Stowey Arms - Full Menu

My experience at this restaurant yesterday was excellent. The food was delicious, especially the breakfast that had a wide variety of options to choose from. Th... read more My experience at this restaurant yesterday was excellent. The food was delicious, especially the breakfast that had a wide variety of options to choose from. The rooms were very clean and well-maintained for anyone looking to stay overnight. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be returning in the future.

Place looks nicely cared for on the outside. Booked for dinner last Saturday. A joke. Around 40/50 seats in restaurant one table occupied by 4. Menu bland and 3... read more Place looks nicely cared for on the outside. Booked for dinner last Saturday. A joke. Around 40/50 seats in restaurant one table occupied by 4. Menu bland and 30 years out of date. Of 4 starters, only one was interesting but 'didn 't have '. 'Specials ' menu featured omelette chips! Of 5 red wines on list, only 2 were available. Then offered a ½ bottle of the one I wanted when it came it was 2 glasses from an unseen bottle of indeterminate age! Refused after smelling. Cancelled main course order and left after (very plain) pate toast starter. Lad in restaurant apologetic but clearly out of depth. When I raised complaints with licensee, was told that she knew there was 'something about the wine ' but when I pursued complaint was met with abuse. Charged full price for starters despite appalling service. Unbelieveably incompetent inadequate for a 'so called ' service industry outlet. Despite being local, we will NEVER darken their doors again. If you are ever in this part of Devon, I suggest you don 't either. Ignore one star rating the site won 't allow me to leave blank and I can 't award negatives! This place is worse than 'terrible '.