Lush Bar Restaurant - North Devon

Was recommended this place. Went in for lunch today approx 1.15pm As you walk in there's a sign saying plse wait here to be seated. After several minutes standi... read more Was recommended this place. Went in for lunch today approx 1.15pm As you walk in there's a sign saying plse wait here to be seated. After several minutes standing there. Place looked empty including staff didn't hear or see any staff so we left. Did to up their game.

Turned up on a Friday evening without a reservation and they still managed to fit us in. All three courses of food were amazing as were the cocktails. Even bett... read more Turned up on a Friday evening without a reservation and they still managed to fit us in. All three courses of food were amazing as were the cocktails. Even better was the service, everyone worked as a team, very organised and communication was superb. Would thoroughly recommend.

First visit with my sisters. Delicious food and friendly, attentive staff. Will definitely be returning with my husband. We hadn’t booked and it was very popula... read more First visit with my sisters. Delicious food and friendly, attentive staff. Will definitely be returning with my husband. We hadn’t booked and it was very popular, however as we were early we got their last available table. Really appreciated that they fitted us in especially as the food and drinks were fab.

I first came across Lush Bar Restaurant in Barnstaple during a holiday in October 2022. I had tried to quickly research somewhere that did a tasty Sunday roast... read more I first came across Lush Bar Restaurant in Barnstaple during a holiday in October 2022. I had tried to quickly research somewhere that did a tasty Sunday roast and also allowed dogs and this place came up had decent reviews. On that first visit last year, I stopped by and asked if a table was available and was quickly accommodated at a large table inside near the window. I was clearly lucky on that day with there being a spare table. I ordered their vegetarian roast which came with the usual trimmings (roast potatoes, root vegetables and a large Yorkshire Pudding and extras to include green beans, cabbage and a generous portion of cauliflower cheese. As I am holiday again in the area, I had decided I would like to re visit and have Sunday roast here considering it was still offered. I popped in 2 days earlier to make a booking and was advised to book online and requested the lower bar area as this is the section that allows dog. I arrived 5 10 mins early today as like to be on time and was told there were no tables free despite having just accommodated another table of 2 with a dog in that section (they had not booked). I explained once again that I had booked the lower bar area and was happy to wait for the time slot booked, the front of house lady checked my booking details and asked me to wait. I saw her asking another table of 2 to move to the restaurant area so that I could be given their table which was in the section I had booked. Therefore the initial experience on this repeat visit was not ideal or friendly service from front of house lady. I ordered the veggie roast again which I enjoyed but not as much as last time. The actual nut roast lacked flavour, the potatoes was over done and not as soft inside, less veggie gravy provided (probably could have tried to ask for me) and reduced portion size for the cauliflower cheese. This is clear from the photos from last years visit when compared to today. On this visit I also stayed for a dessert and chose the Lush brownie this was a nice choice and was not only well presented but tasty. Getting the bill today required having to ask twice so service was not ideal today but would still consider choosing Lush next time. I think customers who have booked should not be left feeling they are being turned away.

Great tapas in Barnstaple. Group of three ladies on a busy Saturday night. We hadn't booked but were warmly welcomed and shown to a table. Tapas portions were l... read more Great tapas in Barnstaple. Group of three ladies on a busy Saturday night. We hadn't booked but were warmly welcomed and shown to a table. Tapas portions were large so we ordered 5 between us. We particularly enjoyed tge crispy beef and the sweet chilli chicken. Plenty of tasty food and a great atmosphere. We shared a bottle of white wine so the total bill including tip was £66. Great value. I wish I lived nearer to visit again.