The Volunteer Inn - East Devon

A group of 8 lively friends who enjoy swimming went to The Volly to try their Christmas menu. I had always considered this pub to be more focused on folk festivals, music, and beer, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. The starter of Confit Shallots and Goats Cheese mousse on a homemade blini was outstanding. My roast turkey was moist and fresh, accompanied by a Yorkshire pudding that was both soft and crispy. It was one of the best pub roasts I've ever had. For dessert, I had a sharp lemon posset, while one of my friends enjoyed a generous cheese board. The service was friendly and accommodating, and the staff were happy to make last-minute changes. The wines were bold and reasonably priced. Overall, I was very impressed with The Volly. The staff seemed to genuinely enjoy their work, and we had a fantastic evening. (Sorry if we were a bit loud!)

After relocating from London in August, we discovered this pub conveniently located at the end of our street. We couldn't believe our luck! The food here is exceptional. The menu is constantly changing and showcases inventive dishes. The chef is clearly very skilled. Their Sunday roast is without a doubt the best I've ever had. Since our first visit, we have always been greeted warmly by both the staff and regular customers. This pub has a welcoming and cozy atmosphere, just like you would want from your local watering hole, but even better.

I recently enjoyed one of the best Sunday roasts I have ever had at this restaurant. We were celebrating my wife's 70th birthday with a group of 9 adults and 4 grandchildren, and everyone agreed that the food was fantastic. The staff even went the extra mile to bring out our beautifully lit birthday cake.

We ate here recently and could not fault anything. The food and the service were both excellent. Well presented home cooked food and very tasty. We would not hesitate to eat here again!

Popped in for a drink with sister and sat at a table that was booked for 45 minutes later. 20 mins before the stated time we were reminded the table was booked at 7, to which we replied ‘yes we know’. 10 mins later another member of staff came and reminded us again because the people that had booked had arrived early. Once again we said ‘yes we know’. Then the barman apologised to them because the table wasn’t free! We then let him know how we felt about his poor customer service, which he defended, and left. Instead of making us feel unwelcome and that we were doing something wrong by finishing our drinks, the people that had booked the table should have just been informed that the table would be free at 7..the time they actually booked