The best restaurants serving British food in Axminster Town East Devon South West

Wouldn't recommend to anyone. A women who im presuming is the owner or associated with the owner first slammed the door in my face while i was about to walk through it, this was for no reason other then i’m presuming i hadn’t walked into the building fast enough for her liking. Once she was inside and near the table where me and my friends were sat she continue to start an argument because there was currently only one drink on the table (we had drank the rest prior) insinuating we couldn’t be there if we hadn’t bought anything. She then continued to say we were being antisocial despite the fact she had just walked through the door for the first time since we had got there and no one had mentioned anything to us or had any complaints towards us because we were sat in the corner minding our business. I do believe this is based on age and appearance regarding the antisocial comment and us being the only younger ones in there, (there are also many other reviews specifically from younger adults saying how rude and unwelcoming she has been to them as-well). Then finally she told us to get out which we did because it would have escalated.

Whilst staying in Axminster, we wanted to explore the area and try lots of different cafes and restaurants. The Railway Kitchen kept coming up as an option on Google. It felt strange parking in the train station car park but the kitchen is well signed posted so we knew where to go. There was a great big selection of typical British breakfasts to choose from. Three cooked breakfast later, we were full and happy. There were lots of different conversations happening between clearly regular customers and the kitchen so it's lovely to tap into a nice community venue.

So pleased we had chance to visit River Cottage. The food was amazing - even better than we expected! My soup was one of the best I’ve ever had. Everything was freshly prepared and we love that they use mostly local organic ingredients. The staff were lovely and friendly too and very helpful with making choices. And all at very reasonably prices.

Well! What a wonderful jewel in Axminster’s Crown. I came to visit following previous tripadvisor comments. I was not let down. A wonderful two egg bacon buttie in freshly warm bread. A sheer delight. My host was equally warming and proud of his town and heritage. I am sure those craftsmen working their looms in the mills creating carpet master pieces would succumb to this delight. Thank you most sincerely.

Good food. Outstanding fish and chips . And the batter on the fish is the best around here.