Absolutely brilliant day. Great fun for all ages and real value for money for a family of 5. Lots…read moreto see and do, even on a rainy day. 6 star fun for all the family.

This place is a little gem, well worth the detour from Tiverton if you are passing through Devon or…read moreSomerset. The staff were really friendly and welcoming when we arrived and encouraged us to try some locally sourced ciders and gin. There were three menu options - a la carte, an extensive specials menu and a set three course weekend lunch. The food has a fine dining feel in a relaxed, casual setting. The duck two ways was a real highlight.

The UK is literally littered with country pubs, and in many cases it's sad to say, but…read moreappropriately phrased perhaps, that what they serve up as food is pretty rubbish. The phrase 'home cooked' seems to have been superceded my the concept of 'van delivered' all too often. Thankfully that's not the case at the Five Bells in Clyst Hydon. It's one of the very first places I visited when I moved to Devon many years ago, as a friend recommended it, and I've been returning ever since. It's the kind of place you turn to where you just know you won't be disappointed, a foodies rock in an otherwise tempestuous chain pub ocean. The pub's one many awards over the years, so I won't go on about how tasty the food is, but I will say that one of the nice things I've always liked about it is that they are still experimenting. Sure you can get your english staples there like steak & kidney pudding, game pate, treacle pudding, etc., but also other treats such as mediterranean tarts. The chef here is one of those increasingly rare beasts, someone who really knows what to buy and how to cook it. It's not some kind of reinvented gastro pub either - it's just a good pub with good food - why is that so hard to manage anymore? I should say they also stock a fine range of drinks, including the Otter beers, once of Devon's best breweries. Then there's the location and the pub itself. Buried deep in the heart of Devon, near some great woods (with some interesting mushrooms to hunt), wonderful gardens outside and an interior that just seems to keep on going, full of nooks and crannies, games to play, old books to read and much more. I once took a friend and his (very small) three girls for lunch there and the owners and staff didn't blink an eye. Sure they made sure we were tucked around the corner a bit but the girls didn't mind and all loved the food! If that isn't enough to tempt you then how about the fact that Clyst Hydon itself has it's very own lido just round the corner from the pub? Just check the Google map and you'll see it just next door. All in all this place is a gem. A little hard to find perhaps but if you can find it, then you deserve it. P.S. There's a two course lunch menu at £7.95 available from Monday - Thursday and Saturday. This is my favourite as I never know what I'm getting till I turn up at the pub.

A proper pub with a fantastic atmosphere. Historic building with loads of character. Good range at…read morethe bar, friendly staff and excellent food.

This is a top notch little boozer! I say little but with the restaurant and in the summer, the…read morebeer garden, this 14th century welsh long house is surprisingly big. The lounge has a lovely calm feel about it and the bar is proper cozy. Winter is the best time to visit when the log fires are burning. A good range of beer, wines and spirit and bar snacks. The food is really good. The menu and daily specials board has a good choice and at the time of writing, the current chef puts a lot of effort into turning out quality food with a touch of flair. The staff are all very friendly and professional. All in, this is a good place.

Tell you what I cant complain at this place the food was absolutely amazing the mozzarella dipped…read morecome all,fresh and even very presentable with small and everything the per perr sauce was lush so much flavour and the pricing was a little steep but was worth the money! But the reason I have to give it a 4 star is because the waiting time was nearly two hours without any news and phone was always busy But other then was amazing

A very friendly atmosphere and lovely staff,food out of this world,locals are all friendly…read moretoo,highly recommended.

Upon arrival in Tenby we notice the array of interesting fusion of East Asian cuisine combined with…read morepub food options around town. So of course we were not particularly surprised when this gastro pub was also moonlighting as the local Thai. What was surprising was the menu, featuring approximately 12 Thai dishes and balanced exquisitely with 12 pub classics including both pad ka pow and boozy cod and chips. The overall experience had an aire of delay when the waitress greeted us at the door and then hastily rejoined a conversation with her regulars. When we finally made our way to our table, we at once noticed that the pandemic has had no impact in the space between customers in this pub. Any efforts to minimise infection were focused on protecting the staff in their very rare appearances in the dining room. Overall, the experience is as follows: Mayo: it was excellent watching out neighbour scarf approximately 37 packets of mayo while we patiently awaitin the staff to return with the 3 sachets of ketchup that we had requested. Staff: it's difficult to remember the staff considering how very little we saw them. Very short staffed for a very busy pub. Meal: I cannot say a bad word about the surf and turf. Steak was excellent. Mussels, excellent. Onion rings, possibly the best I've ever had. Dessert, nearly called my mum. Cleanliness: gash. I watched a spider dangling behind my date's head. I refused a set of silverware due to uncleanliness. Overall experience: 10/10 I'm on holiday.

Oh wow. Have never had such a beautiful Thai Green Chicken curry! Service excellent and friendly,…read morecosy atmosphere, good wine. And the story of Dylan Thomas leaving his only copy of Under Milk Wood on a bar stool after a few too many ales only enhances the Trad/Thai fusion!

This is no doubt my favourite place to eat out in Totnes. Great to bring visiting friends and…read morefamily. Really cute, old pub, fireplace, great chef, friendly vibe.

Most under appreciated restaurant in Totnes. Locals and travelers agree, this place is a "must…read moredine" destination.

Lovely gastro pub style food and drink in a cafe setting with outdoor seating right next to the…read morequayside. Fish stew, tomato / rocket salad and hake and chips were all excellent, as was the selection of locally brewed beer. Otter Brewery OPA was one of the tastiest I've had all summer. Friendly wait staff and good kids menu too. Great spot in a great location.

I've never been to The Half Moon before so I didn't have any expectations. I learnt from the…read morelandlord that the place had changed manager three times over the last three years and he was hoping to break that trend. He's brought a new team of chefs in with him, so I'm told. Those chefs certainly seem to be earning their money as they turned out excellent gastro pub style food. Not quite fine dining but not far off. Looking at the menu I could have chosen any of the starters or mains. I went for the goats cheese "mousse" for starters and fish from the specials board for mains. The portion of goats cheese I had was very generous (some places only give you a small amount because of cost I guess) although I felt it was a bit heavy to be a mousse. It was really nice all the same. The fish was perfectly cooked and the pommes anna was a perfect accompaniment. The pub's decor probably didn't quite match the quality of the food and I think some people will be surprised how good the food it. The was a really good range on the menu from unusual items (I'd never had samphire before) to regular items such as burgers and fish and chips. I'd definitely return and have already recommended it to friends. Check it out yelpers.

A great place to eat just outside of Taunton. I've been on an evening as well as on a Sunday for…read morelunch. They seem to be good for families, although I don't have kids and nor do I particularly like them.. So that's probably a negative for me. The evening menu was great, quite pubby with the fish and chips, burger and steak, but they threw in some nicer things like scallops with cauliflower and bacon, plaice with caper butter and something else that I didn't order... It's not too pricey, so well worth a trip if you're in Somerset. As for Sunday, it was refreshing to see a pub that actually knows what a decent Sunday lunch is. It had non-standard veg going on, like beetroot and spinach. The potatoes weren't greasy and old like we're all used to in pubs. The yorkies were awesome too. I'll go again for sure.

While visiting South Wales I was told this was a place to go and we were glad we did!…read more Pros: The pub had plenty of parking and was very cozy and warm inside. In addition it felt very much like an old authentic pub inside. We visited on a Monday during their 'steak supper night' which is a terrific deal. "A couple of prime rump steaks cooked just how you like them with a peppercorn sauce, hand cut chips and garnish and a bottle of our Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc or Merlot Rosé wine for just £25". The steaks were cooked perfectly and the servers were attentive, prompt and polite. I also recommend the bread and olive appetizer. The bread had the most delicate and tender yet dense crumb and the butter was the perfect salty compliment. Cons/Suggestions: None, currently.

I've been twice for drinks, but never for food and I do hope that one day I'll get the chance to…read moreeat here... They are always busy when it comes to food, so I imagine it is pretty good. Plus the Welshman always has good things to say about it... afterall, he is a bit of a snob when it comes to food! It is a lovely place, nice and cosy on the inside and a nice patio outside where I have enjoyed my drinks. They have a nice selection of wine and ales. My tip: if you want to have dinner here, book well in advance.

A marvellous find - but you need a car This is definitely…read moreone of the best seafood restaurants in England. Not far from either Barnstaple or Ilfracombe,on the coast,eating great fish dishes in their own sitting room. Marvellous. Times : 11.30 - 3pm & 6 - 9pm But caution! you must book, & find parking (hard) before you sit down, because traffic wardens are thick on the ground here. Go in May & catch the black faced morris men fascinating!