very good breakfast but the bar meals were only average

temperature of the swimming pool was cold & the shower water was boiling & we weren't able to adjust it

remember to book spa treatment early due to availability.

excellent spa facilities ample safe parking

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

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

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

the staff were very attentive a special mention to kelly in reservations and ella the bar manager and evie in the restaurant made our stay special

the head waiter in the downstairs bar area is alwys so friendly and welcoming

a mini bar would be helpful in the room

breakfast filled us up for the day

the breakfast was amazing and so was the room and facilities

room, very clean and a great shower to boot dinner and breakfast were exceptional - locally sourced produce - and you can tell

breakfast was a delight and you could have exactly what you wanted and a reasonanle time of your

availability of breakfast daily would be great, but would go there again regardless.

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

bar meal was really tasty, room was fantastic and all in all a highly recommended place to

behind the bar was lovely and professional

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

the bar was fairly priced

nice room, comfy bar area, polite and helpful staff, and exceptional food

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

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

came to devon to visit very sick relatives in barnstable hospital

bar 62 food gorgeous as usual

the bar 62 serves amazing food and drinks

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

great historic building most beautiful bar and breakfast room!

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

i really like the bar on the ground floor

i never made use of the bar as was busy but seeing as they didn’t have a restaurant did love the idea that you could

lovely bar area, friendly staff, nice breakfast area with fresh fruit and menu with choice of breakfast

for the evening, the bar provided good real ale & an excellent selection of gin

there is a great little bar in which to chill after a long drive

staff throughout the hotels and bar were very polite and helpful

no residents bar for late drinking ( but can understand why due to layout)

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

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

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)

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

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

the rest of breakfast was excellent quality, as was the bar food

bed, welcoming bar area, great food in the restaurant, all public areas

reception/ entrance is small bar filled with locals so many i mistook roger on then end of the bar for the landlord

atmosphere like being at home did t find the snug room off the bar till the morning so we had sat in the bar with our drinks the night before but was relaxing

the bar area is small and cosy and locals were friendly

the pub has bags of character - only a small cozy bar then multiple different sitting areas round corners and down steps

superb breakfast, and a bar just downstairs. excellent bathroom. very welcoming staff.

had an evening meal on arrival in the bar and the food was excellent

nice and tucked out the way, nice an easy 20 second walk to the bar and restaurant

nice bar with good selection of drinks available

we did not get to meet the owner of the observatory, just the chef and bar staff and the waitresses who were really kind and courteous to us

very accommodating when i asked to be moved from the room above the bar as i had a very early start the following morning

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

food is excellent , both the restaurant and the bar area

the evening bar menu was great value and really tasty.

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

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

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

they created a great atmosphere and so good with our dog as she was as welcome as us, lovely cosy bar area with enough space to feel comfortable, breakfast was

the bar and restaurant were really well presented and immaculately clean

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

bar man also very nice

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

staff on reception and in the bar and restaurant

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

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

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

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

bar restaurant waitress very attentive her name was

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

the girls behind the bar were so friendly and polite

arrived on our cycles in the pouring rain (arrived thursday 7th august 2025) - hannah behind the bar checked to see if we could access our room early and we could which was wonderful

food is amazing the bar is spacious and well stocked

monday evening, 6th feb, the bar was exceptionally busy with 2 large parties for dinner

rooms were extremely comfortable and the bar was spacious and locals and staff friendly,

bar and restaurant are first class with a good range of food and drink options

bar menu extensive with great choices for each course

we had lunch in the bar when we arrived which was delicious

the atmosphere in the bar and dining room is warm and welcoming

all bar staff extremely efficient

really liked this inn (not a large bar area, so not noisy), how it is internally decorated throughout, its layout plus the very (+) the bar lady and young server at dinner time were friendly and polite (-)noise from the bar area permeated upstairs into the rooms making an early nights sleep difficult (-)were there for new years eve and were dissapointed that the bar closed at 10 (+)everything bar the bed which creaked was great, the food 5 star (+)staff made to feel welcome, bar and meals were good value for money with a decent selection (-)only slight downside was the bar not being open late afternoon when we got back from a very long walk and fancied a pint but

was

wifi in the room wasn't good, a poor signal that kept dropping out so couldn't check emails

comfy bed, quiet room and lovely breakfast

speed wifi and no phone coverage but that is not the fault of the hotel

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

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

the bar and waiting staff are helpful and cheerful

very nice bar area and a meal menu which was first

range of drinks in the bar was superb

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

close to the bar and food on site

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

place to stay, very friendly staff, bar and restaurant was excellent and the food was amazing

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

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

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

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

public bar was entertaining but if not for you easy to

i didn't like, just disappointed that whilst they had a very good selection of gins at the bar the ice machine had unfortunately broken so i was unable to try any

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

hosts were very friendly and informative - loved the cosy bar and garden area

very comfortable/cosy bar and dining room

the bar and restaurant opening times were not set in stone so often if you didn t book then the

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

a very comfortable hotel with a nice bar with friendly staff ideal for my needs right in the centre of

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

very historic but modern cosy bar area friendly staff

the hotel had a nice bar with doom bar on tap

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

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

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

so does not have its own reception / bar etc

loved ud83eudd70 it sitting on the the balcony in the sunshine with a perfect full english breakfast looking over the harbour in the sunshine what more can you ask for

late check out time

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

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

enjoyed the honesty bar before we set out

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

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

a bit tired !! and sparsely furnished in the foyer/ bar area , not very welcoming.

i liked the bar and evening entertainment

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

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

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

good bar and entertainment

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

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

just make sure if you want a drink at the hotel to take your own as bar service is very very scarce

and professional very clean and comfortable room and facilities were excellent restaurant and bar facilities also excellent beautiful

possibly the most wonderful authentic pub bar on exmoor. super clean room, good beer.

evening meal in the bar was great and a good choice of real ales

great food in the bar area, really very comfortable & clean room

was lovely, the food both in the bar and breakfast, was delicious

the evening food in the bar was outstanding

here for a weekend getaway barely a week after they re-opened

we dined in the restaurant but the bar food looked delicious too

the location, the rooms, facilities and spacious in the bar and restaurant

the bar. the bar meals.the wonderful breakfast.the whole pub!

lovely old inn, quaint, with a friendly staff and bar crowd

very friendly staff in bar and restaurant

was a lot of noise from the bar and late into the night/early morning

the staff and locals in the snug bar were welcoming and friendly

staff were very pleasant and friendly great service in bar and restaurant, welcoming

friendly bar and waiting staff, great food, comfortable room.

great bar with good beer

good to see the bar also used by local residents which gave a nice

food in the bar was freshly cooked

eating in the bar had a good atmosphere as there weren't many in the restaurant.

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

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

harbour bar was a little chilly

food in the snug bar and at breakfast was delicious

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

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

setting, nice bar for the evening great food

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

to uneven floors and several steps, very friendly staff and owners, lovely glowing fires in the bar

d restaurant when

the enormous fluffy towels, cleanliness, friendly and efficient staff, truly delicious food, cosy bar with roaring fire and the individuality of not only the bedrooms but the rest of the building

friendly welcoming staff, lovely room and bed, great bar and food.

we enjoyed a relaxed drink in the bar before enjoying an absolutely delicious meal followed by a nightcap and some friendly

we sat in the bar and chatted

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

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

the food was lovely and well varied, as well as an impressively stocked bar

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

we had a drink at the bar and met the clientele who were so friendly

thatched property with clean rooms and a good bar area and restaurant

the staff were incredible jay at the bar makes you feel at home the minute you arrive

great lady behind the bar that also served the food

the pub itself was lovely, really nice bar with a wood burner going and everyone was super friendly

bar staff very pleasant and had some great conversations

pleasant atmosphere in the bar and enjoyed the log fire

the bar was open until late and it was great to see and chat with the friendly locals that came in

the gentleman who ran the bar and, it seems ecvery other aspect of the inn was very friendly and conscientious

even a log fire burning in the bar area

very comfortable with a lovely shower and there was a great shared lounge downstairs with honesty bar and tv etc

lounge, open bar and pool table with alexa (music) was cosy

we particularly enjoyed the honesty bar and pool table which was a pleasant surprise

breakfast was fantastic ,fresh local produce nicely cooked generous portions with view over dunkery

we had a great stay and there is a well equipped play park almost opposite for kids to run off steam, including a sports field and tennis court with football goals in it

room was lovely and airy and the bar and restaurant area were enjoyable places to spend some time

nice touches such as large candelabras lit at night in the dining room, a thoughtfully stocked bar and excellent food with an organic focus)

crispy bacon in the full english breakfast is not for me (but if you order french omelette you may be extremely pleased as i was)

breakfast was exceptional, staff were friendly and always helpful

breakfast was wonderful to

lovely people. garden bar and chairs. beautiful old building. wonderful food.

dogs are very welcome in the 3 front bar rooms and garden, just not in the restaurant, there is also access from the pub directly onto

you have to walk around the buildings out of bar hours

the bedroom and bathroom had the heating on all the time so was comfortable, but the bar and dining room were really cold as the heaters weren't on

piped music from the bar was audible outside & so in my room

really good, nice rooms, great breakfast and excellent location to explore north coast and exmoor

excellent food both in pub in the evening and lovely breakfast

only negative i would say is breakfast, minimal and limited variety, however for the incredibly good value you can’t really

a basic breakfast is included with the price which is great

only downsides: breakfast not available till 8

the restaurant, bar and breakfast room were comfortable and welcoming

is great, the owners are super friendly and even kept the bar open for us

the food is exceptional and the bar is extremely cosy and welcoming

staff were excellent, food fantastic, comfortable lounge / bar area

nice bar area for a gin as nightcap

the staff, bar and food are excellent! breakfast is always top!

a sign in the bar said food stopped at 5, so we walked into lydford

noisy bar underneath my room on one night out of 3

pub, lovely room, nothing was to much trouble for the fantastic girls behind the bar and the breakfast was absolutely delicious

staff couldn’t have been more helpful, clean hotel & rooms, lovely little bar area, fantastic breakfast in the morning included in the room price which was a huge bonus

location is just superb. bar and restaurant great value.

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

ample parking, and great attached bar and drinks

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

quaint bar where the staff were great too

beautiful room. fabulous bar area with the fire lit and a good selection of drinks

the wifi didn't work in our room but did work in the bar and restraunt

clean rooms and spatious bar area

kudos to the bar staff member who made two perfect espresso martinis on her first

stunning, inventive and delicious food with a great bar and wine list

great friendly atmosphere with added bonus of a quiz in the bar on a wednesday night.

room, excellent facilities, the bar and restaurant were delightful as was the food and drink

everything was terrific but a bar fridge in the room is always appreciated.

great staff, good food, reasonably priced as was the well stocked bar (a great range of ales,gins) the room was a tad small for us two and our medium sized dog but

very friendly staff, great atmosphere in bar and restaurant. comfortable bed, great food.

& friendly proprietors, our room was clean as well as large & we had a delicious bar meal as well as delicious full english breakfast all for a good

very nice room beautiful bar area the staff were all welcoming and friendly

welcomed at the bar with excellent ale

the bar has, i think, been redecorated since our last visit and looked clean and fresh

bar is a great size for cosy yet atmospheric

bar drinks are on the expensive side, especially when you add the 12

finally, they accepted to squeeze us into the bar area

this is a very different type of stop over and we took advantage of pre-dinner drinks in the oak bar and dining in smiths restaurant

bar staff, check in staff were great, room was lovely, hotel was superb to stay as we have been

the bar was great and the lounges and rooms

needed a stopover in the area for one night and we were not disappointed with our choice of weeke barton

loved the honesty bar and texting breakfast order so it was ready when we sat down

an honesty bar provided a small selection of beers/spirits, which included a wide range of dvd's to loan,

beautiful place. very peaceful. breakfast was great. honesty bar was a nice touch

the hosts were great , the room lovely and cosy and the little bar area was a wonderful place to spend a wet dartmoor evening

everything was perfect, i'd like to give a special shout out to cameron behind the bar he made our stay

easy onsite parking, friendly greeting from bar/reception staff - who quickly booked us in, and then just as quickly changed our room to one

nothing! we were worried that it was above a busy bar and restaurant but needn't have.

was a nice touch that the bar was left open till late for us when we returned from our wedding party

bar and restaurant area is really nice & staff really friendly

the adequate swimming pool and spa, the small putting green, the large restful lounge and bar and the comfortable bedrooms are kept spotlessly clean

the bar prices are a little higher than we are used to, but that is expected in a hotel and it was our

we couldn't fault anything but we didn't use the bar or restaurant so can't comment on those.

prices at the bar too high. only had one round because of it then drank at outside premises.

the restaurant in the bar food was very good

pleasant bar area, with outside seating area

great location friendly staff bar and breakfast great

a shame evening meals and a later bar weren’t available but the pleasant atmosphere made up for this

great section of drinks behind the bar and very reasonable price even better there's an outside sitting area to enjoy your drinks

the victoria sponge on the bar was a bit dry

room was above the back of the bar and was quite noisy at the end of the evening when the empty bottles etc were being brought out

the bar is cosy and traditional and the food very good

,a room overlooking the bins i could do without and late in the evening empty bottles from the bar crashing in the bottle bank , a very noisy wedding reception , we wont go there

room was huge with a great view aver the harbour, and bar was very cosy

their bar meals and breakfasts are really good

no bar or restaurant facilities due to covid restrictions & staffing issues however purely

shame the bar wasn t open every night

shame the restaurant and bar was closed but that s down to the current covid situation.

would been nice to have had bar open for a night cap.

and friendly staff, great menu, locally sourced, relaxing atmosphere, chilled and well stocked bar area

not a criticism,but wish the bar open later

overall really good value for money, including very reasonable bar prices

room, bar area good atmosphere, staff very friendly and helpful

lovely little bar area and delicious breakfast

nice bar and breakfast was excellent

were all fantastic, from the cleaner to bar staff and doorman all made it a fab experience

great location , great staff , hot bar manager ;)

location for shopping, cheep drinks at the bar nice food and had everything you need signing in was really easy and there was carparks right

there is a bar in the building with food and drinks

wasn’t cheap , but much cheaper then the holiday inn , nice bar area good beers breakfast wasn’t included but reasonable priced and good

great to have the restaurant and bar connected to the apartments for easy access and convenience

superb service from all staff in hotel restaurant and bar - and a special mention to harry who looked after us

great bar and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating

with nice decor and everything you needed

the room was great, as were the main bar and restaurant areas

on one of the evenings we had a drink in the bar and had supper from the hotel menu

well stocked bar attached to the hotel

nice and clean, warm and location the food in the restaurant/ bar was

drakes bar welcoming and really relaxing

hotel, bar staff were nice as were the ladies at the front desk

so we could walk around the city with ease hotel rooms comfortable and large , food at the bar and restaurant was wonderful , staff were

beautiful room & en suite bathroom. lovely bar & courtyard

excellent bar and really good restraunt

beds comfortable and bar and restaurant were welcoming and homely

the bar area was great and the food was just fab

reception and bar staff were super friendly

breakfast and drinks bar excellent with friendly and approachable staff

the staff were extremely helpful and friendly . nice breakfast and bar area.

bar area was friendly although a little quiet on an evening

everything and the reception and bar staff especially sofia were amazing.

a bit tricky to get a table and order at the bar if you are alone

great bar with outdoor seating

the bar down stairs was great and whilst i didn't get any food the menu looked good enough

- yes, there is a little noise from the bar below, but if you want, ear plugs are provided

the hotel has its own entrance right next to the hotels bar so is nice and private

this year and it probably won t be our last stay, great location with a lovely vibe, rooftop bar was so nice at sunset, has a spa and a gym and the rooms feel

stralian/english) was fantastic

) and harriet at the bar - great people

absolutely joke very arrogant and not helpful, but overall amazing hotel reception staff amazing bar stuff amazing thank you for a lovely

i went to the rooftop bar which overlooked exeter as the hotel is in a fantastic location in the centre of

the bar had fantastic craft ciders and beers

bar had limited opening hours due to only recently reopening due to the current covid situation

friendly staff nothing to much for them lovely bar and very good food

bar was great and food was excellent

a better stocked bar and easier to open windows

there is also a nice bar area

we didn't have breakfast at the hotel, but had a drink in the bar and the staff there were friendly and welcoming

as are heidi and all the bar staff

it was lovely and clean and great location karen in the bar was very nice and breakfast was lovely

pleasant and relaxing bar and restaurant

bar was great as were the cocktails

the bar area is great and the food was fantastic, especially the breakfast

have appreciated: a box of tissues in room; a common tap in the sink; anti-skid bathmat & grab bar in slippery shower

thank you to all the staff for being so friendly, including amazing cocktails from the bar staff and a special thank you for the housekeeping to email me to say i'd left some make-up

comfortable rooms, awesome food, nothing was too much trouble, cocktail bar staff knowledgeable

the breakfast was very well done and the bar where we had a late meal on christmas eve was beautiful along with the food itself, he staff

did not eat whilst there but had a drink in the bar which was pleasant

bar prices are a little expensive the self closers on the doors make the doors slam shut too

was marvellous from your reception staff to your bar staff and also the staff doing the breakfast booking

complimentary vouchers for the hotel bar for a birthday drink each

bar none

staff and the bar gave good wine advice

room service was so reasonable along with mini bar ect

bar area could be bigger and a bit cosier, but that's being quite picky, the drink selection is

from the room to the bar and library etc i couldn't have asked for a better stay

was no bar but the staff were able to provide a decent gin and tonic which was very welcome after a long

the bar could be better

good fish and chip bar walkable and small shop

nothing apart from a bar would have been nice but could buy beer from reception

wasn't a bar as such, but i saw a notice for a mini bar in the hotel, although not in the rooms