Reviews - Devon Dumpling

Steak, Pubs, Dumpling

Reviews summary

The Devon Dumpling has garnered mixed reviews recently, reflecting a stark contrast in dining experiences. While some patrons are disappointed with overcooked meals and a decline in food quality, citing tough service and unappetizing presentations, others commend the restaurant's revitalized atmosphere under new management. Positive feedback highlights excellent food and quick service, with many enjoying specials like the bacon and cheese quiche. Despite past accolades for their roasts, recent changes have left loyal customers disheartened. The establishment now presents a blend of praise and critique, making for an uncertain future for regulars and newcomers alike.

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 2951 reviews

Was Mike T at Devon Dumpling a mag?

Been coming in The Devon Dumpling for a long time now, seems to a really positive new atmosphere in here over the past few weeks! Fantastic to see and a real credit to the new landlord and his staff! View all feedback.

What Debi C dislikes about Devon Dumpling:

Very disappointed with our food last week, sadly we were forewarned about the poor quality of food before we ate there. Hubbi had a meal with peas that were in a solid mass rather than loose, and i had an awful veggi burger that was like mash potato. We really should have mentioned this at the time but it was so busy and we just thought it was a bad night. However during the night we were both poorly with stomach cra... View all feedback.

Reviews from various users

Gastroranking-it

Last update : 10.05.2024

4.2 ★ from 10 reviews
sam-lloyd-firefighte
10.05.2024

Says food served 1200-2100, but arrived midafternoon to be told the kitchen was shut.

alison-evans-fox347
10.05.2024

Just an amazing busy place which is proven by being packed when it's lashing with rain on a Sunday afternoon. Staff are very friendly and the food is the best.

james-dawe-2
10.05.2024

The food was delicious and the service was quick. The atmosphere was not very lively, but we visited early in the day so we assume it improves, especially in the evening.

andy-wellington-2
10.05.2024

Picking up her ladyship, so the coffee was really nice. And her ladyship and friends said the food was great.

sam-b-ivy456
10.05.2024

The food at this restaurant is absolutely delicious and feels like a home-cooked meal. The service is exceptional and the staff is very attentive. Despite being very busy, our waitress was outstanding. I highly recommend visiting this place.

Tripadvisor

Last update : 13.02.2024

4.1 ★ from 600 reviews
q5571iyrichardh
13.02.2024

Very disappointed Limited lunchtime menu The menus are scruffy A4 copy where the printing doesn’t even line up. Looks shoddy Miserable service Shame

julie-j-4
13.02.2024

Poor service with equally poor food. Dried out food and waited over 5 minutes for some cutlery to arrive so dinner was then cold aswell. Won't be visiting again

beth-h-vine70
13.02.2024

So we booked to come here for dinner around a month ago, my friend booked the table online and seemed to have been pretty straight forward… she wanted to ring ahead to confirm that the table was booked as not recieved confirmation, rang multiple times but unable to contact the pub as kept ringing. Arrived to the pub to be seated and waited a while for a drinks order, once we had our drinks and everyone arrived, we again waited a long time for a food order to be taken and was about 30 mins for our food to arrive. When the food arrived it was clearly over cooked and burnt and not once were we asked if our meals were okay! It was so disappointing to have this bad meal after having amazing meals in the past, and has now put me off for coming back in the future.

ri-p1503
13.02.2024

Excellent roast. We each had different meats, all delicious. Enormous Yorkshire puddings! Fast and friendly service.

nmitc
13.02.2024

We tried numerous times previously to book a table online and also over the phone. The email I sent has still yet to be answered and on telephoning the man was rude and curt! The same man was on the bar yesterday he was extremely rude when we asked him for a menu rudely telling us that food isn't served until 6 then was 5.45. The menus were all tatty and stained and had seen better days if I'm honest. His conversation with numerous customers consisted of the F word constantlv. S.…...G was spoken about. W....G also. There were also numerous calls which were left unanswered obviously customers. This made us feel very uncomfortable hearing all of these conversations. The candles on the tables were all burnt down, the toilets were littered with empty toilet rolls. A young girl/woman was floating in and out of the bar area. She wasn't working there as an elderly gentleman had asked her previously and she replied with a blunt NO!! The general atmosphere wasn't welcoming so we decided to pay for our drinks and leave. This saddened us as we have had so many great family meals there over the years. Unfortunately we won't be returning and it will be sad to see this specific pub decline if it does so.

Yelp

Last update : 16.01.2024

4.0 ★ from 2 reviews
stanley-m-school373
16.01.2024

An atmospheric little pub with room for 25-30 upstairs (available to book out as we did) and more downstairs. They have a combination of local ales and more...

steve-m-cat1
16.01.2024

Dined there last night with friends. We all agreed the food was excellent , with a quite extensive menu, as well as a good specials board.They were good...

Google
4.4 ★ from 928 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 1411 reviews

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