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#1 of 1 Pub in Exton
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US$11 - US$32
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Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Excelent service and attendance by barman on duty Niam....friendly manner...helpful....food was excelent...dogs more than welcome

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We had dinner last night at the Puffing Billy. The staff were excellent and hats off to them for the great service they gave. Great menu with lots of choice. We both had burgers and really enjoyed them. Will be back again.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Following the signs from the main road we found this delightful pub for lunch. On holiday on the Devon coast we were hoping for a break from seafood meals, wanting a "proper dinner". We weren't disappointed - venison casserole and liver. Both accompanied with mash...and a pile of real vegetables. It was delicious. The interior was spacious and comfortable, the service warm and friendly, good beer. What's not to like?More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 22 October 2023 via mobile

We loved the food S had cheesy pasta ate the whole thing I had fish goujons ate the whole thing. M had game pie amazing D had casserole delicious and filling All four meals excellent quality I guess the staff could be more friendly, they...weren’t not friendly though. Great selection dog chews! Dog friendly. The best banoffee pie everMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 30 September 2023

Brilliant spot for a pint in Exton, I ask for walking spots, perfect people behin d front of house. Niam thanks.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2023

Went with friends for Sunday Lunch. The portion were large and we had additional vegetables turn up also. Meat was very tender, I had the Turkey other had the Beef all were cooked well. Staff were friendly and helpful. On a Sunday it best to...sit in the first part of the restaurant area as the other end is where the children are seated. Can get noisy as we found out and asked to be moved. Overall a very good experience, will return in the future.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023

Had a very good Sunday roast. One of had pork and the other had the Stilton and Walnut pie. Both dishes we deli ious with plenty of vegetables. Good service and atmosphere.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023

We are on holiday and arranged to meet friends for Sunday lunch at the pub . How disappointed we were after good recommendations . Our roast beef was tough and the veg bland . We were first to be served and it tasted as if...it had been under the warming plate for a good while . Our waitress chewed gum and we had to repeat our order several times . We ordered coffee and I had to get up and chase twice . We wil not be returningMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 September 2023

Had an absolutely super lunch today - the duck breast was sublime! Great, friendly service and lovely pub.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 September 2023

My wife and I , plus our family on other occasions have been here a few times now and are always very impressed. The food is excellent, the setting very pleasant and the staff are always very polite and helpful. Also, in most eating places...now, it seems vegetables are served very sparingly, which always amazes me given its probably the cheapest cost wise part of the meal. However this venue serves a superb selection of vegetables and plenty of them, excellent. I would highly recommend this place and if you want to get the train, the station is very close indeed.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023 via mobile

I don’t like posting negative reviews because it’s a difficult job to keep everyone happy in the catering and hospitality trade. The Positives. A very nice Pub in a great Devon setting, we had an outdoor table which was extremely pleasant. The service was very...efficient and quick. The Negatives. My Pork and Yorkshire pudding was fairly forgettable with shared nondescript vegetables. Marginally above Wetherspoons standard and at £20 well overpriced. Seafood Lasagne was another dish ordered and priced at £24 ( you are having a laugh, as they say in Bristol.) I just feel rightly or wrongly that this is a ‘let’s charge the Tourist top rate during the Season Pub.’More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 August 2023 via mobile

It’s our local so go regularly though not always for food but always get a friendly welcome from all the staff there. Went last night; we were a party of 3. We enjoyed an outstanding meal - 3 starters followed by mains of mussels, sole...and lamb & mint pie. It has to be said this was one of the best meals, not only in the Billy but also in the area, that we’ve enjoyed for a while.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 17 August 2023 via mobile

Staff were very professional but friendly. Our food was excellent. My husband had salmon which he thought was the best he had ever eaten beautifully sautéed and served with a salmon butter. My choice was homemade faggots, mash and seasonal vegetables with lashings of gravy....Incredibly tasty and delicious. It was a pleasant surprise to find celeriac cooked within the usual seasonal vegetables such as carrots, peas and broccoli. Pudding was a stunning ice cream sundae however there were all favourites on the menu including sticky toffee pudding with a choice of ice cream, cream or custard. The Puffing Billy is dog friendly which suited us and Flo our cocker spaniel down to the groundMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 4 August 2023

Great food, good wine selection, excellent service and coeliacs well catered for. We arrived at a busy time but staff were attentive and unflustered! Highly recommended.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 July 2023

Exceptional food and service and a supporter of our veteran and Armed Forces Community. A must if you are in the area.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Just behind the building or on the road in front
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Yes, they have their own car park plus road parking.
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Puffing Billy is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4