the screens at the bar can come down now covid is long gone

very historic but modern cosy bar area friendly staff

your breakfast staff were excellent along with your bar staff and if we come back to ilfracombe, we will definitely stay at the britannia again

bar staff seemed to be very rude when questions were asked

the locals that used the bar were just as welcoming and friendly

95 was served in a seating area, near the bar in the hotel

so does not have its own reception / bar etc

its an ideal location for the harbourside bar and restaurants and the wonderful views near by oh and i must mention the big comfortable bed

excellent value breakfast

very good breakfast

cleanliness, toilet door hand gel handle, entertainment, location, views from the bar area.

silence in the bar while coach tour played bingo

the chap behind the bar was really funny

having wifi breakfast like the bar on the first floor and my room lovely spacious shower

the bar prices were not to expensive so that encouraged us to stay in hotel all evening and not go

nothing to much trouble in reception, bar area and restaurant

bar prices were rather high, particularly for wine, which started at nearly £19 a bottle

of the staff weren’t very approachable especially the bar man on saturday night who stood there throwing his hands up saying no as we approached the bar

good bar and entertainment

typical charming victorian hotel. bar and lounge facilities and breakfast included in price.

not enough room to move comfortably in the dining room, bar area odd

breakfast was great in the morning . pool table in the bar at night was good to

breakfast, the lady made us up a packed lunch of lovely sandwiches water juice crisps chocolate bar fruit and had a fridge on each landing to put it in , would definitely stay there again

the bar area had a great pool table but it only took 50p’s

enjoyed the honesty bar before we set out

it was nice having a bar on site which we used on our return from our evening out

shame the bar wasn t open but we understood that was more to do with covid-19

we drank in the bar in the hotel which was

after a tiring day the restaurant and bar within the hotel was a welcome surprise and cooked an excellent meal to our preferences and it

very comfortable/cosy bar and dining room

the bar and waiting staff are helpful and cheerful

lovely rooms, good food, friendly staff, cosy bar with friendly locals, big garden, large car park with electric car charging facilities

the bar downstairs has a very large selection of drinks definitely has something for everyone

range of drinks in the bar was superb

we enjoyed a lovely dinner and a great breakfast. the bar was comfortable and friendly too

although the restaurant was close the evening we arrive we did manage to use the bar and upstairs lounge which is very impressive breakfast was outstanding using fantastic tasty

the restaurant and bar were just a short walk away not in the main hotel, the food was of a high quality and decent

bar restaurant waitress very attentive her name was

stay really nice, dinner and breakfast was tasty and really good meals at a good price plus the bar staff new all the drink available how to mix nd the best

loved sitting at the bar before dinner but it was a bit draughty, due to the stylish glass doors

to covid they are having staffing issues and the bar did close early some nights, however they did serve hotel guests

we purchased some drinks from the bar and sat on the leather sofa

the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, from the bar staff and waitresses to housekeeping

public bar was entertaining but if not for you easy to

do with a lounge bar for guests we just used one of the tables which was fine, the bar fells very much for

d the room) spotlessly clean

can't fault the service in any areas reception, bar and particularly the dining room

the food was very good with plenty of choice for breakfast and very nice bar food

shocked hotel are not 5 stars ud83cudf1f the restaurant and bar was good and we had a lovely meal

bar food was also excellent and reasonably priced

bar menu extensive with great choices for each course

the barnstaple to lynton bus stops right outside the pub

the bar remains traditional, and sells a good range of beers and wines

lovely patio to sit out on, but a rather tired looking interconnecting public space between the bar and the outside area

the hosts are delightful, bar staff accommodating, restaurant superb and my room very spacious with a very modern en-suite

lovely, helpful staff. really nice rooms and nice bar area.

amazing cocktails in the bar - the barman had a real artistic flair

great historic building most beautiful bar and breakfast room!

good central location. nice hotel and it was clean. nice lounge and bar area to relax.

ideal location, quality bar and lounge area

we had a few drinks in the bar in the evening, again the staff and service was faultless

was beautiful and looked out to the river had fresh fruit, a box of chocolates and stocked mini bar all included which definitely made it feel extra special thanks to all at the imperial hotel

we arrived late so had a light bite in the bar which was delicious

his family nearby i did not eat in the hotel other than for breakfast and a quick sandwich in the bar, which was perfect a delightful bar with a good menu

the aperitifs at the bar were wonderful and a nice surprise

restaurant / lounge bar food and staff excellent very comfy bed bath location

lots of room in the bar to eat comfortably in line with covid rules and very nice

the second night we had the same seating problem, they would not let us into the extended bar area, stating it was laid up for breakfast the following morning (again, 6pm at night)

the bar was nice

great room / nice friendly bar ,great food good value for money

lovely place. parking, great bar and restaurant. rooms a little small, but adequate and comfy.

the bar was fairly priced

behind the bar was lovely and professional

was served in the bar area and sadly the service was not really as good as previous visits

and spacious bar and dining areas and very we ll decorated

the bar and restaurant were really well presented and immaculately clean

perfect location - lovely comfortable room and bar area also great.

it was very peaceful even though the bar restraint was always

hotel with everything you need, topped off with a highly rated restaurant and bar beneath

is an excellent small hotel set directly on the riverfront in appledore, the hotel/restaurant and bar areas are very well appointed and the food was actually superb

bar man also very nice

staff on reception and in the bar and restaurant

for a day on the beach otherwise i would definitely have a swim i had dinner in the bar i think apledore is called as they have two ,the food was great and plenty the staff friendly

hotel is clean with excellent food in both the bar and

the food was exceptional, and the bar was lovely to sit in for a quiet drink in the evening

the breakfast was amazing and so was the room and facilities

would have been nice if the pub had served breakfast every day of the week instead of just friday and saturday, but it wasnt the be all or end

ate stunning food for breakfast and dinner

exceptional from lovely warm welcome from nicky right up until an amazing beautifully prepared breakfast when we left

everything staff, room evenings meal, breakfast and wifi

esumably due to staff shortages that are

food is excellent , both the restaurant and the bar area

area & bar area is beautifully designed/decorated & the staff were exceptionally nice, pleasant & chatty

beautiful bar and restaurant. great food. really good, attentive staff.

the staff were friendly and helpful from reception to the evening bar to breakfast

we ate at the bar and the food was excellent. the staff were lovely, very polite and helpful.

little hotel just outside bideford, the food in the bar was excellent and the breakfast freshly cooked and plenty

we were greeted and taken care of by an older receptionist when we arrived; the younger bar staff were perhaps slightly less attentive

close to the bar and food on site

nice & cosy in the bar with friendly staff & a fab breakfast.

the cellar bar and restaurant on site was amazing and all staff that we spoke to were very welcoming and

lodge, hot tub, walks, restaurant, bar and all staff

a mini bar would be helpful in the room

we had drinks in the cellar bar and again the staff were very nice

beautiful bar restaurant

very good breakfast but the bar meals were only average

breakfast was excellent

all round service was exceptional. breakfast was good. spa facilities were good.

the staff were superbly nice and hard working. the swimming pool complex was fabulous.

the spa was wonderful and we had heavenly spa treatments from natalie and rosie who were so friendly

the staff at reception and in the bar were so friendly,and were there when you needed anything

restaurant quite good, we would be happy with the bar food next time

beautiful hotel location, restaurant serving great food, bar food also really good, all well priced

like having to drink out of plastic cups in the main bar when we were outside (understand why though) didn’t like eating in paper trays in the main

we dined in the snug bar and the food was delicious, breakfast the next morning was also delicious with lovely views

lovely staff, bar and restaurant serving delicious home cooked food

dining room end of bar a little dated and lacked the character of the rest of the property

the bar downstairs was friendly and the drinks were at a fair price

we loved the bar and restaurant downstairs which was full of locals and very friendly (they don’t always go

the restaurant and bar together open planned worked well with atmospheric lighting etc

location is just superb. bar and restaurant great value.

the scenery, location, friendly staff, comfy beds, excellent breakfast, bar food

ample parking, and great attached bar and drinks

- meal was really nice and interior of bar was so creative

quaint bar where the staff were great too

great having bar with log burner, and pub games for entertainment, pool and darts

bar lady paula was fantastic very helpful and cooked a great meal

cluding chocolate which i really appreciated) would highly recommend this as a place to stay

had a really good night s stay with louise making us feel very welcome in the bar and laura cooking an exceptional sunday night roast

everything was clean, the bathroom was a bit dated and the bar area could have been a bit warmer