Balfour Arms, Sidmouth

This is a lovely pub. The outside I think was recently refurbished and looks great (art deco/1930's signage in keeping with the building). The meal we had was tasty with good portions, and my other half was pleased with the choice of ales on offer. Friendly staff - all you'd expect from a pub and a great choice for our evening out.

9 Mar 2011 15:52

Old Ship Inn, Sidmouth

Had a lovely meal this week with friends. Meal was great as was the service. The Ship is an olde worlde type pub with a lovely atmosphere for a quiet drink. The roaring fire makes it that extra special, and staff were very friendly.

9 Mar 2011 15:42

The Wheelwright Inn, Colyford

Had visited the Wheelwright at Colyford for a drink and decided to return for a meal with friends. Lovely pub and atmosphere, very friendly staff but food a disappointment. The Wheelwright should remember it's a pub/restaurant and customers expect normal portions of food - not tiny portions. I had pork with parsnips. I asked if the dish came with any veg (as it wasn't mentioned on the menu) and was told yes, new potatoes. The dish when it came looked great but where were the potatoes/vegetables? I lifted the meat with my fork but couldn't see any and asked the waitress - I was told that was my portion. The 'portion' was one new potatoe cut in half; the parsnip was a piece of parsnip (cut in half, then that half cut in half and sliced lengthways). We asked for an extra portion of veg - for which we were charged. The food was delicious but portions were ridiculous. I emailed the pub sometime later with my comments/suggestions about portions, but no one has thought to respond.

9 Mar 2011 15:38