Utterly torn between three and four stars with this pub. It should have been a four-five without…read morequestion. But they really know how to let themselves down. The first night we tried to come here (there's only two pubs in the village, see) they were fully booked for dinner. We got kinda excited at that point (places are rarely quiet because they're bad, after all) so we booked in for Saturday instead and toddled off to the other pub for the evening. When we arrived the next day, they didn't seat us for a while, then didn't take our order for a good half an hour (we didn't have drinks either). There were only two duck dishes left so the waitress had to check I could have that like I'd asked. I didn't want to point out that there'd been more choice if anyone had served us. She didn't ask how I wanted my duck until she came back, and she didn't seem to know what sides came with each dish. As it was, the sides of dauphinoise potato and green beans were very tasty. Starters sounded great. As we were by the sea, we had to have scallops, right? But mine were a little sandy, and the waitress looked shocked when I told her. Not wonderfully thrilled. But here's the thing: The main courses were excellent. Really really excellent. And the pub is lovely. Cosy, noisy, happy. Everything you want from a country pub. It occurs to me that they're so busy because they have massively useless serving staff. And too many of them as well so no one really knows what's going on. I don't think my experience was a four star one. My meal (and wine) was. But I like the pub too much to rate them three stars. Still, they need some better serving staff here, because that's really letting down the excellent food.

Came to Exmouth for a walk and lunch so wanted a pub in the front and this had a great rating - it…read moredidn't disappoint. Lovely location, slightly set back from the front with a great front garden facing south. Warm greeting showed us to our place - nice open fire. There were about 3-4 other couples on a very quiet day on the front. Limited but good beer options with Young's bitter and a pale ale. Limited but very good food options - we had a 'special' plaice with fish and chips plus a couple of beers and a wine. Quality of service was excellent and quick. We felt safe with COVID precautions. Really nice food with interesting vegetables to go with the plaice and homemade tartar sauce!! Cost for single course and drinks for 2 was £48, so by no means cheap, but good quality. Overall fully recommended as a quality food pub - worth the money..

Had a great gathering here last week under unfortunate circumstances. Cousin Ben Tenbeth- Croskerry…read morepassed away. He brought together a phenomenal group of people from all over the world to meet at this pub one night only. Ben loved coming to the grove with his dog Oscar and now I know why. Great service, nice garden and patio area, great selection of ales and amazing prices. This is as British as you can get for a pub.

last tuesday i was taken to 'the ship inn' for the first time. but i ended up going 3 times last…read moreweek, taking different friends who enjoy their food. i was so impressed by everything, the decor, the atmosphere, waitress/waiter service, not to mention the menu and prices! endless menu, such a choice at such little cost! if i lived on my own, i would be there every day, truly! enjoy!

Really lovely dining and staff, my friend fell down the stairs and a lovely member of staff (Beau)…read morepersonally assisted her with an ice pack and plasters, a very lovely evening (and my friend's ok).

Several times since it has opened myself and my partner have eaten here. It started off very…read morepromising however as the months have gone by the food has steadily declined. The breakfasts are now just a plate of various greasy foods, mushrooms being the worst off the lot. The steak was swimming in oil and when I asked for a fresh plate they simply dabbed the grease off and returned the plate. Last time we went in I ordered breakfast asking for no tomato and mushroom but instead extra hash browns. This was met with confrontation by both the waitress and chef as apparently I can't do it. However in the powder monkey which is a weatherspoons I can trade whatever I please and the breakfast is half the price and a lot nicer. I'd recommend them over the merchant any day. The customer service is far better too.

Very friendly service and fantastic location over looking the evening sailing race and the hustle…read moreand bustle of the dock. Great large serving of mussels and nice combo of herbs in the fish cakes ( fennel I think)

From the owner: Enjoy good food and drink at this amazing marina location with great views of the Exe Estuary and…read moreplenty of outside seating.

The local Wetherspoons. Enjoyed a pasty, chips and beans here and a lovely pint of a local brew…read morecalled Spring Ale (which the bartender recommended). Good food and drinkat a reasonable price of course. Packed even early in the day.as most Spoons are when they are the only one in a town! Worth a visit. If you are curious about the name as I was then allow me to enlighten you. Powder monkeys were the chaps who filled shells and cartridges with gunpowder on board ships of war.

I've become increasing disenchanted with £25 - 30 pound restaurants serving average grub so on Mrs…read moreIdlers insistence we headed here with Mrs Idler senior in tow............ Decent burger & a beer for a fiver? Yowsa! Tasted fine too. The three of us eat & drank for £17 in total which was great VFM. OK, it's a little corporate & full of OAP's & kids but maybe they're the wise ones...................

Very nice pub with friendly service. The ales are very good and the food is tasty. Extensive menu,…read morewith a lot of choice both on bar and restaurant. Pub decoration is dedicated to seamen and nice. Definitively a good place to have a drink and lunch/dinner.

A fantastic pub set in a gorgeous location selling possibly the best food I've ever experienced in…read morea pub. Small & don't take bookings, so arriving early is advisable. Parking is tricky as there's no car park, & the roads around are narrow & winding. There's a bus stop directly outside. The hanging meat dish is particularly fantastic, & possibly enough for 2.

ah the old barrel, home of my student drinking days. these days a bit quieter, however music is top…read morenotch, especially with the live bands. bar staff are fantastic, helpful and friendly. loves it :)

One of the best places for good food on Dawlish Warren, excellent food, service and value.read more

From the owner: Set on right on the sea wall in Dawlish Warren we are a large family orientated Pub/Restaurant open…read moreall year round. We have a comprehensive menu of food and drinks to cater for all tastes. During the quieter Winter months we add the additions of specials and Sunday Roasts. We have a children's play area in the upper floor and two outside beer gardens. The upper deck beer garden has wonderful views of the sea and on a good day the views stretch from Teignmouth to Budleigh Salterton. We welcome dogs in our lower bar area and in all outside areas. We have a fast food kiosk attached and during the summer months we have a small continental style bar that serves freshly made pizzas and snacks. We can accommodate groups for functions and parties up to 70 persons. We also welcome larger groups for casual dinners. Being about a 100 steps from the beautiful sandy beaches and five minutes walk from the nature reserve you can enjoy a meal and a drink in a wonderful setting or build your appetite with a stroll beforehand.

Bar staff steal from you by short changing you and ignoring you if you say anything. They are well…read moreknow for it. Always pay by card or have the right money. Never pay with a twenty unless you're happy to pay £14 for a pint! Barstaff need more training on how to count!

This pub is generally frequented by the kind of people who like to wear football shirts and shout…read moreloudly at the TV when their team is playing, and punch people who don't support the same team as them: in short, YOBS! They have live music sometimes, and like to think of themselves as a kind of club, but the sound system isn't able to cope with the volume used without distorting the music. I don't think I'll be going back here in a hurry, as I'm the kind of girl that appreciates a relaxing atmosphere without too many leering men - oh well!