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Nº 48 in 222 in West Devon

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I have loved this place since I was a girl. Rural Devon is just the best. Food here is always good.

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Naomi Swain . 2024-10-29

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Amazing food and well presented. The staff were very friendly and gave a excellent service. A thoroughly enjoyable evening, will definitely return.

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Frank Last . 2024-10-24

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Lovely pub with open fireplace, great decor. Went with my family for lunch and we were all really happy with our food. I had a toastie with chips and honestly it is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Tribute and Jail Ale plus a good selection of beers at the bar. Looked like they were well stocked for gins etc too. Wish we'd had space for dessert.

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Lucy Mortlock (Mooosy) . 2024-10-20

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Dropped in for lunch, have tried on another occasion, but this is a popular pub and busy at weekends so best to book. The staff were welcoming, the menu is interesting and the food good but on balance a little on the expensive side.

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Peter Lee . 2024-10-20

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Fantastic service and a charming pub. The Blacksmith Arms had a good menu, with a dedicated vegan menu. The food was good- however the vegan dishes could have done with some tweaks (sunday roast: the gravy a bit watery, the nutroast a bit 'wet', and the cost should be lower vs meat alternatives). The vegan ice cream had little taste vs many other brands

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shaan bassi . 2024-10-14

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Food is great, pub is cosy, staff are friendly, prices are reasonable, couldn’t fault it

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Michael Peia . 2024-10-12

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Lovely food, very friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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Sharon Walker . 2024-10-01

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Happy staff wonderful atmosphere food absolutely brilliant

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anthony cawte . 2024-09-26

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Beautiful day Beautiful food really good service. Love it.

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Ruth Pitman . 2024-09-25

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We were a large party at this Pub a few weeks ago and they coped very well with all our needs, including two vegans. I thought the steak and ale pie was over-seasoned and personally I did not like the addition of rosemary. The pastry was lovely and the meat was very tender. The apple crumble however, was the best I've ever had, and I've eaten out a lot over the years.

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S Goodman . 2024-09-23

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We came across this gem quite by accident but it was a really good find.

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Jenny Jemison . 2024-09-22

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Beautiful food with very friendly and well trained staff. We will definitely be back

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gail Sutton . 2024-09-17

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Only popped in for a quick drink. Very nice beer garden, despite the wasps, and food served to others looked delicious.

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Elaine Tucker . 2024-09-15

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Ate at this loverly pub/restaurant this evening 10.9.24. The staff are amazing the food is lush.....even tho I moaned about the pastry on the steak and ale pie.the chef sent back a excellent answer......its suet pastry!.....regardless the portions where perfect and everything was well presented . I highly recommend this place

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Karl Chetter . 2024-09-10

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I have eaten at a lot of restaurants whilst living in calstock. The Cornish Arms , The Rifle etc However the meal I had tonight was fantastic Service, cooking, cleanliness and atmosphere brilliant Lovely staff . We had calamari and sausages for for starters between 3. The 2 men had the beef/brisket burgers . They said it was the best burger they had for a long time. I had the Seabass , with two lovely prawns on top . This came with beautiful al dente courgettes and greens and a divine bisque type cream sauce not thick with superb flavour and consistency . Beers and wine lovely . They look after the lines .Portion size perfect . I really rate the Blacksmith Arms

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Patricia Laffineur . 2024-09-04

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Lovely meal, very pleasant staff, great surroundings

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Gail Shaelyn Cooper . 2024-09-04

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Very welcome gastropub. Sister to Cornish arms in Tavistock. My only gripe is that my food was definitely over seasoned with salt.

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James Medd . 2024-09-02

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Fantastic setting and atmosphere for a damp Monday evening. We really enjoyed our visit.

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Tim Woodward . 2024-09-02

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Really enjoyed this pub. The staff were fantastic; so welcoming and just the right level of attentiveness. Food was delicious. We started with the terrine then had lasagne and duck cassoulet. Price was very fair. The one thing I would look at is the decor but it did not detract from an excellent evening.

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Tom Dawson . 2024-08-27

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Lovely meal and could take our dog in to

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Philippa Westwood . 2024-08-25

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Superb village pub with excellent menu and good vibes

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Steven Gibson . 2024-08-24

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Outstanding they managed to fit 11 of us on a last minute booking and couldn’t recommend this place anymore! Friendly helpful staff and food was amazing

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Kevin siddle . 2024-08-20

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Great Pub will visit again soon 👌👍😎

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Ed Jones . 2024-08-11

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A lovely pub, great food and helpful staff.

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Jenny Guest . 2024-08-10

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What a fantastic pub, we had lunch there today, the food was delicious the staff were so friendly and attentive and the decor is so tasteful. 5 stars all round and we’ll be back.

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Sarah Johnson . 2024-08-04

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Very nice experience Waitress were so nice and make me feel welcome The food was nice , nice place , plenty car park Will come back 👌🏻

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nelly paulet . 2024-07-31

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Great food ,very friendly. Nice and clean

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david smith . 2024-07-23

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Dropped in on the off chance - had the lasagne which was delicious as was the garlic bread and side salad

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Andrew Stephens . 2024-07-18

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Excellent meal, beautifully presented and lovely atmosphere.

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Leila Cook . 2024-07-10

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Great food in a wonderful atmospheric pub.

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philip moss . 2024-07-10

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First time here for lunch,very very nice. Food was superb drinks were delicious music was magical!All in all a lovely lunch.Thank you. Loved the fact that you had the pot holes filled in in the car park.Youve made a lot of littles things right which on the whole make such a difference to the Blacksmiths Arms. Good luck for the future. We'll be back.

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Jan Patterson . 2024-07-03

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Very friendly, lovely decor. Already booked to go for my birthday.xxx

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Sandra “Pebbles” Beaches . 2024-06-25

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We visited twice this week (19-23 June). We found it as a result of visiting another venue who were closed for food and all of their customers who were mainly locals immediately recommended the Blacksmiths. The food was faultless, service was excellent and the venue and atmosphere was a great balance between a friendly welcome and a high quality restaurant. A definite one to return to on our next holiday.

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Mike Rumble . 2024-06-23

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Absolutely lovely place! Staff friendly and helpful. Food absolutely delicious - will go again for sure! X

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Alma Scott-Palmer . 2024-06-22

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Fantastic pub with incredible food, slightly more expensive than most other venues but worth every penny. Many thanks from the Crowl family.

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Peter Crowl . 2024-06-16

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Superb quality food in a beautiful setting the refurbishment is top class and looks great outside and in. Would have been 5 stars all the way if not for slightly over attentive staff but that's being picky I know but when eating 4 times being asked if everything is ok, a bit much. Would thoroughly recommend this pub, we had the plaice with steamed summer vegetables and a lemon and coconut sauce 😋

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Tony Horkins . 2024-06-15

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Oh how we wished we could have given 5*. The staff were so friendly and accommodating to our needs. The atmosphere of the pub was pretty great, however there were just a few tiny details that did not hit the mark. The fish batter was not cooked to our preference. The crispy texture was definitely lacking. We would have preferred mush peas instead of standard peas. Considering how amazing the swede mash was for the roast, if they applied the same principles to the peas it would have been a winner. Apart from those two points everything was excellent. The highlight was the cheesy cauliflower and broccoli which I would love to have taken a tray home with me to eat for the next month ☺️. A 4 and a half star is a true reflection of our experience and not 4.

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Jermaine Bernard . 2024-06-11

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Really good pub that serves excellent high end food. Need to book

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Alan Howe . 2024-06-06

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Fantastic find country pub with beer garden. What better way to spend Saturday afternoon couple of pints and the best burger I've ever had, topped with pulled brisket. Superb all rounder

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Russell Hodges . 2024-06-03

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Couldn’t have been friendlier. Good knowledge of gluten free options (cider battered fish and chips) and delicious food. Very welcoming to dogs too.

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Fiona Burn . 2024-05-25

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Great service and - what a burger...

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Silas . 2024-05-25

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Fantastic experience at the Blacksmiths. Service was very good from start to finish and the restaurant was setup very well. The food was good and the freshly made relishes provided with each meal were delicious. The only slight disappointment was the lasagne, slightly burnt, small and a bit mushy. I wish I'd chosen the fish instead. Soup looked delicious and was very well presented. Will return.

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Chris Prettejohn . 2024-05-12

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Wonderful food, great atmosphere and impeccable service from Taylor at a relaxing evening at The Blacksmiths- highly recommend-+++++

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Matthew Brock . 2024-05-07

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As good as it gets. Been back many times now, consistently excellent. Staff have really settled in, becoming more attentive, assured and good humoured. The food is high end pub grub with a twist and there’s a menu full of things you actually want to eat. I had monkfish scampi last night which was accompanied by a curry mayo and a remoulade / slaw with cockles. It was perfectly cooked and the flavours were interesting and balanced. A very safe choice for couples / dates / family birthday/ just pop in for a pint - everyone will be happy. This is what pubs need to be in 2024

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Howard Payne . 2024-05-04

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My daughter was recommended this pub when in Tavistock. We had a lovely meal here whilst she was attending a wedding nearby. I can highly recommend both the food and the staff who were all so cheerful and friendly. Excellent service food and beer in one place; who could ask for more?

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Tony Scott . 2024-04-30

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What a lovely pub, food absolutely outstanding and the staff are so friendly nothing was too much trouble. Would certainly recommend anybody in the area to pop in, you'll not be disappointed.

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Alistair Ward . 2024-04-30

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Nice Sunday lunch, very busy country pub, will go again on a different day and try something else.

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Lucy B . 2024-04-29

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Absolutely lovely! Really gorgeous food will definitely be back!

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Lou Mills-Watts . 2024-04-22

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Nice little village pub on the main road, car park is round the back, very good food and prices. Did not expect to get good quality restaurant food in a pub. Lovely atmosphere, we felt very welcome

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Emma Masson . 2024-04-21

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Good standard pub food. Slightly retro!

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Tessa Adams . 2024-04-21

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Service here is outstanding! Staff pleasant and courteous. Innovative menu, a cut above general pub fare that's for sure. Monkfish scampi - I loved it! Plenty of locals calling in and meeting each other, and engaging with us holidaymakers. Well done ... keep up the good work and standard of service and cleanliness.

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Jane Clayton . 2024-04-16

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Warm welcome from the team. Friendly, attentive staff. Food was delicious, highly recommend the roast.

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Tina Bailey . 2024-04-07

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Very nice pub for Easter Sunday meal with a bunch of friends. Much larger than it looks from outside (luckily an equally large car park) due to an extension with lovely wood interior. Very friendly, professional staff. Service was exemplary even though extremely busy! Thank you.

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Peter Anstruther . 2024-04-04

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Has recently reopened. Had a meal with friends. Great menu choice and reasonably priced. Great service, would definitely come again.

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Nigel Hoyte . 2024-03-30

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Fabulous lunch today, steak and ale pie. Staff were delightful, friendly, helpful and immaculately presented, couldn’t fault it at all👏👏👏 The rammed car park says it all.

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George Wiltshire . 2024-03-29

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Good food, great staff. I would describe the price as medium to upper but good value.

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Trev Harvey . 2024-03-25

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We stopped here whilst staying locally for a drink on two separate occasions - very nice greeting, very dog friendly, immaculately clean and the food looks great although we didn’t eat. Good Luck guys! X

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Faye Rowbury . 2024-03-24

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Stunning calamari, roast was very good but pork was fairly fatty. Lovely country pub setting

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Andrew Kay . 2024-03-16

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Visiting friends and wanted to take them out for a meal. So glad they booked this pub. Our visit was outstanding. We had early dinner on Saturday, and I really can't say enough how brilliant the evening was. Great real ales (I particularly liked the Dartmoor Jail Ale), a good wine list, fantastic service and lovely staff. And the food for all four of us was just brilliant. I'm not sure when we'll next be in. Devon, but we will be back. Brilliant pub on all counts

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David Heaton . 2024-03-04

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Lovely country pub, well run by professional friendly staff, great ambiance. Very well presented food although two of our party disliked the topping on our steak and ale pie and so would order something different next time.

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Jill Stephenson . 2024-02-28

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Really busy but nothing was to much trouble, food good quality, my only criticism was the batter on the fish not crisp

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Carol Jasper . 2024-02-25

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Had the most wonderful meal here today! Well done to Steve and all the Cornish/blacksmiths team as they have created a wonderful menu and atmosphere. The staff are brilliantly attentive and the decor is homely and timeless. We had the roast today which was divine! Good quality cuts of meat and great sized portions, there was also a good selection of vegetarian options. Desserts were to die for and it’s always a good sign when the coffee is good! Everything is reasonably priced too and we can’t wait to come back here. Great job Epi x

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amelia harrison . 2024-02-25

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Found a table had been reserved for my family after calling late on the lunch service without asking Damian to do this. Always friendly staff and always a great meal and visit. Thank you all.

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Debbie L-D . 2024-02-23

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Best roast , all food faultless. Food cooked and served with love and care. Good size car park. Great wine selection reasonably priced.

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Nicola Billing . 2024-02-20

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Superb food and excellent service

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jon bennet . 2024-02-08

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Friendly atmosphere helpful staff Wonderful food

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Sean Smith . 2024-01-12

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Great service great food lovely pub,thank you.

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Janet Tucker . 2024-01-12

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Very nice anniversary meal with hubby and the children.

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Becky Wise . 2024-01-05

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Fantastic meal out at the Blacksmith's thsi evening. Venison loin was incredible! Lovely atmosphere and fantastic service. Will defo be going back! 👌

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Hermione Jane . 2024-01-04

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Fantastic village pub. The new owners work so hard to make your visit the best ever. The staff are just amazing and very friendly indeed. More choice of cider would be great eg Devon Red.

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Clive Barlow . 2024-01-01

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Found this pub while on a drive and decided to pop in for a late lunch, despite us turning up at the end of food service the chefs were more than willing to accommodate us. Ordered the steak and ale pie and oh my goodness what a delicious meal it was! Even had proper carrot and swede mash which wasnt pureed! My partner ordered lasagne and my daughter had fish and chips which were also delicious. The chef wasn't happy with how my pie came out so sent out some free starters as an apology for the wait while they made it again. Wonderful pub and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back

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epilepticz gamer . 2023-12-30

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Lovely little pub , accommodated a table of 10 at very short notice .

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M D . 2023-12-30

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First time visiting following the recent reopening. Was surprised just how busy it was but took that as a promising sign. As with many Devon restaurants/pubs, I'm always disappointed when there is no Devon cider on tap, Inchs was the only option. However, had a nice pint of Moretti. 2nd disappointment of the evening was the only main course fish dish was fish and chips. My partner ordered the lamb ragu pasta. On arriving it was minced lamb that more resembled a bolognese. A ragu is usually slow cooked lamb or beef that then falls apart. I had the steak pie that had a very thin crispy suet top, so not really a pie, a shallow dish with a very thin lid. I did get a few nice pieces of beef in a rich sauce inside though (but could have done with much more filling). It only came with mashed carrot and suede which was rather bland. It could have done with some butter and black pepper. The dish would have also benefited from some greens, even if just some peas. For the prices charged we left a tad disappointed and underwhelmed. Also, for a chef that's recently been on James Martin's TV show, we were expecting much better. However, the service was good and quick, although no one asked if everything was OK with the meal, either during or after.

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Andy Lawrence . 2023-12-30

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Popped in for a family lunch and love the new feel to the place! Warm and inviting atmosphere and the service was great even though the restaurant was busy. Food was delicious, really enjoyed the starters calamari and prawn cocktails and the steak was perfectly cooked and loved the venison ..we will definitely be back again soon.

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Marie Riddle . 2023-12-29

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Great food, great service. We will be back.

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Robert Willis . 2023-12-29

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Excellent local style pub with a bit more fancy restaurant with it. Disabled accessible parking and entry not via main door I think for ramp. Great food and plenty of beers and ales to pick. Prices are reasonable. Staff are helpful but do get into personal space. Great atmosphere with open log fireplace burning to keep warm

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James “JAB1a” JAB . 2023-12-13

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Fantastic! Venison scotch egg, delicious. Roast beef and all trimmings, ditto.

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Martin Couch . 2023-12-10

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The Firms Xmas party was great. Beer was realy good. Food was very good. Took my own company so that was good. Sensible prices Keep it up. Bob

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Robert Armstrong . 2023-12-05

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Proper country pub with the right vibe. Staff are friendly and attentive and the management team are 'everywhere' making sure everything runs like clockwork. Food is delicious, and plentiful and arrives within a respectable time. The menu, whilst basic offers a wide enough range to suit most tastes however, the options for Vegetarian/Vegan are quite limited. As per most venues, allergies are catered for where possible. This Venue is dog-friendly! A range of drinks is provided at the bar with a good range of local products available, alongside some of the more regular non-local products. All in all, a lovely environment in which to whittle away a few hours in front of a welcoming log burner. Well done team!

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Russ . 2023-12-03

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Sunday roast yesterday was excellent. Plenty of lovely veg ,all served really hot.We had visiting friends with us and we were all impressed with everything.We will be back.

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Janet Wager . 2023-09-22

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Probably the best steak and ale pie I have ever eaten and I have eaten quite a few 😁. All round great place to eat.

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Peter Seares . 2023-08-09

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Best country side joint that I've been to.

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Mark Furtado . 2023-08-08

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The food was absolutely gorgeous! The pub looks and feels like a proper pub should.

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Pietro Viecelli . 2023-07-15

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Great pub which does good food. Proper old school pub. Very friendly great service.

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Rob Willis . 2023-07-07

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A pleasant place for a pub lunch with friends. Enjoyable food.

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Paul Roper . 2023-06-15

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Greeted by a lovely lady, probably the boss, made welcome. Enjoyed the well cooked food and the ambiance. Will return soon.

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David Parsons . 2023-06-08

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Fantastic food and service today. We were a big crowd and no problems

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Judy Nash . 2023-05-23

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Real nice pub, great food and amazing customer service. Great for people who can't eat gluten.

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Becky . 2023-05-20

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The food is very nice but they are rather slow and it was cold in the back room.

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Sue Hutchings . 2023-05-04

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A truly proper country pub with great food and beers.

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David Adams . 2023-04-29

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Had another lovely lunch here. Freshly cooked, hot, tasty food with great friendly service

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Pam Harris . 2023-04-28

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Friendly and warm. The food is lovely. Thai dishes here are authentic and delicious. Place is child friendly with a good range of wine and beer.

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Eleanor Jones . 2023-04-20

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Great food and staff were excellent. Had a wait for our meals as 1 chef was off sick. We were a party of 8, so time passed quickly chatting. We all enjoyed what we had.

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Susan Harris . 2023-04-15

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Sunday lunch was really good. Not an extensive menu but good enough. Large servings and hot. Friendly helpful staff.

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Paul Newman . 2023-04-04

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Lovely little village pub with friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Alice Hardy . 2023-01-29

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Lovely food and service. First visit since new ownership. Have been many times before and the food never disappoints.

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Michelle Wilkins . 2023-01-04

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We were staying nearby and had asked our host for recommendations of places to eat and this was his number 1 for good food in a cosy environment. Exactly what we needed after a 3+ hour journey. The food was home-cooked and tasted delightful. The pub was warm and cosy, and welcoming. It was a really reasonable price, and we would definitely come back here again when we are next in the area and would advise anyone to try it out. They also do Thai food some nights in the week which we didn't get to to try but would love to in the future! A nice little touch of something different in the area :) Thank you so much!

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Kath Holmes . 2023-01-04

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Really friendly staff and pub staple food!

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Adam Gallie . 2022-12-31

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Wonderful experience very helpful and obliging staff. Delicious food and lovely atmosphere for our Christmas party of 27 people! Excellent venue.

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Maureen Toland . 2022-12-14

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A warm, welcoming greeting from the landlord. Followed by excellent service and attention to the needs of one of our party that has severe food allergies. The food was delicious and enjoyed by everyone. Highly recommended

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Heidi Wainwright . 2022-12-11

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