Brewers Fayre Bideford in Torridge

Popped in for lunch on way back from Bideford hospital & was seated by a really friendly & welcoming member of staff with a beard at a lovely table in a bay window with the sun shining in, we mentioned to him of my fiancés tolerance to salt to which he gave us a full folder with every dish & ingredients on the menu so well done to Brewers Fayre for training your staff probably 👍🏻 I had the Korean Chicken burger which was great & really tasty & my better half went for the Thai Veg Curry with extra grilled chicken but unfortunately they had run out the chicken as it was busy plus we didn't arrive till mid afternoon, again it was good but the Thai sauce could of done with being a bit more spicier for our taste buts that's personal preference really & it was tasty to be fair. I had a Triple Chocolate Brownie with ice cream for dessert which was also very nice so all in all this was a very good visit 👍🏻

Food is ok. Service is diabolical slow waited over 40 minutes for 1 pudding. Would never come back here again.

Nice place, staff friendly but the pizza I ordered was cremated!! Awful, I wouldn’t have served that to my pets… Won’t be going again..

I wasn't expecting top-notch food. The food that came out when it finally came out was overcooked, dry, and tasteless. The burgers were black, and the buns were as dry as sand. The garlic bread was so dry it couldn't be eaten. The atmosphere was spoiled by the loudest family that we were seated near. Overall, the experience was disappointing at best. The food was simply awful.

Excellent food from the savers menu, such good value. Lovely cosy pub , when visiting Affinity again we will definitely book again for lunch

Wen we went at 12 30 to get a table we was told we'd have to wait till 1 30 before we could have a table n there was empty tables so not so popular for me I have to say then to have to put your car reg in stupid don't do it at other places you go to

Unfortunately not a good review as I was completely disgusted with the service received. Myself and partner had just done a 4 hour drive and wanted to stop off for a quick bite. We always use Brewers and Whitbread as my partner has allergies and can trust their food. We went in at 10 past 5 but told we couldn't have the table we requested in the bar by the window, so we could keep an eye on our dogs as they are recommended to not serve in there after 5pm. Ok fine, so we requested outside to again be told , sorry the council don't like us taking food outside. Now if the place was busy I would understand, but no. There were 4 tables who were eating 1 about to leave. Bar empty, outside empty? Nice to know they can happily turn away trade. We ended up having to settle for Macdonald's next door which made my partner ill. So thank you brewers fayre for your fantastic hospitality! Never have I received such rudeness and unwelcoming behaviour. Fair to say won't be returning or recommending.

food was shocking service was shocking, no customer service , it was almost like they knew we weren’t happy with the food so they didn’t come up and ask us about it, we had the Sharer platter no plates given with the meal we had to ask for them, second visit there first visit was a lot better, such a shame because it looked like a lovely pub, maybe because they get the traffic from the hotel it just seem nobody bothered even the state of dress and some of the staff, I will say one positive thing. One of the chefs came out the kitchen. I think that was the one person smiling all the time we there The share platter we had, everything was overcooked, there was no chicken goujons so we were given two overcooked chicken wings that were more bone than meat

Very good, value for money food (carvery) service was top class (thank you Simon)

I was very disappointed IN THE FOOD AS I HAVE BEEN GOING HERE WITH FAMILY SINCE ITS BEEN OPEN ITS NOT THE SAME AND THE AMOUNT OF FOOD YOU GET ITS LIKE A KIDS DINNER

Very good carvery friendly and helpful staff

I had such a lovely time eating and drinking at the Beefeater. The staff was really friendly and helpful and the food very tasty. The place was spotless and plenty of parking available.

Food was lovely and the staff were great. Good deals on and good price for the food received.

Worst fish n chips I've had for a very long time. Sorry,

Good family restaurant....we all enjoyed our Sunday Brrakfast

Excellent service food and beer!

I had a really lovely Carvery here Sunday afternoon. A fabulous afternoon with the family

Very polite staff and great food. Will be back

Lot better than it used to be. Ordering at bar works a lot better, generally go here once a month.

Was a good, quick meal for 2 on a Saturday eve just after peek service time. Quite a few family's were still sat in the restaurant. Everyone seemed very relaxed, staff and customers alike. Good lighting, clean restaurant and warm atmosphere! We were running late .. But the staff were lovely - friendly, flexible and accommodating. The food came out in good time and was hot, tasty and reasonably priced for the size of the meal. The chap on the bar was a good laugh, shame I don't remember his name. Drinks were a reasonable price too. Will be back! Will recommended 😊

Booked table for Sunday carvery excellent really tasty good service

We had a table for 10 booked but we needed an extra 2 seats. Gentleman went into great detail of how he would move the table around for us and sent us to the bar to get a drink. (The restaurant was empty). From that point onwards this gentleman/waiter mentioned how the bar closed at 9, he wanted the kitchen closed, could we order deserts quickly and pay by card as he had closed the tills and needed to open one up again and he would have to keep the kitchen running, he constantly wanted to get things closed up as soon as possible and mentioned something to this affect every single time he came to the table. We have eaten here several times over the Christmas period and not come across this employee. It should be noted that some of our party were actually staying in the Premier Inn. I shall be doing my best not to eat here again, we felt extremely unwelcome and inconvenient. Absolutely horrendous.

Good value no frills restaurant. A bit limited for vegetarians but what we had was good and reasonably priced.

Visited for breakfast with santa. Breakfast had a large choice and you could revisit for more. Grandkids were happy to get a gift from santa. But you had to go other to another bit to see santa. Would have been nicer if santa wandered around a bit, speaking to kids. Ais then would have felt more like a breakfast with santa, rather than eat you breakfast, then pop over to another bit to see santa

Ate there for Christmas Day. The food was of an OK standard with the focus being more on getting covers in than the food standard, which was a shame. Of the different brewers st I have eaten this is one of the better one. The staff are very friendly. The price for the meal was overcharged but expected for this day. All in all an OK day with room for improvement.

Absolutely disgusting meal, we went for xmas dinna, we went in at 6pm, so not late , no turkey no vegetables, had to have steak, chips and half a tomato, and had to pay extra, with half dinna missing bye bye brewers fare we won't be back .

We eat here regularly as we find it value for money for a cheap lunch. However, it can be a bit hit and miss with length of waits, quality of food and general mistakes with food orders. I would say 75% of the time, we're very happy with the food/service. Staff are generally pleasant but hate that you have to order at the bar now. Lots of discounts with the app too.

Arrived at Brewer’s Fayre Bideford for our prepaid breakfast as I was staying next door. Unacknowledged by Ben who was just stood sour faced by the door. I said my room number only to be moaned at for not booking a table and that there are a million notices in the hotel reception (since found 2) he then proceeded to moan that there was no tables and that they don’t know what the hotel is doing as they have pre-booked a table of 25 spread all across the restaurant and that he was having to move everything around. It was 840am on a Sunday morning and apart from 3 table (2 couples and a gentleman on his own) the whole restaurant was empty. We then proceeded to listen to him moan at staff about hotel bookings not booking tables. I was in the restaurant for an hour eating breakfast and observed Ben who I then found out was the general manager that anyone who had prepaid from the hotel he had an issue with and was moaning and saying there were no tables only to eventually seat them but making them feel awful. Anyone who was paying on the day he got a spring in his step took there payment and sat them at the many free tables. I’ve never experienced such awful customer service and to find out Ben is the general manager is a joke. I feel sorry for his staff they must go home feeling depressed after his constant moaning a manger is meant to encourage and uplift a work force. Will not be returning. After reading other reviews which name Ben in them obviously this is an issue that has not been addressed or resolved.

Excellent Service from start to finish....The Mixed Grill was Superb....... would definitely recommend to family and friends.....First Class.....

We ate dinner here as a big family group for a birthday celebration. Food was delivered all at the same time, tasty and great service... recommend!

10/10 we are regular visitors. Every week. Staff are so helpful and friendly especially Dylan, nothing is too much trouble, he makes us feel welcome, he is polite and always smiling.

Very good service with no drama and quick timing on food arrivals. Food was stunning too. Would come again 100%.

Lovely but lack clear information on the gluten free allergy.

We arrived at 21.15 and was told it was lest orders and no food as the kitchen was closed that was before we had got to the bar. The web site says open till 11pm. I can see why pubs are closing down . So we called McDonald's over the road half the price of the pub .

My visit to Brewers Fayre in Bideford was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm, homely atmosphere that made me feel instantly relaxed. The decor is inviting, and there’s a real sense of comfort, perfect for families or a cozy meal with friends. What truly stood out was the fantastic team. The staff were friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of. Their service was efficient without being rushed. It’s rare to find a team so genuinely dedicated to ensuring their customers have a great experience. The food was delightful classic pub fare done right. Everything was fresh, well cooked, and packed with flavor. Whether you’re after a hearty meal or a lighter option, the menu offers a good variety at reasonable prices. Brewers Fayre in Bideford is a must-visit. With its homely vibe and a team that makes you feel like family, it’s easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Devon. I can’t wait to return and most importantly, I recommend you visit this amazing restaurant.

Great service and food. Dan that greated us and showed to our table and the girl that looked after us most of the night was fantastic.

2nd time I have ate in this place whilst staying at Premier Inn and bar closes at 930pm despite saying 11pm on website and didn’t even hear last orders called out - will stay elsewhere when next down

Excellent breakfast, such good value for the money and other deals going on. Nice and friendly staff great start to the day.

Went for a Sunday carvery with the family, excellent food and drink all for under £50

Very poor service and extremely miserable waitress from start to finish and we're local definitely won't bother going back again and I don't expect a response either 😔

I have autism, and we had an anxiety dog with us. We got introduce to Tanya, who took us to our table and then khloe served us and Simon Help us with our questions staff were lovely friendly and helpful and went the extra mile

Typical pub chain, standard fare, free refills on soft drinks and coffee. Comfortable, views- there aren't any. Toilets clean and tidy.

Worst restaurant experience in a long time !!! Im not going to go into details of the complaint here due to it’s severity but i am now in contact with environmental health (allergy issues) and the operators of brewers whitbread ceo. Very serious complaints over Two male members of staff , one being the male bar tender and the other being the shift manager .

Went to have breakfast this morning to be told that it wasn’t possible, before I even turned up the app was saying they had availability. Rude isn’t the word. You are in the food industry, busy shouldn’t be a word in your vocabulary……….. WILL NOT BE USING AGAIN………

Let us sneak in despite being fully booked. Great guy on front of house (sat 21st september), super helpful and understanding of our needs, having a little one and needing a quick bite. Recommend. Book early as often fully booked!

Value for money breakfasts and meals

Two meals out of three, excellent. One meal, smothered chicken was over cooked and a little tough. However, on the whole a nice place with good staff, and nice atmosphere.

Lovely breakfast,all nice and hot ,delicious scrambled eggs highly recommend

Absolutely fantastic! The staff were really friendly and helpful The meal was hot and delicious The dessert was lovely. All for under £10 each for the two of us Even though it was quite busy, it wasn’t noisy I’ll definitely be recommending this place to my friends

Made to feel very welcomed and great service The food was delicious and the staff made the evening wonderful My son was sung happy birthday by all the staff and the entire restaurant joined in, lovely Very relaxed and now very full 😋

We turned up for breakfast to be told no spaces even though it was 20% full, looked online at the door to book and said I could book a table now, showed the member of staff and she still said no come back in half hour. Went outside and booked the next time slot in 15 minutes time and went back in and was shown to table. Breakfast was ok but service off the one member of staff not ok.

The mixed salad with extras (chicken breast) and jacket potato was excellent value. Server was Dillon who was very attentive. All round good value and service

Stayed at hotel. Had lunch dinner and 2 breakfasts. Really lovely team, very friendly and good service. Peter excellent employee

Fab food and great customer service. We hadn’t booked but they still managed to get us a table as it was my daughter’s birthday!

Really nice place to eat , friendly staff ,easy parking and with the offers you always get very cheap treat to end the week on . Thankyou Brewers fayre bideford we will be back

Went to brewers fayre Bideford it was very quiet but as we had a dog was going to eat outside went in to order and was told they can't serve food outside so it is not dog friendly as they claim if you want to eat staff not helpful at all only brewers fayre I know that you can not eat outside would not even give it 1 star but had to put something

Crap, poor quality food cooked by bad chefs served in a down market scummy soul-less so called pub. Just about as a bad as you can get. Perfectly fits with the Aldi and the council estate being built around it.

Have gone to this pub before, and had an all round experience, this visit was very good we had a lovely lad called Dillan he was very helpful and as I was having the cocktail deal, he knew his stuff, also so did the rest of the staff there. The menu had a good choice of foods, and when the food came out it was very good.

Deb , Simon where very helpful on seating us and Tanya was was polite on serving are drinks and food was delicious as well

Excellent quality food and terrific service

Sunday lunch carvery was delicious, the veggie burger and nachos also highly recommended. The manager Ben, was very accommodating, funny and welcoming. Even gave us a doggy bag for our left over meat we didn't finish (for our dogs) will be back!

It took one hour to get your main meal. This is a joke...the restaurant is not even full. Cannot comment on food quality as still waiting for it....

Don't sit on table 23 it is to near the door,, very drafter about from that ok.

Nice friendly great service & food

We had booked ahead but arrived early. Was still shown straight to our table. The restaurant is clean and well laid out. We ordered starters, mains, desserts and drinks for 2 x adults and 5 children and came to just over £70! Food was served quickly. It was delicious and fresh. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely visit again.

Ordered a mixed grill and smothered platter. Both delicious. Initially the steak on the platter was very tough, couldn't cut it! Discretely told the girl at the bar and she changed it promptly.

Couldn't get in as booking system was down the restaurant looked half empty

Lazy waiters who have no charm or customer service skills. Dirty sticky tables.

The restaurant was very busy, so unfortunately our visit was extremely rushed to escape the noisy atmosphere, but the food was extremely good and we will return on a quieter period.

Very good food lovely pictures but I have been waiting half an hour just for my brownie

We had pizza and salad. The chicken on both was lovely, tender and well cooked. Staff were a little gruff but it seemed to be an extra busy lunch rush. Food took 40minutes, too long imo and came out immediately when prompted. Not a bad experience, food saved the day

If you've got a dog don't even bother!!!! No food outside and no dogs inside 🙄

IF I could have given zero star I would have. Not expecting anything wonderful from a cheap place .However edible would have been nice .Lasagne very poor there is more beef in a tin of beef ravioli than what was served, and only 1/2 sheet of lasagne the rest was melted cheese .Worst chicken breast I have had .So be warned cheap but not cheerful in any way shape or form .Pay the extra go somewhere nice

The food here is amazing and have had no problems with the condition of the food when it comes out. The service is always great and they will always help if asked

The food was amazing and the staff was very friendly and kind and the wait time wasn't really that long.

Our server was Dilan he was lovely friendly and very helpful he made our family meal out funny and very pleasant

Hi I’ve been staying in Bideford for the last 7 mouths in the premier inn and I have been dining there all the time the food is next to nothing and the staff will do anything for you but there is 1 member of staff with a stinking attitude and his name is David don’t think he should be in this game

The service was ok , my wife’s meal was ok but the vegetarian option was not good, it had been blasted in a microwave, I understand it’s a chain but I have eaten out in others Brewers Fayre but to be honest it was very poor

Went for breakfast buffet,best to book was quite busy,good range of food and drinks,good value for money

Staff were very friendly and when asked a question they answered and delivered a great service and went the extra mile when there was a slight mix up with my son's order of pizza. They served up another one very quickly and without any fuss. Would recommend and will be back

Please add more sauce and ideally a side (e.g. poppadom) to the delicious Katsu curry, for that price it wasn't enough. That's said my family loved their meals (kids 3 course inc. Mac and cheese, and 2 burgers for the boys).

Food was fine - it's nothing special but for the price point, there's not really anything to complain about. The atmosphere can be a bit noisy and there can be families with screaming kids sometimes. My own kids actually commented on how naughty and loud some of the other kids were. This isn't really a reflection on the place though as they can't really control what other people's kids are doing. Service seemed fine, staff were friendly. You have to go up to the bar to order. Also the 25% off advertised on the tables seems to be deliberately delayed so you can't use it on your current sitting.

Good food and prices r good to sign up to brewers club and get points to earn food to

Great for a quick, no fuss meal.

Good basic pub dinner at Brewers Fayre, Bideford. Had just finished watching the England’s quarter final match on Saturday evening and needed to have a quick good quality pub dinner. Restaurant/pub is vey large and nicely decorated, staff very pleasant and helpful. We all enjoyed our meals.

Very friendly staff and plenty to eat on the carvery. Food was very tasty.

Ordered chicken tikka , was tasty enough but so watered down probably as it was the cheaper lunch deal. Wasn't too impressed this time.

The food was good quality and portion for money. And the atmosphere was mediocre However the service was top notch. Unbelievably good, it left a grin ear to ear for the kids on the table. Dylan really did make it a good experience in that pub

Simply the best steak we have eaten in a very long time. The burger chips were also amazing. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful staff. Everything was clean and tidy. We stayed in the hotel which does meal deals, but we did not use that, would recommend the hotel too.

Great service from Dylan despite it being very busy….. everything fresh and piping hot. Fish pie excellent. I’d come again.

Dylan was an amazing waiter for me and my family this evening, every time we come here he is always so attentive, always have to have him as our waiter!

I had a fabulous customer experience I was on my own waiting for my partner to finish work Tina was very friendly and made me feel very comfortable She made the best Porn star martinis 😊 Thank you Tina

outstanding food and service Great location

Excellent food .Good choice all at a reasonable price. Would definitely recommend it

Have had better. Food not that hot so not very tasty.

Awful, miserable and rude staff, even when you are placing your order at bar. Meant to be a family friendly establishment but felt unwelcome with children, unacceptable comments made towards us by the tall plump bloke.

Absolutely lovely roast Atmosphere very friendly Our server Dylan, nothing too much trouble Will defo visit again

Lovely food, good quality and clean restaurant

Food was nice staff miserable and made you feel unwell come

Good lunch,friendly staff,will definitely visit again when I'm in the area