The Agricultural Inn & Secret Garden in East Devon

Booked for a birthday meal, mid week. Upon arrival the pub was quiet but a very warm welcome was extended by both male servers. The drinks were ordered and the wine choice was discussed by my partner and one of the servers (possibly owner?) alcohol free choice was good for me. We ordered 4 items to share from the ‘while you wait section’ all items were very good! We then went straight to mains, ordering a ribeye steak and a grilled calves liver. The calves lover was melt in the mouth tender and super tasty and rich, the ribeye was cooked to perfection, with a lovely pepper sauce to complement the dish. We finished with a cocktail and a coffee, it was not a cheap evening, however I would go back in a heartbeat because it is rare to get service, knowledge, quality and atmosphere in one place!

What a great meal, fantastic atmosphere spectacular food and service from all the team was the best attention to detail with a special mention to Ray, this will not be our last visit and the friends who joined us said they would also be visiting again 5*

Our first visit today with friends. The setting, the staff, the food, all fantastic. The belly pork roast was OUTSTANDING. Such a warm welcome from the staff too. We will be back. Thank you

Great welcome. Really interesting menu with pub staples but also inventive and taste/flavour driven options. Wide range of drinks available. Our party had someone who need gluten free and that was very comfortably and carefully dealt with. Another person wanted a second starter as a main and again that was fine. We did not have room for dessert but they looked great Will definitely go again

Amazing food, beautifully presented and great options for vegans. The stand out for this pub is the team, the service was outstanding, it was slick and it had a really good vibe. We have lived in Exeter for 10 years and didn’t know about this place, but will definitely be back.

Went for Sunday lunch on my son’s recommendation. All of us had the pork belly. Probably the best Sunday roast I can remember having. Pub was lovely inside, well served real ales, good local cider and friendly and attentive staff. I only wish it was my local. Will definitely be back!

We booked Sunday lunch at the Agricultural Inn in Bramford Speke today. The food is excellent, just delicious. The staff are amazing, so friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere is fantastic. We both ordered the roast beef, which was excellent. I really recommend booking in advance as it's so popular. If your in the area, make the Agricultural Inn a 'must go to' place a meal or drinks. You won't be disappointed!

Beautiful Hidden Gem! Cozy inside and lovely spacious seating outside with private pods. Large BBQ area behind was a surprise! Food was wonderful and full of flavour. Staff were amazing, welcoming and extremely helpful.

Staying in the village I dropped in to this pub to see if I wanted to eat there rather than drive into Exeter. Was impressed and stayed for a delicious supper. Staff all very friendly and helpful, and a great atmosphere. Would definitely visit again.

Another fabulous lunch. Great to return and the exceptional food and staff make the visit worth the trip. So pleased to see the Agri Inn as lively and busy as usual. The “sharing” starter is a must and a brilliant way to enjoy the chef’s creativity. Perfect lunches and service. Thanks one and all. We can’t recommend you guys enough.

Oh Wow! What an amazing place, with indoor seating, covered terrace, bespoke dining pods and a secret garden with an outside bar and street food. I had booked a pod for husbands birthday and we were not disappointed. The weather was inclement so the pod was great, in a lovely lush nook of the beer garden. The pods are all decorated with nik naks, faux greenery, lights and also have heaters and cushions and blankets if needed. And as for the menu, what a choice. as it was a celebration, we went for the full three courses and the quality of the food was excellent as was the service. The staff were friendly and you could see that they were really on their game with customer service.

What an excellent find…….a beautiful building in a glorious location with a superb menu and cheerful welcoming service………it doesn’t get any better !

This is a really lovely gastro pub with a pretty little front terrace and a charming little garden to the side as well as having a great separate large garden at the rear of the car park. The food is always good though, as seems to be the case in many such places in England prices are not low. The wines and beers are appealing and there is plenty of walking down by the local river.

Wonderful food, great service and a fantastic environment. Lots of really tasty vegetarian options. It was great to have something in a country pub that wasn’t your normal bean burger or chickpea curry 😂 highly recommend!

The setting was lovely, the food was lovely, the service was okay. However, we were sitting at a rattan style table outside in the courtyard. R+This table had a glass top but the glass did not quite reach the edges of the table. This meant that, in the groove around the table edge a large amount of debris had collected. This groove had very clearly not been brushed or cleaned for a long while. It had crumbs, cigarette ash and all manner of bits in it and was really quite off putting. Please could I recommend that you send a member of staff out with a toothbrush or scrubbing bush to clean the edges of these rattan tables. It was enough to make me reluctant to eat there agian.

What a great party! With Jo, Carl and Rays help they put together a fantastic combined 50th and 80th party on a beautiful Saturday at the beginning of July '23. I cannot fault their customer service, politeness and flexibilty with organizing the day. So many...

Based on a recommendation, we decided to try the pub for a family meal. Booked ahead and found the staff to be very helpful and accommodating. The food was amazing and the setting and and atmosphere was brilliant. Will definitely be back.

First impressions of 'The Aggi' were good on our visit. Lovely atmosphere and a good selection of food and drinks available. The whole pub was clean and tidy. Service was fine but slowed as the pub got a little busier and wasn't particularly attentive. We...

Gorgeous pub, great menu and lovely staff! My partner and I booked for dinner having been here previously 4 years or so ago. It was even better than I remember! The menu was varied and reasonably priced, the ambience was just right with a choice...

Party of seven for a birthday lunch… excellent food well presented in tasteful surroundings.. pleasant and helpful staff… and the secret garden with its al fresco bar adds another dimension….we’re going back!

This place is a gem ! I had heard from locals that it was very good and they were right. I had the Thai curry with vegetables and loved it. The watermelon tiramisu was one of the nicest desserts I've ever had. Service was excellent....

We visited here for lunch after spending the morning at nearby Killerton. Absolutely loved our meal, meat & vegan options were all excellent.

Went with my large family had a great night service was on point waiters was joking with the kids had a great time and we all agree thay nailed all 3 courses. Long way from north devon were we live but will return. Thank you

Went for a roast with the family today. The food was well presented and great quality. Staff were very friendly throughout the service. Only gripe was the vegetable choice - no parsnips, broccoli, peas or cauliflower as a roast would normally deliver. Also, where was...

Sunday lunch was delicious, including vegan option. It was busy but everything was clean and under control. Staff were really friendly, attentive and accommodating. It was a first time visit for me and will 100% be going back.

Came in on a Sunday for a roast, all 4 of us were really happy with the quality of the food! We found the service attentive but not overbearing. Really good experience will absolutely return

Visited with our large family group for Sunday lunch for the first time. Very busy so you must book. Lovely pub and buzzy atmosphere. Friendly staff. We all had Sunday roast and was excellent. Great value, huge portions £15. One of our family has a...

My brother and I took Mum (91) to Sunday lunch at the Agricultural Inn and there was literally nothing to fault! The moment we walked in we felt welcome and looked after. There was a lovely happy buzz in the place - big parties (including...

I believe it’s important to be 110% honest in this. The atmosphere was great when we came for a family birthday meal. Cozy, nice vibe. Maybe a little warm, but, hey, it’s winter makes a change hey! The service was really good, friendly warm and...

Came here on tuesday for the first night of a birthday week away. The whole experience from start to finish was amazing. The place itself was stunning we loved the decour. And very comfortable seats! Lovely warm greeting. My partner said it was my birthday...

The pub has a great atmosphere and the food was really good. I was dissatisfied with a couple of service issues we asked for red pepper houmas, but received red peppers and feta. My wife had a glass of Rose on recommendation and took a...

Really disappointing. Me and my partner are vegetarian and had the cauliflower steak. It was really poor value for money, a very small slither of cauliflower didn't reallly cut it. Nothing that we ate had much flavor. We were also told by the waitress that...

Popped in for a Sunday afternoon drink. The mulled wine and cider was delicious! The atmosphere was great. Attentive staff and amazing decor. We look forward to coming back to enjoy some food. The plates coming out looked incredible and smelt amazing!!!

Booked following a friend's recommendation. Very nice looking village pub with a reputation for good food and service based on the numerous local and county awards. Unfortunately, it began with a somewhat lack lustre welcome. Very pleasant surroundings and it certainly has charm. Personally, I...

Came to this beautiful spot for Sunday lunch, we are a family of 6. The best roast I have had in a very long time. Great wine to match, advised by the waiter. Service was brilliant. The setting and the staff are beaming with personality....

The Aggi is lovely pub with a gorgeous gin garden in the summer. The outdoor seating for the pub is also great and there’s multiple covered tables to sit with heaters for each table. They do a pub quiz regularly and the indoors is a...

Just returned from a fantastic family lunch at this wonderful pub! It never disappoints and today the service and food were exceptional - so welcoming & friendly and accommodating. We were a party of 8 and every dish was delicious - the tandoori monkfish curry...

Delicious food, and amazingly friendly service. We took our daughter out for lunch, meeting up with her after a weeks holiday in Cornwall. This is by far the nicest meal we have had, and we hope to return as our daughter is at University in...

My partner (Michelle) and I had a table booked here last night for dinner. What an absolutely fantastic place! To start the actual inn is beautiful from the outside, nestled in the middle of a little Devon village with an amazing garden area complete with...

Very nice surroundings and nice food but rather ruined by the brusque and rude front of house gentleman. Shame really as it’s a really nice place.

Absolutely superb lunch celebrating my husband's birthday. The food was quite exceptional and freshly cooked with great skill. We frequently eat out and can honestly say this brilliant pub ranks very highly compared to many others we have visited. Very pleasing to learn a family...

We were recommended this place by a good friend of ours and so decided to book a POD with some visitors coming from London who we haven’t seen since COVID. POD: The POD itself was decorated really nice, it was cosy, warm and perfect for...

Booked a Dining Pod last night (saturday) for 3 people for a birthday event. Staff were very welcoming and accommodating. Dining Pod was very well presented and comfortable. We ordered the starter platter for 3 which included a variety of all the entree pieces on...

Friendly attentive staff. A varied menu of which the food was flavoursome and delicious. Good value and portion size. We ate inside and it was cosy. There is outside seating which also looked interesting. Spam fritter was a new thing for us and would have...

This was our 4th visit and last visit to the Agricultural Inn, the menu is obviously now long term as its a A3 laminated sheet, choices are now far more limited and basic, they claim to get their veg from a local organic supplier, it...

My husband and I visited recently and booked one of the dining pods, to celebrate our wedding Anniversary. The pub was very busy (as it was a warm summer's evening) but the team were working hard to accomodate everyone - staff were lovely and friendly....

Always great food and great atmosphere. One of my favourite places to come when I am in the area. Highly recommend

We enjoyed a lovely afternoon at The Agricultural Inn. The food was fantastic with lots of dishes to choose from. I’d recommend the Agricultural Burger! Ray & his team were very attentive, and cracked the odd bad joke at times but started very professional and...

Was meeting a friend and they recommended this place. Very glad they did. We were able to get one of the dining pods, which was quirky and cool and private. Food was good, tasty and served pretty quickly. Top tip - the Spam Fritters are...

Once again, The ‘Agi’ comes up trumps for our evening out. We eat out a lot but we always seem to end up coming back. The spam Fritters are a constant winner. The Pork Belly and the Malayan Chicken are favourites for us. No doubt...

I have eaten at the Secret Garden many times and was always delighted with quality of the food . Last night however we were so disappointed Previously the Sticky chicken was just that strips of chicken in a delicious sauce last night was cheap cash...

Having tried several times to book a table for 7 via the website, only to be met with a contact form error each time, we called the venue. Upon speaking to someone we were told the only way to book was via the website, which...

I have been to the Agricultural inn before and to the secret garden multiple times. This occasion really let me down. I booked the dining pod as a treat for my birthday dinner. The pod itself is lovely however the food and service really let...

I can't rate this place enough Fantastic service Amazing food and drinks Honestly a must visit you will not be disappointed!

We had a lovely afternoon drinking cocktails in the fabulous garden dog friendly (if it’s a friendly dog) the food was delicious and the atmosphere chilled will definitely return 🙂

We were early for our booking, so were able to enjoy some time in a teepee in the secret garden, which was a treat to enjoy. The off-the-wall attitude to the way this pub is run was demonstrated by the use of a loudhailer to...

Not often you find a pub with delicious and top quality food. Would recommend if you’re near Exeter. Chicken & polenta chips with truffle sauce was particularly good.

A lovely Sunday lunch. Starters were beef carpaccio and roasted mushroom followed by pork and chicken. My chicken was deli and succulent Recommend the truffle cauliflower cheese Lovely dog friendly setting in hamlet. Great service

Honestly if I could give this place 10 stars I would. Living in Exeter for a number of years we heard about this place bit never went until tonight. We started off having a few beers in the garden before dinner in the restaurant, I...

My favourite place in Devon! Ray and his team paid attention to every detail to ensure we had the best time. The friendly chat, highest standard of service, exceptional food and drink recommendations all added to the experience. We’ll be back! Thanks for everything!

Less garden since last visit with vast paved area and more beach bar vibe. Liked the table tennis and the goats and have the option of more traditional pub ambiance on the terrace overlooking the church. Sure will visit again this summer.

Had the pleasure of dining here last night. We had a pod in the garden which was warm and cozy. The staff were friendly and helpful and made us fell welcome. The food was amazing (i am a chef and im very fussy about food)...

Went to the Secret Garden on our way to our holiday home in Cornwall. Much has changed since last year, but all for the better. They've added a tipi in front of the bar, they have pygmy goats, they have new drinks on the bar....

Staff are brilliant. We booked a pod, and staff were so attentive despite the rain. Lovely setting. The roast dinners were excellent. Will definitely return.

Today was our first visit to the agricultural Inn & we weren't disappointed, the food, service, drinks were absolutely on point It was a beautiful days so we sat in the courtyard out front, our food arrived which was so lovely cooked & presented My...

Had the most delicious Sunday roast in a dining pod to celebrate family birthdays and anniversaries. We felt well looked after and the different outside areas, from the little courtyard to the huge secret garden, are lovely to spend the afternoon in. Dog friendly too.

We had a nice lunch in the courtyard/garden on Wednesday this week. Gluten free options were good. However, we couldn't help feeling dishes were overpriced and a little bit lacking. Salmon dish of £18 was a small pan fried salmon fillet, crushed new potatoes, handful...

The food is wonderful , service great, ambience enjoyable. The owners of this Inn are very switched on to the requirements of their customers. All the staff are helpful and pleasing. Congratulations for the whole team. We will certainly return!

Went for lunch over the weekend with family. Had an amazing time, the staff were great, great selection of drinks and the food was excellent, shall definitely will return.

Came here for a spot of lunch with my other half for the first time since our daughter arrived. Upon arriving we went into the bar area to see we had been placed in one of the lovely putside pods! This was ideal as the...

Visited with friends. Booked a pod which was wonderfully decorated and warm . There was one member of staff inparticular who was excellent - friendly, attentive, professional which really and truly is all you need. Upon arrival we were met by a guy standing at...

Visited for Sunday lunch on Mothering Sunday, which I understand is a busy day for lots of places, so we booked a later table. The location was lovely and the staff were very attentive, but the Sunday lunch itself wasn’t anything to write home about....

The Sunday lunch was great, everything was well cooked and delicious! The service from start to finish was fantastic. Immediately welcomed in. The staff were lovely and answered all my questions on the menu, which was really interesting! What a great find, and it was...

Had a great night for a pre-booked birthday dinner for 8 people , food was excellent, Even though they were very busy with other dinner guests, didn’t keep us waiting for our meals, checking on us continually to make sure food was ok and drinks...

We had a dinner couple of days ago, and I am still in awe of how friendly the staff were, and how cosy the place is inside and outside. The food was delicious, we had double orders of spam fritters which were a huge hit....

First time visiting here and what an amazing time we had!! Upon arrival we were greeted by friendly staff who remained attentive throughout the evening and delivered exceptional service. The food was equally as exceptional and was delicious. The tomahawk steak was cooked to perfection...

My partners family and us ate here today and all had the roast dinner. The BEST roast we have had in a restaurant, the vegetables were cooked beautifully and all tasted amazing, the truffle cauliflower cheese was incredible and all of the meat was cooked...

A massive big thank you to Ray and Joe who were extremely welcoming as soon as we set foot in the door, the pub is so cosy and enchanting and I would class the food worthy of a Michelin star! Slightly out of the way...

We went to try the pub having, in the past, been regular customers (it was our local and we went after our wedding 30 years ago) but not since the pandemic began. We were disappointed because, although very friendly and the food was nice, the...

Met family here early evening. The welcome was warm and welcoming. Staff were friendly and relaxed . The meal was really tasty with fabulous crackling. Lovely gin too. Thank you we will be back!

A superb night, thank you !! Food amazing, steak out of this world. Spam & gherkin fritters are the future. Service ace, lovely team …. Will be back x

Had a wonderful three course meal here last night as a group of four friends for a birthday. When we arrived there was a birthday banner and a little ‘happy birthday’ sign on the table (I’d told them when I booked that someone in our...

We booked a POD in advance as we had one before and it really is a perfect way to enjoy outside dining in a cosy beautiful setting. As always the service was great even though they were rammed inside. The cutlery was shiny the napkins...

We made it out to the Agi in July for a slap up roast in one of their outside pods. It was delicious. The beef was cooked perfectly and was washed down with a bottle of Malbec. It’s such a lovely setting for a Sunday...

We booked a table of 10 for Mum Birthday. The service was superb, the food was sublime and the atmosphere was warm and bubbly. All the dishes looked well balanced and very tasty . My Pork dish was soft succulent meat with a crisp crackling,...

We booked the Agricultural Inn in the morning and requested a pod for 4. The setting was superb as was the decor and the pod was already heated for us! From start to finish nothing was too much trouble and the service was superb. It...

Wow, what an amazing pub in the country. The food is out of this world. Can't fault anything. In such a beautiful location, great for dog walks etc. The pub is dog friendly as well. Great covered courtyard, and a epic Secret garden (only open...

Our first visit to the Agi in a while. Had a really lovely lunch! Food was top notch (we had the burgers!) and the service fantastic! We will be back! :)

Outstanding meal at The Agricultural. We had the tomahawk steak with a lovely bottle of house red as part of the package. Delicious steak and plenty of it! Topped it off with two tasty puds. Service was excellent; polite and attentive throughout even though the...

We were recommended to visit The Agricultural Inn by the host where we have been staying in Devon this week. So pleased she did, and that we were able to get in! The setting is absolutely gorgeous……made us feel we were in the Mediterranean. The...

We wanted somewhere special for a last meal with our daughter as she started at University in Exeter, what a brilliant choice it was. Salmon and crab an arancini starters declared as excellent, crispy chicken parfait was ok but not outstanding. On to the mains,...

Spent a wonderful evening with visiting friends at this great establishment. Booked a garden pod which was lovely. Food, drinks and, especially, service top drawer. We enjoyed the salmon and crab and the crispy chicken terrine starters. The tuna main course was delicious. Oh -...

Celebrated a friend's birthday on a Saturday lunch at the Agi. We sat outside in the courtyard which is really relaxed and set up for all weather. We had the benefit of lovely weather so did not need the covered tables or pods .....but worth...

We visited as a group of 8 adults, 2 children and a dog for lunch in August. We hadn’t booked a table and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. The food was lovely and the staff were some of the most polite...

We were two families (four adults and five children) who visited on a warm August evening. The outside dining area was lovely. The waiting staff were very friendly and hospitable. The food was excellent and the draught ale well kept and refreshing.

Six of us booked to eat one evening recently under the lovely oak covered and heated seating area. All the food and drink ordered was excellent. In particular the two girls who served us were friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and had a sense of...

Visited this place after being recommended by a friend who lives locally. A great recommendation I must say. We booked online for Sunday lunch although the earliest table available was at 2.45 pm. Not a problem since we'd left it a little late. The car...

Excellent and recommend Fantastic food, flavours and creative. Service excellent the pub and surroundings are beautiful, welcoming and unpretentious. I’ve told everyone about it and am going back if another meal next week.

I took my wife here for a 42nd wedding anniversary meal. The food was delicious and the service first class. You can sit inside or outside. When I booked I was asked the purpose of my meal and there was a sign on the table...

Enjoyed a beautiful meal, different menu to standard food, beautifully presented and full of flavour. Choose citrus crab stuffed salmon parcels which were so tasty and refreshing followed by smoked aubergine salad served with chicken breast. Large enough to thoroughly enjoy but still able to...