Thorverton Arms in Exeter

It’s a beautiful pub, the owners are absolutely brilliant & so are the staff. Welcoming & cheerful atmosphere, the food is brilliant. I couldn’t recommend it enough!

Been for Sunday lunch the last 4 Sunday and each Sunday has been exceptional. Staff are attentive and service really fast. Definitely worth a visit.

I visited on a Sunday lunchtime when the pub was busy. A vintage bus dropped me off nearby and two locals recommended the pub for real cider. The bar staff were very friendly and helpful, and even offered to rustle up a gluten free Sunday roast, though sadly I did not have time for that. I did have time to chat to some of the locals while I enjoyed the cider. Perhaps another day I can stay for longer.

Stayed a couple of nights while in the area. Excellent. Friendly, easy to get to, good facilities and what a breakfast! We'll be back...

I had heard nothing but good things about the roast dinner here & im so glad I finally tried it! There were 10 of us & everyone enjoyed their meal which says a lot. There is a good selection of meat & they even have chicken which a lot of places don’t, this was a real a bonus for me. The portions are plentiful & the meat & veg are sooo tasty, there is nothing I would change. The staff are all very friendly & accommodating, if anything extra is needed they will make sure this is taken care of, highly recommend

Stopped overnight at the Thorverton arms on route to Cornwall. We had the best night. Great meal, all the staff were both welcoming and efficient. Happened to be their Second anniversary and they had a pub Olympics to celebrate. The owners went above and beyond tonight and everybody in the pub really enjoyed the night. We will 100% be returning. We especially liked to 100m relay to the neighbouring pub where there was a Baileys shot waiting (or water for the drivers / children) before a dash back. Rooms are lovely and super clean. Brilliant start to our holiday - thank you !!

Returned today for their renowned Sunday Roast. We were not disappointed! Beef for me and turkey for my wife. Great selection of vegetables, gravy really full of flavour and potatoes cooked just right. Yorkshire pudding is nice and crispy too. It's really good value and their selection of THREE real ales on tap goes down well too. Their service is fast and efficient, you won't be hanging around waiting for long either. Can't recommend this place enough! Book now!

we have a regular village lunch every 2 months and this time we went to the Thorverton Arms. There were 33 of us and we had a really good meal of several varieties. The present owners have only been there for 2 years but have transformed the place.We are going to sample their Sunday lunch which is supposed to be just as good as a home cooked one. Good luck to them.

A little hidden gem. We met up with friends for lunch and the owners Mandy and Steve welcomed us with open arms, also made our springers very welcome. The garden is fit for drinks or dinning which is a great addition to lot of space inside. Small menu on offer, freshly home cooked food, Asia noodles, lasagna, fish and chips, pie and chips etc. Would recommend and will definitely be back .

Absolutely fantastic, gorgeous food. We has roast. There was a very good choice of meets! Pork, beef, turkey and chicken. An awsome range of vegetables, sweede, carrots, cauliflower cheese and cabbage 😋. Very friendly service from all the staff. Landlord and landlady very friendly.

Lovely ambience Staff helpful friendly Lunch menu very good value for the money Well presented and tasty We had very nice starter main and dessert all tasty very well presented value for the money

I’ve just come back from staying a couple of days at The Thorverton Arms having taken myself off to go fishing for salmon on the nearby River Exe. Whilst I returned with my fishing basket empty, I much enjoyed staying at this pub. It evidently is at the centre of village life: very buzzy with hearty food and a hearty welcome, just how a country pub should be. Much credit has to go to the landlord and landlady, Steve and Mandy who run a very good ship…thank you!

An article in Devon Live brought us here along with an entry in the Good Pub Guide. A pleasant locals' pub in this lovely village, deep in the glorious Devon countryside. Family run and a warm welcome by the engaging crew. Light lunch with the dog. Very good prawn cocktail and patè. Very reasonable prices. Accommodation available. 🇬🇧🇳🇿

Went here with Mid Devon Network Business Network for our Christmas party. Terrific service for us, food was really very good and our host even put on a fun quiz for us. Great time had by all, thank you and see you again soon!

Steve and Mandy are amazing hosts. We met with group for a Christmas party, the food was plentiful, tasty and well presented. The cheese with honey as recommended by Steve was a hit for a few. All of the team had time to chat and make sure everyone was happy all evening. Steve even remembered my wife’s strange breakfast request, the gravy on the side was a touch. Will be back soon. If this isn’t destination of the year in 2024 I will be amazed.

We had a wonderful family get together Christmas meal and stayed overnight at the Thorverton Arms. Steve and Mandy introduced themselves as soon as we arrived and treated us like friends for the entirety of our time with them. The evening meal was excellent and Mandy was so thoughtful to provide us with the perfect space to celebrate together. She even popped up after our meal with a fun Christmas quiz. The atmosphere in the pub / restaurant was jolly welcoming and fun. The accommodation room was homely and clean. Breakfast was delicious. Thank you Mandy and Steve for being such wonderful hosts.

Friendly, comfortable hotel in the peaceful village of Thorverton. Tasty food in the atmospheric restaurant. Varied menu and able to cope with most diets - including gluten free.

Excellent friendly pub run by Steve and mandy, the food cooked by Marcus and his team is excellent the belly pork and soft shell Crab burger were fantastic, this is a hidden gem but you need to book

Myself and my brother are 10 and 9. We write reviews. This is our review. We think that it was an enjoyable time but we were disappointed to learn there were no hot chocolate drinks. The service was very nice but we found that slightly noisy in the background because the speakers were on and the tv. We will come back another time and hopefully there will be hot chocolate.

My husband & I visited this quaint old pub twice during our 3 day break nearby in Thorverton, on both occasions we had a warm welcome from the lovely staff. We also had a meal to celebrate our wedding anniversary, excellent meal , I can recommend the curry, hubby had the liver & bacon which he said was delicious, friendly staff & good service. Thank you

such a great pub! The owners are so friendly and welcoming! I stopped off for a drink on a journey further south, and felt so welcomed that I decided to stay the night. They were showing the boxing, and the atmosphere was fun, friendly locals and a nice village vibe that Steve and Mandy made me feel a part of. I was travelling solo and had such a fun night with them all. Would definitely recommend! I will be returning for one of their famous Sunday roasts soon!

Cracking country pub. The landlord and lady were incredibly friendly. Food was fresh and tasty. Open mic night on and we had a lovely time with the locals. Just needs a bit it of TLC in the bedrooms, but otherwise a lovely stay 😊

Wow! Happened to be passing the area and got a VERY reasonably price room for the night, Steve, Mandy and the team were the most friendly and welcoming group of people. It was their year birthday so kitchen was closed but they put on a FREE BBQ for people so we got an amazing burger and had a few drinks and join in their party! Room clean and very nice, breakfast was amazing cooked up by Steve and hosted by Mandy couldn't fault their dedication and service to make us welcome. It really has the feel of a proper pub/B&B, i wish we lived closer! I guess some people still know how it's done! 10/10 guys see you soon!

Very disappointed this time round. We stayed last year and the customer service was good, as was the atmosphere. This year, under new management, we found zero customer service. My parents were feeling unwell 2 days into our 3 night stay so we had to leave a night early. On departure I was not asked if everything was ok. Just took the keys and said bye, not even safe journey or hope to see you again soon or, how was your stay/your room etc. Also, the towels, tea, coffee, milk was not replenished in the rooms, nor were the beds made during our 2 out of 3-night stay. The rooms were so noisy, as we were near a door that smokers were going in and out of, so it was constant banging of that door day and night. At the very least they need to put some rubber stoppers on that door as it's in constant use until late in the night and makes a terrible banging noise for the rooms. We will not return to this B&B under its current management with total lack of customer service in our experience.

My daughter and I stayed here we were made to feel welcome. Mandy and Steve were amazing nothing was too much trouble. Good food and most certainly will stay again Highly recommended and best of luck to continuing success

We stayed over with our dogs, we had drinks , Dinner and Breakfast . I have to say this is the nicest and friendliest place I've ever stayed. The owners and staff can't do enough for you . Nothing is a problem and we were...

We needed a dog friendly place to stay that had accommodation and good food as a Devon stop over......Well Steve and Mandy I know you have not long had the pub and it's a work in progress but that doesn't matter as The Thorveton Arms fitted the bill 100%. Thank you and all your staff so much for one of the friendliest places I think we have ever stayed. The food was superb and nothing was any bother to you....we will be staying again., Brilliant weekend thank you so much.

I don’t know how you do it, but your staff are the happiest, friendliest I have encountered. They have been consistently lovely throughout our stay and we are so grateful. Nothing was too much trouble, they made huge efforts just to chat and make us...

We walked the Exe Valley way and this was one of our stop overs. Great Pub, lovely room, Hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely visit again

Lovely friendly local pub with a great menu which changes on a weekly basis. The starters are great and we like to choose two or three instead of a main.

A repeat visit but slightly disappointing. The menu was much reduced. No fish pie, no lasagne, no sausages........ I resorted to the burger which was advertised as minced steak, cooked pink with chips and coleslaw. The chips were good. The single forkfull of coleslaw wasn't...

The Thorverton Arms is a beautiful inn in a beautiful village. Having much enjoyed dinner here a week or two ago, we arranged lunch for five people. It was the right decision! The ambience, the friendly service and the food itself were excellent. At lunchtime...

A lovely dinner with the family at The Thorverton Arms to celebrate my dads 80th birthday (tomorrow) Mandy and Steve couldn’t do enough for us and the food was lovely, even decorated the snug for us ❤️

Jail Ale and London Pride Very good roast too!!! Mixed berry Crumble with ice cream ….. incredible . Very chatty staff. A hidden gem

I’ve been coming to this pub off and on for many years but this was the first time that we actually stayed here. Last month this pub was used for our Uncle’s wake and the owners are very friendly here with Mandy even dressing up...

We moved to the village in August. As our local pub Steve & Mandy have made us feel very welcome. The pub food is excellent. Keep up the good work ❤️

This pub has recently been taken over. Refurbishments have taken place. The food is good and nothing is too much trouble for the new Landlords. Highly recommended

We were left so gutted after our experience at the Thorveton arms tonight. After waiting 20 minutes at the bar with some poor bloke trying to serve about 20 different guests a drink. We finally ordered a drink and were shown to our table. We...

Wow, what a place. Beautiful little gem, friendly staff, lovely relaxed and welcoming vibe, and delicious food. We had a great time, actually didn't want to go home, was so relaxed. Thanks all for your superb hospitality was a perfect end to a lovely day...

Wow, Christmas party was excellent, all the food was amazing, fantastic welcome and service, couldn't do enough for us, also laid on karaoke for the adults...and children, children were given toys etc to keep them entertained, the best bit for me was the Sea Bass...

Never met such rude owners. Food came 25min late and the coffee tasted like cat piss. Eggs rock hard could’ve bounced them across the floor. Awful almost broke my teeth.

If I could I’d give 4.5 but I’ll give 5 out of 5 because the pub is under new ownership and the owners recognise there is a little work to do. Great service, lovely vegan food, no track and trace nonsense, lovely seating in the sunny garden as well as inside the characterful pub. Reasonable prices and a good selection of drinks. We will be back soon!

We stayed her for 2 nights and yes its a bit tired, but its reflected in the price. We stayed in the family room for 2 nights, 3 people. What we liked:Good food - really enjoyed our 1 evening mealGood beer - who doesn't love Timothy Taylors? Great towels - super large bath sheets!Location - really practical for ExeterWhat we didn't likeBathroom needs a refresh and shower was a bit weakNoise - kicking out time at the pub can be quite noisyTired state of the roomsNo free wifiOverall, its good value for money and it will be interesting to see what the new management can do with the place

We spent one night in the Thorverton Arms enroute to Cornwall, and to visit Killerton House and gardens which are about 15 minutes away by car.Thorverton is an attractive small village and well worth a short visit. Unfortunately the Thorverton Arms did not meet our expectations.The whole hotel is very tired both inside and out, with lots of very old furniture and fittings. Our bedroom (room 2) was small, with beds that left a lot to be desired with very soft mattresses that left us with back aches etc, in the morning; sleep quality was poor, The bathroom was OK, needed refurbishment but worked reasonably well, though the shower cubicle was small and leaked onto the floor. On the plus side the room was clean, and the linen and towels spotless.The TV was very small and did not work well.The hotel wifi was fine for emails etc.Our dinner in the restaurant was good, better than you would find in many similar pubs with rooms, though the restaurant decor is frankly very dated and dirty.Breakfast was a little unusual in that there was no printed menu and the choice was limited to variations on a full English breakfast. No cereal, fruit or fruit juice were offered. Quality and quantity were OK, though not exceptional, and food not very hot when served. My wife had a boiled egg, but the hotel had no egg cups!Our room including breakfast cost a little under £100, rather poor value overall I thought. Dinner was though pretty good value, and beer and wine good and sensibly priced,The staff were all friendly and helpful.The hotel is in new ownership, and I am sure the new owners have improvement plans.Presently however I am unable to recommend this hotel to others.

Popped in for a quick pint as new landlords recently took over. They appear to understand what quality is, which makes a refreshing change. Very good selection of beers and lagers. Keep it up please.

I can honestly day that my husband and I have never felt as welcome and so much at home as we did at the Thorverton Arms. Debbie,Brian and Jay were great hosts with their hospitality and friendliness. Nothing was too much trouble. The kitchen was being refurbished but nothing deterred our brilliant breakfasts which entirely met our choices from day to day. Our room and ensuite were spotless. Brian and Debbie had only been in the pub for 3 weeks and the plans they have sound great The inn itself is over 200 years old and the atmosphere reflects the hospitality and history of the inn. We are so looking forward to returning and feeling a part of village life again.

Our own admin error meant we were in Devon a day early for our cottage holiday, but it was only late in the afternoon that we realised this and sought to find somewhere for three adults and one dog for one night. From the moment the phone was answered to the moment we left, it seemed nothing was too much trouble and this was despite their own challenges. A new owner took over earlier that week and several things had already gone wrong. The kitchen was closed for main meals but Jay sorted out a table for us at the nearby Exeter Arms. The twin and double rooms were very clean with nice bedding and great towels (proper sized sheets, not a tiny excuse of a towel!) The decor and carpets were a bit dated but the rooms had been freshly painted and the showers were great. There was also plenty of tea/coffee making facilities in the room. But the very best aspect was the friendliness and helpfulness of Jay and the owner and despite wearing face coverings they kept smiling! They were also able to cook us a fantastic breakfast before leaving. The owner can see the potential in the place and we’re sure it will go from strength to strength; places like this deserve our support so if you’re looking to stay in the area do give this place a chance to show you their fantastic customer service.

Fantastic duck spring rolls. Actually home made (not frozen) which is unusual in the country! We had a really nice soup as well. The barmaid seemed to be running things and she was on top of everything, friendly and couldn't fault the service. It was pretty quiet on a Friday night, I do hope people try this place out as the only thing letting it down was the lack of a lively ambience.

We stayed here for the night in a great twin room with a fantastic shower. The landlady, Debbie, was great and helped us enjoy our stay. Will be back.

I wrote a review about the Thorverton Arms a month ago and was very pleased with our meal. Having eaten there again this week, I have some suggestions. For locals to eat regularly the menu will have to be changed more frequently, or add specials.The vegetarian option seems to be an afterthought. And the vegetarian option of the salad with warm chicken and bacon being just the salad really doesn’t count.When serving condiments please pretend that they are made on the premises. Putting a plastic bottle with the label on it on the table is more resemblant of a greasy spoon than a restaurant. Having said that, the service was good and the food was OK. But unless it ups it’s game the Thorverton Arms is yet again going to lose the good will of the locals.

We had lunch there yesterday. Decent moules and sweet/sour pork, but we never took our coats off, the place was so chilly. Service was great. Drinks were so-so. Being where it is, you’d expect local cider (Sandford) but only Thatchers or Scandinavian, which is odd for a mid-devon pub. We left well fed but chilly, and warmed up in the car on the way home.

Well under new management,,,again.I’ve been eating in The Thorverton Arms for 24 years. At first it was brilliant, The management was very professional. The days of Robert and Tina. Wonderful.Since they left the place it has slowly spiralled downhill.Well meaning locals tried to revive the business,So 6 of us visited the TA last week as we heard that a new chef had been appointed.The meal was OK. My cod loin was very tasty. Limited menu which I have no issue with but thought expensive. Plastic ham egg and chips at £12.00 ! and three scopes of ice cream at £6.75 !!! We all want this place to be is a success. Get a decent pub menu together, Watch what other people in the area charge.Put some life in the restaurant. When we went we were the only people eating yet we were placed at the far end of the restaurant area, Please TA get yourself set up and advertise yourself. A pizza sign outside is not what it’s about. Decent pub grub is what we want.Good luck

Hemos vivido en el pueblo durante 6 años y hemos intentado muchas veces darle una buena oportunidad a este pub, pero siempre ha sido impredecible y el año pasado lo hemos visto cambiar de manos dos veces; La primera vez fue una gran falta y esta vez teníamos muchas esperanzas. El almuerzo del domingo fue bueno pero caro para lo que tienes; hay mejores por menos dinero y el pub aún carece de ambiente y calidez. El personal estaba bien pero no exactamente cálido o acogedor; el restaurante es aburrido, sin decoraciones navideñas o alegría y comimos y corrimos. Necesita un poco de ánimo y algo de dinero gastado en ello. Invierta algo de dinero en el lugar, divida las habitaciones para que sea más acogedor y haga que la mitad inferior del bar sea más cómoda. . . tiene mucho potencial pero todavía está fallando en este momento. Los dedos cruzados para el futuro. .

Finally the pub is again under effective management. We had a lovely meal last night with excellent service and will definitely be back soon.

So the third owner in 2019 and maybe, just maybe, we could have a good pub/restaurant after a long wait. Good meal tonight with friendly service and plans for the future. Well worth a try and hopefully more to come. Thanks

Fantastic Sunday lunch with friends & family. Good sized portions, delicious roast beef & pork, excellent Yorkshire puds and a decent selection of drinks. I plan on never cooking lunch on a Sunday ever again!

Terrible service dull environment lifeless decorated hair in my breakfast land lady strange almost like an episode of faulty towers with very duff draughts and lifeless rooms not worth the money but hopefully they will get a cash injection to liven up the atmosphere 🤔

La casera es horrible. Grosero, no hay habilidades de la gente. La cerveza está rancia. La comida es inexistente ya que no hay chef o pequeñas porciones de basura blanda. Habitaciones cubiertas de manchas con decoración de los años sesenta. Esta es ahora una aldea de alto nivel, pero decepcionada por un retroceso de 1970 que no tiene sentido comercial y parece tener la intención de tirar su dinero al alcantarillado. Horrible. Evitar.

Creo que esto está bajo una nueva administración, pero la decoración es la misma que con un atractivo bar y el resto necesita reparaciones. La música de 1970 Rock, eso era extraño y demasiado fuerte. Una mujer detrás del bar y ella desaparecieron durante diez minutos, dejando a los clientes hablando entre ellos diciendo que era extraño. Mi jamón, huevo y papas fritas. . . Jamón probado. . . ¡Como si hubiera venido de una lata! Horrible, dos huevos, un huevo roto. . . ! chios bien! La otra comida es una hamburguesa, una hamburguesa quemada, una papilla al costado, la ensalada de col de ayer y unas pocas rebanadas de telaraña. . . ¡Es el 2019 no el 1970! Este pub necesita recoger sus calcetines, comprar buenos productos locales, contratar personal del bar, conseguir un chef, re decorar, de lo contrario cerrará. Lástima que podría ser mucho mejor sin mucho esfuerzo.

Vinimos por una cena y una bebida. Nos sentamos en la zona del restaurante donde pedimos nuestra comida. Le pregunté si usaban hojaldre o pasta de masa corta en el pastel, la camarera se paró en la puerta de la cocina y gritó la pregunta, ¡y el jefe gritó la respuesta! Toda la zona del restaurante escuchó que era horrible, pero no pudimos evitar reír, mi marido comió una hamburguesa que estaba quemada por fuera y cruda en el medio, pero él no quería enviarla de vuelta, tenía el pastel que no estaba ¡No muy agradable y había una pequeña cantidad de puré de papas que le daría a un niño de dos años! Cuando terminamos nuestra comida, seguíamos yendo al bar a tomar algo, los platos no estaban limpios y no nos ofrecieron ningún postre. La camarera y la cocina estaban charlando en la cocina con la radio muy fuerte para que todos pudiéramos escuchar su conversación. Terminamos pagando en el bar porque no pensábamos que íbamos a ver a la camarera nuevamente.

Had a nice Beef 🥩 Currie with lots of hot spices it was very good Just what I needed after a hard morning Ride

I went here recently with a friend for a mid week lunch. The staff were so helpful and thoughtful - recommending drinks. We opted for the fish and chips as a lunchtime treat on a cold day. They were the best I have had in a long time - fresh and delicious.

The quality of the food was fantastic and took us by surprise as we were expecting your average pub grub. The menu although a bit small had some great tasting options which we all enjoyed. We’ll be back soon.

We had a fantastic meal, Very friendly service. Good Chef from previously very well known and respected Restaurant. Would recommend.

Lovely pub very friendly met some of the locals who told me all about the History And even bought me a Brandy and invited me to watch them next tine they go out drag hunting can’t wait to return.

Could be a really nice pub but when we arrived it was full of horrible people, found out that they were terrier men for the local hunt so decided to leave.

Thought we had found a nice country pub but advertising that they support illegal fox hunting. Could not recommend it because of supporting blood sports.

Found this out and wouldn’t entertain spending a penny. Shame though as has potential to a wider group

Visited a few times, and thought it was an ok pub. But just discovered they're hosting a Boxing Day Foxhunt this year, and asking locals not to park on the street because their cars might get damaged! I won't be visiting again!

Somos locales y venimos aquí (con poca frecuencia) durante muchos años. La última vez, hace un año, la cocina estaba cerrada y la instalación estaba en un estado de incertidumbre. Ha habido nuevos propietarios / gerentes desde entonces, y podemos recomendarlo sin reservas ahora.

We had tried to eat here earlier in our stay in Devon, but it was not serving food that evening. So glad we came back another night. The chicken breast on mash with a white wine and grape sauce with chives and Parma ham was mouthwatering. My husband had the battered cod and chips and mushy peas, and he also said his food was excellent. No room for puds.

Me and my husband went here on the 16th of August for our wedding anniversary. After reading many reviews on trip advisor we decided to cancel and then we thought it was a bad thing to do and we decided to go instead.

Decidimos ir a última hora para una cena de pub, ya que es local para nosotros. No nos impresionó. El pub tiene una sensación fría debido a su tamaño y estar bastante vacío. Había nosotros y un residente cenando a las 6. 30 pm en un día laborable. La comida no era la mejor, pero aún paga 30 por 2 platos principales y 2 refrescos. Tuve que seguir levantándome para pedir cosas mientras el gerente ejecuta las órdenes del bar y del restaurante juntos. mi. cuchillo de carne con el bistec, bastante estándar realmente! Salsa de pimienta aguada. Pez grasiento. Tomó bastante tiempo para ser servido. No se apresurará a visitar de nuevo. Si visita al mismo tiempo que hicimos, obtendrá la referencia de torres defectuosas. . .

Beautiful food, good quality & portions. Young blonde waitress very attentive (I am sure she deserves a pay rise!). Definitely recommend.

Great value b and b. Good clean room. Great pub grub! Called in on off chance as let down elsewhere. Warm welcome and good breakfast, Would stay again.

The meal was tasty BUT the beef was very fatty . The waitress service was excellent. the dessert was very good.

Estuvimos allí para un almuerzo entre semana. El menú era bastante limitado en ese día, así que pedimos los conceptos básicos (huevos y patatas fritas y una hamburguesa). Era un hermoso día cálido y soleado y nos sentamos en su pequeño jardín. Si bien el servicio fue lento (por decir lo menos), el ambiente era muy agradable y relajante, no nos importó. Cuando llegó, la comida era buena y los precios más aceptables.

He estado aquí mucho ya que es un local, a menudo no hay comida disponible (freidora rota, chef, etc.) parece que no puede administrar más de 1 comida a la vez (ordenó 2 comidas iguales y salió con 20 minutos de diferencia) El personal (propietario y gerente) puede ser increíblemente grosero y brusco, el personal del bar es muy amable. La peor hora fue esperar 90 minutos para las comidas de 4 adultos y 5 niños, (solo 2 otras mesas en este momento un 2 y un 4) 90 minutos antes de que salieran 4 niños (solo papas fritas) otros 20 minutos para los adultos y el El último niño pobre fue 5 minutos después de esto cuando todos los demás estaban afuera.

4 de nosotros conocimos por nuestra comida mensual satisfacer. 3 de nosotros tuvimos la misma comida de 'Black & Blue Burger'.

We revisited The Thorverton Arms for Sunday lunch today. The meal was excellent, good, tasty beef and very nicely cooked vegetables. The service was friendly , prompt and polite. Really good value... and the small roast was absolutely sufficient for me!

Fui a los brazos Thorveton con una amiga y su hijo de 9 años la semana pasada. Tuvimos problemas para encontrar un buen pub que estaba abierta en la zona y Dimos con él. La comida era deliciosa y la bienvenida fenomenal. Había un ambiente realmente encantador. Trivial Pursuit preguntas sobre la mesa para conseguir la células grises ir.

My family enjoyed a very tasty dinner here and were really impressed by the welcome and enthusiasm of Stephen and Alison. They are so enthusiastic about their ideas to be a village focal point!! Good luck for the café etc!!!!

A principios de mayo, mi esposa y yo asistí a la exhibición anual de arte en la iglesia en Thorverton. Habíamos visitado esta exposición el año anterior, pero no como un expositor. Este año mi esposa decidimos exposición y aunque nuestras ventas eran limitadas que nunca fue el menos un buen evento, como siempre esta exposición es bien merece una visita, y el pueblo es muy pintoresco. Como en ocasiones anteriores, que decidimos comer almuerzo en los brazos thorverton. La comida era muy agradable y tenía un precio de pub. El servicio agradable y buen ambiente de pub village. Un buen lugar para como se suponía que el acento local de Devon. Aprovechamos el maravilloso clima y disfrutamos de la comida en el jardín, en la parte trasera. Los dos 200 años "Wisteria" en el jardín es realmente no se puede perder y el aroma de las glicinas y el Choisya era realmente agradable. El pueblo, la iglesia y el pub todo bien merece una visita!

Una encantadora visita comenzando con una muy cálida bienvenida. La variedad de comida disponible era por encima de la media y la calidad muy buena. El pueblo en sí ofrece un entorno encantador.

We often drop in to the Thorverton Arms for lunch after a walk on the stunning Raddon Hills. Lots of vegan options, plenty of toys and great service from our waiter and barman, Tim. At this time of year the ancient Wisteria smells simply amazing. Lots of ales and ciders which are very reasonably priced. Characterful and spacious. Beer garden. Delightful village setting.

Fantastic food and the staff and owners are always really great. Proud to call it our local! Otter ale on tap and dog and children friendly. We often come here for dinner.

Christmas Eve, very few restaurants open in the area but we had the choice of a meal or takeaway fish and chips. Ab.Fab!! Scrumptious :-D

Children welcome, nice garden for them and patio area. Also some toys, duplo etc for smalls in the snug.Welcoming staff, food delicious and very good value. Good range of real ales, wine etc. lovely atmosphere, free pool table which kids can use.

Staying in the village just a few minutes walk away, we came to the Thorverton Arms upon recommendation from our host.The kitchen was closed on the Monday night we first attempted to visit, but we came along on the Wednesday night to a warm welcome. Take a seat when it's offered; you get a table service, but you settle up at the bar on your way out.It was quite busy on our visit as there was a birthday party occupying most of the dining area, and so all the menus were in use requiring us to wait. The staff were very quick to inform us of what was going on, so we didn't mind to much, and the same happened when it came to ordering (obviously with a large party to cater for, the kitchen was quite busy and pressed to push out all those orders first so they would arrive together). In all, we waited about 30-35 minutes for the food from seeing the menu, but let this not be a reflection of the usual waiting time - and if you ever have to wait as long as we did, we can assure you the food was worth it!Wednesday night is Steak Night, and as prices go, £9.95 gets you a beautifully cooked 8oz rump steak or a rather large salmon fillet, with options of potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, vegetables, and/or salad. All food on the menu is locally sourced and lovingly prepared and the portion sizes are hearty but not excessive.The bar and waiting staff were very attentive and fairly soon after we'd finished our meals, somebody came to clear our plates and offer the dessert menu. Desserts again are made from locally sourced ingredients, ranging between £5-6... And very yummy. A cheese board of local West Country cheeses is also available for those of you who would prefer that to something sweet.Honest and local pub grub in a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

I stayed B & B in the Thorveton. I was not at all keen on the room as it wasn't up to much at all so I wasn't expecting much of the food.I was pleasantly surprised.There was a good choice, it was very well presented, cooked perfectly and really tasty. The lady behind the bar was very attentive and everything about the food and service was great.Breakfast the next morning was more of the same.I would definitely eat there again if I lived locally but unfortunately I wouldn't stay there again. As I live across the other side of the country, its a long trek just for the excellent food !!

We visited the Thorveton Arms one evening this week. We phoned in advance to book a table and asked what meals could be provided gluten free. We were very impressed to find, upon arrival, that Alison (the landlady) had taken the time and trouble to mark up a copy of that evening’s menu to indicate which meals either were or could be cooked gluten free. And the food itself ? Good wide range of options on that evening’s menu plus specials with the accent very much on dishes that are much much more than “pub grub.” Perfectly cooked food, beautifully presented (it looked like the type of dishes you see photos of in up market magazines) and full of flavour. Service was very good although there was quite a long wait for dessert. We received a very warm welcome upon arrival and a very pleasant “ goodbye” when we were leaving. Another important issue for us, as one of us is a wheelchair user, is that it is a good location for us as they have adequate level parking at the rear and there was completely level access from the rear of the property right to our table. Also there are not a lot of eating places with a Disabled toilet in this area so The Thorverton Arms scores highly here as well.We will certainly be coming back for more meals here – the quality is far superior to anything else in this area that we have tried and it is a mystery to us as to why there are not more reviews of the Thorveton Arms on Trip Advisor. If you enjoy eating good quality meals we can highly recommend a visit to here

We visited on the Wednesday Steak Nightgood food - excellent value and the Sticky toffee pudding is to die forService could have been better

On 18th February three of us decided to drive over to the Thorverton Arms for an early evening dinner and a few drinks. We didn't expect too much but the new young chef there presented us with a very good selection of meals. For the first time I tried a lamb burger and it was tasty and moreish. The menu was limited as you would expect for a small village pub but the quality and style of the food is worth seeking out especially if you live in and around Exeter in Devon.

Really attentive service in this beautiful, spacious country pub. The new chef came up with a vegan dish at one hours notice on a Sunday. Inexpensive, good coffee and a good selection of wine and beer! Recommended!

Good variety of meals offered with prices to suit all. Dogs allowed in the bar area with a separate restaurant area. Quick and friendly service

the food was excellent for this pub worth a detour of the tiverton via bickleigh to Exeter road great local products and the bread alone is worth a visit not too pricey they have a garden too, the inside could do with a little revamp and some music for ambience. Please visit!! Lovely landlord!

The team at the Thorverton Arms cater for vegans very well and also produce good "traditional" food. After explaining we were a mixed family party of vegans and meat eaters with 4 children under 6 the team were very well prepared. Excellent food, great service, a lovely location in a beautiful village. Also a great selection of beers, ciders and wines on offer.We will no doubt be back!

Had last minute saturday lunch here sat in pretty pub garden in the sun. Good home cooked food which was well priced (home made burger and chips £6.95). Although not premium quality, for the price we could not fault it and was really tasty.

We ate here shortly before Christmas purely by chance and were pleasantly surprised by the standard of cooking. The sunday lunch was extremely good and the service excellent and I would have given it a higher rating apart from the other dishes ordered which were not quite as good. We shall certainly be returning again to give the lunch another try.