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Nº 45 in 275 in Mid Devon

Nº 10 of 80 British in Mid Devon

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Excellent food and service, the Christmas carol service was nice too!

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Harry Partridge . 2024-01-04

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Thank you to the fantastic team at the Ringers for a truly fabulous lunch today for a lively ‘crowd’ of varying ages! Absolutely delicious food, great service and atmosphere. Thank you, you are all wonderful.

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Alice May . 2023-12-29

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I love this place.. Its just what everyone wants from a village pub. It's warm, welcoming and the food and drinks available are incredible.

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Bronwen Rolls . 2023-12-16

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We're regulars here. But it's about time we made a new report. The Ring of Bells just gets better and better. How many traditional locals are there these days that are packed with happy people and vibrant conversation? Not so many, but you have it here. It's the music in this place. How many restaurants do you leave asking "how did they do that?" or "I've never had anything like that before and it was fantastic!" And "That was great value for money". Binka Craven has created something rarely experienced these days. There's no obvious car park and the place is packed. Let's hope Mr. Michelin doesn't find it and tell everyone about it!

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RogerP286 . 2023-12-15

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Absolutely nailed it mate. We both enjoyed the mezze starter. Looking forward to the main/pud.

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Grantland Timber . 2023-12-09

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Fantastic food, friendly service and a great atmosphere. We had dinner and were blown away. Food that makes you go wow that's amazing. The chocolate dessert may well be the best thing my wife has ever eaten. We are going back. We went back, and even better than we remembered. Great food, cooked by people who clearly love food and served in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The village is an hours drive down some narrow roads, worth every pothole.

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Richard Paviour-Coward . 2023-12-09

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Fantastic food with lovely vegetarian options. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

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Andrew Johnson . 2023-11-11

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Took my wife here, as a treat for her birthday. We enjoy eating out alot. This place has got to be, one of the best places I have eaten in a long time. We were given a warm welcome on arrival, shown to our table by a very confident & polite young man. We chose our food from the Al a carte menu. We were not disappointed. The bavette steak with shittarki mushrooms & salt beef pudding, was to die for. Then for pudding my wife had sticky toffee pudding & I had the chocolate pot. Wow, complements to the chef & his staff. Amazing food. Thank you to the other two young ladys serving us. You all made our evening most enjoyable. Thank you. Martin & Julia. (Rustington, West Sussex)

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Martin Wright . 2023-11-02

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Continues to be the outstanding pub in the area

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Adrian Robinson . 2023-10-15

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Incredible Food and a proper welcoming locals pub.

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gdwe . 2023-09-14

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One of the best country pubs I have been in. The menu was limited to about 6 choices, but were very different from the normal pub fare. We were a party of 4 and chose 3 different diners. All were excellent, extremely tasty cooked very skillfully and wonderfully presented. Well recommended. The outside space looked very nice and exciting too but unfortunately we didn't have time to experience it. We will definitely return, highly recommended.

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John . 2023-09-09

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Fantastic pub. Great choice of local cider. Plus tap beers and good wine list. Roast dinner highly recommended!

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Andrea Lakin . 2023-08-30

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Absolutely outstanding food, great service with a buzzing atmosphere.

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Samson Wheller . 2023-08-28

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Excellent food, welcoming atmosphere. Friendly staff. Second visit 5 star every time. Will go back !!

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david shepherd . 2023-08-27

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Traditional country pub in a small village setting. Lovely rear garden with cosy seating. 🐕 dog friendly

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Heather M . 2023-08-21

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Wonderful little pub, cracking menu with loads of unusual items that I wouldn’t normally try, but they’re all great!

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Marcus Pemberton . 2023-08-17

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This was highly recommended to us whilst on holiday. Our dogs were barked & chased at by the local dog, which we understand sometimes happens, but then the dog kept coming over to our dogs while we were at our table. It would have been appreciated if their dog was behind the bar if it took such a dislike to ours until we had left. I had the lamb kitsu curry, which was awful, but the mussels and fish & chips ate by others were delicious.

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Tracey Neve . 2023-08-12

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Second time I have been to this pub and I have to say everything has been topnotch. Going out from Exeter and trying new places this is definitely top of the list. The food is exceptional and the service is second to none would highly recommend will definitely be back

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Robert Lind . 2023-07-31

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Friendly relaxed village pub, if you are a bit of a foodie you will definitely enjoy. Good selection of ales. Service quick, landlady and staff professional and friendly. Took friends for Sunday lunch, veggie option available. Good value. Dog friendly. Very lucky to have on our doorstep.

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CAJRH . 2023-07-16

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Food was unusual and delicious. Been a long time since we have received such polite attentive service. Lovely atmosphere

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Jo Miles . 2023-07-15

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Pretty much flawless. Really personable staff who went the extra mile. All the meals our group had were fab. We brought our dogs as we knew the pub was dog friendly and they made friends with the pubs dog. Great relaxed atmosphere for a Sunday lunch. Parking is a little challenging but worth the effort. I think the front and back room staff should all be applauded for what they’re doing. We will be back - particularly for the sticky toffee pudding.

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Julian S . 2023-07-02

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Amazing tasting and looking food cooked by Dave, warm welcome and brilliant friendly service from Binx and staff. Lovely relaxing atmosphere, highly recommended.

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Karen Moore . 2023-06-21

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Incredible food... Roast beef for me, Duck for the wife.

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alex bell . 2023-06-14

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Superb food and service at this lovely Devon pub. Could not be better. Great local beer, and good wine list. Menu was really interesting and all 10 of us were impressed. Also good value, for such high quality. Every dish would be happy in any fine dining restaurant. I loved it!!

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MatthewP2601 . 2023-06-11

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We visited this pretty, thatched pub for Sunday lunch and were met with a warm welcome, despite being quite early for our booking! The young staff were smiley, friendly and very efficient. As it was a sunny afternoon they set up a table in the lovely garden for us. The food was simply divine. The crab linguine starter was perfectly portioned and a good balance of flavours. The rib of beef we had for our main course was meltingly tender, the accompanying vegetables beautifully cooked and presented. My daughter had the slow cooked pork, which was devoured before I could try any! I didn't really have room for pudding but the chocolate and cinnamon pots were too tempting to miss. Served with mini churros, they were sublime. The landlady keeps a selection of local ales, Telus A Story was particularly good. All in all, a perfect Sunday lunch at a pub that masters everything a really good pub should be. If Cheriton Fitzpaine wasn't 200 miles away we'd be here every week!

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LDTN22 . 2023-06-04

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We had made a reservation for Sunday lunch. The staff were friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrive and the service we received was excellent throughout. We had heard the food was good, but I was surprised by just how good it was- some of the best food I have had from a pub in Devon. I normally only have two courses, but it was so tasty I had three courses and would love to come back and try more of the menu. If I could give more than five stars, I would.

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egnorth8 . 2023-05-29

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Had the most lovely dinner at this traditional, welcoming and friendly pub. The quality of the dishes were amazing. Myself and my son had the Roast Duck which was simply delicious, my husband has a roast beef which he thoroughly enjoyed. My youngest is very fussy so we just ordered him a chicken drumstick starter but he said it was lovely. We then had different desserts one sticky toffee, one chocolate cake, an ice cream and a passion fruit and strawberry meringue and each one of us enjoyed our individual dishes and the dishes we dried of each other. Our dog was with us and being only the second time he has been somewhere like that he was quite loud especially when he thought another dog was trying to befriend his best human or his treats but the lady was very. understanding. Amazing food and friendly staff ideal after a long walk along the Devonshire country lanes X

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louiseh648 . 2023-05-28

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Lovely traditional pub. Welcoming, helpful staff. Small, original menu. We were a party of four and all had something different. All agreed food was delicious. Beer was great too. We will definitely return when next in the area. I have never awarded 5 stars before. I couldn't fault it. Very happy diner!

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Pat “Ashtoshy” Boardman . 2023-04-30

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Four people, three courses, 12 cleared plates, says everything and the beer and wine were equally enjoyable. Add to this that all the staff were friendly & knowledgeable tells me that you need to search this pub out. Well worth it.

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Happiness63940281213 . 2023-04-30

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So happy to have found a place like this nearby. Came today for lunch and all the food was amazing - sharing mezze starter, followed by incredible sea bass main and a sticky toffee pudding. The rest of the menu looked great. We'll definitely be back! Thanks for looking after us. Cosy atmosphere, friendly and relaxed, exciting menu = perfect pub!

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Olivia Lott . 2023-04-27

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So happy to have found a place like this nearby. Came today for lunch and all the food was amazing - sharing mezze starter, followed by incredible sea bass main and a sticky toffee pudding. The rest of the menu looked great. We'll definitely be back! Thanks for looking after us. Cosy atmosphere, friendly and relaxed, exciting menu = perfect pub!

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LivGrace7 . 2023-04-27

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Always a pleasure to eat here. Busy on a Wednesday

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Chris Hadley . 2023-03-31

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Great food with an imaginative combination of ingredients (equally delicious wine on offer). People and dog friendly. We were lucky as there was live music too. Worth a visit!

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Lawrence Billing . 2023-03-26

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V delicious dinner, with interesting courses served by friendly and professional staff. V good drinks they make an excellent gin and tonic! Lively bar with live music. A great evening.

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edwardm394 . 2023-03-25

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Delicious food and fantastic service. Unusual but delicious menu. Highly recommended. Good beer from Beer Engine

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501milesc . 2023-03-24

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This is an excellent pub. Setting, staff and atmosphere are all spot on. The menu is original - every dish is well executed and there's always something original and a nice surprise. The beers and gin we had were locally sourced, great quality and sensibly priced. It's always very friendly and welcoming.

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cgw70 . 2023-03-08

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Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere, great Landlady Binka. Highly recommended. 😍

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Sally Ward . 2023-03-05

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Excellent food, reasonable value. Great real ales from Teignworthy, The beer engine. A village pub with an atmosphere with friendly and efficient service, Recommend!

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James Cousins . 2023-02-28

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The food, atmosphere and staff are all fantastic, see you soon for the fish tasting menu! Really looking forward to it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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M9165OMjamest . 2023-02-25

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Great meal and good service. We'll be back.

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Chris . 2023-02-25

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The roast is impeccable every time. Great service. Friendly environment. Catered to all of our peculiar requests!

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881ellisj . 2023-02-19

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Honestly one of the best meals we’ve had in years. Outstanding. Deserves a Michelin star!

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Will Reynolds . 2023-02-15

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Absolutely stunning menus here. My husband and I ate here three times in one week whilst on our holidays. All meals prepared to the highest standard. We are foodies and often eat at Michelin Star Restaurants and Ring O Bells is without doubt up there amongst them. 10/10 every meal utter perfection. One of the best pubs in the whole country let alone Devon.

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mandysS2375IK . 2023-02-02

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Great welcoming pub, excellent beer

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James Baton . 2023-01-25

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We went here on a dark and stormy night! We were staying with friends and we decided to go out for the evening, they had been here many times so already came highly recommended, we arrived in the dark and the carpark....well to be honest,...

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Puddingspace . 2022-12-31

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Lovely pub. Great staff, fantastic food. Good prices.

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Che Letton . 2022-12-30

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Just did a dog walk and had Sunday lunch here. It’s the best food we’ve had in a pub in Devon, in the seven years we’ve lived here. We had mussels with tarragon, bacon and cream, followed by a sublime chicken hot pot, and incredible...

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Seaside17397073623 . 2022-12-04

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This is a brilliant example of a lovely pub. tight but interesting menu (not too much choice), good wine list, great staff/ friendly yet efficient service and fabulous food. Honest hospitality at its very best. An absolute must visit

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David Sykes . 2022-12-04

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We had a wonderful roast beef lunch, every constituent was really delicious. The welcome and service was excellent. Car parking not so good.

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paul valpy . 2022-11-28

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Absolutely incredible Sunday roast - couldn’t find a fault with it if we tried, and we regularly visit new places to try for Sunday lunch. Didn’t want it to end! Every element was delicious.

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Sophie Rose N . 2022-11-13

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Ring of bells is my go to place to eat. I just can't rate it enough. Beautiful thatched building with a lovely welcoming outdoor area, set with fairy lights. Inside is beautiful and quaint. With several different rooms. The food, oh my, the food. I...

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santanacarly . 2022-11-05

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Excellent food, service, bar staff, owner, chef etc. Stunning location. Family and dog friendly. What's not to love here? It's a locals pub but also attracts customers from far and wide.

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Claire BORLASE . 2022-11-01

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THE best Sunday lunch. Just had the amazing Roast Beef...tender and served pink, vegetables beautifully cooked and full of deliciously unusual flavours, slowed cooked beef bon-bon hidden in the Yorkshire was a delight and the jus packed full of flavour. Will be returning!

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Jill Turner . 2022-10-31

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Really lovely food, lovely friendly staff 👍

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Michael Miners . 2022-10-29

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OMG, amazing! Staff were very warming and friendly. We visited with friends and had the roast dinners. Roast beef and the slow roasted pork belly. The best roast dinner we have ever eaten! I live in Southampton and would definitely make the 2 hour drive...

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Jim D . 2022-10-16

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Brilliant pub with interesting and well-priced A La Carte menu. Super friendly staff and clearly very popular with regulars as well as passing trade. Food was beautifully cooked and generous portions. Discovered wonderful Portuguese red wine at less than £5 a glass - will be...

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debbiecA3566AH . 2022-10-04

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Excellent country pub a rare find! We were made extremely welcome the staff and locals were all a delight and very friendly. We were staying locally for a family wedding and walked to the pub from our Airbnb. The Meze sharing starter is to date...

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Steve Q . 2022-09-18

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Good food great service would highly recommend

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Cogan Baker . 2022-09-09

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Excellent meal. The choice was very good and cooked to order. A surprising find in a small Devon village to find such a place. Service was very good, attentive and informed about preparation and suitability for gluten free choices.

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chiclid . 2022-09-04

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WE met our Daughter and Granddaughter here for lunch. The pub is a typical village pub inside and out, but what a meal!! I have never had such good food in a pub, the steak whilst rare melted in the mouth. The atmosphere was friendly...

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ratty-mole . 2022-09-02

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What a hidden gem ! Pretty garden, imaginative menu, food served all day. Good choice of local beers and ciders, and non alcoholic drinks, but what really made it special was the knowledgeable staff 😁 would highly recommend 💕

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Jane Griffiths . 2022-08-31

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Ridiculously good!! The food was amazing, great choice and tasted beautiful. Very good value too. Staff were lovely. Dogs allowed throughout. Back garden set up is good too. Would definitely come again if in the area

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Eleanor Parrish . 2022-08-13

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Very nice pub. Food and service excellent. People friendly

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Lynnie Wellsie . 2022-08-07

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Always amazing food, excellent service, staff are lovely

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Julie Smith . 2022-07-22

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Fabulous diner amazing local produce. Plus the wine, the very attentive helpful polite. Another fabulous meal.

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Diane Pring . 2022-07-20

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Really good food. The oyster mushroom rice was good but the courgette sabzi was genuinely incredible...one of the best curries I've eaten..and I'm Indian!

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Akash Gandhi . 2022-07-19

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A truly incredible meal - the auberge menu was good fun (a set three course menu which changes every day), and very nice vegetarian options too on the main menu. A popular pub for very good reason!

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Rebecca M . 2022-07-17

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Treated to a meal at the Ring of Bells by family. A delightful and charming pub and restaurant at the heart of the small village, this was certainly worth the drive through country lanes. A most welcoming and friendly host explained the eclectic menu. I...

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Toni G . 2022-07-15

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We have visited this pub numerous times mostly with my parents when they visit from London. The quality of food is 10/10 every time & the service is impeccable the staff are all just lovely. My parents live in London & they say the food...

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katecW4939GL . 2022-07-03

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Absolutely stunning food! By far the best meals my wife and I have ever had out! Will definitely be back when we're on holiday again!

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Rich J . 2022-06-11

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The best meal out we've EVER eaten! Absolutely outstanding food!! Wish we lived closer we'd dine here every single week. Can't wait to come to Devon again now we've found this fabulous place.

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Elaine Jordan . 2022-06-05

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Delicious gastro pub food in a proper Devon country pub. Just perfect.

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DJ . 2022-06-02

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Good beer, great atmosphere, loved the live jazz. Landlady friendly and welcoming.

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Charlotte Jakins . 2022-05-04

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A great atmosphere, lovely food and beers, with attentive and courteous staff. Very well worth a visit.

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John & Julie Jordan . 2022-04-14

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What a find! Great food at affordable prices with great service

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Graeme Burnett . 2022-04-08

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Outstanding food, friendly staff and really affordable. We never take the time to write reviews but we felt the need because we loved the whole experience so much. Hidden Gem in a sweet Devon village. A must if you're in the area.

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miny baylis . 2022-04-03

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Excellent service and the food is fantastic You have to go and enjoy this place *****

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Jeremy Budd . 2022-03-28

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Such a lovely pub, back beer garden is heavenly.

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Susanna . 2022-03-26

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Recommended. Exelent food, we were squeezed in on a busy Saturday evening nice atmosphere Friendly and welcoming.

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Graham Symes . 2022-03-24

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Really enjoyed the food, nice warm atmosphere, would of loved a glass of chilled, Sauvignon but a whole bottle only available, not keen on a dog in the restaurant running around whilst eating, a smile from the young waiter would of been welcome! But excellent...

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Maggie D . 2022-02-27

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Great food, interesting and imaginative with a whole range of new ideas and flavours. It was also wonderfully well prepared and cooked. Super staff, comfortable seating, warm and friendly atmosphere. I'd go back every week if I lived nearby. Don't hesitate to try it. Just...

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Judith H . 2022-02-26

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What a gem. Food is excellent, imaginative and really good value for money. A really great night, much enjoyed. All the staff, attentive, but not intrusive, can highly recommend.

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Rachel Armstrong . 2022-02-23

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Really nice food and very nice people...

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John Pellaumail . 2022-02-21

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Old fashioned pub with welcoming staff and fab food and service.

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steven churches . 2022-02-21

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Good service and excellent fancy vegetarian options for a fair price, 5 stars.

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Frankie Mayo . 2022-02-02

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Great food and genuine old English pub atmosphere.

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Sherry Ashley . 2022-01-22

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Great lunch with friendly, attentive service and relaxed atmosphere! The Ring of Bells has a great team who know how to look after you! 👌🙂

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Peter Hilton . 2022-01-02

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Fantastic lunch. Both the fish & chips and bubble & squeak exceptional. Brownie didn’t disappoint either.

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Charlotte Payne . 2022-01-01

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Fab food and service. Great place to relax.

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Neal Wilkinson . 2021-12-14

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Excellent food (one of the best fish and chips apparently) and fantastic sticky toffee pudding. Scampi the dog was lovely and well behaved, we hope to meet Reuben when next in the area!

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Marie Walker-Smith . 2021-11-06

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We stopped on the way to Exeter to have lunch at The Ring Of Bells and I can't recommend it highly enough. After a long car journey we were a little jaded but had the warmest of welcomes and were treated as old friends. The...

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LDTN22 . 2021-10-05

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Excellent quality food cooked well. Ale's were a good price under £4. Nice beer garden.

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Michael Tench . 2021-09-12

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We wanted a lunch for my wife's birthday and had been recommended this pub. Loved it! Will go again. The meal was lovely and although they shut at 2 p.m we ordered coffe at 2 p.m. and it was just so easy going, no problem....

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T0mekay . 2021-09-01

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We walked here from the Pheasants Retreat “Glamping” site- half an hour walk but very worth it for the great food at the ROB. Great service from the landlady, performed with brisk efficiency. We shared the “Mezze” starter which was fabulous. Then mains of Fish...

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Ashley H . 2021-08-28

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We walked up to Cheriton Fitzpaine from the amazing Orchard Retreat Yurt site we were staying at. We hadn't intended to have lunch but we came across the Ring of Bells and decided to pop in. We could have stayed all day! Beautiful weather so...

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davehumphrey67 . 2021-08-25

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Always good food there. Nice atmosphere. Character pub. Lovely ambience. Lovely Sunday roast yesterday. One for the notebook

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Chris Vowles . 2021-08-16

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Superb Sunday roast! A proper pub atmosphere, with a couple of very friendly, slightly cheeky small dogs running around (Scampi & Reuben). Service was great. There’s not a huge choice of food - but what there is cooked really well and full of flavour. Best...

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Gary B . 2021-08-15

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Very friendly staff, great food

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Tommy McGuire . 2021-08-08

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Beautiful and well run country pub that was visited twice whilst on holiday. Both times we eat and it was fantastic food on both occasions. Lovely local cider too.

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Watcher UK . 2021-08-08

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Set menu not great when we went Not worth the money Dogs in the dining room Very loud customers who like the sound of there own voice Parking not great Would not return

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teddycrediton . 2021-07-25

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