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Food was amazing. Staff was lovely l.

Celebrated my birthday there last night with the family! Alex and his fantastic team did all they could to make it a wonderful celebration! The new menu was outstanding, with a variety and choice to suit everyone - we numbered with 3 family members with food intolerance - or dietary restrictions - all catered for in a welcoming and inclusive fashion! Some old favourites still available along with some wonderful new dishes! Some of us enjoyed choosing from the cocktail menu - great quality cocktails but at pocket friendly prices. Service was wonderful from the serving staff and bar staff! Thanks all - we will be back very soon!!!

Superb pub. Superb atmosphere. Absolutely lovely landlady. Excellent Sunday lunch. All staff extremely helpful. Landlady made the wife’s Gin exactly as she likes it. Nothing too much trouble. A real gem of an establishment.

I had to wait 15 mins for the wrong drink to come out that got sent back and another one came out another 10 mins later, then my cake came out another 25 mins later but by the time my drink got replaced most of my family on the table had their mains minus me and another table person, so another 25 mins later my cake came out after several reminders.

Food was exceptional, albeit the service a bit variable. Staff were really friendly but I felt they lost focus or were just not communicating with each other - very apologetic.

We were in Devon for a family occasion and in need of breakfast so popped in to Toast on account of their being able to cope with Gluten Free diners such as myself. I was immediately impressed to be asked if the gluten free request was due to being coeliac, and it was extremely reassuring to know they understood importance of minimising the risk of cross contamination within their (presumably small) kitchen. The food itself was hearty and very tasty and we certainly didn't leave hungry! Similarly, the service was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It was a real pleasure to eat there and we'll be back like a shot if we find ourselves in Honiton again!

Met an old friend here for a pint, sat outside as was a half decent day, spoke to the landlady of the pub and she was friendly and easy to talk to, atmosphere was really nice. It's dog friendly too which is a massive bonus for me

Great atmosphere Dan and Jack always a pleasure to talk to Best pub in the area

Been once before and was excellent. Been today and again faultless. Accommodated for me as a fussy eater and changed a special for me as I can't eat prawns. Dog friendly, staff can't do enough for you. It's definitely worth a visit.

Awesome burgers...We had longhorn, black and blue and house special hoisin chicken..all really good 👍

Lovely visit on a Tuesday evening with friends. Dishes on the new menu were delicious- we all had the lamb flatbread and loved it. Service was also good as always. Will be back again soon.

Visited for lunch, a quiet friendly village place

Traditional old English pub with some of the best food in the south east. This is our go to “local” from Great Notley, great selection of ales and ciders, plus your normal largers and Guinness. The house wine is always spot on. My reason for writing this review is the food, it’s just great. With no chain franchise to pay, the ingredients are always top quality, the menu is adventurous but supported by staple fare like the sumptuous hot pot, pictured below. The pub is dog friendly and the staff welcoming.

Great place to eat,all food is excellent

Amazing restaurant with very big portions! Their fish and chips and mushy peas were super delicious! Absolutely will come back here!