Escape Down The Rabbit Hole in North Devon

Absolutely wouldn't go again. Firstly a person sleeping by the entrance. Security said. If they asleep we know where they are ????. The first impression of the building was dirty unkept. On entering the room. Cobwebs peeling wall paper and general poor appearance 'was certainly not made that way for effects. It was old' although we found some codes the padlocks were cheap 'wilko' that were not that good and wouldn't open without a 'tug' the video kept stopping. For the price definitely not value for money

As a family, we have done many escape rooms. This room was one of the more disappointing ones. We didn't ask for any clues but were regularly told what to do - instructions rather than clues. We completed the room in 34 minutes so it was unnecessary to be revealing so much since we had plenty of extra time to work things out. On leaving, there was another family waiting to go into the room. We had obviously been rushed through to get the next group in. My daughter had paid for the escape room as a mother's day present so I felt very disappointed for her that we had such a lacklustre experience.

We did the Magical Escape Room! It was lots of fun and quite a bit of head scratching! Thankfully, with the help of some clues, we escaped! Lovely friendly invigilator who explained everything. We're hoping to try the Space themed room next! Reccomended.

Whilst on holiday in the area we decided to do the VALKYRIE FALLEN escape room. Having done a couple of other escape rooms we were looking forward to it. Unlike other rooms there was not any team work required & several of us were left with nothing to do. It was really underwhelming & quite disappointing. Would not recommend. The lady who looked after us was very good though.

It probably didn't help that when we arrived the bus escape room was being put back together after a few days in a different location. More time was needed to do this I think as some things didn't work properly or looked a bit broken. We have done quite a few escape rooms and love the tension building but unfortunately didn't get that feeling at all, partly because the countdown clock wasn't started so we had no idea how much time we had left. Clues were given at different points but they were a little too much...telling us exactly what to do with the information rather than suggesting where to look. So we felt that we hadn't solved much at all and finished it in 30 mins. One surprise panel fell open on its own which meant that when we did solve one clue later nothing happened. When we solved the final puzzle nothing happened except the door opening to tell us we've solved it (I suspect something else was broken here) I don't want to be too hard on them, the young lady running it was lovely. But my suggestion would be to give themselves enough time to fix things up in future and find a way to give clues rather than solutions. Possibly we just had a bad day and I'm sure that this room would be good at other times.

It’s been a long time since I have had such great food especially in a pub! Had the pulled pork burger an it was really tasty, my companions had the chilli beef and really enjoyed it. Really recommend!

We did the bus escape room which was really enjoyable and a fun set up for a room! We were also allowed to take our dog, who is usually very chilled out during escape rooms but was a bit frightened of the bus. The staff were really kind and allowed us to have the door open for him and even looked after him for a bit so we could continue.

Meeting friends for a late lunch ,using the outside space that has been utilized so well with 3 booths that have heating if needed .I would recommended reserving the booths if that is what you want .We had a great time in a relaxed welcoming enviroment .

Good fun in the escape rooms, lovely outside area for drinks with live music was a plessant additional surprise.

This was the second time we have visited for coffee. It’s great outdoor seating when the weather is good. Lovely helpful , friendly staff.

Tried their new venture of a Sunday roast in the afternoon. Good service considering we were a large group. Excellent portions and quality of meat- pork or beef. Range of hot vegetables which were not overcooked . Live music from 5pm which was great .

Great music , and atmosphere , food was delicious and the staff very friendly Lovely place to go and eat outside in the pretty courtyard with canopies and fairy lights , mix of all ages and suit any occasion Highly recommend

Fantastic service from McCauley. Made us feel very welcome And Who served us exceptionally. The whole experience was amazing. There was a little delay on the food but McCauley was there to assist on needs. I would definitely come back again because of the service that McCauley did. Also the other staff were amazing as well but McCauley was was so great! I want to thank you all at the Rabbit hole for making us feel welcome. Such an amazing atmosphere.

Group of four teens enjoyed the VR session. The staff were really helpful and friendly. Enjoyable activity for all and something new they hadn’t done before.

Having done a few escape rooms in the past, I can honestly say that the CSI room is not great! Some clues were irrelevant, just all very disjointed confused and unsatisfying! There is another escape room next door which may be better? Escape rooms should make you think and should give you a sense of achievement when completed but this just left us thinking ‘what was that all about?’

I've had two meals now since the new head chef started. New menu change. Both meals absolutely stunning, great food, great atmosphere, attentive staff. It's also nice to see the head chef out and about asking about the meal and if it was enjoyed, something rarely seen nowadays but appreciated. This place has lots to offer and has escape rooms which is great fun for a night out with a meal afterwards! A real hidden gem 👌 Great for hen and stag nights or night out with friends!

We had so much fun in the magical escape room. The clues were hard to figure out so the hints were needed. We managed to get out with 8 minutes to spare. We would have come back to do the CSI room if we’d had time, maybe on our next trip to Devon.

We have visited here twice and have completed both escape rooms. Firstly, we did the Wizard escape room. As a family, we enjoyed this room and it had many hands on aspects and unique puzzles. The escape was a little anti climactic but we enjoyed...

Had a great hour defusing the bomb on the bus this afternoon. Very polite and helpful staff. Good theme and between the four of us and a couple of helpful hints, we managed to crack the codes.. Good time had by all.. Recommended

This is a hidden gem, we were on holiday looking for something different to do for my husband's birthday. We did the College of Magic room and had lunch afterwards. The escape room was excellent, super theme with fun puzzles and a brilliant gamesmaster. Lunch...

Really like the food here, something a little different with the Cuban touch. Service can be a little frustrating as you can go a little unnoticed and have to wave down someone. Overall nice setting tucked away behind the market. Worth a visit

Last Friday, a friend and I met and had lunch at the quaintly named 'Escape down the Rabbit Hole' in Market Street, Barnstaple. They have invested in outdoor facilities under cover, so we were able to avoid the consequences of the showers. I had the...

Stopped for a coffee and cake after shopping. The waitress was slow coming to take the order, she did warn us the coffee would take a while. It actually arrived quite quickly. We asked about cakes and she said she would come back with details....

Me and 2 friends went for drinks and something to eat and the waiter was so friendly and chatty. The cocktails were amazing and the food was delicious. Can not recommend enough !

A quiet outside area off the roads and next too market. We stumbled on this place the first time and just had drinks. But went back a 2nd time last night for food. Some items sold out but still a good selection of interesting options...

if ever i want a drink or to get away from the hustle and bustle this is always the first place I try. Welcoming, professional and caring staff combined with a wonderful courtyard make it a great place to forget everything around you. the beer...

Difficult to compare as this is our only experience of escape rooms. But I have only heard positive comments on Escape rooms. Reading the reviews I was very optimistic about this visit. However we were left a little dissapointed. We chose the CSI room for...

We were very happy to find this place when we had a couple of hours to kill in Barnstaple on a very rainy and windy day. We tried the College of Magic escape room and had great fun, so we decided to eat a little...

A friendly welcome and good explanation about what to expect. The room was good fun and help was on hand when we got stuck. The 50 minutes went very quickly which must be a good sign. Perhaps consider providing feedback on time taken in the...

I had currywurst dirty fries. Reasonable bowl of standard fries, some (weak) curry sauce and one sausage cut up on top! For £9k!? Joke. Wife had £12 chicken burger. Bog standard chicken burger and small bowl chips? £12!? Well over priced. Nothing special at all....

Our family of 5 all enjoyed the visit and the escape room was well set up and allowed our children to take part becoming immersed in the magic. Friendly staff who took time to make us feel welcome and would definitely recommend a visit here....

We fell upon this cafe after cycling along the Tarka Trail and stopping for a drink in Barnstaple. It was delightful. The lady who owned the place was lovely, as was the food and the younger staff members. We sat in the outside area, the...

A wonderful breakfast in the perfect atmosphere, just love this place. Service is great and food is gorgeous.

Lunchtime family visit. Very friendly welcome, and a good number of staff around. Unfortunately the number of staff didn’t translate into service, it was just so slow and our drinks didn’t turn up for what seemed like an age, after ordering. It’s a real shame...

We did the Magic themed escape room and then stayed for lunch. Escape room was great fun, the kids (12 and 10) thoroughly enjoyed it too. The lunch was even better! We ordered a variety of tapas, dirty fries and breakfasts and every part was...

Brilliant fun! We are a family of 5, the youngest being 10 and the eldest 15 and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Needed a couple of hints, particularly to undo the second padlock, but escaped in 46 mins. Had the cafe/restaurant been open on a...

This was our first escape room and it was great fun! We arrived a little early and was offered a seat outside and a drink while we waited- the cleaning of the tables was very thorough 👍 Staff friendly and explained what to do very...

Booked a table for an evening of live music entertainment. Brave effort. Unable to write an honest review as the last time I wrote an appraisal it was removed by Trip Advisor. However here goes. Zero atmosphere. Zero talent from the ‘ entertainer’. Woefully slow...

Went for an evening meal as a couple - fantastic food, drink, chilled atmosphere and really great service. Highly recommended

Great place to have a drink in the evening in Barnstaple. Amazing service and very reasonably priced! Couldn’t recommend enough!

My friends and I have enjoyed this venue for many evenings in Barnstaple in the recent months. The outdoor seating area is brilliant and service is top notch. The staff are friendly and happy to play requests on the sound system all night. Definitely check...

We played two of the rooms, both were great fun and very imaginative. We also had food which was also great quality. A very friendly team, passionate about what they do. Very helpful when we had a slight parking issue!

Lovely atmosphere, really friendly staff and lovely costumer service. One of the best foods and drinks I had in town.

One of my favourite places to go in barnstaple. Friendly staff with great customer service. Nice outdoor seeting. Amazing atmosphere!.

Great fun experience for all the family. Really helpful friendly staff. Will definitely come back. Really great experience.

We had a great time in the Nuclear Bunker themed room. Lots of clues but not all easy - they made you think! We went as a group of seven and took about 45 minutes to escape. Thoroughly recommend a visit. Please disregard my ratings...

Excellent escape rooms, great little cafe/restaurant attached. Board games to play, everything themed well.

Fantastic afternoon in the CSI room. Very difficult for us but so interesting. Staff very friendly and cafe next door good too. Second visit. Can't wait to do third room now too.

Completed the Wizarding world room for a family members birthday. Room is really fun to complete with so many different options for you to try when looking for codes. Will definitely come again to try the other rooms next time :)

Amazing experience, our group did all three rooms (one each). I did reactor room. I never had done anything like this before, it was great fun. We had our Christmas meal here as well which was lovely. Great experience, great night.

Great atmosphere and decor, delicious food, attitude of owners/staff is outstanding, they take pride in the place and their work. We LOVE coming here. Caters for all, games to play if wanted, separate rooms if wanted...so much that is positive, so far no negatives 😀😀

I cannot recommend the Escape Room enough. Great Fun. The owners are brilliant and they also helped us with a surprise for our Daughter's birthday. I would recommend it to everyone to visit, such a great alternative for a birthday treat and also to do...

We were staying nearby and caught the bus in to Barnstable to see the markets, Butcher's Street and the shops. This was done in a timely manner so we had enough time for a coffee before heading home. We had heard of the "Escape Down...

We were a group of 4, 2 had done escape rooms, 2 hadnt. We chose to do the reactor room escape room and really enjoyed the experience. Firstly, the owners are so friendly, upon arrival the room was explained to us and we were told...

First time in an escape room and it was brilliant. The guide was excellent, and help was given were required. The set up was fabulous, so much fun. Highly recommended and will return to try a different room.

This was our second visit to Down The Rabbit Hole, so we have done 2 of the Escape Rooms there. We really enjoyed the whole experience, it is an interesting and charming place set off the road with an attractive courtyard and restaurant. The menu...

Entertaining evening. Staff were polite and energetic. Our first escape room and I enjoyed it. Themed cafe beforehand was also enjoyable.

On a rainy day in Barnstaple with 3 kids and a dog, we found this little gem! Another child / dog friendly eatery with a slightly more interesting menu than many of the places around. There was something for everyone - including the dog -...

A nice location very good place to eat and welcoming staff who are friendly and helpful including a friendly resident dog.

We visited north Devon for a week and as we traditionally do we decided to find an escape room. There isn’t much choice around the area but we thought this one looked good. We started of with visiting the cafe attached and were really pleased...

Went with hubby and friends for my birthday meal checked on the internet for the menu which stated salads and other meals at a reasonable price before I booked it.arrived at the restaurant looked at the menus and it wasn't the same as the internet...

We had a great hour to solve the case we worked well as a team it was the hardest 1 to do hopefully to be back to do the others