First in last out in Torridge

Hadn’t been to the FILO for years, but were told the food was very good, so decided to go for Sunday lunch, it was a bit quite in the pub but shown to our table by a young lady who I have to say is an asset to the place, so polite and attentive. When our lunch came there was plenty of it nice and fresh and piping hot. The sweets were to die for. Well don FILO a most enjoyable Sunday lunch thank you

WOW, we had the most amazing Sunday lunch. Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing ball, peas, carrots, French beans, roast parsnips, cabbage, cauliflower cheese & not forgetting the amazing crispy roast potatoes and lashings of thick gravy. The meat, Yorkshire pudding & stuffing came on the plate, followed by a dish of 8 roasters and another dish with the 6 vegetables in & a big jug of gravy. I dont think anyone would be able to eat everything. The servings are huge. Everything is freshly cooked, served piping hot, it was just amazing. We ate as much as we could, but there was easily enough for another 3 or 4 servings. The landlord suggested taking it home with us, but we didn't. After a rest, we ordered apple crumble & custard. Again, the portion was huge. We could have shared 1, and it would have been enough. It's a shame we don't live here because we would be regulars.

Excellent staff very friendly and attentive. Food outstanding. Cooked to perfection. Waitress was on the ball. Landlord and landlady came to check everything was ok which is great customer service. Reasonably priced. For amazing all round service. Will definitely be back. And would recommend to anyone else.

Fantastic Sunday roast. Food was beautifully cooked and so much of it. Puddings were amazing and service was faultless.

Only second ever visit and struggled to like it at all. Had a drink over Xmas and left after 1 drink as didn't take to the atmosphere. Went in again start of this month and same thing.

Not very child friendly also nothing other than a climbing frame with a slide for them if there was more things for people to do as a family on the garden or just in the facilities in jeneral would would make the establishment a lot for a lot more family's! Many thanks

Went with my Mum for a High tea today and it was amazing! The cakes were light and fluffy, the scones beautiful and the sandwhichs tasty. The strawberries really topped it off, all served with ample tea. I will definitely be back for another one soon!

We went to the first inn last out today for high tea, all I can say is wow! The food was plentiful and tasty. The staff were friendly and helpful. We throughly enjoyed ourselves.

Went to the First In Last Out for high tea. It was brilliant, great food, plenty to eat and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Well worth a visit.

We booked on a Saturday for the next day. The meat was well cooked and served with six fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes. A lovely meal.

We are on holiday in Appledore and wanted a carvery Sunday lunch. The local eateries only did Sunday lunch and we wanted a carvery. I looked this up on this site and the reviews were good so booked. When we arrived at 12.30 it was nearly empty the staff were very friendly and attentive and couldn’t fault the service. However the carvery was not what we are used too and we have been to many! Usually you go to a counter where they carve the joint and then you move to the numerous vegetables and help yourself. The meal we were served was a Sunday lunch not a carvery the vegetables tasted as though they had been warming all morning. The roast potatoes dry and hard and the beef not a good quality. So disappointed! I have awarded the stars for the excellent staff not the meal.

I visited with my wife and mum in law. Roast pork, roast beef, or a mixture. Both meats were cooked to perfection and side dishes brought to table to serve yourself so you could eat as much as you wanted. Sue and the staff are so friendly and you can see they enjoy being good hosts. Definitely the place to go but make sure you book places are limited

Went for a meal . There was 13 of us and everything was amazing!! Being a chef myself I was so impressed by the food! The service throughout was top marks!! Definitely will be going there again! Drinks fantastic, beautiful pub , garden , toilets and everything clean!! Staff extremely welcoming and friendly. Also amazing play area for the kids to have fun in the garden.

Visited the first inn last out on my own had a great welcome, felt like part of the family, drinks were reasonably priced. Great atmosphere, lovely beer garden would recommend a visit.

We had a weeks holiday in north Devon and visited a lot of nice restaurants and pubs, but no place we visited treated us quite as nice as the guys from the First In Last Out! We had a 5 month old baby and 2 dogs and the landlady gave us the most convenient seats to suit our baby and dogs, and the food was brilliant! Simple pub grub cooked fantastic with very generous portions and all cooked fresh. Such a wonderful atmosphere in the pub with fantastic staff and friendly locals. Such a great night. We will be back for sure!!!!

Great service Great food Got to be Best Pub around the owners were so nice and helpful Parking is a nightmare but was worth it 10/10

First visit since the pub changed hands 3years ago. Impressive from the moment you walk through the door. Lovely clean feel. Lunch was for 'two and a dog', so we were unable to eat in the restaurant. Instead we were seated in The Cottage, a snug area just off the bar that felt like private dining. I had roast pork with an extra slice of beef (for the dog). My friend had roast beef. Lovely thick slices of meat, a choice of 7 vegetables, served separately, including my favourite, cabbage. . Delicious young parsnips, Cauliflower cheese, fine green beans, carrots, cabbage, swede and the best roast potatoes ever. Gravy, horseradish and apple sauce accompanied it all. All this for under a tenner per head!! Drinks prices are very reasonable too. There is a large, well kept garden and they offer a function room and catered buffets. Sadly there is no onsite parking, but there are several nearby lanes and we had no trouble finding a free parking in one if them. As you can imagine booking is essential. The landlord and staff are welcoming and efficient. An all round good find and we will be back. If we don't make a booking the dog probably will 😁😁😁 Blessings to the cook (s)

Good quality meats, with a very good selection of fresh vegetables. very friendly service,good value for money .well worth a visit ..

We wandered up the road to the First In Last Out today for a Sunday carvery. Great atmosphere and a really satisfying meal. Tasty gravy, crispy crackling and a good selection of vegetables including cauliflower cheese and leeks in a wine and mustard sauce. Chef Chris even made a special vegetarian pie for my husband complete with vegetarian gravy (we rang the night before). We were all too full for dessert - maybe next time.

A very friendly welcome from the staff, lovely hot carvery with plenty to choose from, family friendly pub. Shall definitely be returning.

What a lovely friendly place, food is amazing, highly recommended,good food and good beer, what more could you want.

We had heard that The First In Last Out was doing food, so on a Wednesday evening we decided to go and have some food. We had to take our two dogs with us as we couldn’t leave them at the chalet where we were staying. We were made very welcome even with the dogs. We ordered drinks I had lager which was crisp and fresh.The menu was limited to pub food, ok but when the food arrived it was exceptionally good pub food. I had gammon steak with chips and egg the other half had lasagne with salad, the chips where home made,gammon good and not salty, the lasagna was not greasy and also home cooked, the salad fresh and crispy. I scoffed mine and could of eaten it again. The price very good.The clientele were very friendly with dog lovers among them. We will certainly be eating there again

Buscando el almuerzo de domingo en la zona bidiford como en la mayoría de los lugares estaban llenos decidimos probar este lugar como los comentarios parecía bastante buena.Desde el exterior, el pub parece bastante pequeña, pero una vez que estás dentro hay mucho espacio.El servicio también es muy bueno como el asador muy sabroso en £8: 95 euros por cabeza, £8:50 para pensionistas.

This must be one of the best carvery we have ever had, just can't fault this place at all + they had Spotted dick yum yum. Thank you all we will be back for more.

Went for Sunday carvery there was a good choice of meats and vegetables really enjoyed it all. Will be coming back and recommending to friends.

Almuerzo de Domingo fuimos para asados que era bastante básico, pero tenía una buena variedad de carnes (sin relleno, chisporroteante, etc y no hay mucha variedad de verduras) no creo que era particularmente sabroso. El servicio estaba bien si era el personal mayor, pero la chica que nos servía no era muy acogedor, al tomar nuestra orden desierto ella me preguntó "usted no dos quiero? Lo que me pareció un poco grosero! No volveremos para comer el domingo en cualquier momento pronto.

nice little pub very nice roast on sunday have been in this pub every week for the last 6 years it is in bideford town i will go back to this pub

Went there on sat night ,had great atmosphere for karaoke,also went there for Sunday carvary which was top quality,will defo return when I next go to bideford to visit my uncle,the staff and customers are also very welcoming.

Great food and service with friendly staff in a great setting, highly recommend for a lovely family day/night out

He probado muchos carvery es en mi tiempo y disfrutar muchísimo. Cada persona tiene la oportunidad de elegir los alimentos que necesitan para su gusto. Normalmente este lugar había desaparecido, se registran una cena tradicional de asados pero han decidido a probar las aguas con un asador el domingo pasado. Fue sensacional! Todo estaba cocinado a la perfección y los sabores ... (oh my, los sabores,) si se podía ver la prensa me consejos de mis dedos a la boca y gesto un estilo italiano beso de apreciación, entonces puede estar empezando a entender cómo lo disfrutamos de la comida. El pub/restaurante tiene unos increíblemente amables y los propietarios tratan a todos los clientes pero no como nuevos amigos.

Este pub está en el corazón de Bideford y una pequeña joya.