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A nice pub with friendly staff and some very good real ales, it has a very spacious bar with oak beamed ceilings. Outside there is a patio area which is well shaded by a wisteria bush and a small lawned garden. We did not go into the restaurant as we had George with us but we did have a very nice meal in the bar.The food here is very reasonably priced and I would be very happy to eat here again.
The Red Barn sits on a rise in Woolacombe overlooking the beach. Inside its surf "themed" with boards hung from the roof and videos showing. Despite this it still seems "pubby" and attracts a mixed crowd not just surfers. Nice place to end the day.
Al Beb has only been open a couple of years, it is a North African restaurant with 2 levels, the first is a comfy coffee house area & the lower level is the reataurant. It even has a harem, which is up to 12 people & you all sit on the floor on sumptuous cushions with table in the middle.They have a wonderful arabian decor, and of course to conjure up the atmosphere with Arabic music. On weekends they have a belly dancer who is very good.There is also a souk are where you can buy Arabian goodies. I have to admit I find the veggie main courses here far too spicy, but my husband loved them. I have been here with a meat eater friend & she loved her meal. So it must be just me!Their starters are nealy all veggie, so I usually order another starter (but larger!) for my main course.
Moretonhampstead is a small village located inside the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park, in more of a forested area rather than the open moorlands of the Park. As we crossed Dartmoor from west-to-east on our final drive of the trip, heading for the London area to fly out the next morning, we had planned to stop at one of a few pubs along the highway that cuts directly through it's centre. This was around Tuesday lunch time, but I had not realized that with Christmas and Boxing Day both falling on the weekend, Monday and Tuesday had both been taken as holidays in lieu. As a result, the National Park was crawling with people as they properly finished off their holidays on a fine sunny afternoon . The roads were lined with cars beside every pub, so we just kept on going until we reached Moretonhampstead. It seemed absolutely placid, hardly a soul about as we parked on the side of one...
I wanted a multi fuel stove, sometimes refered to as a duel fuel stove, as I can not rely on finding gas cannisters in some areas Id planned to travel through. The Dragonfly will burn most fuels and unlike some similar stoves has a valve to alter the strength of flame allowing the simmering of food and liquids. The other contender, the Primus Omni stove, had so many bad reviews scattered around the internet it put me off.
With our B&B being a few miles outside of Barnstaple itself, it was dark when we drove into town at about 6 PM, hoping to find a nice restaurant. Our B&B host had given us a few pointers on where to go and the parking situation, so we soon arrived in the heart of the old down-town area of Barnstaple and parked on a dead-end street in back of High Street. It was a chilly and damp Monday evening, with our footsteps echoing as we walked along the almost deserted streets. It was strange, with the place quite lit-up by various overhead Christmas decorations along the streets, yet virtually nobody to be seen. After taking a look at the Fortesque Hotel, we decided to give it a miss even though just about everything else seemed closed. Finally, after walking down a narrow alley to The Strand, we came upon the Honey Moon Chinese/Thai restaurant and figured, it looks like this or nothing! We were...
Cosy , small traditional pub. Well kept large rear garden. Very friendly staff. Real ale(in Camra guide)Home cooked dishes, so a little wait but not a hardship in this pub! Non smoking too.Booking rec. during school hols. Very child friendly. I had chicken in bacon in creamy sauce. My partner had the pork. Mains came with proper chips or dauphinoise potatoes. Really good!
excellent restaurant/bar/cafe in TotnesOpen Mon - Sat 09.30 - 23.00 (Sun 10.30 - 22.30)>> WATERSIDE BISTRO Deep fried Tiger Prawns with chilly dip on a mixed saladCarrott-Thyme soup with fresh baguette
Peter Tavy is the name of the village, not the pub owner (as I found out). The building dates from the 15th Century and the food and drink offerings include many real ales and Devon cheeses, along with lamb and fish dishes. A busy spot, despite being a distance from the nearest town (Tavistock) so reservations are recommended in the evening. Despite being a large building, the interior layout is cosy, with several smaller rooms. I've used the Peter Tavy Inn on various occasions as a place to take friends on my last night in England prior to returning to Canada. The food is always superb, the ales full of character and the staff friendly. There's usually a vegetarian dish or two on the menu for non-carnivores.
This lovely building used to be a pharmacy in the 19th century, it still has the name of the owners in the doorway on a mosiac floor once laid by Italian designers. Inside the original fittings are still there along with all the wooden panals. On display are the little bottles of chemicles which were once used to treat ailments etc, you can still see the small draws where they once went.Here you can buy pastries & cakes which are on display. It's a pleasant atmosphere & you can also read about the history of the building while waiting for your cup of tea. Here they do chocolate cake, Trifal and other yummies for £3.25. You can buy bread here.
Dudley Hotel Plymouth
1 Review and 48 Opinions Plymouth is a place that work causes me to pass through quite often and so over the years I've had...
Holiday Inn Express Exeter Exeter
1 Review and 180 Opinions We stayed here because it was relatively cheap, and quite close to Andrew's family, who we were...
Braddon Hall Hotel Torquay
1 Review and 56 Opinions We have recently spent a fantastic 3 night stay at the Braddon Hall Hotel and look forward to...
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