The Beer Engine in Mid Devon

considering we had booked via telephone nearly a month ago. We had turned up for our meal and it all been cancelled without communication to us. We were a party of 10 people celebrating a birthday having to find somewhere last minute. It would of been more help if the bartender was more apologetic, it was a customer that had said that the owners are on holiday are evening was spoilt as we had all been looking forward to your hospitality rather then hostility.

Excellent beer and service (didn't try the food, so can't comment - bar snacks very good though)

This is just a fantastic pub. I knew as soon a I saw the good assortment of farmers on the bar and the fantastic selection of ales. The owner is a great guy and has been very kind to us behind the bar every time I’ve been there. I would highly recommend.

Had another amazing meal this evening. The local Venison with peppercorn sauce special was delicious !!! Service was impeccable and the pub had a great atmosphere this evening. Well done Will & Team !

Great pic, highly recommended. Great selection of beers from their own brewery.

A great little boozer that makes its own (prize winning) beer. Some really nice locally made cider is available too.Food is great also, although the portions are a little small for the price, and they follow the stupid trend of serving it on a lump of wood rather than a plate. If they had WIFI the pub would get an easy 3/3, but no WIFI in this day and age is a big problem.

Fantastic place to go for a drink or something to eat. Very welcoming Staff very friendly Food is also great. Food was so nice ate it before we got pics.

An Absolute Gem. We arrived for lunch today as a group of four and had the most warmest of welcomes. We were asked if we were happy with the table and to just sit back and relax and they would come to us. It made it so perfect because one of our family members has mobility issues. Nothing was any bother or fuss. We were made to feel so welcome, even by the pub cat! The food was absolutely delicious. Perfectly seasoned and ever so tasty. We all enjoyed it so much and have already planned our next visit. We thoroughly recommend The Beer Engine. Thank you to everyone, it was such a lovely treat. 😊

Awesome pub with delicious beer and delicious food. The owners were highly accommodating in helping me organise a private event and the staff were awesome on the day. Thanks for a great time Beer Engine!

superb lunchtime today. Great food and super beer and staff Fabulous. Highly recommend

It was the first time i had been to the Beer Engine & glad i went to the village lunch that was booked there. The staff were very helpful & pleasant & food was good. 👍

Excellent food, Pork Belly was superb 👌

Food was very tasty. Tables are a little too close together but all in all, a lovely meal.

Had a really lovely meal. The fish was so fresh. We will be back again soon.

A warm welcome, great beer and good food. Thank you.

Excellent food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere.

Great county pub to visit. Food is amazing! And friendly staff. Highly recommend the scotch egg and veggie Wellington

A nice pub with plenty of character, toilets are situated downstairs here, food is bloody amazing, lots a flavours a good variable menu choice with a specials board if the menu isn't enough choice. Desert was just as amazing. This is my second visit here. Would definitely come back.

The most shocking treatment I ever witnessed and had. Arrived to this place earlier, so we could commemorate two of the members of our group's birthday by waiting by the bar drinking alcohol. But as soon as staff saw my disabled friend they were not happy. It was so obvious. They said she should sit by a high stool by the bar, but she barely can walk, so we asked them to take a stool away and put a chair instead. A man that looked like the boss of the place just replied: 'We don't want her to obstruct passage!' Which was shocking, they left her there holding to me standing up whilst the bar staff kept asking if we want to drink. We took a chair ourselves and sat my friend with no obstruction at all to their path. By this time the man said he found a table earlier, so we couldn't start to drink, decided to give up alcohol and commemorate later somewhere else. I wish I could leave, being from a country where people would straight away accommodate an elderly and disabled person and make them as comfortable as possible. We didn't leave because it's hard for her to walk and I didn't want to make her walk back. My friend that book the place said she had a good vegan meal there once and we felt we would give a chance anyways. Once sited this man continued to be ruder and ruder, inpatient and aggressive in his body language. He was so rude to our friend when she asked questions about their vegan food, she asked about nut roast if it would be too dry without sauce, for which he replied no. Rolling his eyes to every questions. He put a vegan gravy meal together without gravy instead of telling us simply that would not be a good idea. ( his idea). Anyways, we ordered, thinking maybe the chef is good. First the starter, disgusting olives that he probably buys from the cheapest supermarket and called it "marinated olives'. I am not sure of his costumers are used to poor quality but I have never had poor quality like this in nice pubs in Exeter. It was shocking. Then he brought our plates of dried "roast", with nothing on, not even olive oil on the veggies, nothing, seemed like he had a kick of serving us ( vegans) that food. He offered apple and cranberry sauce and my friend said: yes please, can I have both? He brought only one cranberry and threw on the table. My other friend scampi plate ( the non vegan one) looked like a frozen food you get from Lidl. I decided to observe the other tables, the food were the same, all poor quality from frozen. People drink alcohol and eat. I find the British have no courage to complain or they keep going back because they have no clue about food and good food or they are embarrassed to complain. So this kind of pub can exploit their customers with the fake propaganda. Anyways we decided to be like the British, to let it go then desert came, I couldn't stop laughing because it was a joke. My elderly friend even called it 'miserable desert'. Very poor effort. We decided to let it go, and have fun as it was two our members birthday and we will soon go somewhere to commemorate with drinks. Time to pay, my friend only comment that she didn't find the price fair for such a bland meal 17 pounds for what is in the picture: frozen veggies, nut roast and frozen chips with nothing on it. The owner/ boss/ whatever that rude man was, went crazy. He was a huge build man, looking squaring in the eyes of the two of the ladies ( he wouldn't dare to do it to a man, the coward). He told us we should have told him we are brining a disabled person before hand. ( I knew by their faces and behaviours that he was discriminating my friend from the beginning). Told our friend that we arrived earlier ( yes we did, to sit by the bar and drink) but he didn't made it possible. Anyways, he went on to threaten my friend, a small thin lady, telling her he knows her family. Exactly, like a gangster. We felt sorry for the staff that were nice and have to work under this man. The young boy was lovely, please go work somewhere else and I really hope this horrible man is not your father.

What a place! Own beer, fabulous owners, top rate bar staff, warm fire, there is no better pub. For a meal it has its favourites as well as a few specials, all are first rate.

I've probably reviewed the Beer Engine before, but it's worthy of a second A* rating. We wanted to take my mum out for a quality pub meal, so took the train from Dawlish up to Newton St Cyres on a Friday evening. As with previous visits, the owners and staff warmly welcomed us. From there on, in spite if it being a busy evening, the staff were on the ball with our food and drink needs, so we didn't wait long for anything. Then we ordered food. I had Venison (pictured) which was wonderful. My wife and mum had different dishes which were also thoroughly enjoyed. Lovely beer brewed on the premises added to it for me! The Beer Engine is a superb evening out, so I'd encourage you to go there 👍

Absolutely love this place. Nothing more more to say.

Lovely pub with a nice cozy outside space and more downstairs for functions. Food is very good, would recommend the scotch egg to start with.

Excellent country pub, with great food and service, thoroughly recommended

Fantastic pub/brewery! Incredibly welcoming staff and an excellent atmosphere.

I would not bother in terms of dining as it’s not an experience, thrown together pub grub and Luke warn. It’s a shame as they clearly don’t have a chef, anyone could have pulled this together. The waiting staff are disengaged young and don’t offer any sauces or dressings. It’s not worth the money so stick to the beer which they do brew on site.

Visited this evening and could not fault it, food, service and atmosphere was excellent, oh and the home brewed ale was fantastic... Thank you so much, can't wait to to visit again..

Really lovely staff with a very warm welcome. The food was without a doubt faultless and well worth the price. Already recommended to friends and will be returning soon.

Spot On !. Good ales brewed on premises. Local ciders on tap. Friendly landlord knowledgable about his product. Spacious yet cosy. Large outdoor garden areas under "Tent" style roofs giving the outdoor experience. Some outdoor seating showing signs of age but to be expected in the UK Not 50m from the mainline railway passing at the end of the gardens. Parking area is as big as it can be given the pubs overall area. Toilets are downstairs opposite the brewery area, with access for less able being a challenge from teh bar upstairs yet easily got to by using side access from road. Friendly locals and easy atmopsphere.... Would go back to sample more ales and the food which although not on sale on a Monday seemed value for money but yet to be discovered and tried. All in all... A nice little puB!

Lovely pub quiet very nice barman beer and ciders made on premises

Amazing little find. Staff are an absolute delight. The food was amazing and highly recommend the pork loin with the black pudding potato cake.

Always lovely to stop off for food or drink

Great pub just wish it was my local. Beer superb landlord great dident eat but will try to next time well worth a visit

Cracking brewpub not far from Exeter. Railway station 1 minute walk away. Be careful though, it's a request stop. Large outside drinking area. Food available and a downstairs bar with tv for sports. A 'must do' pub when in the area.

The most lovely country pub, excellent home brewed ales. Staff are incredibly friendly but the food, omg just divine, would absolutely recommend. Even have the choice of sitting outside enjoying the gorgeous Devon countryside. Looking forward to my next visit already!!

Staff fantastic. My favourite place.

Excellent food and service as always

We always love the Beer Engine! Great food, lovely people and amazing beer. Highly recommend - support independent pubs!

Really great food set in an amazing little pub. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and happy to chat through the great range of brewed on site beers. Had a fantastic night, just wish we lived closer.

Only visited for a drink, but lovely warm friendly pub! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area 👍🍻

Great friendly aptnosphere good beer great food

We had the most perfect night - the staff at the Beer engine were superb. Food was excellent - absolutely faultless. Highly recommend- however book in advance as it’s very popular ! Thankyou to you all 😊

Very nice pub, modern traditional pub with fire. Brews own beer. The kitchen is closed on a Sunday kitchen open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Well worth a visit.

Great food. Cosy atmosphere. Love the open fire

Got there late, had a really nice pint of cider, was hiding from the rain and landlord came out at closing, offered me to stay under gazebo for night and sent me a drink out, very nice place with massive outdoor sheltered seating area Will go back 1 day

Web site neeeds updating as no sandwiches available only the main menu, no apology given.

We were pleased to find a table in an extensive well covered open area at the rear of the pub away from the road. The menu was interesting and varied, well cooked and presented dishes including vegan options. Our starters were hummus and flatbread, and mini duck spring rolls, followed by red lentil and chickpea curry, and asparagus stuffed chicken breast with herby diced potatoes. The meal was concluded with vegan brownie and vanilla ice cream, and ginger and treacle tart with clotted cream. Service was prompt, friendly and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed the last evening of our holiday in Devon.

Great food and service reasonable prices. Recommended

Met my high expectations, very friendly and welcoming staff, excellent selection of ale great food and dog friendly 👍👍

Great staff!! Great place good vibes…. Highly recommend. Trust me on this :)

Fantastic place, quality ales brewed on site

We have recently visited our local for a birthday meal and we were welcomed by every member of staff that worked there The meal was wonderful and the setting beautiful Very dog friendly so that’s a massive bonus I feel we will be visiting regularly from now on

Great atmosphere and outside area. Nice food too. Great to cycle past.

Own brewery choice of 5 pumps Good food with extra touches at Pub prices. Great service

We were both chuffed 😀 with a very warm welcome from friendly staff. Hubby said the beer was first class and the food was amazing. We will definitely be making tracks to come back.

Great food and great service. Highly recommend

Excellent service, lovely food. Friendly staff. Great beer

Pleasant staff, good value, decent food.

A proper country pub with fantastic home-cooked food. A good range of different meals which are made (and you can tell) with good quality fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is lovely and the staff are very friendly and helpful. A really great pub in a pretty setting next to the railway. Ps. I throughly recommend the steak and ale pie.

We had brilliant evening at the Beer Engine last night great food, outstanding hospitality from all the staff and a wonderful atmosphere. Probably Devon’s best pub, especially the fact they brew their own beer, with fantastic choices. Would highly recommend.

Reqlly nice tasty food, staff very friendly and welcoming :)

Excellent roast Sunday lunch and great service.

Couldn't fault the food or staff. It was very busy Sunday afternoon but we didn't feel rushed. The staff were running around but always found time if you needed anything. The whole atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. Sunday lunch was delicious. I had the small and it was still huge. Great value for money. Will visit again if we're in this part of the country again.

Staying in nearby(1.7 miles) in Langford Bridge. Thursday 17th Feb went for dinner, cos why not it was only raining a bit and we needed a walk with the dogs. We had the Steak & Ale pies with chips and veg; it was extremely good, as was the Devon Red Cider. So booked for Sunday lunch, on the 20th, which they managed to squeeze us in for 2pm. Raining again the 3 dogs weren't keen, but Wow, The Triple Meat carvery was a challenge to get through, but I managed it; very tasty. The beef was beautifully pink, and the horseradish hot. The pork and crackling were very good, the chicken cooked to perfection. After a short pause, I even managed to down a triple chocolate brownie and ice cream. The service was very impressive. A nearby table of about 16 got all their meals within about 2 mins of each other. Thoroughly recommend the place.

Excellent food, very friendly staff.

Friendly, efficient staff. Great food and great portion sizes. Relaxed atmosphere. Can't fault it. Sticky toffee pudding was to die for!

Lovely food, great service, highly recommend, will definitely be going again Thank you

Visited 23rd October. The snack menu is really good and the portion sizes are generous. The selection of beer and cider is really good. I tried Amber Warning (if I remember correctly). A very pleasant pint. The staff were efficient and friendy. A bonus for another visit is that it is just one stop on the line to Exeter. I've never been to a pub by train before.

What a lovely place! Good food and truly excellent service. They even bagged up the food my daughter couldn't finish so she could take it home. We will be going back! Food was lovely and fresh and cooked perfectly. We ate far too much!

As good as ever. Good beer, good food and great hospitality

So nice to finally get out here. Right next to the train station so very easy to get to on public transport. Small car park out the front. The new covered outdoor area is fantastic. Lots of space inside and out. Varied menu with pub classics and some unusual dishes. Lots of good local beers, ciders, soft drinks and spirits including their own range of ales brewed onsite. Some great after dinner drinks recommended on the food menu which is a really nice touch. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Bit of a weird comment but I think the service was too fast. We barely had time to talk between ordering and receiving our starters. Not a bad thing, just unusually quick. Sat outside and had a few drinks after our meal. Full table service inside and out.

Very helpful staff, lovely food, super homemade ales. Only problem is parking is restricted around the premises but can park by cricket field.

Nice scotch egg and good train spotting fence

Nice refreshing drink with some chips and garlic bread. Odd mix but hits the spot just right. Thank beer engine dudes.

Bit breasy eating Al fresco last night but the food was much enjoyable. The new giant awning is fantastic and will make entertaining outside a regular event.

Best food, great drinks, staff are on the whole lovely, really nice atmosphere, love the number of vegetarian options (not just the token one or two dishes). It is by far my fave pub & honestly the best food - particularly the nut roast!!

The changes at the Beer Engine are fantastic. Gives the place an amazing atmosphere. The staff as always are friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit for a great experience.

One of our favourite pubs now with a lovely extended outside seating area! Delicious food and amazing service from staff!

What a pub! Proper decent food. Rail ale is genius!! The pie is a must have!! Best calamari I've ever had!! Service was on point. Really friendly and I'll definitely be coming back! Outdoor seating area is absolutely beautiful! 🔥

Excellent food and excellent service.

Brilliant pub, fantastic selection of ales, excellent food and always a wonderful atmosphere.

Excellent service as always, and a really good selection of house beers.

Really nice little place food looked very nice the beer is very good going back for lunch tomorrow you defo need to book

Made welcome good food and service

Visited today for lunch, with 23 members of our lunch group. Could not be better, amazing range of menu, great quality and friendly, efficient staff. Was a real pleasure to eat here. Too many good dishes to mention, only problem is deciding what you want to eat. Good range of vegetables with each meal, fantastic parsnips, red cabbage and salads. Thank you all at the Beer Engine we will be back.

Food up to its usual great standard. A favourite place to eat and the ale great.

Great atmosphere. Great food. Great beer.

Had a fantastic Sunday roast today. The staff could not be more friendly or helpful. We will definitely be going back.

Didn't eat here only looked at the menu

Excellent gastro pub. Brilliant service from staff and excellent food. I would say the best Ive had ever! Will be going again very soon.

Very good indeed. A lovely pub and restaurant, with friendly, professional staff and excellent beer and food. Two first class courses for less than 20 quid were a bargain - Scotch egg, Whitebait and Pork belly all truly fantastic.

Welcoming no matter how busy. Beautiful food as always, and a lovely selection of rum 🥮

Great food, drink and service.... Good selection off beers wines and gins....

Sunday lunch here was truely magnificent The roast was stunning in a lovely setting beside a log fire .what more do you need on a winters day .

Great food, beer and atmosphere

Lovely oldie worldy pub with a great atmosphere, and good selection of drinks and food.

Probably the best real ale in the world

Lovely brew pub with excellent range of their own (Railway Themed/named Beers) and lovely food menu.

Good food but mix up with bill also noted mix up with another party. Needs to be looked at. Very good night out.

Wonderful surroundings and superb meal. Loved it!!