Wighton Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "The general look and atmosphere at The Wighton is very pleasant and the latest refurbishment has taken it to a new level."
• "Lovely low lighting and well laid out with tucked away romantic seating area."
• "The layout and decor of the Wighton was excellent and traditional, we shall definitely return."
• "A nice calm atmosphere throughout the day and evening makes the Whighton stand out from the other pubs around Torbay."
• "Lovely setting and more intimate spaces after the recent refurbishment."
• "The pub itself is very pleasant and excellently decorated."
• "Restaurant is very clean, very open, & very welcoming."

Cons:

• "Tables are wobbly and the outside is scruffy. For a relatively new build it looks tatty."
• "Not very picturesque as its in the middle of car park near an industrial estate."
• "The table was a little small for 4 of us and very close to the table next to us."
• "Tables too close together for the current situation as it was busy, serving members of staff not friendly or welcoming."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was excellent, quality of food was great for the prices changed."
• "The staff were very accommodating. everybody in the party were very complimentary."
• "Service was very quick and good. Food well presented and tasted great. We'll distanced seats and plenty of space. Staff friendly and efficient."
• "Service was excellent, food was delicious, friendly atmosphere and very clean establishment."
• "The staff on shift on our visit were welcoming, efficient and attentive to our needs."
• "The staff looking after us were exceptionally kind & understanding; happily keeping a tab open so that everyone could eat & drink whatever they wished, whenever they wished (much better than the more traditional buffet) and ensuring the tables were served & cleared as unobtrusively and courteously as possible."
• "The service was impeccable, the staff were polite and reassuring."

Cons:

• "Extremely rude staff who do not have any regard for people's personal data held for track and trace."
• "Service, although pleasant, wasn't the best we've experienced."
• "What a shame... but not a very pleasant visit this time. They were clearly short staffed."
• "We waited 10 minutes for someone to even acknowledge us then once sat down outside told to order at the bar."
• "Required to wait to be seated, person on the phone. 1pm as booked."
• "The waitress there seemed uninterested to be there."
• "Unfortunately that's where it ends. Our server wasn't the happiest of people."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The £5 menu is fab. With gluten free options."
• "Food was very high quality, staff very polite and helpful."
• "We ordered from the lunch menu which offered two courses for £14.75 - very good value given the quality and choice on offer."
• "The mixed grill was cooked perfectly."
• "The food was perfect too! I had the Surf and Turf where I asked for my steak to be rare. It was spot on!"
• "Enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast today, one of the best. Well presented, served nice and hot and very tasty."
• "The food was absolutely delicious. There is a good variety of vegetarian and vegan options."

Cons:

• "The prawn cocktail came with chopped onions without it saying on the menu that it would which did not mix well with the prawns, also the sauce was extremely watery / runny with no taste or flavour at all."
• "The chicken was very over cooked, a dried up piece of breast even crunchy around the edges without skin."
• "Jesus a basic mixed grille! absolutely shocking 🤢 food and poorly cooked and don't even start with the price."
• "Only negative points were that Roast dinners not offered after 5pm."
• "However, my main was disappointing. The flatbread was stale, the chorizo was very burnt and the chips were rock hard!"
• "Unfortunately the food wasnt great, i used to love the rotisserie chicken which is now off the menu."
• "Ribeye steak was practically inedible, over 3/4 left on plate."