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Waterman's Arms

Bow Bridge | Ashprington, Totnes TQ9 7EG, England
44 (0) 1803 732214
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Ranked #1 of 1 nightlife in Totnes
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Bar/ Clubs
Useful Information: Stairs / lift, Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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UK
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Excellent Food and Service... and a card table downstairs next to its own bar - perfect More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

The pub is in a great setting by the hump backed bridge but the food was just awful. The chesse board was lovely and whilst the staff are friendly enough, the lack of quality shows through More

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Dorset
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Really great little pub. Top service and lovely food. Stumbled upon it by chance. More

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London, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Nice locals' pub but welcoming to strangers. The landlord takes a genuine interst in new faces who turn up. Open fire and comfortable, traditional seating. Landlord even asked me if I was on the run! More

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Paignton, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Fantastic location, especially in the summer. Nice beer garden across the road from the pub and access to the creek stream for kids and dogs. Good selection of beers and wine. Food is good but you pay extra for the surroundings without getting top quality cuisine. More

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Torquay, England
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2011
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Eaten there a few times - top spot to go for lunchby the river when sun is out - or for a winter's evening in front of the fire - the place is dog friendly which is a real bonus to me as if I can; drag the wife out for lunch the dog will do ! Enjoy the food... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2011
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person found this review helpful

We ignored the reviews regarding long waiting for food, and other negatives, as reviews are after all, subjective and there were many positive feedbacks. Important to us that we were able to view and book our chosen room and the location was perfect. Would like to say that all staff were very friendly but at breakfast and evening meals, they... More

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Paignton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2011

A great place to take the family and firends for food and relaxation. A little bit of paradise if you want somehwere to stay. More

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Torquay, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2011

We have visited the Watermans Arms many times over the years and will keep going back, I highly recommend this 'Special corner of Devon' where you can escape and relax. The Watermans has an English charm that makes you feel at home and a menu that is that little bit special inviting you to try the occational dish that you... More

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bristol
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2011

My family and I took advantage of one of their dinner bed and breakfast offers. The breakfast was much needed after sampling the real ales on offer..The food was lovely, sorry but we had the steak which was cooked just as we had asked with the trimmings. We shared the puddings which were home made, Bread and butter pudding and... More

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