March 2024 by amelia somerwill
Friendly, welcoming staff who took time to answer our questions. Food was really good quality, home cooked, and value for
March 2024 by Mark Honywill
First visit today at The Bowd Inn, Sunday carvery. WOW one of the best we've had.Will definitely go back. Its only about 30 miles for us, but with Sidmouth only another 2 miles away, a GREAT day out.Must try week day too.
December 2023 by Wayne W
We came here today and it was absolutely lovely they were very friendly and couldn?t do another for you . Food was great and it was very clean we gave a 5 pound tip because we thought it was well worth it . Well done to the bowd Happy new year
December 2023 by sunshinegirlDevon
Had a really lovely carvery recently from the Christmas menu, it was hot and tasty with lots of choice of veg, including Yorkshire pud. The gingerbread panna cotta for dessert was especially nice. I would go back just for that!
December 2023 by Curiosity38178705776
Food was amazing staff were really kind know owner through family and dad and sister works there would go there again best thing to go In Sidmouth and not that far away in the car bonus
December 2023 by G5460IKjulianf
Had lunch there today as part of a largish group. I had the carvery and chose beef, bad mistake! Even when my ordinary knife was replaced by one with a serrated edge it proved to be very difficult to cut my meat. The beef was very rare which I thought would have helped with its tenderness, wrong again! The Bowd was packed. My perception is that there were too many customers for the number of staff which meant that there was little personal attention. I am not a serial complainer but I feel that my unfortunate experiences today should be shared.
December 2023 by Niggley N
Recommended by friends so booked up for a Saturday night. EVERY member of staff we came into contact with were very courteous. Nothing too much trouble. In fact even the owner made herself known and gave us a bit of history about the pub. All four of us had the carvery which was lovely. Hot, tasty and plentiful. Only one of the party had room for dessert and chose the Belgian chocolate cheesecake. This was in her words, the best she had tasted....ever! Would not hesitate to recommend The Bowd Inn to anyone.
December 2023 by Nancy M
We walked in without a reservation and we?re told they fully booked and then the lady who seemed to be the manager quickly turned around to say they could fit us in! Busy with Christmas parties they went out of their way to give us a table just in time for the carvery which also had a vegetarian option for my mum and a small senior plate for my grandma. Absolutely delicious and impeccable service. Will definitely return.
December 2023 by Staffielover647
Had dinner here Wednesday night. Not many there, very quiet. Warm inviting cosy atmosphere, even though it is a big place. Excellent service from - to use their words, the B team ?!! Faultless in fact. Food was excellent. We had camembert (gorgeous) and mushrooms as our starters, and ham, egg and chips (lovely) and turkey and ham pie for mains. Followed by belgian cheesecake and coffee. Lovely Christmassy atmosphere with the music and decorations. We loved it and look forward to coming back.
December 2023 by Nicola-Clare K
We booked the Bowd for our company Christmas lunch following lots of recommendations and they were all spot on! We had lots of different allergies and accessibility requests to contend with but the team made it feel like nothing was too much trouble. The service was seamless, piping plates of hot delicious food presented beautifully. The carvery was nostaligic- reminding us of home made Christmas dinners, everything tasted fantastic, the love they put into their food makes such a difference! The team helped us sith festive games and brought much laughter to the tables. Every person can't wait to attend again as everything was perfect, from amazing food, wonderful staff that wanted to make everything as enjoyable as possible to the wonderfully decorated surroundings. Thank you for giving us a wonderful festive afternoon!
December 2023 by geoffbT4
Part of a large group from a Sidmouth Charity Shop.Magnificent and friendly welcome from Lawrence.Food great,service great but lasting memory will be of Lawrence making us feel very special.
November 2023 by Julie653
We bring our elderly father here regularly. Food is great and good sized portions. Good value carvery and the staff are all very attentive and friendly
November 2023 by L S
Helpful management and staff - above and beyond. Lovely food. I recommend the Carvery - it's not 'sloppy' like so many others. Cosy ambience, a real winter, cold weather pub. Dogs welcome - I believe just in the bar area. Handy easy to find main road location but set back from the road and on the edge of countryside and woods. Lots of parking.
November 2023 by Leanne Jones
Extremely friendly team, met with smiles and nothing was too much to ask. We emailed ahead as our daughter finds eating out tricky so requested simple pasta and cheese. I had a response straight away and it was no problem. They even made a note of this request ahead of when we arrived. It made our daughter feel much more comfortable. The food was delicious and the choices on the carvery were great. My husband was very pleased with the portion size of meat he was given. Lovely pub and we will definitely keep coming back. Thank you.
November 2023 by ExcapeEscapeRooms
We visited today, 2 adults and our 4 year old daughter. We hadn't booked and they were fully booked but went above and beyond to find a table for us. The hostess runs things brilliantly and always with a smile. The waiting staff were friendly and attentive. The carvery was gorgeous, meats cooked really well, crackling, mini sausages, stuffing, crispy potatoes, nice big light yorkies, lovely veg including cauli cheese, and fantastic gravy. It was a double thumbs up from our 4 year old, and 3 clean plates. What more could you want?! Thank you Bowd. We'll be back!
