Holly's reviews
Review of The Mechanical Elephant
13 Nov 07, 14:31
an average wetherspoons... 
This place is pretty average (except for the name), you get what you expect from a J.D Wetherspoons. The service was ok and quite prompt. The food was good, I can recommend the sausage and onion sandwich they do.
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Review of Rose & Crown
12 Nov 07, 21:33
family friendly... 
This is a lovely country pub located to the Perry Wood Parks. This makes it an ideal place to stop and have some lunch after a nice walk in the woods. There is also a car park if you don't wish to walk. There is a beautiful garden area, which is always well kept. There are plenty of picnic tables to enjoy your meal outside. There is also an Avery and a small children's play area. Dogs are also welcome here. Inside it is very traditional with hops lining the ceiling. There is also a dining area. The food here is good and they serve all your traditional pub stuff like Ploughman's. The service is good, it can get quite busy here during the summer though. The prices are reasonable. This is a great place for all the family!
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Review of Old Gate Inn
12 Nov 07, 21:25
Roadside view...
This is an average pub that is unfortunately situated right next to a busy road out of Canterbury. So the views out of the window might not be great, but inside it is quite cosy and has that welcoming pub sort of feel. They serve hot meals here and have a dining area. The food is nothing special, but not bad either. Prices are reasonable and the staff and service are good.
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Review of The Imperial
11 Nov 07, 13:53
student heaven...
The Imperial may well be a wetherspoons but the building itself is lovely. It used to be an old country house. The best part is the Orangery a beautiful large open conservatory style area. There is also loads of outside seating with plenty of picnic tables and room to kick a ball about. This place is quite studenty as it is located right near the university. But it is a nice place to get some food and drink as the service is pretty good. There is also a family dining area. Friday and saturday nights are packed in here as the drinks are so cheap. This is one of the nicer j.d wetherspoons out there.
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Review of Mill On Exe
11 Nov 07, 10:48
Dinner by the river...
Traditional looking gastro-pub which is situated on the River Exe just outside of the centre of the city. To order drinks and food one must go to the bar then the meals are brought to the table. The food is good and the prices reflect the portion sizes. The service is average. Large, timbered, airy rooms with an open fire on cold winter days help create a friendly atmosphere. Always busy especially at weekends but the size of the building means one can always find somewhere to sit. Good outside seating on a decked terrace overlooking the river, and also benches on the river bank itself.
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Review of Fortescue Inn
10 Nov 07, 12:51
nothing special...
This pub isnt bad but its not great either. It is very typically pub like inside and does have quite a cosy feel to it. During the day they serve lunch. The food isnt the best, I had the burger and it was very greasy and not that good. At lunchtime the place is full of locals, esp workmen having a "break". Sometimes it can feel a bit like youre encroaching. On the plus side they do have snooker table and an area oustide to eat and drink. They also serve dinner in a restaurant type area. It can get quite busy and its propbably best to book. Again, the food isnt the best and you can probably find nicer places to eat elsewhere in Salcombe. But if you just want pub style food and pub prices this isnt bad.
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Review of Victoria Inn
10 Nov 07, 10:23
Friendly pub...
This is a nice pub situated right in the middle of Salcombe "high street". It is as you would expect of a pub inside, and is very inviting. They serve food during the day and have a more seperate restaurant area upstairs. If you get the right table upstairs you can get a lovely view overlooking the estuary. The food is quite good and of a reasonable price. The staff are friendly and full of local knowledge. This pub is probably a good mix of local and tourist. There is also a beer garden situated at the back of pub. Overall, a nice place to spend an afternoon
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Review of The Ferry Inn Salcombe
28 Oct 07, 21:52
Beautiful view...
All those who have been to Salcombe before will know just how pretty it is, and one of the best places to enjoy the view is in the Ferry Inn garden enjoying a drink. Situated overlooking the estuary you can watch the coming and goings of the ferry taking visitors to the beach on the other side. There is lots of seating and some of it is covered which is good in the summer if you want to escape the sun. The Ferry is a very friendly pub and has a nice mix of locals and tourists. The Ferry is also a good place to get lunch, they do a nice range of "light bites" or more substantial meals. It can get quite busy during high seasonal but the service is still of a good standard. The Ferry does have an indoors eatting area for the evening and a downstairs bar. All in all this is one of the best places to hang out in Salcombe and it is always a nice buzzing place and in a great location.
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Review of Old Fire House
23 Oct 07, 23:46
The Firehouse
This is a lovely place to spend an evening. It has quite a rustic feel to it, maybe because theres a lot of candle light and the building is quite old. Theres a nice outside area which is great in the Summer. Inside, theres a bar on the groundfloor with friendly staff. Drinks are reasonablly priced. Upstairs there are different areas, there are plenty of tables and chairs as well as big comfy sofas. It has a nice relaxed atmosphere even though it can get quite busy. An enjoyable place to drink a bottle of wine...or two...
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Review of The Angel
23 Oct 07, 23:19
Live music...
This place is quite studenty during the day as it is right next to Exeter College, and during lunch time it can be full of newly turned 18 year olds enjoying the novelty of having an alcoholic drink for lunch. At night its a pretty cool laid back pub with a nice atmosphere. On thursdays they do an open mic night, which always proves to be interesting, depending on the performers sometimes its good and well others not so much. Definetly worth a visit...
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Review of Victoria Inn
23 Oct 07, 21:03
students only...
The Vic as it is known to most is situated in the center of studentsville in Exeter. It is a nice pub and has a good friendly atmosphere. They serve tasty cheap student food, I reccomend the HUGE pizzas. Its quite a small space and fills up pretty quickly. Theres always something going on, either people meeting up to "study" or the starting point for some sort of a sporting intiation. I dont think I've ever seen a non-Exeter uni student there, so you may well feel a bit out of place if you do not fall into this category. However, if you are a student check it out if you havent already...though I warn you it could be the downfall of your studying
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Review of John Gandys
23 Oct 07, 20:50
Nothing to write home about...
A good place to start your night off. Theres a good atmosphere, can get quite busy at the weekends. Better for an after work drink during the week. Lots of seating downstairs and upstairs. Quite a nice interior with big leather sofas. Is a bit more expensive compared to other places in Exeter. Its an ok place, but nothing really that special, hence I have not that much to say about it...
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Review of Double Locks
23 Oct 07, 20:41
lovely place and location
The Double Locks pub is situated right next to the banks of the River Exe and is a awesome place to spend a summers afternoon. Its a bit out of the way, but you can either enjoy a pleasant walk from the quay along the river to Double Locks, or as I did hire a canoe and row there (or if you re feeling lazy its accesible via car). The pub is small and quaint and sells a really good selction of locally brewed ales and ciders. So if you know your stuff then its a good choice, or if you dont the staff are happy to reccommend you something. They also serve hot food, which is reasonably priced and of a good standard. There is a decking area outside with plenty of tables and chairs that couldnt be closer to the river. Theres also a large open space and an area for children to play on swings and climbing frames. This is such a nice pub and an ideal place to bring the whole family
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Review of Starz
17 Oct 07, 23:06
Star treatment...
This is a great place to go for an evening out. There are 2 parts to Starz, you can either go to the restaurant upstairs or, my preferred choice is the cocktail bar downstairs. Both areas are good, the food upstairs is American style and is very tasty. The decor is really cool and relaxed, with dining tables and chairs, as well as a big comfy sofas. The restaurant area seems popular for big parties, many of my friends have been on work do's etc here and have really enjoyed it. However, the best part is the cocktail bar. It is really chilled out and plush. There are sectioned off booths with expensive drapes and leather sofas. The cocktails are amazing, I strongly recommend The Grasshopper. What I really like about it is that you dont have to queue at the bar, but staff will come and take your orders at your table. The drinks are quite expensive with a cocktail costing about £5, but with such a great setting and service its really worth it.
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Review of The Artesian Well
12 Oct 07, 23:54
somewhere a bit different
The Artesian Well is quite deceptive, it looks small on the outside but walk in and you find that there is whole lot more going on. The decor is really un-usual and interesting, with wall paintings, stained glass windows, extravagant sculptures and lighting.
There is plenty of seating on the ground floor if you're looking to chat, though this may well prove to be difficult as the music is quite loud. The first floor contains a dance floor and bar and was packed to the rafters on the saturday night I went. The second floor holds another dance floor. There is a mixed range of music and depending on your taste you can probably find something you like.
It cost £5 for entry to all floors which isnt bad, though the drinks were a bit pricey. Queue for entry was short, which is always a plus. I enjoyed the Artesian Well, it has a good vibe and is somewhere a bit different to spend a Saturday night
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