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#24 of 65 Bar in Exeter
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Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
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Reviewed 4 days ago

Four of us met there for lunch….and we all have nothing but praise to say about not only the food but the fantastic service, together with the overall ambience of this pub/restaurant, Thank you to all the staff concerned for making this such a memorable...‘Christmas’ meal…truly appreciated…More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

I chose this venue to hold my fathers wake which is something you can tell the pub does alot. I dropped some photo boards off before the funeral which they arranged nicely before we arrived. They left a space to display the coffin flowers by...the photos and set up a huge buffet in the far corner of pub which made it feel more private from the public. We had around 50 people and there was enough food for all and tea and coffee. There was easy access to the garden to for those who had dogs. Food was lovely and staff very helpful. It was an emotional day for all and having a well organised wake venue reduced the stress on the day. Thanks all.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 30 October 2023

Very welcoming to humans and dogs, which was great after a difficult morning for us. Lovely friendly helpful staff who served us all very quickly and efficiently without any feeling of hurrying us. The food was excellent - nice sized meals that kept everyone happy....Thank you.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 11 August 2023 via mobile

Our daughter and her husband had there wedding reception here. The staff put on a fantastic day. The food was exemplary. They catered with canapés and a barbecue. They all worked so hard. Thank you all for a lovely afternoon and evening. Well done!!!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023

A nice pub with great local clientele and a fine extensive menu. Staff were courteous and efficient and food came swiftly. The meals are tasty and pleasant but I would question why the portions are so large. More is not always better and the food...is good enough to convince us without feeling I am wasting what I had to leave. Definitely worth a visit.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 11 June 2023

this is a great family place the food was excellent great service will certainly go back will be our xmas destination

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 7 June 2023 via mobile

Wow I have just found a little gem for food I was recommended to have a meal here and honestly it was lovely in every way and really friendly staff will definitely be coming back

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 27 April 2023 via mobile

What a friendly, warm and welcoming pub. Has a lovely feel to it and staff are cheery and so friendly. Our food was top notch and came out quickly and hot. The garden is also lovely and although a bit cold when we visited, we...could see that it’s a lovely place to spend a sunny afternoon.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 21 March 2023 via mobile

This pub is amazing the food is delicious the staff are wonderful I go there on my own sometimes with my dog and always feel comfortable safe and welcome I also go with family and friends highly recommend the Tally there are not many pubs...left like this its a little treasure xMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 13 March 2023 via mobile

Met up with some friends here for a lunch out. Lovely pub. Nice play area at the back. Small car park but you can park on the road nearby. Delicious food. Would definitely come back again Very friendly staff

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 28 January 2023 via mobile

My husband and I made a trip out to the Tally Ho to book my Dads wake. It was around 1130 in the morning, we could see the lights were on and who I can only assume was the manager was behind the bar. He...could see us looking and rather rudely shouted “we aren’t open until 12”. It was during the cold spell and we didn’t want to wait around for half an hour so my husband said to him through the window “do you still accommodate wakes” he stormed over to the door and opened it, my husband said “sorry to bother you we were looking to book a wake”, the man was so rude and dismissive he tutted and said “I haven’t got time for that come back later” and closed the door. Never will we eat in the pub again. It used to be so lovely in there, I had heard from friends that there was a very rude man that worked there - if he’s the manager I can’t see him lasting very long!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 28 October 2022

It was 9 years ago since I wrote my last review on the Tally Ho when I said I hoped that it would survive. No need to worry, good quality food and friendly staff is a winner. Been again today as we are regular customers...now and hope to continue to be. Rump steak is fantastic, there are always Specials on the board but why change if you know something is good. My husband always has the Hunters Chicken and like me is predictable. Thank you Ed for being so accommodating to my requests, and thank you to the bar lady who knows what I want before I order!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 1 October 2021 via mobile

We were attending a family christening at St Luke's church nearby and a buffet had been arranged here. The pub is lovely and the interior reminds me very much of a traditional local pub. There was a good selection of beer and they serve cask...ale, when we were there they had Dartmoor's Jail Ale a very good beer and well kept. I'm afraid I can't comment on wine selection but I didn't hear complaints and the Prosecco was going down well. The crowning glory of this excellent pub is the beer garden. Given we were very lucky with the weather we could make full use of this facility. Great seating areas and very nice wooden children's play areas, yes plural! We all had a really great time at the buffet. The food was of A very good standard and a nice variety. As veggies the choice for us was among the best we have had. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Would fully recommend this as a venue and would love to return as a customer for a drink.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 8 August 2021

husband and I had dinner here on sat8th august. we were down for grandsons 18th birthday party on the friday night. we were booked in at the premier inn. after studying their evening menu decided not for us. so in the afternoon we made our...way to the tally ho welcomed by a very nice friendly lady. we had a drink looked at the menu straight away decided to book a table the nice lady imediatley put a reserved sign on the table. we duly arrived for our meal the landlord greeted us we ordered drinks and decided what we wanted. my husband ordered chilli he was asked how hot he would like it. i had rump steak asked for medium well both dishes cam as ordered. fantastic place very friendly helpful staff. if down that way again will definatley be back. well done to you allMore

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 17 June 2021

I went to this pub yesterday with two friends, for lunch. The menu was very varied and the food we chose was delicious and reasonably priced. The beer garden is spacious and has shady spots, for the warmer days. All round an excellent pub!

Date of visit: June 2021
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Tally Ho Inn is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4