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Stopping locally and found this gem on line booked early for 6.0pm. The Lemon was very quiet shown to our table and food and drinks ordered by the short time we had consumed our lovely 2 courses the place was very busy with the majority of tables full with diners. The Lemon Arms was a great find a bit off track but well worth a visit, great food great service and great atmosphere! Will return this week hopefully before we return home.

I’ve tried the pierogi, the breaded pork, among other things multiple times….the friendly owner always delivers. Cute, quaint, little restaurant I found out about because of the television program, Check, Please! Just like the panel of reviewers, I love this place. Check it out!

We have eaten at The Kandyan many times, and have had a great meal every time. This weekend me and my partner went to have a private cooking class with Sam, where he taught us to cook a few of our favourite curries. It was an amazing learning opportunity and we really feel like we can actually cook them at home now. Sam was a great teacher and shared lots of stories with us as we learnt to cook, which really added to the experience. If you love eating at The Kandyan, or more generally love Sri Lankan food, this is an amazing way to learn how to cook it at home. Plus we got to take everything we cooked home with us!

What a beautiful hotel, boutique-like in style/the aesthetics, each our of rooms was different/had their own unique touches, themes and furniture. The bathroom was very modern and clean too. The staff were great/very attentive. Members of our party used the sauna and pool and said it was great. Only downside is the location, it's quite a walk into town (about 30mins but not a problem on a nice day). The evening meal was lovely just could have done with a few more traditional choices for the less adventurous ie burger, pie, lasagne, pizza, fish and chips etc. That said, the food was very tasty and well presented. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!!!! Thanks so much to the staff!!

Where to start with this gem of a place? My partner and I had the pleasure of staying at the Commodore Hotel, and it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and exceptional service. James and his team just can’t do enough for you. When we arrived in Instow our car key broke and he didn’t hesitate to assist us with fixing it - James went above and beyond, and we will be forever grateful!! The room was immaculate, elegantly decorated, and offered a breathtaking view of the beach, sea and beyond. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep. The on-site restaurant was a culinary delight, offering a wide range of delicious dishes, all perfectly prepared. The staff were attentive and made sure my stay was enjoyable. The location was ideal just set back from the promenade and the hotel has its own private parking which is a game changer for people looking to visit Instow. Overall, the Commodore Hotel provided an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for luxury, comfort, and outstanding service. I will definitely be returning, thank you once again to James, Omer and the wonderful team at The Commodore Hotel.

Chef Henry's homemade spicy parsnip soup has to be tasted to be believed. Served with hot, fresh, crusty bread. Heinz 5 - Henry 10. Ideal for a light lunchtime snack. Excellent, friendly service. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

We sat outside as had our dog with us. Service was a little slow to start as it was busy inside and we were left for a while. Once we had a waitress our experience was great. Food was delicious and we tried a number of items off the tapas menu. They offered gluten free bread for us instead of the usual which was nice for a change. Would definitely recommend eating here. One tip though, is eating outside everyone comes out for a cigarette so the smell can be over bearing for a none smoker... Bit grim tbh

Went for lunch today with 2 of my friends it was excellent food and service staff friendly and chatty and attentive and the place itself was very clean and hygienic me and my friends will be returning for further meals in the future I would highly recommend you would not be disappointed thankyou to the staff at cork&fork for a lovely meal and the friendly atmosphere we was made very welcome.

Just there for evening meal cannot comment on rooms. But the food, service and wonderful cocktails made a most enjoyable evening!

Called to look interesting place full of collectibles

Excellent quality food, friendly and attentive staff, good music, aesthetically pleasing interior decor. I would recommend.

My card wasn’t working, they were friendly and happy to arrange payment by other means. Great hot coffee and cake. Will be back.

Would definitely recommend to anyone. We had a wonderful time here for an anniversary dinner. The food was really good and we enjoyed that we were given time with each dish to finish it before moving on. As they're sharing plates, it was nice to not have several dishes at once. They had run out of the wine we wanted but we're suggested another bottle which was good. Service was great once it was underway, there were 2 large tables finishing as we arrived which took some time to complete.

Lovely old feel about the place with friendly locals at the bar. Food shack out the back serving gorgeous Greek food. Highly recommend.

Great town-centre local. Looks better inside than it does from the outside; staff are superb, menu comprehensive, beer is well kept. Sunday roast was a real treat and a massive portion. Kids meals a bit pricey but fine. Recommended.