"A great lively atmosphere and very good friendly staff made this a lovely visit for me."
"The staff seemed friendly and helpful."
"Staff were very helpful, nothing was too much trouble."
"Friendly service and Covid safe."
"Service brilliant and food was very good."
"The service was excellent as was the food."
Cons:
"We were left outside waiting for over 20 minutes for service, not even offered drinks... perhaps forgotten about, a real shame."
"After we ordered we sat and waited 70 minutes for food! 70!"
"We waited so long for our table to be cleared of our mains plates and desert menu to be offered."
"Very poor service I know things are difficult due to covid but getting service at this pub is like pulling teeth."
"The bar staff were very unfriendly and at no point was an apology given."
"Service was very slow, as was the food that arrived before the cutlery."
"We called in today lunchtime at 1.30 and asked for an outside table that was free. Was told we can't serve food at the moment as there was a large party due in at 2pm."
Food Quality
Pros:
"They got great food, a pool table, a karaoke machine/ juke box."
"Great selection of drinks and great quality food."
"Very good value for money seafood platter, lots of each type of seafood, definitely recommended."
"We all had different meals and all were perfect."
"The fish chowder was exceptional, and the fish cake superb."
"Food quality 10/10."
"Fabulous food. Best fish and chips I've ever had."
Cons:
"Think they were overwhelmed on sat 23rd sep. All four dishes were cold."
"The kids had burgers but for them they were a little too oniony."
"Dreadful experience after booking 4days in advance for Sunday roast, not available settled for 2 portions fish and chips and 2 Orange juice and lemonades, 37pounds."
"The only downside is a rather expensive and disappointing food menu."
"Dessert left a lot to be desired. Choc brownie with pistachio moose.. very small, flat brownie with choc moose."
"Ordered the seafood platter. It looked like something from Iceland stores. It was stone cold."
"The brown grease from the burger was dripping down my arm and the battered fish didn’t taste of anything but oil."
Ambiance & Location
Pros:
"Music nights and Sunday lunchtimes worth a visit."
"A wonderfully friendly social hub and meeting place in the lovely historic seaside village of Appledore."
"Perfect pub right by the sea."
"Location is fantastic with great views across the estuary."
"Great atmosphere with a live band."
"Lovely views of the estuary 😊"
"Great location with a spectacular view over the estuary across to Instow."
Cons:
"Old and tired little pub."
"Very much a locals pub."
"Unfortunately, they were doing some maintenance on the decking so it was a bit noisy."