slighty more expensive than going to one of Tavistock many cafes but this is always a treat and the atmosphere of this hotel is always a pleasure.Great to look out over the views of town and will surely return in 2019.

On this occasion, we enjoyed a very light lunch with my nonogenarian father and his new bride (also a nonogenarian!) in the gracious dining room. As a reasonably frequent visitor to Tavistock from Australia, I was enchanted by the elegance of the hotel and impressed by the delightful staff. Lunch was delicious and I am reliably informed by my father that the rooms are beautifully furnished if you choose to stay here.

Stayed over for a night. Excellent food and service, nothing is too much trouble. Try the afternoon tea!

Easy parking and a couple of flights of stairs lead you into the hotel, where there is a bar from where you can get a menu to choose from before being called into the dining room, which in our case was pre-booked. The food is really very fine and kindly served. Ours was a reunion with friends, and the choice of venue met the mark (other than a very noisy bunch of middle aged golfers celebrating we knew not what but doubt they made their tee times the next morning). The Bedford is its own history story, wonderful and timeless.

This family run hotel is a slice of what English market towns should be like. Delightful staff, excellent food and quaint atmosphere with excellent food in both the bar and traditional restaurant.

Booked for the last sitting 2.30pm for Sunday Lunch. A few people in Woburn restaurant were part way through their meal. We were promptly showed to our table order taken and provide with our drinks. The starter came promptly and was delicious. The main, roast beef, was served in a horrible heap all on one plate. A mess of vegetables which looked like someone's leftovers. 2 slices of beef propped against the pile of vegetables all swimming in a large pool of gravy. No Yorkshire pudding to be found!! Called it to the attention of the waiter who said they had a run on the beef and there were no Yorkshires left!!.

Stayed at the hotel for a night and it was easier to eat in. The menu offered a good, mainly local selection of dishes. The meal was well presented, well served and tasted great. The prices were reasonable for a hotel restaurant and the drinks not too expensive. Would I visit again? Yes, no question.

Sometimes difficult to get seats as always busy. Ideal for meeting up for coffee. Toilets clean and tidy.

Have stayed here several times before visiting family. Our stay this time round was just a good as well. Comfortable bed, great breakfast the staff are always friendly and are always on hand to help.

Every time we visit Tavistock, we end up at the Bedford for coffee, pint & teacakes. They are always served well - the teacakes are always served with plenty of butter. The cost is cheaper than most cafes in the high street. Would highly recommend!

We were treated to the Duchess of Bedford Afternoon Tea and very nice it was too. Nice and friendly staff , who also allowed me to have pint (I don't like tea of coffee) with the rather nice selection of yummy food. Not the best I've ever had , that belongs to Bovey Castle , but it was literally half the price and was easily far better value for money. Sandwiches were good (I'd have liked twice as much - but then I'm a pig...) but the cakes and scones were really good. Bearing in mind the price my only slight criticism was not enough jam for the two of us - it only covered 3 of the resulting 4 half scones to our satisfaction. I'm sure if I'd asked we could have had more but couldn't honestly be bothered. Atmosphere was nice ( the wedding party not intrusive to other guests. Nice place with (slightly faded air of ) elegance

The Bedford Hotel offers a spacious, comfortable area for a light lunch, which was thoroughly enjoyable after a look round Tavistock museum, a walk between the old Abbey walls and the river and a look around the Pannier Market... every town should have one of these, it is delightful. Tavistock is a clean town, which is unfortunately carved up by fairly heavy traffic, although the bus station was well laid out and spacious. It was largely re-planned by the Russell family, the Dukes of Bedford, who were philanthropic in their aims and bought the vast lands belonging to the abbey from the crown. Hence the main hotel is called the Bedford Hotel. There is a find oil painting of Sir Walter Raleigh doffing his cloak for Elizabeth lst to step on. Raleigh was a local lad, as was Sir Francis Drake, whose statue is found on one of the main roads.

In dit hotel kun je prima eten. Je moet wel reserveren maar in de praktijk was er ruim plek. 1 ding was jammer, mijn well done steak was roze in het midden dus kon ik hem maar gedeeltelijk eten. Volgende dag kip en die was super.

This quaint ‘town hotel’ provided us with a lovely surprise! The food is just amazing! The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff was an additional bonus. Thank you, we will be back!

OK - this may be the oldest hotel in Tavistock but it really isn't a good plan to rest on one's laurels and assume that your customers will automatically think it's a great place. Twice we have been there in expectation of their apparently celebrated cream tea but just try getting the staffs' attention. On the second occasion we were told that the cream tea menu wasn't available for another 10 minutes. Tosh!! On both occasions we have left thoroughly hacked off with their indifference and lack of attention. So, that's it, we're not going back.

I stopped here on the second night of a two day two night away trip and the hotel narrowly gets 4****. Must have been the good looking friendly staff as when I got there the power was out. Apparently they have had a few problems in the last couple of weeks with the entire street out.

It is always a delight to come to this atmospheric hotel for coffee in the reception area. Lovely comfortable seating with a warm atmosphere. Friendly staff and a reasonable cup of coffee served at the table.

Came here for lunch whilst in Tavistock to see the Iron man search engine. A very busy restaurant due to the number in the town because of this display on the day. Luckily we had booked a table which awaited us. They have a very good menu where you could have a snack, sandwiches or a complete meal. But was surprised to see they didn't do a set 2 or 3 course meal, which most places do these days. We choose a meal and later a sweet, both very nice. Despite it being very busy we were served promptly by the young staff. Have been before for a snack and will certainly go back when in the town. Plenty to see in Tavistock, but unfortunately the main market is closed for renovation, but they do have a smaller market behind with plenty of stalls.

Had afternoon tea and it was lovely the savoury option could be abit more instead of 3 standard sandwich flavours maybe some homemade sausage rolls or some other mini savour pastry . The home made parsnip crisps were lovely though. The cakes were lovely specially the ecliar and the scone was the best id ever eaten. Staff were friendly enough and refilled the tea for us with no problem and no waiting around for the afternoon tea to be served. Very reasonably priced for what you get only let down for me as said was the lack of savoury options.

We shared some starters in a restaurant room there, with drinks, on a busy Saturday in Tavistock... Starters were a little pricey but very nice and service was good.. Enjoyed a pint of the local ale and everyone there seemed very content... Staff were good but I think a little busier than expected... would like to stay there and try dinner...

Unexpected gem in the centre of Tavistock. Opens early (7.30) for breakfast, and is warm and welcoming. Good range of light meals and terrific takeaway.

Stopped off for a spot of lunch, this was really good and well presented. Very comfortable with a great location, easy parking and just a short stroll to Tavistock town centre with the fabulous pannier market across the road. Most enjoyable visit!.

Decided to pop into the Bedford today for lunch. Husband had a mozzarella & pesto panini and was happy enough with that. My daughter & I decided we'd have a cream tea. Service was quick and before we knew it our scones had arrived. Two big scones but you share a small pot of clotted cream & pot of jam. The jam was nice but the scones & cream were not. Scones were very dry and the consistency of the clotted cream was unlike any I've been served before. It was so thin and runny, think pouring consistency. It was impossible to put more than a very thin layer on which is just as well as there wasn't much cream. Consequently we left more than half. Pleasant staff & atmosphere but we won't try here again.

Lunch with friends in the restaurant where you can watch the world go by across to the view of the town square...picked the Devon Platter which is a lovely selection of pickles,cheeses,meats,salad...a posh ploughmans.Always delicious and despite it being the beginning of Jan the restaurant was full which obviously is testament to the popularity of this centrally located hotel.Old fashioned ,old school but a Tavistock staple.

A very good location and choice of menu with friendly and very polite staff. The food was excellent as was...

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Although we hadn't booked, we were able to find a table in the bar/lounge area. There was a varied choice...

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Meeting up with old friends we searched for somewhere we could eat while at the same time they could bring their dogs. True we didn’t eat In the The restaurant but we could eat in the bar. An extensive menu plus specials suited everyone’s tastes. The bar staff were very friendly, the food swift to arrive and well cooked and presented. Slightly overpriced for a bar menu in my view but worth the money.

We didn't have reservations but the staff got us a great table in the lounge area. The service was wonderful.

My father and I were regular patrons of this hotel, but on our most recent visits we were disappointed in both the quality of the food (already cold when it reached our table) and below quality service.

During a recent stay in north Devon, my wife and I ventured to Tavistock, with nothing planned except to look around. We found enough to do that we found ourselves hungry and stepped into the Bedford Hotel in the heart of town. We were shown through to the Woburn Restaurant which is lovely. We were blown away by the friendly and efficient service, as well as the excellent food. The presentation of our meals was beautiful

The building is beautiful and the staff very pleasant, attentative and helpful. Overall we had a great time. Having consulted the menu again, I do feel that maybe my selection wasn't quite correct, I actually had a brioche bun not nigella focaccia. The aubergine side dish wasn't smoky. It didn't state sweet potato chips but this was promptly changed for my choice. However, picky as this sounds, it didn't spoil our evening but wasn't the best vegetarian choice for me personally. I remember that I really don't like halloumi! it is very salty. would go again but avoid the above, purely on personal preference. The starter was divine

Three of us visited for Afternoon Tea and paid £14.00 each :)We felt it was great value and the food was divine, with plenty of it! We had smoked salmon sandwiches, parsnip crisps, fresh scones, jam and cream, macaroons, cakes and chocolate brownies just to name a few. It was also not a problem that one of us did not like tea or coffee and thus were offered a soft drink instead.Our only very minor niggle was that we mentioned when booking that it was a birthday and this seemed to be forgotten on the day. Luckily I'm quite shy (ha ha) so didn't really miss any birthday fuss but somebody else might have!Can't wait to return soon!

Visiting Tavistock and looking for somewhere to eat we decided on The Bedford. Started off in the bar but a very pleasant lady suggested we would be more comfortable in the restaurant. Service was very good with only a short wait for our food. Food was delicious and was very well presented. Prices were inline with what we would expect to pay at a lesser establishment.

We were really impressed. It looked really smart and we were a bit bedraggled on a wet day. The place has free parking which is a bonus. Inside it is well worth visiting just to walk around and see the great array of cosy and smart areas to sit and/or eat. It has a varied and impressive interior. The food was excellent - we went for the open sandwiches and they were outstanding! The service was quick and efficient too. We did not stay the night but I really recommend dropping in for a drink and a bite to eat. It is not cheap but worth it1

In the center of town, across from St. Eustachius, a block from the covered market .. this is clearly the place to stay in Tavistock (although we were in the Park at Bovey Castle). We noted the name as a recommendation or place to select next visit.

We chose the Bedford a bit at random to meet friends for lunch whilst holidaying in the area. We didn't book and it was pretty busy, but we were quickly shown to a table in the lounge area. The lunch menu and main menu were both available to choose from. There is a good range of choices, we opted for starters or sandwiches with desserts. The portions were of a good size, even for those in our party who just chose the starters. I had the open salmon sandwich which was delicious. Desserts were very nice too - the banana spilt certainly was different, not a smidgeon of squirts cream in sight. The only thing that loses the final star was the service, it was polite and friendly but really lacked an energetic buzz. Well worth a visit all in all.

The Bedford is a regular lunch spot on our annual visit to Tavistock. Close to Tavistock centre The Menu has been updated and the food is very good. Staff are friendly and courteous and the Chef is both imaginative and competent.

Its the best in Tavistock. Very traditional, rooms average, but rest of hotel is super. Staff could be a little more approachable.

Visited recently with my female friend for a lunch and catch up. We really felt it was lovely and would definitely return. I had the "The Bedford pork burger" with Asian braised belly pork and sweet potato fries. It was really nice and plentiful - very filling. Felt it was priced adequately and great quality. Service was good. Thanks again.

We chose to have Sunday Lunch at The Bedford Hotel whist on holiday in Tavistock. The restaurant was lovely and the staff extremely attentive. There was plenty of choice on the menu but the Roast Beef was really good. The three courses we chose were lovely and really excellent value.

£16 for 2 delicious courses. Food looked and tasted beautiful, almost to fine dining standard. My husband had the Hake with gnocchi and summer veg and was very pleased. We both had banana parfait for dessert which was fab. Being vegetarian I was excited at the prospect of polenta, heritage tomatoes and goats cheese and I was not disappointed by the flavours but I did think the portion size was mean. Since our waitress asked if everything was ok I mentioned it too her and she took the complaint up with first the chef and then the general manager. I received an extra helping (just as lovely as the first!) and I'm confident that subsequent diners won't have the same complaint. I'll be going back in a few weeks time for the next summer lunch menu.

Our lunch was expensive but stylish. We each ordered a vegetarian and gluten-free meal. It was good that these dietary needs were catered for, even though the choice was limited. The meal had more style than substance, unlike the generous meals that we experienced in country pubs at a much lower price. The restaurant was clean and attractive. Service was efficient.

We have just had a lovely afternoon tea at the Bedford hotel, there was nothing to fault and is very good value for money,we have paid a lot more for sub standard afternoon tea in more than one place,so we were thrilled with the Bedford hotel one. We would highly recommend all the staff were polite, friendly and professional.

We stayed here on a conference weekend package.On arrival we found there to be car park at the rear of the hotel (this turns out to be on Lower ground floor level).There is a lift (for wheelchairs and less able bodied) to take you to the Ground Floor & Reception. Otherwise, access to Reception is via stairs .The hotel is very old and therefore encumbered by certain characters arising from age.I requested a disabled room but was told it had been taken. Even though I told the hotel that I walked with 2 sticks and had difficulty with stairs, they did not offer me any of the adjacent 6 ground floor rooms but put me at the top of a flight of stairs.It was quite disappointing to then find other (able bodied) members at our conference were occupying those rooms!!! All those people said they felt awful that I'd not been given one of the ground floor rooms.The Staff appeared to be very young in many cases and certainly 'out of their' depth in areas of their work, ie waiting at tables in the restaurant, resolving problems, etc.The Waiting Staff appeared quite untidy in their uniform presentation. Indeed, some of the girls' skirts were so short, they were verging on inappropriate in the workplace.Indeed, I would suggest that a Manager may like to consider asking the female staff to wear trousers if they cannot buy skirts of a more appropriate length.Cleanliness is not the best in parts of the hotel. I went to read a magazine from my bedside cabinet, only to find on picking it up that my hand and fingers were covered in some sticky substance - Jam or something more sinister, who knows! It was also covered in clumps of human hairs to boot.At a published Room Rate of £130 per night, I would expect better than this.On the plus side, the hotel does have a beautiful garden which it was a pleasure to use during the sunny afternoon.

Staff very accommodating making wedding and reception a very special day. Good having everything under one roof. Food of a very good standard.

Whilst visiting relatives in Devon, we stayed at The Bedford two weekends in a row. Breakfast was our first experience of the restaurant, wich a great selection of cereals, pastries, juice, etc. and then a choice of cooked breakfast. The full Devon breakfast was excellent.We also had lunch there on one of the weekends. I had a lamb burger, which actually turned out to be a large chunk of lamb, which was difficult to eat and I didnt like the black bun that it came on.For dinner we decided to pick a couple of light bites as we were not that hungry. The Whitebait was outstanding, with easily enough for the two of us, and also the bread board with humous.The restaurant itself is very clean and the service was excellent. It is a very popular place so unless you are staying in the hotel, I would recommend booking, especially on a saturday night.

Very nice sandwiches and cakes. And staff very helpful and professional. Hotel excellent and historical.

I honestly was not expecting food like we had at the Bedford hotel. My friend brought us here on good authority and pulling up to the place it had a certain charm to it. Inside via the car park the hotel could be described at dated but not in a necessarily derogatory sense. Red plush carpet, old pictures and paintings, old comfortable arm chairs which all had a warm charm to it. The lounge was full of elderly friends having tea & cake.Before moving through to the restaurant I grabbed a beer from the bar. Ale served properly with a sprinkler in the draft (as it should be!). Pint of Legend ale from the local brewery was bang on!Moved through to the restaurant which was of a similar decor to the rest of the hotel, and I guess I shouldn't judge a book by its cover but I was expecting standard British fare, nothing overly exciting but hearty and tasty all the same. My assumptions couldn't have been more wrong. The menu presented was one I would expect to see in a high calibre restaurant. The menu was awash with intriguing and enticing options, so much so that it took us all quite some time to choose.I went for the thyme roasted butternut squash salad with pistachio which was divine. Both my friends who had the goats cheese stated it was one of the best they had had.I felt almost guilty ordering the Falafel burger but it just really appealed to me. Onion ash brioche with beetroot slaw, beetroot hummus and an onion marmalade, all served with sweet potato chips. It was delicious! I did get some food envy when the homemade steak & ale pie arrived next to me. It was a proper pie and noticeably hand made. I was promised some but my friend polished off the lot! The corn fed chick breast with mushroom & tarragon sauce on a bed of garlic mash and steamed greens was also sumptuous. Venison haunch wellington....I didn't get to try any of that either as it disappeared!I declined dessert but the surprises kept on coming. The pannacotta with honeycomb and chocolate truffle was incredible!I honestly left lunch in state of mild shock. My expectations were unfathomably smashed and I was left reeling in wonder at simply one of the best lunches i've had in a long time. To The Bedford Hotel, Tavistock I doth my cap to you and you will be seeing my friends & I in the not too distant future!!

Ate here the three evenings we were resident in the hotel. Food is amazing! Beautifully presented and did not have to wait long for each course to arrive.

we met family here for lunch in the brasserie, the menu was surprising to say the least, everything is covered in sauces, and heavy, no real light options or fresh delights. The room is tired and has the feel of a retirement home!The staff are very nice, polite, attentive and ensured we got all we ordered, but the food was not great, someone had the Cornish ham - inedible, hidden with spinach, when uncovered it was fat and grissle. The Pie and burger were ok fair but nothing to write home about. Disapointing lunch, felt we could have got better in one of the many country pubs in the area and that the Bedford needs to modernise and freshen its menu. Central place for Coffee, but I wouldn't recommend for lunch.

Excellent quirky and full of character. Staff were busy with pre-Christmas events and socials, but were always happy to help. We took over one of the quieter corners to relax in after performing / attending a concert across the road. Excellent service in there as always. (Didn't eat this time - but the food is excellent as well!)