Popped into the Tally Ho pub after a short Riverside walk with a friend for some refreshments. We were welcomed by a friendly & inviting staff member who instantly put up both at ease. My friend had a half pint of lemonade, myself a recent new barrel of locally produced real ale of Avocet from Exeter Brewery, they also had Jail Ale from Dartmoor Brewery on. Unlike many pubs of today their kitchen time allowed for food. Wasn't sure on food so went for the cheesy chips, this was near on a main course which was perfect for our needs. The quality if the chunky chips & the fact that the cheese was layered on not just put on top like most pubs do was great. Am really looking forward to returning for a proper meal as the menu looks fantastic. The customer service was...
Read moreWe held my daughter's funeral reception here. Some 250 came, and the staff coped wonderfully. They laid on a hog roast, for us, everyone said how good the food was. The bar staff really came up trumps in dealing with so many drinks orders arriving at once. My daughter was born profoundly deaf, as were most of the people who came to the reception, and the staff went the extra mile in learning some sign language. Absolutely the only place to go for a funeral reception. Most of the reception was held in the beautiful garden, where the little ones are catered for as well with a play area. Also one of the few places left where they serve a decent...
Read moreWe booked a wake here at the recommendation of a friend, we had visited to pay our deposit a few weeks before and the place was lovely. A really nice "Old Country Pub" feel.
For the wake the staff were polite and any issues we had (very minimal such as asking for an extra bin for the buffet) were dealt with. The food was very good and well worth the £4.95 per head, the drinks where a little pricey but that is to be expected from a proper pub. The garden area was perfect for our family and friends and its been a few weeks now and we have had nothing but praise passed onto us from those aho attendid...
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