The Countryman - West Devon

We had a excellent meal tonight. Loved the Pizza, lamb and the gammon meals were very good.

After eating many Sunday carvery's here I booked my wife's 40th birthday for a Friday meal for 13 of us. They informed us of their new menu and we pre-ordered the food, and also ordered a birthday cake. The food was exquisite, the service was excellent and they completely exceeded my expectations with the red velvet cake. Also, I should add that our daughter is coeliac so we regularly eat here as they're so good with allergies. Thank you!

The food was gorgeous, loads of choice, very well cooked, and plenty of it. Service was excellent, we really enjoyed our meal

Over the past year, The Countryman has seen notable improvements, particularly in its exterior, creating a more inviting atmosphere. However, the interior décor is noticeably outdated and could benefit from modernisation to complement the external upgrades. While the food menu offers a variety of options and imaginative dishes, some fall short in terms of both selection and quality. For instance, the salmon with peach sauce had well-cooked salmon and perfectly prepared crushed potatoes, but the addition of a tinned peach topping didn 't meet expectations in terms of presentation or taste. Although the desserts are reasonably priced, the meringues seem a bit overpriced for what they offer. On a positive note, the steak was well-received by my husband, and the restaurant 's dog-friendly policy, along with the cozy open fire, add to its charm. While the staff are friendly, they can be a bit disorganised at times, although they are always willing to assist, as evidenced by their efforts to accommodate a takeaway request for my son. The Countryman also offers a delightful Sunday carvery and weekend takeaway/delivery options. Overall, The Countryman is worth a visit, but there 's room for improvement to elevate it from being just nice to truly great. One drawback is its cash-only policy, with no nearby cashpoint machine, so it 's advisable to come prepared.

I've been to The Countryman several times, today was outstanding. All the meats were cooked to perfection, with an excellent selection of veg', sauces, yorkshire puds, stuffing.