The Puffing Billy Inn

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Stopped in for a couple of drinks on the walk from Exmouth to Topsham. Lovely pub with good selection of gins and friendly staff. We didn’t eat but the food on other tables looked great too.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Lovely find! Food was great. They were really helpful with my 6yr old son, as he doesn't like peas or beans, so they provided his favourite veggies instead. The playground across the (very quiet) road was perfectly placed to use after dinner.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “I can't believe what I've just eaten! The best cooked fish and chips I have eaten in a restaurant. It was superbly fresh fish, and cooked to perfection, succulent and moist. The batter was not ordinary either, it had turmeric ( well, something yellow) colouring. Looked amazing. The chunky chips were outstanding! Boy, someone knows how to cook here. Love the name too. Puffing Billy.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Had the roast pork Sunday lunch & side of cauliflower cheese. The flavours were great and one of the better cauliflower cheeses I've eaten but unfortunately it took a very long time to arrive and came out Luke warm which spoilt it for us. Didn't get a curtosey check and waitress didn't come back to see if we wanted another drink or dessert.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “The roast dinner was excellent - shame there was so little of it! All four of us left hungry, even after asking for extra veg - there was originally one small bowl of cabbage for the whole table. What we ate was lovely, but the portion was too small for what we paid. I'm not talking meat (we ate veggie) - but for veg we each got one potato on our plates, and a small bit of carrot and parsnip.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “Popped in for lunch. It was busy (obviously popular), but the friendly staff made us aware of this and that the food might be slow in coming, but it wasn't really so all good. So shame about our ciabatta sandwiches which weren't that great. Cheese and Pickle and a Fish Finger one with a sad looking side salad and a small handful of (nice) chunky chips. Not great for £11 and £14 respectively. Ordered a large dry rosè and Sandfords cider, got a small rosè instead, in a hurry, so not too bothered and we weren't charged for the large, but still.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Went here for a special birthday meal. The starters were good and the roast dinner was fantastic and tasty and it was nice to have a choice of a large or small place (the small plate was plenty big enough). Recommend the cauliflower cheese! Attentive staff and lovely ambience. Good drink quality. So happy with our visit as perfect in every way.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “A lovely local pub tucked away on a quiet street. They offer a good selection of beers, and there’s outdoor seating where you can enjoy a drink. There’s also a children’s play area just opposite the pub, which makes it a great spot for families.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Our first time dining at this village gastro pub and came well recommended and didn't disappoint. Just a two min walk from Exton 'request stop' railway station, this friendly pub has a part dog friendly restaurant however the carpeted extension is not dog friendly and is situated away from the bar. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, we were given water at the table before our meal, which was very tasty and well presented. There is a beer garden and outside seating. A pleasant surprise and is right on the cycle / walking route from Exmouth to Exeter.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “This is situated just off main road between Exeter and Exmouth. Really lovely place. Plenty of seating inside and outside. They do food which looked really good and they were busy inside and outside for food. Staff were nice and friendly and welcoming. This place is dog friendly. Found to be reasonably priced. Parking at the back of pub or front of pub. We will definitely go again. With outside garden seating there is heaters for the chilly evenings and a summer house to sit in. Lovely place”

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