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Based on 1.478 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 153 in 531 in Teignbridge
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Great place, a must visit location.
Norbert Bulyaki . 2025-05-27
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Beautiful location, good service
Kane Sawyer . 2025-05-14
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Back in the 70s this building was deemed unsafe and was due to be demolished. Thankfully, someone came to the rescue and restored it. It has such a great atmosphere. And what a fab position! Where else can you arrive by ferry along the river Exe?! Didn't eat here but the food looked good. Lots of seating inside and out. They also have a barbecue area serving dogs & burgers with some bottled beers/ciders. Thank goodness it's being looked after now!
Soobaroo63 . 2025-05-11
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Amazing location, very friendly and welcoming staff. Highly recommend!
Aimee Dean-Brown . 2025-05-09
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Great food. Very long wait for drinks and ordering food.
Jessica York . 2025-05-06
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Great pub good food and lovely views
Foster Review . 2025-05-03
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In terms of location, this is easily one of the finest pubs in Devon. The beer selection is spot on, and on a lovely day, there’s nothing quite like enjoying a pint in the front garden – it’s peaceful and thoroughly relaxing. The rear garden is absolutely vast, offering ample space and plenty of seating options for those who prefer to soak up the outdoors.
Enis Behar Menda . 2025-05-02
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Great location and beautiful surroundings. Fish and Chips were great - beware cool peas.
Jackie Morris . 2025-04-19
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Worst experience I've ever had with a restaurant in the area. A fish and chips took over an hour to arrive. Outdoor tables full of bird poop. I don't recommend it.
Gefter Oliveira . 2025-04-06
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We had what was advertised as a ploughman's with a melting pot of cheese. At best it was a little congealed cheese in a watery pot of dishwasher, disgusting and inedible and at 20 quid a shot was hoping for much more. Walk on and get a pasty or a nice crab sandwich.
Mark Jones . 2025-03-23
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Nice place don't know about pub but
Robert Moore . 2025-03-21
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Beautiful location well worth a visit. Really good salad last time I was there and of course lovely beers.
Marks Music . 2025-03-01
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I’ve been a Turf regular for some time and always been a fan, but today I left feeling it’s completely surpassed expectations and general standards of hospitality elsewhere. Lovely staff who went out of their way, delicious food and even better - amazing catering for gluten free requirement. Thank you for a lovely meal, setting and service!
Rebecca Hodges . 2025-02-02
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Fabulous views and a relaxed vibe. The 15 minute walk along the canal from the car park is level and scenic. You can also get there by boat from Topsham. Gets very busy on summer weekends and is shut weekdays Jan-Mar. A great place for lunch, dinner, coffee indoors or out.
Des Hannon . 2025-01-20
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Such a welcome break after a long walk along the canal. The guys serving were great despite the pub being busy, the food was amazing and served quickly. Would definitely recommend
Angela Longworth . 2025-01-14
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Just had chips and beer on a cold winter weekend. Ale was great. Chips were amazing. We reckon they were triple or quadruple cooked!!!!
Peter In Devon . 2025-01-11
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Perfect place for food & drink after nice walk
Mateusz Palka . 2024-12-31
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I visited on the Supper Club night having pre booked, so this was not a usual evening at the Turf. The staff were, as ever, welcoming, attentive (without being in your face) and efficient. The highlight was the food. A superbly thought out menu cooked to an exceptionally hight standard by the Chef, Rupert. Would heartily recommend.
Paul Firminger . 2024-12-27
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Oh, The Turf Pub in Devon—where a visit is as much about the journey as the destination! Forget about car parks and drive-thrus; this little slice of heaven is only accessible by foot, bike, or boat. Yes, boat. It’s like stepping into a cozy, British fairy tale where good food, great beer, and stunning estuary views await you at the end of a magical trek. The pub itself is a quintessential gem, with its rustic charm and a sprawling beer garden that practically begs you to grab a pint and stay all afternoon. The views? Unreal. Rolling waters, lush greenery, and skies so picturesque you’d think Turner painted them just for you. If the weather’s playing nice, grab a spot outside and watch as boats drift lazily by. If not, the warm, welcoming interior has you covered. And the food! Oh, the food. The menu is packed with locally-sourced delights that range from hearty pub classics to some pretty fancy specials. The Sunday roast? Worth the pilgrimage alone. Pair it with a pint of local ale, and you’re set for bliss. Whether you arrive on foot, bike, or your own personal yacht (hey, we can dream), The Turf is a must-visit. It’s more than a pub; it’s an experience. So, lace up your boots or dust off your oars and head down to this riverside haven. Cheers to good vibes and even better views!
Mitchel Charles . 2024-12-27
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Great food, lovely service and a brilliant location. Can't wait to spend some summer days here this year.
Charlie Griffiths . 2024-12-22
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From the convenient minibus pick up to the exquisite food, friendly service and warm ambience our party of 11 had a wonderful, memorable evening
Babette Fuller . 2024-11-23
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Just s great place for meeting. Right on the river exe. Great food. Great service. **ADD** NEW OUTDOOR BBQ AND COFFEE HUT!!
shaun farleigh . 2024-11-17
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Great place to stop off on the bicycle and grab a pint stop pint.
David Ablett . 2024-11-15
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Great character pub in a lovely setting. Food and ale great.
John . 2024-11-09
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Always so friendly and helpful. Great selection of wine and beer and super looking autumn menu.
Debbie Scott . 2024-11-04
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really lovely pub, amazing views and friendly staff. was served by a lovely girl who was very chatty and asked us about our day while making our drinks. gave lots of helpful advice about the area as we are not from here, drinks a bit pricey, but worth it for the location. would recommend
isobel green . 2024-10-30
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My brother booked a table for a family Sunday lunch for 8 of us today. They were super busy as the sun was shining and lots of walk ins but that did not affect us receiving amazing service throughout. The Roast dinners were epic, staff friendly and atmosphere perfect. Thank you for a lovely visit we will all be back
Claire Archibald . 2024-10-27
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Love the Turf Locks! Perfect walk or cycle. Great food and drink and amazing surroundings. Great to see the lock working today!
Maria Bown . 2024-10-26
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Turf is beautiful and if you get there at the right time the food is great. But it just pains me the kitchen closes so early.
Craig Collett . 2024-10-26
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Lovely pub on the Ex estuary, especially nice as the only patrons are walkers or cyclists, there is no road access (at least we didn't see any cars) but if you have a boat you could definitely find somewhere to moor it
Richard Olive . 2024-10-20
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We only bought drinks but it was very good. Perfect location. Great atmosphere.
Henry Pierce . 2024-09-15
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Beautiful place to stop. The view of the lock and the estuary is a perfect place to indulge in some top food. We had the ploughman's which was all fresh and tasty. Some friends ordered some hot food that looked amazing and, according to them, tasted as good as it looked. We will return soon
Cheryl Coates . 2024-09-15
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Fantastic view and great burger
Sam HXC . 2024-09-09
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Nice picturesque pub on the river Exe, good food, good selection of drinks, friendly service,
steve england . 2024-09-09
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A delightful pub in beautiful surroundings. Well worth the walk!
Richard Compton . 2024-09-08
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Worth the walk. Lovely setting, great food and speedy service.
Maria Nicholls . 2024-09-04
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Absolutely fantastic! This is an amazing little venue that has to be experienced if you're in the area. The nearest car park is a mile away - so it's one for the walkers, albeit their is a road that you could use to drop someone off if you absolutely had to. The bar staff were all super friendly and engaging, serving a great range of beer, ale and other drinks. There's a good sized food menu, without being too long, and the food itself is amazing. Superbly cooked fish and chips and a burger for us - amazing pub food. Be sure to book a table on a sunny day - we visited on a Friday and all the tables inside were booked out. We'll worth a visit for anyone nearby!
James Boreham . 2024-09-01
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Great pub-well worth the visit espeshly if you fancy a nice bike ride from Exeter!
Mike Brooks . 2024-08-27
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New owners have killed this place. What a mess, carnage, no staff, massive waits, dirty plates everywhere. Sad to see. Still a great location potty about the management.
Tom Sleigh . 2024-08-26
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Excellent food, definitely worth a visit
Laura HoldenParker . 2024-08-25
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Without a shadow of a doubt 'the' most disabled unfriendly pub/restaurant in Devon that I have ever had the misfortune to visit. No disabled parking, in fact no parking whatsoever!! When I inquired about accessibility etc I was simply informed that there was 'parking available up the road' - over a Kilometer away..... Really great if you are an amputee or wheelchair user huh? Can't comment about the food, drink or service - although I wasn't made to feel very welcome anyway, so I didn't bother. As an aside the access route to the pub in a vehicle is lousy, unless you are driving a 4x4. If you have a disability etc then give this place a miss.
Storm Rider . 2024-08-20
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Great place for drinks or food. Beautiful in all weathers, but especially in summer watching the sunset. Highly recommend their Supper Club or Sunset Sessions
Chris Jones . 2024-08-20
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The location is amazing. However, staff made no attempt whatsoever to clear tables the whole time I was here. This photo is just one example of many tables. Staff walked past regularly or only collected drinks glasses. Wind was blowing rubbish into the estuary. Do you not care about the environment?
Alex Booty . 2024-08-19
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Had a lovely cider by the water. Took the boat across from Topsham. Really nice little trip to a great pub. Would recommend during a fine summer day.
Sarah Jarne . 2024-08-15
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Nice pub in a great estuary shoreline location with nice food and good service. The ploughman's was missing pork pie and chutney but was still delicious.
Jonathan Woodhouse . 2024-08-10
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Had a gorgeous lunch here today, the food was excellent and the staff so kind and friendly. It was the perfect place to break up our cycle- thank you
Victoria Ridley . 2024-08-09
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Well worth the bike ride or walk. Friendly welcome from the staff. Lovely views on all sides. Huge beer garden. Great selection of Cask Ales & cider.
Simon Tomlinson . 2024-08-07
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What a superb place for a pub right on the estuary with ferry to Topsham. Walk or cycle no cars. Very nice indeed on the lawns outside
Steve Crossland . 2024-08-05
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Arrived late morning and was only for a coffee and a piece of cake. Partner had never been here and tbh it's been too long since I last was. Will look to go down again soon for a few drinks and some food.
Wayne Harris . 2024-08-04
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Absolutely lovely place with really good food 👍
Ian Bayly . 2024-08-04
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Ok, parking is a challenge and you will need to walk to get there, but the views are so wonderful it's a joy. You have a choice between their outdoor menu... Barbeque food or indoor more traditional dishes, either way you're sure to enjoy, all served by friendly and polite staff. It really is such a lovely venue more than worth visiting again and again.
Alicia Castrillo . 2024-08-03
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Would have given 5 stars if the barman at least gave a smile hope he's not there when we visit again. 31.7.24
William Aston . 2024-07-31
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Great location with lovely views. Gentle flat cycle ride with a pint at the end to look forward to. Staff very friendly. Didn't do their outside BBQ when we were there and so limited meal as shown on their website. Children's meal not much smaller and was enough for us (light meal).
David Slack . 2024-07-29
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Hearty food, friendly service and loads of space inside and out.
Andy Morse . 2024-07-23
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Great place to end a nice long walk along the canals. Plenty of outdoor space with ample seating either facing the estuary or canal. Inside is also very quaint with lots of little areas to sit within.
wesley sethi . 2024-07-20
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Excellent food! Gorgeous location!
Jo Birnie . 2024-07-17
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Great experience at the Turf this afternoon Setting just perfect to eat outside or in, great service and food! All staff very friendly. Menu with good selection and price point very reasonable. Has to be one of the undiscovered gems in Devon, very busy which again is a great sign, so would recommend booking prior to visit. Will definitely return here perhaps with overnight stay now hotel part have also recently opening up. 10/10 Highly recommended !
Gertain Smash . 2024-07-06
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An absolute beautiful setting, a very easy going and relaxed atmosphere with polite and efficient staff. The service from when we arrived was friendly and welcoming from everyone. The food was speedy service, hot and delicious. Would defo reccomend and we will be sure to be back soon :)!
Kim Mannion . 2024-07-06
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Lovely location which I've been visiting for over 50 years, however we had an extremely disappointing monkfish Thai green curry. Tasteless fish, undercooked and inappropriate vegetables and a total absence of the taste of thai
Emmapenelopepitstop Russell . 2024-07-05
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What a little gem,well worth a visit,had already walked over 4 miles this morning,before reaching here,A pint was much better option than the coffee i was originally going to order,can't comment on food,didn't have any, will return, one day,when I'm next in the locality, K
K Watts . 2024-07-03
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Wow - I am still thinking about the mussels I had here weeks later. Absolutely delicious food and beautiful location.
Hazel Lee . 2024-07-03
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One of only 3 pubs in the country that you can’t drive to, you have to walk, bike or arrive by boat! Lovely gardens to sit in with deck chairs to fully relax with a very nice pint of beer or cider. Lovely place to spend a relaxing afternoon by the water.
John James . 2024-07-02
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Only had a couple of pints, but as nice as ever. There aren't many pubs as good as this when the weather's nice.
Karl . 2024-06-24
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I had the monkfish, green Thai curry, all fresh veg, cooked to perfection, really delicious. The others has veg and beef burger. They all liked it very much
Jacqui Wilson . 2024-06-18
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I've never had a bad experience here. Food and drink are great. Location is beautiful. Staff are very friendly and polite. Perfect on a Sunny day after a cycle.
James Melrose . 2024-06-18
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Delicious food, clean establishment and fab staff x
Nat Smith . 2024-06-09
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Amazing place but a little bit pricey!
Ádám Jenei . 2024-06-05
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Busy place at lunch. Great service and fantastic setting. Nice for a drink and passing the time.
Chris B . 2024-06-02
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Service can be very slow at busy times.
Matthew Stannard . 2024-05-31
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A great place to go , super location. Will need a walk to get there or cycle. Great food selection, all food is tasty. Prices are reasonable. Fantastic service and wonderful location. Dog friendly.
Simon B . 2024-05-25
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Lovely location but not many food options and extremely expensive! Nothing like it use to be unfortunately 😕
Levente Jenei . 2024-05-15
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A lovely walk along the estuary to a buzzing pub!
Rebecca Oliver . 2024-05-06
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We stopped off today at your lovely premises for a spot of food and a pint. The overall experience was lovely just one thing. Your cheesy chips need a cheese that actually tastes.
acidhouse1988 . 2024-05-04
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Great place to take a wander or bike ride to. Not easily accessible by car but a fabulous walk to an even more amazing pub. The new owners have upped the offering and it’s a fantastic stop in the sunshine. The garden is huge and there’s ample space for all. Idyllic location on the water
Megan Jefferys . 2024-04-26
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Great location. You can walk from St Clement’s church, Nice 1 1/4 mile stroll along the Ex. Great chips, but disappointed by ‘Jerk’ Chicken burger. OK chicken but no Jerk! Sunday roast pretty poor
James Bonin . 2024-04-21
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Hardest driest carrot cake I've ever had
Yvonne Miller . 2024-04-19
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On two separate occasions we have walked from Starcross to The Turf. Lovely walk lovely views. We were hungry and thirsty and looking forward to sampling the hospitality. Reception at venue not at all welcoming. Stood in line for service and no eye contact or acknowledgement, people were also served around us. After a fair wait, we were so disappointed we didn't stay to order. Very unfriendly and unwelcoming. ☹️
Sallie Date . 2024-04-14
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The beer queue is enormously long at lunchtimes.
John Rendle . 2024-04-12
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Just had some hot drinks mid morning. Lovely location and landlord(s) really friendly. Will come back
Txema Garcia . 2024-04-11
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Brilliant place, lovely food and hosts
sarah P . 2024-04-05
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We had a lovely trip amazing food
Laura Cake . 2024-04-03
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Lovely food, the seafood platter was amazing and huge burger. Great views outside and cosy inside.
Fay W . 2024-04-02
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lovely pub at the end of a nice walk along the estuary. a lot of outdoor seating & service was still great on a super busy sunday - chips were unreal!
Mehdi Cameron . 2024-03-26
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Brilliant location, superb food , excellent service. Be advised you will probably need to walk some distance to get there but well worth it. We will be back, again. Sunday lunch is superb.
john morley . 2024-03-22
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Great location, beer and good pub grub.
Brian Leaver . 2024-03-17
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We had lunch at the Turf and were served very quickly despite them having a huge group booking in. The food was amazing, and plenty of gluten free options.
Steve Hobbs . 2024-03-02
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Brilliant evening at the Friday supper club last week! Lovely food, friendly and efficient service and great atmosphere. Added bonus of being picked up and dropped back into town meant it was a completely hassle free, enjoyable evening. Thank you! We'll definitely be back soon
Hannah Harrison . 2024-02-20
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Too busy and bar maid bar manager poor customer service 😢 😞 got a redund and left. No seating.
Rosie Hornsby . 2024-02-19
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Great to see the Turf open early in the year. The drizzle didn't deter, lots of geese to see on the walk there. A rammed warm bar, table by the fire, a good pint of Devon cider and local fish and chips to dry out and warm up. Love it
gary weeks . 2024-02-18
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Just had a delicious lunch of halloumi burger & fries & have to say, its was the best we've had in quite some time. Great food, lovely staff - perfect. we'll be back!
Shirley Rickard . 2024-02-12
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Lovely coffee and cake served with a smile even though it was really busy !
SIMON NORRSEMAN . 2024-02-08
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We had a fabulous evening at the Friday supper club. The set menu and wine pairing was exceptional (huge bonus for some local wines!) and the staff went out of their way to ensure we had the perfect evening. Such a great idea providing transport for the evening and this made the experience even more enjoyable not having to worry about taxis or trains! I’m already excited to book another evening and trying a new menu.
Frances Evans . 2024-02-04
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great pub, lovely it's now open in the winter too! good soup, chips & pints!
charlotte cooper . 2024-01-24
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Just had beer and crisps. They had nice tunes on in the background and jail ale on tap.
Carl Silverlock-Eriksen . 2024-01-24
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Heidi and I had a great time thanks
Brian Heasman . 2024-01-18
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Lovely place, we sat in the sun out in the garden with the amazing view. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and accommodating.
Felicity . 2024-01-15
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Very friendly staff, great service lovely wood burner on a cold day.
Bruce Evans . 2024-01-14
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A lovely pub, hotel, restaurant, and cycling/boating destination, and now open during the winter months, too!
Cliff Smith . 2024-01-14
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Only popped in for a drink, will definitely try the food next time, sensible prices. Thank you
Slim jim . 2024-01-14
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Thankyou for a lovely evening at your Friday supper club. You were such a friendly and helpful team, which was a bonus on top of a fabulous meal. We especially enjoyed the celeriac and apple soup and the lemon tart with the raspberries. Hope to see you again soon. Having the pick up was an excellent arrangement for us and much appreciated.
Penny Simeone . 2024-01-13
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Avoid like plague! They will kick an entire family out and not honour bookings even though restaurant is empty! Awful awful service from the moody lady serving at the bar. I know that service around Devon is hit and miss but her attitude is some of the worst I’ve ever seen her in my life and I’ve seen a lot of bad service. So here’s my experience at this place today Tuesday 1st of March: I called at 15:54 and proceeded to leave a voicemail with my booking as there was no answer. I said we will arrive around 17:30/17:40, we are a family of 6 (2 adults, 2 children, 2 babies). I figured it’s a Tuesday and booking a dinner at 17:30 not exactly busy. 2 days prior I walked in the pub and asked hours of operation and the nice young guy there told me Tuesday supper should be easy and can call during the day, I don’t need to call days in advance. I then proceed to drive for 1 hour and 15 minutes to this place. I get there 17:30 start walking towards the pub, I see a young couple in the garden eating. I then walk in, apart from 1 other person the place was totally EMPTY…just like you would expect on a Tuesday at 17:30! I look around for someone but there was nobody there so I proceed to walk to the bar. Behind the bar the lady I was mentioning, she was serving a couple at the bar having some drinks. I then ask her politely “excuse me, who do I need to talk to about a reservation at the restaurant?”. She answers back snarky “me once im done here”. I’m like oh wow she’s really in a good mood. I wait for a few minutes she then walks behind the bar to her computer. She asks me if I have a reservation, i then tell her I called an hour and a half ago and left a voicemail. She replies saying oh I haven’t got any voicemails and just looks at the phone on wall without checking or anything like that. Obviously she was totally bs’ing me. She then asks how many people and when. I say now and we are 2 adults, 2 young children and 2 babies. She says “we are too busy we have a local dinner / local event tonight and only 1 chef we don’t have space.” I reply back “but I booked the place by leaving a voicemail, the restaurant is now empty (surely this event is not at 5:30pm???) and I drove over an hour with 4 hungry children to come here”. I even showed her the phone number I dialled in my phone and she confirmed it’s the right one. She then looks me straight in the eye and says “sorry…I can book you for dinner tomorrow” and proceeds to walk back to the bar. Great service right? Now I go back to the car and as my wife got all the kids out i tell her to put everyone back in. Obviously everyone screaming and hungry so have to find new place for dinner. I then drove for 10 minutes to nearby Bovey Castle (thank god this place is nearby) who had no trouble offering us dinner without a booking. If the owner sees the message I would appreciate if you could leave some contact details. This type of behaviour from staff is totally unacceptable and owner needs to be aware of it!